Ep 1. Welcome to the Big Apple
- TV-14
- October 19, 2000
- 44 min
Welcome to the Big Apple is the first episode of the fourth season of The Millionaire Matchmaker. The show features Patti Stanger, a professional matchmaker, who helps wealthy clients find their perfect match.
In this episode, Patti is back in her hometown of New York City to help some of the city's most eligible bachelors find love. The episode begins with Patti meeting with a new client, Larry Birkhead, who is famous for his former relationship with Anna Nicole Smith. Larry is a single father looking for love and is hoping that Patti can help him find the perfect woman.
Patti also meets with another new client, Justin Ross Lee, a self-proclaimed "jerk" who is looking for love despite his abrasive personality. Patti takes on the challenge of finding Justin a match, despite his reputation for being difficult to work with.
Patti's first millionaire client in New York is divorced millionaire Freddie Mitchell. Freddie is a former NFL player who now runs a successful business and is ready to settle down with the right woman. Patti sets him up on a date with a beautiful woman named Allison, but things don't go as planned when Freddie has trouble connecting with her.
Patti's next client is a successful entrepreneur named Derek. Derek is a workaholic who has trouble balancing his business and personal life. Patti sets him up on a date with a woman named Katrina, but their date is interrupted by Derek's constant phone calls and texts from work.
Meanwhile, Patti's team of matchmakers is busy scouting for potential matches for Larry and Justin. They set up a casting call to find eligible women who are interested in dating Larry and Justin. The casting call attracts a diverse group of women, including models, actresses, and entrepreneurs.
As the episode goes on, Patti works to find each of her clients the perfect match. She provides them with valuable feedback and advice after each date, helping them to improve their dating skills and find love.
Overall, Welcome to the Big Apple is an exciting and entertaining episode of The Millionaire Matchmaker. Patti delivers her trademark tough-love approach to matchmaking, helping her clients to find love despite the challenges of dating as a millionaire.