First Date is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Michelle’s Apartment, Rotterdam Hill, Broker for Michelle. This GTA 4 First Date walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Michelle’s Apartment, Rotterdam Hill, Broker.
- Given by: Michelle.
- Unlocks: Easy Fare (if Bleed Out is completed first).
- Unlocked by: Three’s a Crowd.
GTA 4 First Date walkthrough
- Take Michelle to the carnival.
- Go bowling with Michelle.
- Find an empty lane to play a game in.
- Go back to Michelle’s car.
- Take Michelle home.
How GTA 4 First Date fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Michelle dies.
- Michelle injured.
- Michelle spooked.
- Michelle’s car destroyed.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 4 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 4 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 4 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 4 First Date?
Pick it up in Michelle’s Apartment, Rotterdam Hill, Broker for Michelle.
What fails GTA 4 First Date?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Michelle dies; Michelle injured; Michelle spooked; Michelle’s car destroyed.
What does GTA 4 First Date unlock?
Easy Fare (if Bleed Out is completed first).
Which version of GTA 4 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of GTA IV, aside from minor control differences.



