The Bachelor

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2002
2025
Returning Series
29 Seasons
313 Episodes
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.

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Specials

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
3 Episodes
2013

Season 1

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
9 Episodes
2002

Season 2

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
11 Episodes
2002

Season 3

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
9 Episodes
2003

Season 4

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
10 Episodes
2003

Season 5

The show featured the first non-American bachelor, Jesse Palmer, courting 25 women.
8 Episodes
2004

Season 6

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
10 Episodes
2004

Season 7

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
9 Episodes
2005

Paris

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
7 Episodes
2006

Rome

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
8 Episodes
2006

Officer and a Gentleman

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
9 Episodes
2006

Season 11

The show features the winemaker from Austin, Texas, Stephen Bradley Womack, courting 25 women.
9 Episodes
2007

London Calling

The show features British bachelor, Matt Grant and making the first bachelor outside of North America, counting 25 women from the United States.
10 Episodes
2008

Season 13

The show features a previous contestant from the ABC show The Bachelorette and the series' first single parent from Kirkland, Washington, Jason Mesnick, counting 25 women. Mesnick became the second former The Bachelorette suitor ever competed on The Bachelor since Bob Guiney of season 1 of The Bachelorette and season 4 of The Ba...
12 Episodes
2009

Season 14

The show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, and a pilot from Dallas, Texas, Jake Pavelka, counting 25 women.
11 Episodes
2010

Season 15

38-year old Brad Womack, who previously appeared as the Bachelor in season 11, where he rejected both of his final two women, returned as the Bachelor for this season, counting 30 women, unlike the 25 in previous seasons. Womack became the first bachelor on The Bachelor twice.
12 Episodes
2011

Season 16

This show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, a winemaker and owner of Envolve wines, from Sonoma, California, Ben Flajnik, who finished runner-up in the seventh season of that show. This season returns with 25 women featured in the competition, excluding a senior citizen.
12 Episodes
2012

Season 17

This season features 28-year-old Sean Lowe, a former Kansas State football player from McKinney, Texas. Lowe placed third as a contestant during the eighth season of The Bachelorette with Emily Maynard.
14 Episodes
2013

Season 18

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
13 Episodes
2014

Season 19

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
13 Episodes
2015

Season 20

A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
13 Episodes
2016

Season 21

When Bachelorette Andi Dorfman said goodbye to Nick Viall just as he was preparing to pick out a ring for her, he was devastated. When Nick walked up to Kaitlyn Bristowe with an engagement ring in his pocket, only to be sent home, he was crushed. How could one man endure so much heartbreak? If you believe that "what doesn't kill...
13 Episodes
2017

Season 22

Six years ago, Arie Luyendyk Jr. was in love and a day away from proposing to the woman of his dreams. And then, she broke his heart. Emily Maynard (now Emily Maynard Johnson) may not have been Arie's future wife, but he hasn't been able to find a love like hers since. Now Arie is back and ready to race into America's heart yet ...
12 Episodes
2018

Season 23

Colton Underwood burst onto the scene during season 14 of “The Bachelorette.” It was his good looks, love for dogs and vulnerability that charmed not only Bachelorette Becca Kufrin, but all of Bachelor Nation. This former NFL player made a play for Becca’s heart but was sadly sent home after professing he had fallen in love. Now...
12 Episodes
2019

Season 24

Airline pilot Peter Weber flew into the hearts of women everywhere and left all of America shocked and heartbroken when Bachelorette Hannah Brown decided to end their relationship. Now Peter is back and ready to once again capture hearts across the nation when he returns for another shot at love as the star of the season 24.
12 Episodes
2020

Season 25

Join 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder Matt James on his journey to find love for the first time.
12 Episodes
2021

Season 26

Following an emotional and tear-stained exit from season 18 of “The Bachelorette,” Clayton Echard steps into the role of “The Bachelor” for season 26, kicking off the series’ landmark 20th year.
12 Episodes
2022

Season 27

After a heartbreaking departure from Gabby and Rachel's season of "The Bachelorette," Zach Shallcross' journey to find love continues when he steps in as leading man for the 27th season of "The Bachelor." The endearing 26-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, Calif., stole Bachelor Nation's heart with his quiet charm, wit ...
11 Episodes
2023

Season 28

After his heartbreaking departure at the end of Charity's season of "The Bachelorette," charismatic tennis pro Joey Graziadei will take a second shot at finding his perfect match.
11 Episodes
2024

Season 29

After an emotional exit, Grant Ellis' journey to find love will continue as he takes on the role of leading man for the upcoming 29th season of "The Bachelor."
9 Episodes
2025

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