The Bachelor
First Aired
Mar 25, 2002
Seasons
29
Episodes
305
Episode Runtime
90 min
Overview
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
Genres
Networks
ABC
Top Cast
0 cast members
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • 2013
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Season 1
9 Episodes • 2002
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Season 2
11 Episodes • 2002
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Season 3
9 Episodes • 2003
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Season 4
10 Episodes • 2003
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Season 5
8 Episodes • 2004
The show featured the first non-American bachelor, Jesse Palmer, courting 25 women.
Season 6
10 Episodes • 2004
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Season 7
9 Episodes • 2005
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Season 8
7 Episodes • 2006
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Season 9
8 Episodes • 2006
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Season 10
9 Episodes • 2006
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Season 11
9 Episodes • 2007
The show features the winemaker from Austin, Texas, Stephen Bradley Womack, courting 25 women.
Season 12
10 Episodes • 2008
The show features British bachelor, Matt Grant and making the first bachelor outside of North America, counting 25 women from the United States. This was the final season to be aired in 90 minutes.
Season 13
12 Episodes • 2009
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 Bachelor.
Season 14
11 Episodes • 2010
The show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, and a pilot from Dallas, Texas, Jake Pavelka, counting 25 women.
Season 15
12 Episodes • 2011
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.
Season 16
12 Episodes • 2012
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.
Season 17
14 Episodes • 2013
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.
Season 18
13 Episodes • 2014
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Season 19
13 Episodes • 2015
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Season 20
13 Episodes • 2016
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Season 21
13 Episodes • 2017
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 you makes you stronger," Nick Viall, 36 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is back stronger than ever, ready and eager to begin his search for true love on the 21st season.
Season 22
12 Episodes • 2018
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 again when he returns for a second shot at love, starring in the 22nd season.
Season 23
12 Episodes • 2019
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 Colton is back and ready to capture hearts across America yet again when he returns for another shot at love.
Season 24
12 Episodes • 2020
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.
Season 25
12 Episodes • 2021
Join 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder Matt James on his journey to find love for the first time.
Season 26
12 Episodes • 2022
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.
Season 27
11 Episodes • 2023
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 and openness to finding lasting love. A family man at heart, Shallcross splits time between Texas and Orange County. His parents -- who have been married over 30 years -- have shown him what true love looks like, and he strives to find a love that echoes the standard they have set for him.
Season 28
11 Episodes • 2024
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.
Season 29
1 Episodes • 2025
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