The Bachelor
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The Bachelor

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5.1 /10 69 votes
March 25, 2002 29 Seasons 313 Episodes Returning Series TV-14

Overview

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

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2002 9 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

2002 11 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

2003 9 Episodes
Season 4

Season 4

2003 10 Episodes
Season 5

Season 5

2004 8 Episodes

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

Season 6

Season 6

2004 10 Episodes
Season 7

Season 7

2005 9 Episodes
Paris

Paris

2006 7 Episodes
Rome

Rome

2006 8 Episodes
Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

2006 9 Episodes
Season 11

Season 11

2007 9 Episodes

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

London Calling

London Calling

2008 10 Episodes

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

Season 13

Season 13

2009 12 Episodes

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

Season 14

2010 11 Episodes

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

Season 15

Season 15

2011 12 Episodes

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

Season 16

2012 12 Episodes

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

Season 17

2013 14 Episodes

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

Season 18

2014 13 Episodes

With his Spanish accent, good looks, salsa moves and undying devotion for his daughter, Juan Pablo, 32, was a fan favorite. Sadly, Desiree Hartsock couldn't see a future with Juan Pablo and sent him home from Barcelona. Although he was blindsided by not getting a rose, the experience of being on The Bachelorette opened his eyes to the possibility of finding a real, everlasting love. He can't give up on love and on giving his daughter, Camila, what she wants more than anything else in the world - a brother and a sister to complete their family. Juan Pablo is ready and hopeful that he'll find love and the missing puzzle piece to fulfill his family.

Season 19

Season 19

2015 13 Episodes

Millions of single women had mixed emotions when Chris Soules, the stylish farmer from Iowa, was sent home by Andi Dorfman on The Bachelorette. One of the final three men, Chris was dismissed after he had emotionally confessed his love to Andi, but that meant the handsome bachelor was back on the market. Now, he is ready to put his heartache behind him to search for the one missing piece in his life - true love.

Season 20

Season 20

2016 13 Episodes

Bachelor Nation was heartbroken when fan-favorite Ben Higgins, the charming software salesman, was sent home by Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelorette. Ben saw a “great life” with Kaitlyn, only to have it disappear before him when he was left without a rose. It wasn’t easy for Ben to open himself up to love on The Bachelorette because he’s been hurt in past relationships. However, now knowing he is capable of being in love and being loved, he is ready to put the heartbreak behind him as he searches for his one true love.

Season 21

Season 21

2017 13 Episodes

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.

Season 22

Season 22

2018 12 Episodes

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.

Season 23

Season 23

2019 12 Episodes

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

Season 24

2020 12 Episodes

Airline pilot Peter Weber caught the attention of Bachelorette Hannah Brown and all of America the first night they met, stepping out of the limo and expressing his desire for a co-pilot in life. While Peter seemed sweet at first glance, it became clear this charming man in uniform could bring the heat. The passion between Hannah and Peter was undeniable. After expressing his love to her and spending a memorable night in a windmill together, all of America was left shocked and heartbroken with Hannah's decision to end the relationship. Returning home from Greece, Peter was forced to confront his pain and pick up the pieces of his broken heart. Now, Peter is back to take his search for true love to new heights.

Season 25

Season 25

2021 12 Episodes

Real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder Matt James embarks on his own love story.

Season 26

Season 26

2022 12 Episodes

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

Season 27

2023 11 Episodes

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

Season 28

2024 11 Episodes

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

Season 29

2025 9 Episodes

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."

Key Information

Created By Mike Fleiss
Network ABC
Type Reality
Rating 5.1/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Chris Harrison

Chris Harrison

Self - Host

Jesse Palmer

Jesse Palmer

Self - Host

Brad Womack

Brad Womack

Self - The Bachelor

Sean Lowe

Sean Lowe

Self - The Bachelor

Nick Viall

Nick Viall

Self - The Bachelor

Juan Pablo Galavis

Juan Pablo Galavis

Self - The Bachelor

Chris Soules

Chris Soules

Self - The Bachelor

Ben Higgins

Ben Higgins

Self - The Bachelor

Clayton Echard

Clayton Echard

Self - The Bachelor

Colton Underwood

Colton Underwood

Self - The Bachelor

Arie Luyendyk Jr.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.

Self - The Bachelor

Peter Weber

Peter Weber

Self - The Bachelor

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Bachelor has 29 seasons with 313 episodes.

The Bachelor premiered on March 25, 2002.

Yes, The Bachelor is currently ongoing with new episodes.

The Bachelor originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Bachelor was created by Mike Fleiss.

The Bachelor has a rating of 5.1/10 based on user reviews.

The Bachelor is classified as Reality.