Release Date

25 Mar, 2002

Runtime

01:30: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

304/28

Synopsis

Game. Set. Match.

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

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Specials

19 Feb, 2013

Season 1

24 Mar, 2002

Season 2

01 Oct, 2002

Season 3

23 Sep, 2003

Season 4

23 Sep, 2003

Season 5

06 Apr, 2004

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

Season 6

21 Sep, 2004

Season 7

27 Mar, 2005

Season 8

08 Jan, 2006

Season 9

01 Oct, 2006

Season 10

01 Apr, 2006

Season 11

23 Sep, 2007

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

Season 12

16 Mar, 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

04 Jan, 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

03 Jan, 2010

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

Season 15

02 Jan, 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

01 Jan, 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

07 Jan, 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

06 Jan, 2014

Season 19

04 Jan, 2015

Season 20

03 Jan, 2016

Season 21

01 Jan, 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

01 Jan, 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

06 Jan, 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

06 Jan, 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

03 Jan, 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

03 Jan, 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

23 Jan, 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

22 Jan, 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.

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