The Bachelor
The Bachelor

The Bachelor

(2002)
TV-14
5.3/10
64 votes
March 25, 2002
"Your wish is Grant-ed."

Overview

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

Network

Status

Returning Series

Type

Reality

Season 1

Season 1

9 EpisodesAir Date: March 24, 2002

No overview available for this season.

Season 2

Season 2

11 EpisodesAir Date: October 1, 2002

No overview available for this season.

Season 3

Season 3

9 EpisodesAir Date: September 23, 2003

No overview available for this season.

Season 4

Season 4

10 EpisodesAir Date: September 23, 2003

No overview available for this season.

Season 5

Season 5

8 EpisodesAir Date: April 6, 2004

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

Season 6

Season 6

10 EpisodesAir Date: September 21, 2004

No overview available for this season.

Season 7

Season 7

9 EpisodesAir Date: March 27, 2005

No overview available for this season.

Paris

Paris

7 EpisodesAir Date: January 8, 2006

No overview available for this season.

Rome

Rome

8 EpisodesAir Date: October 1, 2006

No overview available for this season.

Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

9 EpisodesAir Date: April 1, 2006

No overview available for this season.

Season 11

Season 11

9 EpisodesAir Date: September 23, 2007

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

London Calling

London Calling

10 EpisodesAir Date: March 16, 2008

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

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 4, 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

Season 14

11 EpisodesAir Date: January 3, 2010

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

Season 15

Season 15

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 2, 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

Season 16

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 2, 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

Season 17

14 EpisodesAir Date: January 7, 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

Season 18

13 EpisodesAir Date: January 6, 2014

No overview available for this season.

Season 19

Season 19

13 EpisodesAir Date: January 4, 2015

No overview available for this season.

Season 20

Season 20

13 EpisodesAir Date: January 3, 2016

No overview available for this season.

Season 21

Season 21

13 EpisodesAir Date: January 1, 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

Season 22

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 1, 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

Season 23

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 6, 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

Season 24

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 6, 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

Season 25

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 3, 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

Season 26

12 EpisodesAir Date: January 3, 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

Season 27

11 EpisodesAir Date: January 23, 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

Season 28

11 EpisodesAir Date: January 22, 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

Season 29

9 EpisodesAir Date: January 27, 2025

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."