Specials

2013 | 3 Episodes

Specials of The Bachelor premiered on February 19, 2013

Season 1

2002 | 9 Episodes

Season 1 of The Bachelor premiered on March 24, 2002

Season 2

2002 | 11 Episodes

Season 2 of The Bachelor premiered on October 1, 2002

Season 3

2003 | 9 Episodes

Season 3 of The Bachelor premiered on September 23, 2003

Season 4

2003 | 10 Episodes

Season 4 of The Bachelor premiered on September 23, 2003

Season 5

2004 | 8 Episodes

Season 5 of The Bachelor premiered on April 6, 2004

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

Season 6

2004 | 10 Episodes

Season 6 of The Bachelor premiered on September 21, 2004

Season 7

2005 | 9 Episodes

Season 7 of The Bachelor premiered on March 27, 2005

Paris

2006 | 7 Episodes

Paris of The Bachelor premiered on January 8, 2006

Rome

2006 | 8 Episodes

Rome of The Bachelor premiered on October 1, 2006

Officer and a Gentleman

2006 | 9 Episodes

Officer and a Gentleman of The Bachelor premiered on April 1, 2006

Season 11

2007 | 9 Episodes

Season 11 of The Bachelor premiered on September 23, 2007

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

London Calling

2008 | 10 Episodes

London Calling of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2009 | 12 Episodes

Season 13 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2010 | 11 Episodes

Season 14 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2011 | 12 Episodes

Season 15 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2012 | 12 Episodes

Season 16 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2013 | 14 Episodes

Season 17 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2014 | 13 Episodes

Season 18 of The Bachelor premiered on January 6, 2014

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

2015 | 13 Episodes

Season 19 of The Bachelor premiered on January 4, 2015

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

2016 | 13 Episodes

Season 20 of The Bachelor premiered on January 3, 2016

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

2017 | 13 Episodes

Season 21 of The Bachelor premiered on 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.

Season 22

2018 | 12 Episodes

Season 22 of The Bachelor premiered on 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.

Season 23

2019 | 12 Episodes

Season 23 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2020 | 12 Episodes

Season 24 of The Bachelor premiered on January 6, 2020

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

2021 | 12 Episodes

Season 25 of The Bachelor premiered on January 3, 2021

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

Season 26

2022 | 12 Episodes

Season 26 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2023 | 11 Episodes

Season 27 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2024 | 11 Episodes

Season 28 of The Bachelor premiered on 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

2025 | 9 Episodes

Season 29 of The Bachelor premiered on 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."