The Bachelor (2002)

Season 1

2002-03-24 | 9 episodes

Season 2

2002-10-01 | 11 episodes

Season 3

2003-09-23 | 9 episodes

Season 4

2003-09-23 | 10 episodes

Season 5

2004-04-06 | 8 episodes

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

Season 6

2004-09-21 | 10 episodes

Season 7

2005-03-27 | 9 episodes

Paris

2006-01-08 | 7 episodes

Rome

2006-10-01 | 8 episodes

Officer and a Gentleman

2006-04-01 | 9 episodes

Season 11

2007-09-23 | 9 episodes

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

London Calling

2008-03-16 | 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

2009-01-04 | 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

2010-01-03 | 11 episodes

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

Season 15

2011-01-02 | 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

2012-01-02 | 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

2013-01-07 | 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

2014-01-06 | 13 episodes

Season 19

2015-01-04 | 13 episodes

Season 20

2016-01-03 | 13 episodes

Season 21

2017-01-01 | 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 on the 21st season.

Season 22

2018-01-01 | 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, starring in the 22nd season.

Season 23

2019-01-06 | 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

2020-01-06 | 12 episodes

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

2021-01-03 | 12 episodes

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

2022-01-03 | 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

2023-01-23 | 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

2024-01-22 | 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

2025-01-27 | 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."