The Bachelor
"Game. Set. Match."
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 1h 30m
Release: 2002
Rating: 5.5
Season 1 - The Bachelor
25 Mar 2002
"Hosted by Chris Harrison, this season of The Bachelor features the very first bachelor, Alex Michel, courting 25 women. During the course of the season, the bachelor eliminates candidates, ..."
01 Apr 2002
"Over a period of six weeks, Bachelor Alex Michel courts 25 women until he makes his final selection. Over the course of the series, the eligible female contestants are eliminated as they ..."
25 Apr 2002
"The series revolves around a single bachelor who starts with a pool of romantic interests from whom he is expected to select a wife. During the course of the season, the bachelor eliminates..."
11 Aug 2002
"In this one-hour Bachelor special, get a rare look at the casting process, and see a day in the life of new Bachelor Juan Pablo in Miami. Plus, a moving tribute to Gia Allemand."
Season 2 - The Bachelor
Season 3 - The Bachelor
2003-09-24
"Andrew will meet the 25 women ving for his affections and choose his 15 to continue with on this eight week journey."
2003-04-09
"The fifteen remaining bachelorettes move into \"\"The Ladies Villa\"\" together as Andrew gets to know them better during three group dates. Each group date will include five women where they will have to fight for alone time with Andrew. Then, five ladies are sent home as Andrew continues his journey with the remaining ten."
2003-04-23
"A compatibility test selects Andrews three one on one dates while the remaining three women play tennis on a group date. Then Andrew must choose four women proceed to the next round."
Season 4 - The Bachelor
Season 5 - The Bachelor
Season 6 - The Bachelor
Season 7 - The Bachelor
Season 8 - The Bachelor
Season 9 - The Bachelor
Season 10 - The Bachelor
2006-04-02
"Andy meets the 25 bachelorettes for the first time but can only choose 15 to continue on."
2006-04-09
"Fifteen women remain - and the group dates begin! Who will Andy spend one-on-one time with, and which women will receive roses and a chance to win his heart?"
2006-04-16
"A Bachelorette is injured during a physical Bachelor boot camp, but also receives personal medical attention from Andy. Dates take the women to a mud spa, car racing and dinner on a Naval aircraft carrier. Its the end of the road for three women as The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman continues."
2006-04-23
"Andy takes the remaining nine women to Lake Tahoe for skiing and casino gambling. Armed with only six roses, three Bachelorettes are sent home."
2006-04-30
"Andy and his final six help rebuild a school's kindergarten playground. Two women get romantic one-on-one dates. At the rose ceremony, only four ladies will remain."
2006-05-07
"It's time to meet the folks as Andy travels to the hometowns of the remaining four Bachelorettes. One woman is sent packing."
2006-05-14
"Andy wisks the final three bachelorettes to Hawaii for romantic overnight dates. At the end of the week, Andy must send one women home broken hearted."
2006-05-28
"The final two bachelorettes get the chance to meet Andy's family. Andy makes the decision of a life time as he proposes to one lucky lady."
2006-05-22
"\"After the Final Rose\" - Andy appears with his fiancee and faces some of the bachelorettes he did not choose; the couple's plans for the future."
Season 11 - The Bachelor
Season 12 - The Bachelor
Season 13 - The Bachelor
05 Jan 2009
"Jason Mesnick, the \"Bachelor's\" first single dad begins his own bid for true love, searching for the one woman who will complete his family as wife and stepmother to his son, Tyler."
12 Jan 2009
"Jason shows up at the Malibu villa, hoping to catch the ladies off guard. And R&B superstar ROBIN THICKE's private performance sends sparks flying between Jason and one lucky lady."
19 Jan 2009
"Stephanie has a touching reunion with her child, a charity group date raises body heat, Jason flies one woman to Las Vegas and one bachelorette runs out of the rose ceremony."
26 Jan 2009
"A group date to \"General Hospital\" has the women fantasizing; a stressful singing contest decides the only one-on-one date; and a high stakes two-on-one date ends in tears."
02 Feb 2009
"With hometown dates looming, Jason tries to discover the bachelorettes' true feelings for him, and invites the final five women to his hometown of Seattle."
09 Feb 2009
"Jason takes an emotional rollercoaster ride, crossing the country to join the four remaining bachelorettes in their hometowns and meet their families and friends."
16 Feb 2009
"It's a romantic whirlwind for the final three bachelorettes -- Jillian, Melissa and Molly -- as Jason sweeps them away for fantasy overnight dates in New Zealand."
23 Feb 2009
"Jason faces the women he rejected and the claws come out, as 15 jilted bachelorettes confront the handsome single dad. Plus, successful couple; Trista and Ryan Sutter return."
03 Mar 2009
"Jason appears with the final two women for a moving look back at their journey. Plus, there will be an update on the happy couple and the woman Jason did not choose."
Season 14 - The Bachelor
2010-01-04
"Jake Pavelka returns to the Malibu mansion where he fell in love with former \"Bachelorette\" Jillian, and he finds 25 women who have traveled across the country for a chance at love with him; Jillian and Ed help choose the first 10 for elimination."
2010-01-11
"The 15 remaining ladies move into their mansion. Group dates include a magazine shoot and a trip to an amusement park. One lucky lady flies with Jake to Palm Springs for a Chicago concert. At the rose ceremony, 3 women are eliminated."
2010-01-18
"12 women remain and two lucky ladies get one-on-one dates with Jake. Before the rose ceremony, a bachelorette is booted from the house. At the end of the night, the field of women is down to nine."
2010-01-25
"Jake and the nine remaining bachelorettes take an RV trip. Dates include a three-on-one date, a two-on-one date and a big six woman date. Roses are at stake in all three dates and only five ladies are left standing at the end of the trip."
2010-02-01
"Jake and the five remaining bachelorettes take on San Francisco. Dates include visits to Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and a Napa Valley Castle. At the rose ceremony, four ladies remain."
2010-02-08
"Jake accompanies the four remaining bachelorettes to their hometowns to meet their families. Back in L.A., one of the women visits him in his hotel room to tell him something surprising. Then comes the rose ceremony, at which Jake chooses one to go home."
2010-02-15
"Jake takes the three remaining ladies to St. Lucia for the fantasy overnight dates. After their date, each woman sends Jake a private video message before the rose ceremony."
2010-02-22
"15 rejected bachelorettes return to confront Jake and dish about their experiences. Also included are outtakes from the season and an update on former bachelors and bachelorettes."
2010-03-01
"Jake must choose between Tenley and Vienna in the season finale. The ladies have exotic dates with Jake and meet his family in St. Lucia. Jake's family has some serious questions for the ladies after Jake's heart. At the end, will Jake pop the question?"
2010-03-01
"After Jake makes his final decision, he is brought back to face the girl he chose and the one he didn't."
Season 15 - The Bachelor
2011-01-03
"Brad Womack, who shocked \"Bachelor\" fans by rejecting both of his final bachelorettes in one of the most controversial finales in the series' history, returns three years later, having undergone a radical personal transformation which he feels sure has readied him to make a genuine commitment to a relationship. He begins his search for true love, choosing from among 30 beautiful bachelorettes."
Season 16 - The Bachelor
2012-01-02
"Ben returns to the mansion for the first big cocktail party. He explains to Chris Harrison that, as painful as his experience was last season, he has no regrets. When Ben began his journey with Ashley, he was emotionally shut down due to his grief over his father's death. Ultimately, he was able to open himself up again to love. Because of that journey, he is a different man and ready to try and find love again."
2012-01-09
"The 18 bachelorettes vying for Ben's affections travel to his hometown of Sonoma, Calif.; 12 ladies take part in a group date where they must participate in a community theater production; tears flow as some of the ladies demand attention from Ben."
2012-01-16
"One lucky bachelorette makes a 500-foot trek atop San Francisco's Bay Bridge during a date with Ben; one lady does the unthinkable and rejects Ben's request for a private date; an unexpected guest appears at the cocktail party, outraging the women."
2012-01-23
"While visiting Utah, Ben and the remaining bachelorettes see the sights and bond on romantic outings; one woman tries to warn Ben of the other ladies' intentions, but her advice may backfire; two women are ecstatic to receive one-on-one dates."
2012-01-30
"While in Puerto Rico, the 11 remaining ladies quickly become frustrated after fighting for personal time with Ben; despite being chastised by the other women, Courtney continues her quest to snag Ben by suggesting a very provocative rendezvous."
2012-02-06
"Ben is forced to eliminate one girl after a two-on-one date of salsa dancing; Ben and six of the women go on a romantic date deep inside the Panamanian jungle; Chris confronts someone about a personal secret she's been keeping from everyone."
2012-02-13
"With only six ladies left, each bachelorette desperately seeks time with Ben before he chooses the final four; everyone participates in a date while visiting Belize; upon arriving at the cocktail party, Ben makes a surprising announcement."
2012-02-20
"Ben travels across the country visiting the families of the remaining four women, hoping to impress his potential in-laws; the ladies' parents put the pressure on Ben when questioning his true intentions about marrying their daughters."
2012-02-27
"The three remaining ladies travel to Switzerland where each is granted a full-day date with Ben and possibly the night; a surprise visitor demands answers from Ben; after romantic one-on-one time with each woman, Ben must choose to send one home."
2012-03-05
"Sixteen scorned women return to confront Ben about personal decisions he made during filming while also planning to grill Courtney about her inherently deceptive behavior; new footage reveals upcoming twists regarding the final two women."
2012-03-12
"Ben is given a last-minute chance to spend time with the two remaining ladies before he makes his final decision; Ben must reject one hopeful woman before handing the final rose, and possibly an engagement ring, to the last remaining bachelorette."
2012-03-12
"Ben and the special bachelorette that stole his heart sit down with Chris to discuss their plans for future; the couple is reunited, after which they assess the current state of their relationship; questions and concerns from others are fielded."
Season 17 - The Bachelor
2013-01-07
"SSpurned Dallas businessman Sean Lowe seeks a second chance at love as the matchmaking contest's Season 17 bachelor."
2013-01-14
"The 19 survivors of the opening ceremony move into the mansion. Sean goes on his first one-on-one date, which involves a free fall off a Los Angeles skyscraper; and later, a group date involving a Harlequin photo shoot takes place. At the rose ceremony, the playing field is reduced to 16 contenders."
2013-01-21
"Sean takes the ladies to Malibu for a game of beach volleyball, after which the winners spend the evening with him and the losers return to the mansion. Elsewhere, one of his romantic encounters has the potential to break a world record for the longest on-screen kiss. Thirteen women remain after the rose ceremony."
2013-01-28
"A gritty warehouse is the location for a topsy-turvy roller derby with Sean and eight of the bachelorettes. Sarah faces another physical challenge that causes her to have emotional breakdown, but Sean proves to be supportive and helps her to try and overcome her fears. All of the women push themselves past their limits until one woman falls hard and is rushed to the hospital. At the after party that night, fireworks erupt as Robyn and Tierra clash, leading one of them to storm off, threaten to leave and then dissolve in tears. It's up to Sean again to comfort the distraught woman and to figure out if the tears are genuine or crocodile, meant to manipulate him into giving her a rose."
2013-02-04
"A two-night Bachelor special event begins with Sean whisking the remaining 11 bachelorettes away to picturesque Whitefish, Montana, to explore his romantic connections."
2013-02-05
"The two night special concludes with Sean and the bachelorettes go on a trip to the Canadian Rockies; during a group date, Sean asks seven bachelorettes to take a plunge in icy-cold Lake Louise; the women try to advance their connection to Sean during a snowstorm."
2013-02-11
"Sean and the six remaining bachelorettes visit the Caribbean island of St. Croix. While there, one woman reveals a surprising fact about her past that could ruin her relationship with Sean. Later, Sean's sister arrives to help him sort through his feelings. Two women are eliminated."
2013-02-18
"Sean visits the hometowns of the final four bachelorettes. One woman is eliminated."
Season 18 - The Bachelor
2014-01-13
"Josh Krajcik performs for Juan Pablo and his date; Juan Pablo and a woman head to Salt Lake City for a nighttime run; 13 women participate in a charity photo shoot."
2014-01-20
"Juan Pablo takes Cassandra on a water adventure; ten of the women play a game of soccer; Juan Pablo takes Chelsie for a tandem bungee jump and a private concert by Billy Currington; Juan Pablo cooks the women breakfast.."
2014-01-27
"Juan Pablo and the 13 remaining women travel to Seoul, South Korea; 2NE1 gives Juan Pablo and his six dates dancing lessons; Sharleen gets the one-on-one date; Juan Pablo takes six women on a tour of South Korea's craziest adventures."
2014-02-03
"Juan Pablo and the bachelorettes travel to Vietnam and after the rose ceremony the eight remaining women and Juan journey to New Zealand."
2014-02-10
"In New Zealand, the women and Juan Pablo go on an adventure and the six who remain after the rose ceremony will accompany Juan to Miami."
2014-02-17
"A bachelorette struggles with a decision; Juan Pablo reunites with his daughter and talks to his cousin about one of the women; Romeo Santos performs for Juan Pablo and a date."
2014-02-25
"Juan Pablo and the final three women go to St. Lucia; each woman receives an invitation to the fantasy suite; a shocking moment."
2014-03-03
"Seventeen of the bachelorettes confront Juan Pablo and each other; Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici talk about their honeymoon; sneak peek of the season finale."
2014-03-10
"Juan Pablo talks about his journey; bachelorettes Clare and Nikki discuss the season's outcome; the next Bachelorette is revealed."
2014-01-05
"A look at new bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis' life in Miami, his family and his relationship with his daughter; the casting process; profiles of bachelorettes."
Season 19 - The Bachelor
2015-01-19
"Jimmy Kimmel surprises Bachelor Chris and the 18 remaining women by taking over the show as guest host for this episode. A long-time avid fan of the franchise, he informs them that he is there to help Chris on his journey to find a wife to bring home to Arlington, Iowa. He introduces the bachelorettes to his \"Amazing Jar,\" plans dates and winds up in a hot tub - all in the name of love."
2015-01-26
"Chris' three sisters will pick the lucky bachelorette to go on a special one-on-one date with their brother. A beautiful beach day at Lake Piru in the mountains of Southern California turns up the heat at a group date, as one woman jumps in without her bikini top and - not to be outdone - another takes off her bikini bottom. The day at the lake turns into camping out and spending the night there. One aggressive woman shares some surprising news with Chris, but will it make a difference in how he views her as a potential soul mate? Chris gets \"down and dirty\" with six bachelorettes as they travel to San Francisco to participate in a grueling mud run - in wedding dresses. The cocktail party leads to more revelations and confrontations, as one woman questions Chris' motives for being here and he, in return, delivers a blunt message to the rest of the bachelorettes."
2015-02-09
"All hell breaks loose when Kelsey faints after a panic attack and the paramedics are called in to help. Chris cancels the cocktail party, but will Kelsey's breakdown influence his decisions? Is she faking it? Finally, nine women remain with the hope of becoming Chris' wife. So, it is on to Deadwood, South Dakota"
2015-02-16
"The Bachelor is an original one hour prime-time reality television series that gives one man and 25 women the unique opportunity to find true love in a most exciting and adventurous way. The Bachelor will get to know the 25 women in a series of fun, exciting and exotic dates that will elicit real and raw emotions. Along the way he must follow a gradual process of elimination, as his initial 25 bachelorettes are narrowed down week by week by presenting them with a single, red rose. In the end, he will ultimately decide on the one woman who captures his heart."
Season 20 - The Bachelor
2016-01-04
"Season 20 begins with 26-year-old Ben Higgins meeting 28 beautiful bachelorettes vying for his attention and for the first impression rose. Among the ladies are identical twin sisters, a cowgirl and a dentist. But everyone is stunned when two late arrivals---Becca, runner-up on Chris Soules' season, and Amber, another alumna from Chris' season---join the party. Also appearing to give advice to Ben are former Bachelors Sean Lowe, Chris Soules and Jason Mesnick."
2016-01-11
"Ben takes 10 ladies back to school where they battle to become homecoming queen. Later, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart show up on a date; singer Amos Lee performs for Ben and a lucky bachelorette; and six ladies visit L.A.'s \"Love Lab\" to see who is the best match for Ben."
2016-01-18
"Ben and Lauren B. fly over the mansion in a bi-plane, share a romantic dinner and enjoy a performance from country trio Lucy Angel. Next, 12 ladies are coached by soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara for a soccer competition; Jubilee enjoys a tryst with Ben at a spa; and Ben receives tragic news from home.\n\n"
2016-02-14
"Ben and the six remaining ladies visit his hometown of Warsaw, Ind., where one lucky bachelorette is given a private tour by Ben. Later, Ben takes a date to Chicago's Wrigley Field. A group date for three women at a romantic farm ends in tears when only one of them gets a rose. One lady gets her first one-on-one date and a special surprise."
2016-02-15
"Ben goes on hometown dates to meet the families of the final four ladies. One family question the certainty of Ben's feelings and bring him to tears, and a concerned dad grills Ben at another home. One bachelorette is blindsided by something very unexpected."
2016-02-22
"The Bachelor is an American reality television dating game show debuting in 2002 on ABC. For all seasons, the show is hosted by veteran television personality, one-time game show host and news anchor Chris Harrison. There are two related series: The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad."
2016-03-07
"Ben Higgins faces 17 of the bachelorettes he sent home as they discuss the season. Also: a sneak peek at the emotional final days of Ben's journey after telling two women he is in love with them."
Season 21 - The Bachelor
2017-01-02
"As controversial fan favorite Nick Viall starts his search for love, three popular former bachelors offer him support and encouragement."
2017-01-09
"One woman feels anxious about a secret from her romantic past with Nick. 12 bachelorettes dress up for a wedding shoot. The one-on-one date sees the couple taking a helicopter to a yacht."
2017-01-16
"After sending Liz home, Nick tells the rest of the women about their past. Backstreet Boys announce to the seven women that they will be joining Nick on a group date. One-on-one date aboard a Zero G plane."
2017-01-30
"The 13 remaining bachelorettes visit New Orleans, where Nick selects one lucky lady to accompany him on a date. Later, 10 women are chosen for a night of thrills at a haunted plantation and two vengeful rivals go on the dreaded two-on-one date in the Big Easy's mystical bayou, where the trio encounter a group of voodoo worshipers."
2017-02-06
"The nine remaining bachelorettes visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Nick learns the details of a dark-haired beauty's heartbreaking life. Later, a group date with six ladies goes terribly wrong and a two-on-one outing sends Nick's journey into a tailspin."
2017-02-13
"All of Nick's relationships are called into question as the remaining women deal with Nick's admission that the process may not be working for him. Nick seeks council from Chris Harrison about his predicament."
2017-02-20
"The stunning surprises continue on what should be four compelling hometown dates if Nick's journey continues."
2017-02-27
"A no-holds barred heart-to-heart conversation ensues with Nick's former bachelorette love, Andi Dorfman. After a painful rose ceremony, where Nick makes the gut-wrenching decision about which woman to send home, he rejoices with the final three bachelorettes as they head to the snow-capped winter wonderland of Lapland, Finland."
Season 22 - The Bachelor
2018-01-01
"Racecar driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. returns to try and win at love. Five years ago, Arie fell in love with Bachelorette fan favorite Emily Maynard, and was ready to propose when she broke his heart. Now Arie begins his own pursuit of his soul mate."
2018-01-08
"Arie's search gets off to a fast start with back-to-back one-on-one dates with two women. Then, fifteen eager women travel to a racetrack for a demolition derby with one ultimate winner. Later, the bachelorettes ratchet up the intensity at a cocktail party, where three heartbroken bachelorettes go home."
2018-01-15
"Eight bachelorettes perform in a spectacular live \"Pirates Dinner Adventure\" show, spilling over into an intense competition between two women, to capture Colton's attention and affection. The week ends with a pool party, which reignites the fight between two enemies."
2018-01-22
"Arie and the 15 remaining bachelorettes leave the Bachelor mansion behind and begin a cross-country trip to continue their search for love. Meanwhile, one woman gets a critical phone call that might change her romantic journey. Finally, one bachelorette interrupts the rose ceremony to plead her case to Arie and enrages the rest of the women."
2018-01-29
"Chelsea receives the first one-on-one date in Ft. Lauderdale, but her checkered past may endanger her getting a rose. Elsewhere, eleven women split into two teams for a day of competitive bowling with the winner going to a private after-party. The women confront one selfish bachelorette about her behavior at the cocktail party, and everyone is on edge as three more women are sent home in tears.."
2018-02-05
"The remaining 10 women are whisked off to Paris, where Arie surprises a group of them with a visit to the legendary Moulin Rouge. Krystal and Kendall face off during a two-on-one date that ends with a romantic kiss for one woman at the top of the Eiffel Tower. And the final date goes to Jacqueline, but a clash in lifestyles might be a deal breaker for Arie."
2018-02-12
"Arie and the remaining seven bachelorettes travel to beautiful Tuscany, Italy, where Arie will be left to choose four women for the hometown dates."
2018-02-19
"Arie crisscrosses the country on an exciting, emotionally charged journey to visit the final four women's hometowns, only to have their families question his intentions."
2018-02-25
"18 of the most unforgettable women this season are back to confront Arie and tell their side of the story about how difficult it was to date a Bachelor who was falling for multiple women. Plus, look back at some of the season's most memorable moments."
2018-02-26
"Arie takes the women to Peru for the overnight dates; Arie admits he has fallen in love with two of the women; a mystery visitor threatens Arie's happy future."
2018-03-05
"The compelling live three-hour television event will begin with America watching along with the studio audience as Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s journey to find love comes to its astonishing conclusion. The Bachelor prepares to make one of the most difficult choices of his life, having narrowed down the field to two women with whom he is madly in love - Becca K. and Lauren B. - and told both of them that he loves them. Who does Arie, after much soul-searching, see as his future wife?"
2018-03-06
"Arie's soul-searching journey continues after America followed the chaos of his being in love with two women, which played out in gut-wrenching fashion, on \"The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,\" a two-hour live special."
Season 23 - The Bachelor
2019-01-07
"Chris Harrison and Colton talk marriage. Then Colton meets the 30 women vying for his heart."
2019-01-14
"Eight of the women share personal stories with Colton and a live audience, with the guidance of Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Comic Billy Eichner oversees three challenging contests at \u201cCamp Bachelor.\u201d"
2019-01-21
"Eight women perform in a pirate-themed dinner show. Elyse and Colton travel to San Diego. Actor Terry Crews and his wife, Rebecca King-Crews, coach bachelorettes training for a strongest woman competition, while Fred Willard provides commentary."
2019-01-28
"The group travels to Singapore. Tayisha and Colton bungee jump. 13 women explore the city, visiting a leech therapy center and trying different foods. Colton takes Caelynn shopping."
2019-02-04
"The 13 determined women look to advance their individual love stories with the Bachelor as the group travels to Thailand, but one of Colton's biggest fears comes to fruition."
2019-02-11
"The remaining bachelorettes travel to Vietnam's Cam Ranh coast. A group date at the historic Hai Thai Ancient House proves to be an adrenaline rush, and Colton's fear of picking someone who is not ready for a proposal continues to hang over him."
2019-02-18
"The seven remaining women join Colton in his hometown of Denver; Tayshia shares news that shakes Colton's world; Brett Young performs for Caelynn and Colton after their ski date."
2019-02-25
"Colton joins the four remaining bachelorettes in their hometowns; after a devastating exit, three women look forward to the fantasy suites; Colton has a conversation with Chris Harrison."
2019-03-05
"Twenty women confront each other and Colton as they offer the lowdown on their quarrels and personal hostilities; a look back at memorable breakdowns and breakups in series history; a look at some of the hilarious bloopers from this season."
2019-03-11
"Devastated after Cassie's announcement, Colton takes off into the Portuguese night and considers ending his journey."
2019-03-12
"Colton discusses the final days of his journey with Chris Harrison. Plus, Demi, Onyeka, Sydney, Jason Tartick and Chris Randone speculate on the season's conclusion."
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