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The Bachelor

2002 – nowShow29 seasons313 episodesTV-14

Reality
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Metacritic404.2

A deeply romantic, nostalgic reality series about pop culture and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

29 seasons · 313 episodes · best: S28E9 "Episode #28.9" 9.1

Episodes

3.9
4.1
4.2
4.1
4.2
4.1
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.8
5.4
5.2
4.9
4.8
6.5
4.7
6.5
6.2
6.4
7.0
7.1
6.0
5.9
6.2
7.7
8.5
7.9

Story

Your wish is Grant-ed.

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

Feels like

  • Guilty Pleasure Reality TV
  • Cringe Comedy Gold
  • High-Stakes Romance
  • Irony & Camp
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s
  • Social Experiment
  • Low-Drama Drama
  • Comfort Watching

Cast

24 of 172 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Fuchs, Brian Steimle
Produced by
Debra Light, Amber Knittel, Patrick Chung
Music by
Rob Cairns, John Carta, Danny Lox

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 2002 · March 24, 2025 · Still running

First aired
March 25, 2002
Latest episode
March 24, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
29 seasons · 313 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Transatlantic Equivalent, Failed Future Forecast, Harem Seeker +9

  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Failed Future Forecast
  • Harem Seeker
  • Love Before First Sight
  • Confession Cam
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Large Ham
  • Big Sister Instinct
  • Reality Show Genre Blindness
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Wakeup Makeup
  • The Runner-Up Takes It All

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bachelor?"

Questions about The Bachelor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bachelor?

HuluPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Bachelor streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Bachelor worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 3.3 and Metacritic 40). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 3.9 against 8.5 for the best season.

Does The Bachelor get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 3.9, and season 28 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is Episode #28.9 (season 28, episode 9) at 9.1, and the lowest is The Women Tell All (season 18, episode 10) at 2.6.

Is The Bachelor okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Bachelor good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Bachelor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Bachelor use?

Transatlantic EquivalentFailed Future ForecastHarem SeekerLove Before First SightConfession CamClingy Jealous GirlLarge HamBig Sister InstinctReality Show Genre BlindnessSexy Discretion ShotWakeup MakeupThe Runner-Up Takes It Alland 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Transatlantic Equivalent, Failed Future Forecast, and Harem Seeker.