How many seasons does The Golden Bachelor have?

The Golden Bachelor has 2 seasons with 17 episodes.

What network is The Golden Bachelor on?

The Golden Bachelor airs on ABC.

When did The Golden Bachelor premiere?

The Golden Bachelor premiered on September 28, 2023.

The Golden Bachelor

Name: The Golden Bachelor
Genre: Romance
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Jesse Palmer

6.4/10

ABC To Be Determined Romance

2 Seasons · 17 Episodes · Premiered September 28, 2023

After more than 20 years of fostering young love on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor showcases a whole new kind of love story - one for the golden years. On this all-new unscripted series, one hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?

Where to Watch: ABC

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

9 episodes

E01

Week 1

Fri, Sep 29 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Twenty-two incredible women, ranging in age from 60 to 75, step into the spotlight in the hope of finding lasting love with golden bachelor Gerry Turner.

E02

Week 2

Fri, Oct 6 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The golden bachelor and his ladies embark on first dates. Plus, Gerry has a 72nd birthday to remember, and the second rose ceremony of the season proves no less emotional than the first.

E03

Week 3

Fri, Oct 13 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A group date featuring Jesse Palmer and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and one-on-one time with two women, help Gerry confirm his feelings are growing stronger every day, which only makes handing out roses more difficult.

E04

Week 4

Fri, Oct 20 2023 12:22 AM GMT+0000 62 min

Gerry Turner's journey continues with an adventurous one-on-one and a group date that has the women flexing their pickleball skills. Plus, former Bachelorette Trista Sutter and upcoming Bachelor Joey Graziadei appear, making it an unforgettable week.

E05

Week 5

Fri, Oct 27 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Hometowns are on the horizon for the golden bachelor. With only three roses remaining, the final six women face the possibility that their fairy tale with Gerry Turner may not have a happy ending, and Gerry must make his toughest decisions yet.

E06

Week 6

Fri, Nov 3 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Gerry heads to hometowns to meet the families of the final three women.

E07

The Women Tell All

Fri, Nov 10 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000 74 min

Thirteen incredible women reunite with Gerry and each other for the first time during a night of emotional "Bachelor" firsts. Plus, the heart-wrenching conclusion to the hometown rose ceremony is revealed and a look at the shocking season finale.

E08

Week 7: Fantasy Suites

Fri, Nov 17 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000 63 min

Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa.

E09

Finale and After the Final Rose

Fri, Dec 1 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000 126 min

The emotional conclusion of Gerry Turner's journey plays out in front of a live studio audience and he's joined by his final two women for the first time since filming.

Season 2

8 episodes

E01

Week 1 / Week 2

Thu, Sep 25 2025 12:00 AM GMT+0000 120 min

Mel meets the 23 women vying for his heart.

E02

Week 3

Thu, Oct 2 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

As Mel's journey to find love continues, 12 women take the stage at the historic Bellwether Theater for a no-holds-barred comedy roast, co-hosted by comic Jared Freid; one woman goes on a culinary adventure with Mel at Hollywood's Petit Trois.

E03

Week 4

Thu, Oct 9 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

As Mel's journey continues, the stakes grow higher than ever; a one-on-one at the OC Fair leads to a surprise concert; a beachside photo shoot pushes boundaries and buttons; whispers swirl about one woman's true intentions.

E04

Week 5

Thu, Oct 16 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

In the final week before hometowns, clarifying talks at a serene wellness retreat bring both insight and tension; a magical one-on-one date under the stars deepens connections; Mel must choose the three women whose families he will meet.

E05

Week 6

Thu, Oct 23 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Mel's journey takes him across the country to see his final three women in Las Vegas, Denver and Austin, Texas; with a potential engagement looming, meeting families and closest friends becomes more important than ever.

E06

The Women Tell All

Thu, Oct 30 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments; Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek.

E07

Week 7

Thu, Nov 6 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Mel and the final two women travel to Antigua for overnight dates; Mel takes one woman on a dune buggy adventure, then faces his fears by swimming with stingrays alongside the other; later, a romantic dinner takes an unexpected turn.

E08

Finale and After the Final Rose

Thu, Nov 13 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 120 min

Mel's family arrives on the breathtaking island of Antigua, eager to meet the women who have been vying for his heart; Mel and the final two women join Jesse Palmer in front of a studio audience to watch the last days unfold.