The Golden Bachelor

ABC
TV Release: September 28, 2023
Streaming Release: September 29, 2023

Original Series

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?

Episode	Date	Title	Description
8	11/12/2025	Finale and After the Final Rose
7	11/5/2025	Week 7
6	10/29/2025	The Women Tell All	It's a night full of emotions as Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments. Plus, Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek.
5	10/22/2025	Week 6	It's hometowns' week, and 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.
4	10/15/2025	Week 5	In the final week before hometowns, clarifying talks at a serene wellness retreat bring both insight and tension. Later, a magical one-on-one date under the stars deepens connections, and Mel must choose the three women whose families he will meet.
3	10/8/2025	Week 4	As Mel's journey continues, the stakes grow higher than ever. A one-on-one at the OC Fair leads to a surprise concert; and later, a beachside photo shoot pushes boundaries and buttons. Meanwhile, whispers swirl about one woman's true intentions.
2	10/1/2025	Week 3	This week, the women vying for Mel's heart turn up the heat during a comedy roast group date. Later, a one-on-one becomes a recipe for romance, while an unforgettable slumber party shakes things up at the mansion as the journey for love continues.
1	9/24/2025	Week 1 / Week 2	Mel Owens begins his journey for love with 23 women embodying elegance and strength. After a dazzling Queen Mary date and a cheerleading showdown judged by Paula Abdul, the week ends with a sun-soaked pool party and a high-stakes rose ceremony.

Episode	Date	Title	Description
10	1/4/2024	The Golden Wedding	After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on "The Golden Bachelor," Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist walk down the aisle to begin their next chapter.
9	11/30/2023	Finale and After the Final Rose	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.
8	11/16/2023	Week 7	Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa.
7	11/9/2023	The Women Tell All	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.
6	11/2/2023	Week 6	Gerry heads to hometowns to meet the families of the final three women.
5	10/26/2023	Week 5	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.
4	10/19/2023	Week 4	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.
3	10/12/2023	Week 3	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.
2	10/5/2023	Week 2	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.
1	9/28/2023	Week 1	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.