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Season 17 – The Bachelor

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An eligible bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks in hopes of finding true love.
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The Bachelor — Season 17

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Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News 10/02/2019
Apparently, God's plan is for Sean [Lowe] to seek the love of his life via the most surefire method known to man: TV! Who knew God was into dating shows? Go to Full Review Sarah Nardi Chicago Reader 10/02/2019
The Bachelor is more than voyeuristic popcorn fare; it's a microcosm of modern anxiety. Granted, the show itself is highly contrived. Go to Full Review Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times 10/02/2019
There was no shortage of crazy on the season premiere of The Bachelor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Bachelor — Season 17

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Cast & Crew

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Chris Harrison

Host

Sean Lowe

Contestant

Ben Taylor

Music Performer

Eli Young Band

Music Performer

Sarah Darling

Music Performer

Mike Fleiss

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2013 Sean gets advice from his friend Arie; Sean meets the women and offers one the first rose. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 2013 Sean takes Sarah on an adrenaline-filled date; a prank tests Desiree's sense of humor; the group date has the women competing for a deal to appear on the covers of romance books. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2013 A volleyball game brings out the women's true colors; Sean surprises AshLee and the two girls who joined them on their date with a performance by Eli Young Band; Sean makes a revelation. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2013 Sean and a woman go rock climbing; a roller derby match ends in a trip to the hospital; Sean surprises a date with a shopping spree and a performance by Ben Taylor. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 2013 Sean and the bachelorettes travel to Whitefish, Mont.; a dramatic two-on-one date ends with one woman going home; the cocktail party leaves Sean concerned he won't find love among the women; Sarah Darling performs for Sean and his date. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 5, 2013 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 11, 2013 The pressure intensifies as hometown dates loom; Sean and the remaining bachelorettes travel to the Caribbean island of St. Croix; one woman reveals a shocking fact during a date; Sean's sister comes to St. Croix to help him make a decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Sean travels across the country to visit the hometowns of the final four women; one woman is eliminated. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 19, 2013 Sean Tells All Sean talks about the women he has sent home and controversial bachelorette, Tierra; preview of the rest of Sean's journey. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Sean and the final three women go on a wild and romantic trip to Thailand; Sean is faced with a painful decision as he determines the final two women. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 4, 2013 The Women Tell All Controversial bachelorette Tierra gets the chance to defend herself; fan favorite bachelorettes confront one another and Sean; Chris and Sean surprise fans at viewer parties; sneak peek of the season finale. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 11, 2013 The final two women meet Sean's family; a confused Sean decides whether he wants to spend his life with Catherine or Lindsay. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 11, 2013 After the Final Rose Catherine and Lindsay join Sean to discuss his decision; the new bachelorette is revealed. Details

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The Bachelor — Season 17

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2013