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Season 1 – The Golden Bachelor

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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.
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The Golden Bachelor — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Naomi Fry The New Yorker 11/10/2023
On ABC’s new Bachelor spinoff, where the average age is sixty-seven, the contestants genuinely seem to be looking for companionship, rather than renown. Go to Full Review Marie McNamara Los Angeles Times 10/06/2023
Unfortunately, the show is, to a certain extent, built on stereotypes, including but not limited to the idea that a proposal is the zenith of romance and love entails endless self-promotion, continually proving yourself more worthy of attention... Go to Full Review Cady Lang TIME Magazine 10/06/2023
While The Golden Bachelor’s lack of innovation may have disappointed fans looking for some welcome change to the franchise, it didn’t show up in the viewership... Go to Full Review Ben Lindbergh The Ringer 12/07/2023
In its engrossing first season, The Golden Bachelor bolstered the beleaguered Bachelor brand by bringing mortality—and the appearance of authenticity—to ABC’s reality TV institution. Go to Full Review Patricia Karounos Refinery29 10/23/2023
The Bachelor has been around since 2002, and we’ve come to know the tried and true formula to get us hooked. But this new spinoff feels as pure as reality dating can be and is the freshest the franchise has felt in years. Go to Full Review Emma Specter Vogue 10/06/2023
I unironically can’t wait for the next episode... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Brett L @RT25571219 10/06/2023 I am loving The Golden Bachelor! See more Lauren L @RT49836704 09/29/2023 I'm 69 and thought the show had a serious "ick" factor. When each woman who received a rose "thanked" the Bachelor, I felt sad that women still thank men for acceptance. Sad. See more Read all reviews
The Golden Bachelor — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Jesse Palmer

Host

Gerry Turner

Contestant

Kaitlyn Bristowe

Guest

Trista Sutter

Guest

Joey Graziadei

Guest

Claire Freeland

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2023 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2023 The golden bachelor and his ladies embark on first dates; the leading man has a 72nd birthday to remember; the second rose ceremony of the season proves no less emotional than the first. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2023 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Gerry's journey continues with an adventurous one-on-one and a group date that has the women flexing their pickleball skills; former Bachelorette Trista Sutter and upcoming Bachelor Joey Graziadei appear. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2023 With only three roses remaining and hometowns on the horizon, the final six women face the possibility that their fairy tale may not have a happy ending; Gerry must make his toughest decisions yet. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 2023 Only two roses remain as Gerry Turner heads to the hometowns of his final three women, where their children and grandchildren are waiting to meet the man hoping to win their loved one's heart. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 9, 2023 The Women Tell All Thirteen women reunite with Gerry and each other for the first time during a night of emotional "Bachelor" firsts; the heart-wrenching conclusion to the hometown rose ceremony is revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 2023 Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 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. Details

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The Golden Bachelor — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ken Fuchs
Executive Producer
Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett S. Graebner, Andrew Frank
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2023