Remember the season that started with dueling Bachelorettes? If you’re a devoted member of Bachelor Nation, of course you do.
The ABC reality franchise, looking for a new twist, asked two women -- Kaitlyn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson -- to compete for the lead role on Season 11 of “The Bachelorette.” The men competing that season, which aired in 2015, were asked to decide between the two on the first episode. Bristowe won; Nilsson was sent packing and the series went on from there.
Whether you loved or loathed that season, you’ll have a chance to revisit it tonight. ABC is digging into its vault and presenting scenes from several previous seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette" on its new series: “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!”
It’s the network’s way of keeping fans interested while the filming of Season 16 of “The Bachelorette," starring Clare Crawley, is postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Each Monday, directly from the Bachelor mansion, Chris Harrison will reach into the vault and bring back one of his favorite seasons, highlighting some of the most devastating rose ceremonies, passionate proposals, unexpected new arrivals, dramatic meltdowns, biggest breakups, and, of course, the most romantic moments,” ABC says in a press release. “The weekly retrospectives will also include virtual catch-ups with fan-favorite Bachelor alumni, checking on the latest in their lives after their final rose.”
The second episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!” will be broadcast today, Monday, June 15, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on ABC and Hulu + Live. Here’s what viewers can expect:
“Kaitlyn Bristowe forged her own path on her journey to find love, creating one of the most controversial seasons in franchise history,” ABC says in a press release. "It all began with two Bachelorettes from Chris Soules’ Bachelor season -- Kaitlyn and Britt Nilsson -- vying for the affections of the bachelors that first night. Once Kaitlyn officially became the Bachelorette and earned the right to capture one lucky man’s heart, all bets were off.
"Meet fan favorites like Ben H., Ben Z. and Jared for the first time, and witness love at first sight when Shawn stepped out of the limo and captured the first impression rose. But Nick, who recently had been rejected by previous Bachelorette Andi Dorfman, had other plans for the Bachelorette when he paid a surprise visit to Kaitlyn in New York midway through the season. In a shocking revelation, Bachelor Nation found out that Kaitlyn and Nick had been conversing through social media before she knew she would have a chance to be the Bachelorette. Their chemistry was immediate and sizzling. Would she dare to invite Nick to join the group of men? How would they react -- especially Shawn?
“Five years later, Chris catches up with Kaitlyn to weigh in on that time of her life; Ben H. reflects on his experience, and Nick has one more surprise that just might turn everything upside down. Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Stagliano and current Bachelorette Clare Crawley also join Chris to discuss Kaitlyn’s controversial decisions.”
What channel is “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!” on?
It’s on ABC. You can find which channel it is by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.
Where can I watch it if I don’t have cable?
You can watch it on Hulu + Live. With Hulu + Live, you get access to “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!," along with your favorite TV shows and live sports.
How can I watch previous iterations and seasons of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise?
You can watch previous episodes on Hulu (from $5.99 month). The Monday night episode lands on the streaming service on Tuesday morning.