Sorry to The Golden Bachelor‘s Gerry Turner, but pickle ball is so 2023. It’s tennis time now, and by that we mean it’s time to watch 28-year-old teaching tennis pro Joey Graziadei search for his forever doubles partner! I love sports!
Fans of Bachelor Nation will remember The Bachelor‘s Season 28 lead as the fan-favorite runner-up on Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette. After gaining the “After The Final Rose” closure he needed and recovering from his devastating breakup, Joey’s headed back to the Bachelor mansion to meet 32 women — the most to ever arrive on Night 1 — and find his perfect game, set, match!
Curious about The Bachelor premiere date? Wondering what time Graziadei and his dreamy eyes will grace your TV screen again? Need to know how to watch The Bachelor live on ABC or on Hulu? Or want to familiarize yourself with the ladies hoping to find love on The Bachelor Season 28?
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Joey’s first episode.
Is The Bachelor On Tonight? The Bachelor Season 28 Premiere Date:
Curious when you can watch Joey meet his 32 contestants at the mansion? The Bachelor Season 28 premieres Monday, January 22, 2024 on ABC.
What Day Is The Bachelor On ABC?
If you’re a longtime member of Bachelor Nation, you were likely just starting to get used to “Bachelor Thursdays,” considering The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise aired back-to-back on Friday eves in 2023. But in 2024, order in Bachelor Nation is restored. “Bachelor Mondays” are finally back, which means new episodes of The Bachelor Season 28 airing Mondays on ABC.
What Time Is The Bachelor On ABC?
We may be switching days, but thankfully The Bachelor is keeping its traditional time slot. The Bachelor‘s two-hour Season 28 premiere will air Monday, January 22 from 8:00 to 10:01 p.m. EST.
How To Watch The Bachelor On ABC
Want to watch Night 1 of Joey’s second televised search for love? If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch The Bachelor Season 28 premiere live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before new episodes air. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.
Have no cable? Have no fear! There are other live viewing options, like live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. And if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can stream episodes of The Bachelor the following day on Hulu. Here’s how!
When Do The Bachelor Episodes Come Out On Hulu?
Like other shows in the Bachelor franchise, new episodes of The Bachelor will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu. The Bachelor Season 28 episodes air on ABC Mondays, which means you can watch them via Hulu next-day streaming on Tuesdays. Specifically, the premiere will be available to stream on Hulu starting Tuesday, January 23.
How To Watch The Bachelor On Hulu:
You’ll have to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch episodes of The Bachelor the day after they air on ABC. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service. Hulu’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.
The Bachelor Cast: Meet The Women Of Joey Graziadei’s Season
Want to learn more about the 32 women hoping to win Joey Graziadei’s heart? Read Decider’s Bachelor Season 28 cast guide for headshots, official bios, ages, hometowns, occupations, and more. And be sure to read our interview with Joey for more intriguing Bachelor tidbits.