The Bachelor (2002– )

A heavy sigh went out from millions of viewers as they shared Sean Lowe's heartbreak when Emily Maynard - who all season long called him the "perfect man" -- made him the last bachelor ... See full summary »

Creator:

Mike Fleiss

Stars:

Chris Harrison, Brad Womack, Kacie Boguskie

6 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Chris Harrison	...	Himself - Host (144 episodes, 2002-2013)

Storyline

A heavy sigh went out from millions of viewers as they shared Sean Lowe's heartbreak when Emily Maynard - who all season long called him the "perfect man" -- made him the last bachelor eliminated before the finale of the eighth edition of "The Bachelorette." Now Sean knows the time is right for him to make the ultimate commitment to the right woman and to start his own family. This sincere, reliable all-American guy is confident that he will find his soul mate and a lasting, love-filled relationship this time on "The Bachelor".

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Plot Keywords:

bachelor | seeking love | contest | single guy | competition | 

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Genres:

Game-Show | Reality-TV | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC VH1

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Bachelor: London Calling

Filming Locations:

Malibu, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Next Entertainment, Telepictures Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Shia LaBeouf/Avril Lavigne (2007)

User Reviews

A reality show that brings shame to America and "True Love"

It makes one wonder how this show is still on the air. There's been one couple that has stayed together, married, and has children, but everyone else has broken up. What's the point of continuing this? The show can be entertaining at the beginning. You see all the girls swooning over one man, that almost all of them like instantly. It's just like in real life! The girls start to take sides, bitch one another out, and show their true selves (or so we think). But that one man is left to decide who to pick that he thinks he can marry and live happily ever after.

What is true love exactly? How can you fall for someone when you're forced to pick them? This show is unbelievable. You thought dating online was bad, but people have to go on TV to find love? It's not realistic. How could a girl be with a man when he is going out with several others, making out with them? None of these questions are answered, and finally when the show ends, you know there won't be a happy ending in the future. For all we know, everything is scripted.