The Golden Bachelor
Follow a new kind of love for the golden years, when a hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.
- Metascore64
- 2023-2025
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Reality, Drama
- TV-PG
Follow a new kind of love for the golden years, when a hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 86 mins
Mel meets the 23 women vying for his heart.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
Wed, Oct 1, 2025 42 mins
As Mel's journey to find love continues, 12 women take the stage at the historic Bellwether Theater for a no-holds-barred comedy roast, co-hosted by comic Jared Freid; one woman goes on a culinary adventure with Mel.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
Wed, Oct 8, 2025 42 mins
As Mel's journey continues, the stakes grow higher than ever; a one-on-one at the OC Fair leads to a surprise concert; a beachside photo shoot pushes boundaries and buttons; whispers swirl about one woman's true intentions.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 42 mins
In the final week before hometowns, clarifying talks at a serene wellness retreat bring both insight and tension; a magical one-on-one date under the stars deepens connections; Mel must choose the three women whose families he will meet.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 42 mins
Mel's journey takes him across the country to see his final three women in Las Vegas, Denver and Austin, Texas; with a potential engagement looming, meeting families and closest friends becomes more important than ever.
Episode 6
The Women Tell All
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 42 mins
Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments; Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
Wed, Nov 5, 2025 42 mins
Mel and the final two women travel to Antigua for overnight dates; Mel takes one woman on a dune buggy adventure, then faces his fears by swimming with stingrays alongside the other; later, a romantic dinner takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 8
Finale and After the Final Rose
Wed, Nov 12, 2025 85 mins
Mel's family arrives on the breathtaking island of Antigua, eager to meet the women who have been vying for his heart; Mel and the final two women join Jesse Palmer in front of a studio audience to watch the last days unfold.
Episode 9
S02 E09 · Finale and After the Final Rose
Wed, Nov 12, 2025