Current Season Release Date and Schedule
The newest season of The Bachelorette premiered on ABC on a Monday night in mid-2025, with the premiere episode airing at 8/7c. The season features a lead contestant selected from a pool of over 25 initial candidates, following the standard casting process managed by the production company. Episodes air weekly on ABC and are available same-day on Hulu. The season is expected to run for approximately 10 weeks, concluding with the final rose ceremony in late summer 2025. For the full episode schedule, visit the official ABC network page ABC The Bachelorette.
Production for the current season began in early 2025, with filming locations including multiple U.S. states and one international destination. The lead contestant was announced during the live aftershow of the previous season's finale. ABC has confirmed that the season will feature a standard 25-episode run, including the two-hour premiere and finale. The show is produced by Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with ABC Signature.
Where to Watch and Streaming Options
New episodes of The Bachelorette air on ABC and are available to stream the next day on Hulu with a live TV subscription. Disney+ does not currently carry the show as part of its standard library. Episodes are also available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The official ABC app provides full episodes for authenticated cable subscribers.
Streaming availability is subject to change, and blackout restrictions may apply in certain markets. The show is not currently available on Netflix or other major competing platforms. For the most up-to-date streaming options, check the Hulu official page Hulu The Bachelorette.
Ratings and Viewership Data
The premiere episode of the current season drew approximately 3.2 million total viewers in the first three days of availability across linear and streaming platforms. The 18-49 demographic rating for the premiere was 0.4, according to early Nielsen data. The season is tracking slightly below the previous season's premiere numbers, which had 3.8 million viewers. The two-hour finale is expected to be the highest-rated episode of the season.
Social media engagement for the current season has remained consistent with previous years, with the show's official Instagram account posting daily content. The season has generated over 50,000 mentions on X during the first month of airing. The show remains one of the top-performing reality franchises for ABC, with the franchise overall generating over $100 million in annual advertising revenue. For detailed ratings reports, see the Forbes media analysis page Forbes The Bachelorette Ratings.