Catch “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2 Premiere Free: Who, When, and How

Tonight marks the return of “The Golden Bachelor.”

The show’s second season of this older adult version of “The Bachelor” begins (its initial season, aired in the fall of 2023, concluded with a divorce). This season stars Mel Owens, 66, an attorney and ex-NFL linebacker who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1981 to 1989. Owens, a father of two, is divorced from his first wife.

In June 2025, leading up to the new season, Owens made headlines with his statement on the “In the Trenches” podcast, declaring, “If they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them.” He elaborated that during the casting discussions, he was upfront with producers about wanting women aged “45 to 60 … just being honest.”

His remarks drew considerable criticism, leading to an apology in August during an exclusive interview with Glamour.

Owens’ search for love on “The Golden Bachelor” commences tonight as he meets the 23 women competing for his affection.

Premiere details for ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2:

The second season of “The Golden Bachelor” premieres tonight, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET.

Free viewing of ‘The Golden Bachelor’:

If you lack cable or a TV antenna, you might need a live TV streaming subscription to watch “The Golden Bachelor” episodes as they air. A great choice is Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day trial and starts at $82.99/month thereafter.

The base plan of Hulu + Live TV includes ABC, and also provides access to Hulu for streaming episodes the day after they air live.

Contestants of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ 2025:

The new season of “The Golden Bachelor” features 23 single women eager to find love.

• Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami, Florida
• Amy, 63, a full-time mom from Short Hills, New Jersey
• Andra, 77, a retired federal employee from Los Angeles, California (Andra is the twin sister of “Golden Bachelor” Season 1 contestant Sandra Mason)
• Carla, 62, a former model from Los Angeles, California
• Carol, 63, the family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, California
• Cheryl, 66, a retired US treasury worker from Lakewood, Colorado
• Cindy, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas
• Debbie, 65, a fitness professional from Denver, Colorado
• Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska
• Gerri, 64, a home care agency CEO from Rockville, Maryland
• Lily, 72, retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, California
• Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio
• Maia, 58, a college sports consultant from Malibu, California
• Monica B., 62, a flight attendant from Huntsville, Alabama
• Monica P., 60, a cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Alabama
• Mylene, 61, a casino VIP host from Las Vegas, Nevada
• Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida
• Peg, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, Nevada
• Robin, 63, a wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, California
• Roxanne, 63, a longevity nurse from Austin, Texas
• Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, California
• Terri, 71, a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas
• Tracy, 62, an interior designer from Lafayette, Louisiana

Alternative viewing options for ‘The Golden Bachelor’:

New episodes will also be available on Hulu every Thursday following their Wednesday night airings. Another live TV service worth considering is DIRECTV.

Preview of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ 2025:

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