If you can believe it, The Bachelorette is on its 20th season, and if this season is anywhere near as big and bright as its leading lady’s smile, then buckle your seatbelts because it’s about to get fun.
Those who tuned in to the 27th season of The Bachelor will recognize Charity Lawson as the Columbus, Georgia native who won over Zach Shallcross’ heart (and America’s) in season 27. Although she didn’t make it to the altar with Zach, the 27-year-old was surprised with the news of her bachelorette status during The Bachelor’s reunion episode. Now, the tables have officially turned.
Come June 26, Charity will meet 25 handsome, passionate, and hopelessly romantic men vying for her attention (and heart). If the season is anywhere near as captivating as her season on The Bachelor, then you’re not going to want to miss out — which means you need to know how to tune in. Here’s the lowdown on how to watch new episodes as they come.
What channel is The Bachelorette on?
Unlike other shows, The Bachelorette airs only a single season every year, which means it has entertained, inspired, and captivated audiences around the world for a full two decades, with this season marking the show’s 20th anniversary.
For as long as it’s been around, The Bachelorette (and The Bachelor) have been an ABC staple. New episodes premiere weekly, and those who pay for cable need only turn on the TV and flip to channel 7 (well, for those of us who live in Los Angeles, CA, that is — the channel varies depending on which city and state you live in). You can also watch new episodes on ABC.com.
New episodes air at 9pm ET and 6pm PT. Thankfully, even those who don’t have cable still have an opportunity to watch the show (duh). In this age of streaming, there’s usually a streaming alternative.
Where to stream The Bachelorette
No cable? No problem — you can stream new episodes of The Bachelorette on Hulu. The only caveat is that you have to wait until the next day for recent episodes to upload to the platform. Subscriptions start as low as $7.99 (including ads) and the streaming platform offers an impressive 30-day free trial should you wish to try things out before you commit to a new subscription. Most platforms only offer seven days, so kudos to you, Hulu.
If you have FuboTV or Sling TV (both of which operate like a cable subscription and allow you to stream network shows live), you don’t have to worry about that streaming delay. Because The Bachelorette is likely to have 11 to 12 episodes (around 3 months including reunion episodes), a free trial won’t carry you to the finish line; a subscription to any of the above streaming platforms would behoove you.
Season 20 of The Bachelorette kicks off with a two-hour premiere beginning June 26 at 9pm ET/6pm PT only on ABC. See you on the other side.