Current broadcast status
As of mid-2026, ABC is not currently airing new episodes of The Bachelorette in prime time. The most recent Bachelorette season aired on ABC in 2025, after which the franchise shifted primary new-season windows to other networks in certain years. Historically, ABC aired new seasons from 2003 through 2021, with temporary moves to Peacock in 2021 and 2022. ABC’s 2025 schedule included a Bachelorette season; there is no active in-production ABC season announced for 2026.
What this means for viewers
If you are asking whether you can watch The Bachelorette on ABC this year, the answer is no new season is scheduled on ABC in 2026. To avoid missing future seasons, use an authenticated streaming subscription that carries ABC, enable notifications on the ABC app, and confirm local affiliate availability in your market.
ABC Bachelorette timeline at a glance
| Date or Period | Event | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–2021 | ABC aired The Bachelorette | Primary long-term broadcaster for 18+ seasons |
| 2021–2022 | Seasons moved to Peacock | NBCUniversal streaming window shifted new seasons |
| 2023–2024 | ABC resumed partial seasons and repeats | ABC aired repeats and limited new episodes |
| 2025 | ABC aired a full season | Last confirmed new season on ABC as of mid-2026 |
| 2026 | No new ABC season announced | Status unclear; watch for renewal announcements |
How to stay updated
- Check ABC’s official schedule page each spring for new season announcements.
- Subscribe to your cable or streaming provider’s ABC live stream.
- Enable notifications on the ABC app and follow the network’s social channels.
- Verify local affiliate listings so you know whether your market carries ABC.
Key definitions
Bachelorette: The lead woman in the ABC reality competition where a group of suitors court her over several weeks. Franchise lead: The central person in The Bachelor/The Bachelorette franchise around whom each season is built. Network window: The period during which a given network holds exclusive or primary rights to air new episodes of a show.
FAQ
Reader questions
Will ABC air The Bachelorette in 2027?
There is no public commitment as of mid-2026. Renewal decisions are typically made many months in advance; monitor ABC press releases and official announcements for confirmation.
Why did the show move away from ABC in some years?
Distribution strategies and multiplatform deals led to windows shifting to Peacock for certain seasons. These decisions reflect broader content partnerships and streaming priorities.
Can I watch past seasons if ABC isn’t airing new ones?
Yes. Past seasons are widely available on streaming platforms that include ABC content, digital retail, and some cable on-demand libraries.