'The Golden Bachelorette': How to Watch the New Reality Dating Spinoff

See which eligible bachelor will win over Joan Vassos for a chance at romance.

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Last year's debut of The Golden Bachelor ushered in a new era for the reality franchise, introducing a version of the dating competition that centers on older adults. Now ABC is airing The Golden Bachelorette, the latest spin-off in the series. Viewers watched Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner look for love among 23 contestants before he chose Theresa Nist to marry.

But Joan Vassos was one of the women vying for his affection, and she wound up leaving the show early. She's getting a second chance now as The Golden Bachelorette, where she'll meet 24 potential suitors seeking to capture her heart. Fans may remember her backstory: Vassos is a school administrator from Maryland who became widowed after 32 years of marriage.



She has four children and three grandchildren, and loves Elton John's music. Will she find someone who's worthy? Here's when and where to tune in to The Golden Bachelorette. Read more : The 13 Best TV Shows You Should Stream on Hulu Right Now Premiere date for The Golden Bachelorette The Golden Bachelorette is scheduled to debut in the US on ABC on Wednesday, Sept.

18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes landing on Hulu the next day.

The show will air episodes each week at the same time. Watch The Golden Bachelor in the US Several streaming services offer access to ABC, with live TV streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and Sling among them. Though Sling TV offers ABC only in select markets, its cost is $45 per month for those who can get local ABC stations.

YouTube TV costs less than Hulu's live TV service, but we urge you to select the best fit for your household. Sling TV is CNET's top pick for best budget live TV streaming service, and includes three separate packages. New subscribers can get half off their first month, but check to see if ABC and other local channels are available in your area by visiting Sling's help page .

YouTube TV carries ABC nationwide, includes unlimited DVR and costs $73 per month. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which other local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review .

New episodes will be available to stream on Hulu every Thursday, one day after they air on ABC. Hulu subscriptions start at $8 per month, with the option to stream without ads for $18 a month. You can also sign up for one of the Disney bundles to save money and get access to Disney Plus and Hulu.

Watch in Canada Fans in Canada who want to stream The Golden Bachelorette will have to wait. Citytv is airing episodes from Monday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c (8 p.

m. ET and 7 p.m.

CT). If you miss an episode, you can stream each one on-demand via Citytv's online platform , however you'll need to enter your TV provider details. Can I watch The Golden Bachelor in the UK? There's currently no confirmed platform for this first season of The Golden Bachelorette in the UK.

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