The Bachelor is een realityserie van de zender ABC. De serie ging in première op 25 maart 2002.
In de datingshow The Bachelor gaat de begeerlijke vrijgezel man op zoek naar de vrouw van zijn dromen. Bij de start dienen zich 25 vrouwelijke singles aan, die tot het uiterste gaan om zijn hart te veroveren. Dit gaat gepaard met dramatische rozenceremonies, hoog opspelende emoties en catfights, want uiteindelijk maakt maar één van de vrouwen kans op een romantisch huwelijksaanzoek.
Aaron's close friends, Ryan and Melissa (siblings), move into the guest house at the Ladies' Villa to learn more about the ten women that Aaron is dating. Their observations and interactions will help him determine the women with whom he is most compatible. Some will be lucky enough to have one-on-one dates with Aaron, but others will not — which naturally sparks some jealousy in the Ladies' Villa.
Aaron's friends Melissa and Ryan (siblings to each other) arrive at the Ladies' Villa, and move in for a few days, to get the inside scoop on the ladies. They immediately give a quiz to the women, with two one-on-one dates at stake.
First One-on-One Date: Helene Shopping at Nicole Miller, and a private show at the Hollywood Bowl
Melissa and Ryan choose Helene for Aaron's first one-on-one date, because they see her as a challenge to Aaron — something they think he needs. Aaron and Helene head to the Nicole Miller store, where Helene tries on several articles of clothing. They then head to a