Season 1 Plot
Gerry Turner, a charming 71-year-old patriarch from Indiana, is the first Golden Bachelor, showcasing that love stories only get better with age.
The Golden Bachelor Season 1 aired on September 28th, 2023.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Week 1
Twenty-two incredible women, ranging in age from 60 to 75, step into the spotlight in the hope of finding lasting love with golden bachelor Gerry Turner.
2. Week 2
The golden bachelor and his ladies embark on first dates. Plus, Gerry has a 72nd birthday to remember, and the second rose ceremony of the season proves no less emotional than the first.
3. Week 3
A group date featuring Jesse Palmer and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and one-on-one time with two women, help Gerry confirm his feelings are growing stronger every day, which only makes handing out roses more difficult.
4. Week 4
Gerry Turner's journey continues with an adventurous one-on-one and a group date that has the women flexing their pickleball skills. Plus, former Bachelorette Trista Sutter and upcoming Bachelor Joey Graziadei appear, making it an unforgettable week.
5. Week 5
Hometowns are on the horizon for the golden bachelor. With only three roses remaining, the final six women face the possibility that their fairy tale with Gerry Turner may not have a happy ending, and Gerry must make his toughest decisions yet.
6. Week 6
Gerry heads to hometowns to meet the families of the final three women.
7. The Women Tell All
Thirteen incredible women reunite with Gerry and each other for the first time during a night of emotional "Bachelor" firsts. Plus, the heart-wrenching conclusion to the hometown rose ceremony is revealed and a look at the shocking season finale.
8. Week 7
Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa.
9. Finale and After the Final Rose
The emotional conclusion of Gerry Turner's journey plays out in front of a live studio audience and he's joined by his final two women for the first time since filming.
10. The Golden Wedding
After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on "The Golden Bachelor," Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist walk down the aisle to begin their next chapter.