The Bachelorette Season 22 is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC, with Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead. The show will air on Sunday nights, marking a shift from its traditional January start and Monday night slot. If you’re in New York City, you can watch on ABC that evening or stream the next-day on Hulu, depending on your access.[1][2][3]
Key details
- Premiere date and time: March 22, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on ABC.[1]
- Lead: Taylor Frankie Paul (not a former contestant).[1]
- Schedule shift: Moves to March and Sundays rather than early January/Monday slot.[2][1]
- Viewing options: ABC TV or Hulu streaming the following day.[2]
Illustration of timeline
- Jan–early Mar 2026: The Bachelorette returns with Season 22 in March.
- March 22, 2026: Series premiere on ABC.
- Subsequent Sundays: New episodes air weekly.[2]
If you’d like, I can watch for any last-minute schedule changes or share streaming options for your location. Sources: EntertainmentNow confirms the March 22, 2026 premiere on ABC and Sunday 8/ET/PT time; IBTimes and Parade corroborate the March premiere and lead details.[1][2]
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