Is ‘The Bachelorette’ On TV Tonight?

Each Monday night from 8 – 10 p.m. ET/PT, a new episode of The Bachelorette airs on ABC, but last week, there was no new episode. Instead of The Bachelorette, the network was all about basketball, with the 2017 NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors airing from 9 – 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

But, perhaps having a little break was good for the Bachelor franchise, as there have been some major issues going on with the franchise, after allegations of sexual misconduct arose on the first days of filming for Bachelor in Paradise. FOX News reported that contestants Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson were getting “hot and heavy” in the pool while cameras were filming. According to TMZ, a field producer filed an official complaint, claiming that Olympios was too drunk to consent to Jackson’s advances, which Jackson said involved oral sex. There are many conflicting reports, especially coming from cast members, who have publicly said that they felt Olympios was lucid and aware of her surroundings at the time of the incident. Others have said that Olympios commented that she had a boyfriend at home and that he would be upset with her actions if she hooked up with someone on set. The incident is still being investigated and filming is still suspended.

So, now that we’ve got the latest news on the franchise, let’s narrow our focus to tonight’s episode of The Bachelorette. The official ABC synopsis of what to expect reads:

The contentious cocktail party continues, as a frustrated Eric implores the rest of bachelors to stop talking about him to Rachel. While most of the men are perfectly content to skip the drama, one calculating guy, Lee, deceptively steals Rachel away from Kenny for a second conversation. The two bachelors’ confrontation sets off a heated argument, totally distracting Rachel as she attempts to better acquaint herself with the other men. So she makes a decision that surprises all of the bachelors. After the rose ceremony, the remaining men leave the mansion to travel to beautiful, peaceful Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where Rachel hopes to get a fresh start.

Tonight, The Bachelorette will resume its normal schedule and will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT, so be sure to tune in via the ABC network. If you’d like to watch the show, but you are without a TV, check out your live stream options below. These options will work throughout the season as well.


If You Don’t Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Subscription [Select Markets Only]

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On the Web:

Viewers in certain United States TV markets can watch the show through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee, but offers a free 7-day trial that will allow you to watch the show for free if you sign up. Sling’s Broadcast Extra package, which includes ABC, is available in the Chicago, Fresno-Visalia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco TV markets.

If you sign up, you’ll have the option to select one of two basic packages for $20 per month once the free trial ends. (You can select both if you want, but selecting at least one is mandatory.) The Broadcast Extra package, which you can add after you’ve created your account, costs an extra $5. Again: If you’re in one of the TV markets listed above and want to watch the show for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial.

Here’s how to sign up:

1. Click here to create a Sling account.

2. Select either the Best of Live TV package or the Best of Live TV Beta package, each of which costs $20 per month after your free trial is over.

3. Enter your billing information and create an account. Again: You will not be charged until after you’ve completed the free 7-day trial.

4. Once you’ve created your account, click on the icon next to the “sign out” button in the top-right corner of your screen. Once you’ve clicked on the icon, click the blue “change subscription” link.

5. Click on “Best of Live TV Extras,” then scroll down to the Broadcast Extra add-on and click “add.”

6. Download the Sling app on your computer, and begin watching the show.

With an App:

If you sign up for the free Sling trial and are in the Chicago, Fresno-Visalia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham or San Francisco TV market, you can watch the show Sling app, which you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices.

The service’s Best of Live TV package and Best of Live TV beta package each cost $20 a month, and the Broadcast Extra add-on costs an additional $5 per month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch the Oscars for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial.

Here’s how to sign up:

1. Click here to create a Sling account.

2. Select the Best of Live TV package or the Best of Live TV beta package.

3. Enter your billing information and create an account. Again: You will not be charged until after you’ve completed the free 7-day trial.

4. Once you’ve created your account, click on the icon next to the “sign out” button in the top-right corner of your screen. Once you’ve clicked on the icon, click the blue “change subscription” link.

5. Click on “Best of Live TV Extras,” then scroll down to the Broadcast Extra add-on and click “add.”

6. Download the Sling app in the App store or the Google Play store.


If You Do Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Subscription [Select Markets Only]

On the Web:

You can stream the show on the ABC website here at abc.go.com/watch-live. You’ll be prompted to select a cable or satellite TV provider and enter your account information.

The live stream is only available in these markets: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco.

With an App:

You can also stream the show using the Watch ABC app. Again, you will need access to a cable or satellite provider account and will be prompted to enter your account info. The live broadcast is only available in these markets: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco.

The Watch ABC app is available for Apple (iOS), Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Xbox 360 and Fire Tablet.