The Bachelor (season 1)

The Bachelor (season 1) is the first season of ABC reality television The Bachelor. The show featured the first bachelor, James Daum, courting 25 women. The season premiered on March 25, 2002, and concluded on April 25, 2002.

James chose Merrie Dykstra in the finale of the season.

This season was followed by season two.

Contestants
The following is the list of bachelorettes for this season: