The Bachelor: Season 13
The show features a previous contestant from the ABC show The Bachelorette and the series' first single parent from Kirkland, Washington, Jason Mesnick, counting 25 women. Mesnick became the second former The Bachelorette suitor ever competed on The Bachelor since Bob Guiney of season 1 of The Bachelorette and season 4 of The Bachelor.
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Bachelor Season 12.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The show features a previous contestant from the ABC show The Bachelorette and the series' first single parent from Kirkland, Washington, Jason Mesnick, counting 25 women. Mesnick became the second former The Bachelorette suitor ever competed on The Bachelor since Bob Guiney of season 1 of The Bachelorette and season 4 of The Bachelor.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
Week 1 (S13)
Jan 5, 2009 · 90 min
Single dad, Jason Mesnick, is the thirteenth bachelor who will choose from 25 women in his quest to find true love. Mesnick is best known for being rejected by DeAnna Pappas in 200
Week 2 (S13)
Jan 12, 2009 · 90 min
There are 15 remaining ladies and they enjoy a pool party with Jason. The bachelor then escorts one lucky lady to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for a private performance by Robin Th
Week 3 (S13)
Jan 19, 2009 · 90 min
12 ladies remain and only 10 ladies will be going on dates. There is one group date to visit the Keep-a-Breast foundation and there are two one-on-one dates. One lucky lady sees a
Week 4 (S13)
Jan 26, 2009 · 90 min
There are nine remaining ladies vying for Jason. The bachelorettes compete in a live singing competition for a one-on-one date. Also, there is a group date with a visit to the set
Week 5 (S13)
Feb 2, 2009 · 90 min
Jason takes the five remaining ladies home to Seattle. One lucky lady spends an evening with Jason on a houseboat. Another lady is lucky enough to take a seaplane ride with Jason.
Week 6 (S13)
Feb 9, 2009 · 90 min
Jason takes the final four ladies to their hometowns to meet their families. At one stop, Jason must settle and meet the bachelorette's best friends instead of her publicity shy pa
Week 7 (S13)
Feb 16, 2009 · 90 min
Jason takes the final three bachelorettes to New Zealand for the overnight dates where the fantasy suite is an option. Later, the L-word is dropped, but one lady is sent home at el
The Women Tell All
Feb 23, 2009 · 90 min
15 bachelorettes return to talk about Jason and the two remaining finalists. Also featured are updates on past bachelors.
Week 8 (S13)
Mar 2, 2009 · 90 min
It's down to Molly and Melissa as Jason introduces the final two women to his son, Ty, in the season finale. At stake is the chance to be Ty's stepmother and a $68,000.00 ring.
After the Rose
Mar 2, 2009 · 90 min
Host Chris Harrison takes a look back at the season finale with bachelor, Jason and the two finalists, Molly and Melissa. A surprise is in store for both women.
After the Final Rose (2)
Mar 3, 2009 · 90 min
After the events of the first After the Final Rose, Chris Harrison catches up with Jason and Molly.