Before the First Rose’ special for free

Before new “Bachelorette” Taylor Frankie Paul gives out her first rose, she’s getting some advice from the only other people who have been in her place — former “Bachelorette” leads.

Paul, also a cast member on Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” was announced as “The Bachelorette” in September 2025. Her season is scheduled to begin next Sunday, March 22, but ahead of the premiere, Paul will meet with 18 former “Bachelorette” stars at the Bachelor mansion to begin her journey.

“The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose” will air tonight, March 15, on ABC following the conclusion of the Academy Awards.

‘The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose’ time

“The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose” is scheduled to begin on ABC when the 2026 Oscars are over. The official ABC schedule lists 10:32 as the start time, but it is subject to change if the Academy Awards run past that time.

Where to watch ‘The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose’

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch “The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose” on ABC for free.

DIRECTV is our top pick for watching TV live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC. When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $59.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.

Sling TV is another affordable way to stream live TV; its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month. The special will also be available on Hulu tomorrow, March 16.

‘The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose’ cast

Trista Sutter, Meredith Phillips, DeAnna Pappas, Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, Ashley Hebert-Rosenbaum, Emily Maynard-Johnson, Desiree Siegfried, Andi Dorfman-Hart, Kaitlyn Bristowe, JoJo Fletcher, Rachel Lindsay, Becca Kufrin, Hannah Brown-Woolard, Tayshia Adams, Katie Thurston, Rachel Recchia and Charity Lawson will all appear during the “Before the First Rose” special.

The first “Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos will also be part of the group.

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