'The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose' introduces Taylor Frankie Paul and here's how to watch for free
Taylor Frankie Paul is ready to begin her search for love on Season 22 of 'The Bachelorette' on Sunday, March 22, on ABC. But before her season takes off, Paul will meet 18 former Bachelorettes at the Bachelor mansion for a televised special that will air on ABC at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT on March 15, right after the 2026 Oscars. Officially titled, 'The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose,' the special will see the women sharing their experiences with Paul and reminiscing about their time on the hit ABC series. Fans who don't have access to the ABC network can also watch the special online for free.
DirecTV’s signature packages, including Entertainment ($89.99 per month), Choice ($94.99 per month), Ultimate ($124.99 per month), and Premier ($169.99 per month), offer access to the ABC network. Additionally, new subscribers will get a five-day free trial upon signing up, meaning they can watch 'The Bachelorette' special preview for free. Fubo is another service that includes ABC in its lineup of around 300 channels. It also offers new subscribers free access for the first five days, after which they can continue their subscription starting at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 afterward. Individuals can also try Sling’s Blue Plan, which starts at $45.99 per month and includes ABC along with more than 30 channels, based on the plan. But if viewers want more value for money, they can choose Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is 50% off as of this writing. Subscribers can get the plan for $33 for the first month and will be charged $65.99 from the second month onward.
Furthermore, if one doesn't mind waiting until the next day, they can subscribe to Hulu's ad-supported base plan at just $11.99/month and watch 'The Bachelorette' special with a 30-day free trial. The Hulu + Live TV plan also allows subscribers to watch the special at no additional cost by offering a free trial for the first three days of the subscription. The plan starts at $89.99 per month and also includes Disney+ and ESPN+, giving individuals access to a wide range of content. Viewers can also save 62% by signing up for the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle before March 24 and get the first three months for just $4.99 per month, instead of the regular $12.99 per month.
The short promo sees Paul expressing that she is scared of the unknown; however, the former Bachelorettes are eager to help her and welcome her to the franchise. The 'Before the First Rose' special will bring together Trista Sutter, Meredith Phillips, Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Ashley Hebert-Rosenbaum, Emily Maynard-Johnson, Andi Dorfman-Hart, DeAnna Pappas, Katie Thurston, JoJo Fletcher, Rachel Lindsay, Desiree Siegfried, Hannah Brown-Woolard, Tayshia Adams, Rachel Recchia, Charity Lawson, Becca Kufrin, and Joan Vassos (the first 'Golden Bachelorette') for an evening of fun, bonding, and sisterhood.
