Golden Bachelor Finale: Time, How to Watch, Final 3, Spoilers & More

Mel Owens is about to make a big decision on Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor.” The latest episode airing tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, will see Mel visiting the hometowns of his final 3 women. The potential for an engagement is looming as the season heads towards the “Fantasy Suites” dates and the ultimate season finale in November.

In the previous episode, Carol, the aunt of MLB star Freddie Freeman, decided to leave the show before Mel could choose his top three women: Cindy, Peg, and Debbie. Cheryl, who had a one-on-one date with Mel, and Nicolle, who expressed interest in becoming the next “Golden Bachelorette,” were sent home at the rose ceremony.

Tonight, Mel will travel to Austin, Texas, to spend time with Cindy and her three daughters and two sons-in-law. He will then visit Debbie in Denver, a woman who has never been married and has no kids. Finally, Mel will head to Las Vegas to meet Peg, a high-energy bomb tech, and her daughter, Dakota.

If you’re wondering when to tune in, “The Golden Bachelor” starts at 9 p.m. ET tonight. The “Hometowns” episode will run until 10:02 p.m. ET, so make sure to adjust your recording device or set your DVR for those extra few minutes to catch a glimpse of next week’s previews.

As for the final 3 women left vying for Mel’s heart, they are Cindy, Debbie, and Peg. Nicolle and Cheryl were sent home in last week’s episode.

If you want to catch “The Golden Bachelor” 2025, you can watch it on ABC, with new episodes available on Hulu the next day. The show is also accessible on streaming platforms like Disney+, Fubo, Hulu Live+, SlingTV, or DirectTV. Tune in to see how Mel’s journey unfolds as he navigates love, regrets, and the quest for his perfect match on “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2.