The Golden Bachelor Finale: Time, How to Watch Live, Winner, and More

Fans of “The Golden Bachelor” are buzzing with excitement as the Season 2 finale airs tonight, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. This nail-biting episode will reveal whether Mel Owens chooses Peg Munson, Cindy Cullers, or decides to go solo, closing out this season of the reality TV show on ABC.

The one-hour finale will be followed by a live segment where viewers can see if Mel and the chosen winner are still going strong, if there are wedding bells in their future, or if they have decided to part ways since filming ended months ago.

During the two-hour finale, which includes “After the Final Rose,” Mel, along with the final two contestants, will sit down with host Jesse Palmer in front of a studio audience to watch how Mel’s journey comes to a close. Final dates in Antigua with Cindy and Peg are on the agenda, along with a special meeting where Mel’s sons, Lucas and Andre, will get to know the last two ladies before Mel makes his final decision.

In a dramatic spoiler, Mel is shown having a heart-to-heart conversation with Peg, confessing that he needs to be honest about something that happened, leaving Peg unsure about what could be going on between him and Cindy from their time in the Fantasy Suites. The previous episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager to find out whether Cindy will be sent home.

To catch the action, make sure to be tuned in to ABC at 8 p.m. ET for the start of the Season 2 finale. The show, along with “After the Final Rose,” will wrap up at 10:01 p.m. ET, so remember to set your DVR or recording device to capture every moment of Mel’s decision-making process.

For those wondering how to watch “The Golden Bachelor” in 2025, simply tune in to your local ABC channel or stream it online to witness the thrilling conclusion of this season’s love story.