After extensive nationwide searches, one of America's most eligible is revealed as the first Bachelor, Management consultant Alex Michel. He begins his search for love in earnest when introduced to 25 attractive, successful, and talented women from all walks of life.
Alex whisks the women off on three group dates to Las Vegas, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara. He then has to make a hard decision asking only eight final women to continue on to the next round.
Alex's friends Stephanie and Sam move into the guest house to help the Bachelor decide which four bachelorettes should receive roses.
Alex goes to the hometowns of the remaining bachelorettes to meet their families and close friends. At the rose ceremony, Kim is sent home.
Alex takes the final three bachelorettes on exotic overnight dates to New York, Lake Tahoe, and Hawaii. Shannon is sent home.
Alex invites both Amanda and Trista to his parents' home in Dallas to meet his family and to get their input on the ladies. Alex chooses Amanda as his final bachelorette.