What time is 'Bachelor in Paradise' on tonight? How to watch, stream episode 2 🌹📺

Bachelor Nation, it's time to return to paradise.

Episode 2 of "Bachelor in Paradise" season 9 is Thursday night. The spinoff series follows fan-favorite contestants from previous seasons of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," who spend three weeks searching for their perfect matches in a beachfront villa.

Unlike the original shows, in which the contestants date one person with the goal of "winning" their affection, "Bachelor in Paradise" gives all contestants a chance to find love.

Here's how to watch the Thursday, Oct. 5, episode.

What time does 'Bachelor in Paradise' come on?

"Bachelor in Paradise" airs at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 5.

How to watch 'Bachelor in Paradise'

"Bachelor in Paradise" airs Thursdays on ABC with new episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day.

Who went on the first 'Bachelor in Paradise' date?

The first date card of the season went to Kylee Russell. She then asked Will Urena out.

Who received a rose on 'Bachelor in Paradise'?

The male contestants have the roses first, but there wasn't a rose ceremony during the two-hour premiere. However, several contestants made romantic connections.

Here's a list of cast members who have been seen flirting, kissing or dating during week one, per Decider.

• Blake Moynes and Jessica "Jess" Girod.

• Rachel Recchia and Sean McLaughlin.

• Aaron Schwartzman and Samantha "Sam" Jefferies.

• Katherine "Kat" Izzo and Brayden Bowers.

• Aaron Bryant and Eliza Isichei.

• Aaron Bryant and Mercedes Northup.

• Will Urena and Kylee Russell.

Who arrived on the beach?

The "Bachelor in Paradise" season 9 premiere ended with Aven Jones, a contestant from season 19 of "The Bachelorette," arriving on the beach with a date card.

'Bachelor in Paradise' cast 2023

Here's the current cast of "Bachelor in Paradise" season 9. Additional cast members will be announced later in the season. Appearances from former Bachelorettes Katie Thurston, Charity Lawson and Hannah Brown will also take place this season, per USA TODAY.

• Rachel Recchia: "The Bachelor" season 26 and "The Bachelorette" season 19.

• Samantha "Sam" Jefferies: "The Bachelor" season 26.

• Eliza Isichei: "The Bachelor" season 26 and "Bachelor in Paradise" season 8.

• Greer Blitzer: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Jessica "Jess" Girod: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Mercedes Northup: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Kylee Russell: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Katherine "Kat" Izzo: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Olivia Lewis: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Brooklyn Willie: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Catherine "Cat" Wong: "The Bachelor" season 27.

• Blake Moynes: "The Bachelorette" seasons 16 and 17.

• Will Urena: "The Bachelorette" season 18.

• Brayden Bowers: "The Bachelorette" season 20.

• Aaron Bryant: "The Bachelorette" season 20.

• Peter Cappio: "The Bachelorette" season 20.

• Sean McLaughlin: "The Bachelorette" season 20.

• Aaron Schwartzman: "The Bachelorette" season 20.

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