Chris Harrison returns to reality TV with The Vow on Fox Nation! Get release dates, cast info, and plot details for the new dating series.
Former The Bachelor host Chris Harrison is officially stepping back into the relationship genre with Chris Harrison's The Vow, a new six-episode original dating series produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television. Making its exclusive streaming debut on Fox Nation with a double-episode premiere on November 11, 2026, the show marks Harrison's major reality television return five years after his high-profile exit from ABC's flagship franchise. Running on a weekly Wednesday schedule, the series will culminate in a dramatic season finale on December 9, 2026.
What Is Chris Harrison's New Dating Show The Vow About?
Rejecting modern hookup culture and social media clout-chasing, The Vow focuses on faith, compatibility, and long-term marital commitment.
- The Central Quest: The series centers on 30-year-old eligible bachelor Jace Cates as he dates 10 women looking for a partner to build a life with.
- Values Over Instant Chemistry: Dates and compatibility challenges are designed around core values, communication, family goals, and shared religious faith.
- Encouraged Departures: Unlike traditional elimination formats, contestants are actively encouraged to leave the show if they realize a genuine lifelong future is not possible.
Who Is Involved in The Vow Behind and In Front of the Camera?
The production relies heavily on proven reality television veterans and iconic franchise fan favorites.
- Bachelor Royalty Guest Stars: Season 17 success story Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici Lowe appear during the season to offer mentorship and marriage advice.
- Experienced Creative Team: Showrunner Louis Caric (The Bachelor) serves as executive producer alongside Harrison's wife Lauren Zima, with Elan Gale (FBoy Island) consulting, Lindsay Liles handling casting, and Michael Shea directing.
- A New Era for Harrison: After hosting over two decades of The Bachelor and its spinoffs from 2002 to 2021, Harrison calls this new project "the most authentic dating show on television today".
Catch official previews and stream episodes starting November 11 on the Fox Nation Streaming Hub.