U.S. NAVAL LIEUTENANT ANDY BALDWIN FINDS HIMSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF BATTLING BACHELORETTES, AS THEY COMPETE IN A MINI-TRIATHLON, ON "THE BACHELOR: OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN," MONDAY, APRIL 9 ON ABC

"Episode 1002" � As 15 bachelorettes settle into a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, the fairy tale begins. Andy and his ladies cruise the famous Sunset Strip for an evening full of adventure and glamour, and the ladies race for Andy's heart in a triathlon. Then one lucky bachelorette is singled out to spend a romantic evening aboard the Bachelor's private yacht, on "The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman," MONDAY, APRIL 9 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

On his first group date, Andy and seven striking ladies take the Sunset Strip by storm with an evening of cocktails and bull riding that ends in the hot tub. Bevin can't handle the competition, becoming irritated, and seethes over perceived slights. Seven other women strip down to bikinis and short-shorts to show Iron Man Andy their athletic side, as they passionately compete in a mini-triathlon, including swimming, biking and running events in Santa Monica. However not all of the ladies are ready to rumble. Susan and Erin exercise their diva muscle and refuse to get their hair wet. The winner scores a romantic stroll on the beach with Andy, as the losers can only look on with envy. Then Stephanie T. heads out for the only one-on-one date with Andy � a hot and steamy evening cruise on Andy's luxurious yacht. The other jealous women are left to trash her back at the house, as they await her return.

Back at the mansion, in a surprising and unforgettable cocktail party, the girls go from cheers to tears. At the rose ceremony, Andy must eliminate three of the 15 women, leaving 12 to compete for his affections.

The 15 women are:

Alexis, 26, attorney, who currently resides in Southlake, TX.
Amanda, 26, financial analyst, who currently resides in Dallas, TX.
Amber, 23, teacher, who currently resides in Sugar Land, TX.
Bevin, 28, clinic research coordinator, who currently resides in Palo Alto, CA.
Danielle I., 25, graphic designer, who currently resides in Bethel, CT.
Erin, 24, financial analyst, who currently resides in Dallas, TX.
Kate, 24, boutique owner, who currently resides in Charleston, SC.
Nicole, 26, sales manager, who currently resides in Charleston, SC.
Peyton, 24, sorority recruiter, who currently resides in Dallas, TX.
Stephanie T., 27, organ donor coordinator, who currently resides in Folly Beach, SC.
Stephanie W., 23, project manager, who currently resides in Overland Park, KS.
Susan, 23, boutique manager, who currently resides in The Woodlands, TX.
Tessa, 26, social worker, who currently resides in San Francisco, CA.
Tiffany W., 28, medical equipment sales representative, who currently resides in Boston, MA.
Tina, 26, medical student, who currently resides in Hollywood, CA.

Hosted by Chris Harrison, "The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman" is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Lisa Levenson are the executive producers. Martin Hilton and David Bohnert are the co-executive producers.

"The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman" is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.