The WORST episodes of Bachelor in Paradise

Every episode of Bachelor in Paradise ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Bachelor in Paradise!

Contestants will live together in an isolated romantic paradise and, over the course of six episodes, we’ll follow these former bachelors and bachelorettes as they explore new romantic relationships. America will watch as they fall in love or go through renewed heartbreak.

Last Updated: 3/20/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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Week 3: Part 1
star
6.91
47 votes

#1 - Week 3: Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2022

A flock of single ladies races to make the first move on the hottest new arrival, Rodney; lovebirds Serene and Brandon receive a much-anticipated date card; Ashley and Jared attempt to turn up the heat in their own romance.

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Week 7
star
6.95
37 votes

#2 - Week 7

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2023

With the men handing out roses this week, tensions are higher than ever; several women vie for one man's heart; a love triangle is set for shipwreck; surprising departures and arrivals rock the beach.

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Week 4, Night 1
star
6.98
195 votes

#3 - Week 4, Night 1

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2016

A bachelor deals with his ex's inability to move on. Two new men cause a stir among the bachelorettes. Two couples go out on a party boat. A pair ride horses out to a waterfall.

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Episode 1
star
7.07
71 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2015

Season 2 begins with the cast arriving on the shores of Playa Escondida in Mexico and getting acquainted at a cocktail party. But their revelry is soon interrupted by a mystery woman. Later, Clare Crawley from Season 1 shows up and shakes things up; and one lady becomes ill and must be taken by ambulance to a hospital. Also: the wedding of 2014 cast members Lacy Faddoul and Marcus Grodd.

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Week 6
star
7.08
39 votes

#5 - Week 6

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/21/2021

Kendall shares a tearful confession with her former beau, but Joe just can't tell her what she wants to hear; guest host Lil Jon brings in two new guys; some couples take it to the next level while others hit stumbling blocks.

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Week 1: Season Premiere
star
7.08
37 votes

#6 - Week 1: Season Premiere

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2021

With the resort officially open, former fan-favorite bachelors and bachelorettes are ready to find their match while living together in a tropical oasis in Mexico.

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Week 4: Part 1
star
7.11
44 votes

#7 - Week 4: Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2022

Twelve men find themselves vying for only seven roses; one man finds an unexpected spark in a new arrival; Jesse Palmer arrives to drop a bombshell announcement that divides the beach like never before.

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Week 1, Part 1
star
7.11
79 votes

#8 - Week 1, Part 1

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2019

Nine men and 11 women arrive in paradise. Blake gets the first date card. Caelynn must choose between men.

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Finale
star
7.12
26 votes

#9 - Finale

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2023

Relationships continue to be tested, with more couples considering leaving the beach; love continues to blossom at the first-ever Paradise wedding.

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Week 9
star
7.13
39 votes

#10 - Week 9

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2023

With only one rose ceremony standing between the remaining couples and the end of paradise, the beachgoers feel extra pressure to lock in their connections.

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Week 2: Part 1
star
7.15
39 votes

#11 - Week 2: Part 1

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2021

Knock, knock, Demi’s here! With a rose ceremony on the horizon and the men poised to hand out their stems, the ladies are feeling the pressure to find a potential match. Guest host David Spade continues to bring the funny, but even he can’t quell the tension when the one and only Demi Burnett arrives, setting her sights on one of the beach’s most popular men. Later, more couples are given their first dates, where important conversations lead to strengthened connections. Then, with a cocktail party looming, the competition heats up and a shocking rumor forces one beachgoer to face the others – and the truth.

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Season 4 Premiere: Week 1, Part 1
star
7.16
270 votes

#12 - Season 4 Premiere: Week 1, Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2017

Former "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" cast members arrive looking for another chance at love; sad news is relayed to the cast; a new twist is revealed that poses a threat to the men; a woman is betrayed by another.

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Week 1
star
7.16
111 votes

#13 - Week 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2014

Some of The Bachelor's biggest stars and villains are back. They all left The Bachelor or The Bachelorette with broken hearts, but now they know what it really takes to find love, and on Bachelor in Paradise they'll get a second chance to find their soul mates. Contestants will live together in an isolated romantic paradise in Mexico and explore new romantic relationships.

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Week 4, Part 2
star
7.17
211 votes

#14 - Week 4, Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2017

A new female arrival doubles her odds by liking both sexes. Hopeful heartbreakers return to Paradise and target other women's men. A double-dater bails out to spend more time with the woman he's serious about. Two bachelorettes storm out, cursing the close-knit couples who caused their downfall.

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Week 3, Part 2
star
7.17
215 votes

#15 - Week 3, Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2017

A man who had already departed returns temporarily to hand out a rose; a couple learn a Mexican form of wrestling on their date; one love triangle forms, while tensions rise in another; Chris Harrison talks to some of the cast members.

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Week 8: Part 2
star
7.18
39 votes

#16 - Week 8: Part 2

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/15/2022

A series of surprise visits shakes things up on the beach; Bachelorettes Gabby and Rachel arrive, ready to spill all the tea on their former flames to their new ladies; Becca and Thomas share an exciting announcement.

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Week 3: Part 2
star
7.19
48 votes

#17 - Week 3: Part 2

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2022

Salley arrives and two daring women jump at the opportunity to confront her right away about her intentions; Shanae sorts out her feelings for two suitors; Ashley and Jared make the most out of their last night on the beach.

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Week 3, Part 1
star
7.20
215 votes

#18 - Week 3, Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2017

Two chronic people-pleasers share a wild time in the surf; a couple have their first fight; a man at the rose ceremony has to choose between two women he's interested in; a popular player leaves before handing out his rose.

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Week 5: Part 1
star
7.21
38 votes

#19 - Week 5: Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2022

As Lace's surprise visit continues, Rodney confesses to having found a better match; Logan is torn between several women; a lovestruck Johnny escapes all temptation; Jesse shares some news which causes some of the women to spiral.

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Week 3
star
7.22
37 votes

#20 - Week 3

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2023

The women hand out roses and couples solidify; when Tyler and Tanner arrive on the beach, all bets are off; Sam must bypass her urgent medical issue or she'll have to leave the beach.

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Week 5: Part 1
star
7.23
70 votes

#21 - Week 5: Part 1

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2019

Angela's arrival brings trouble for Clay. Tayshia is happy to see two new men arrive. A stunning departure takes place before the rose ceremony.

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Season 4 Premiere: Week 1, Part 2
star
7.24
223 votes

#22 - Season 4 Premiere: Week 1, Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2017

Season 3 alumni Carly and Evan tie the knot in Paradise; the cast tries to regain momentum following a production lapse; a woman is disappointed by a date card going to someone she thinks doesn't need it.

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Week 1: Season Premiere
star
7.24
41 votes

#23 - Week 1: Season Premiere

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2023

Standouts from "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" return.

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Finale: Part 1
star
7.25
32 votes

#24 - Finale: Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/21/2022

Jesse Palmer drops an unexpected bombshell that has everyone questioning where they stand; the remaining couples have an important decision to make.

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Week 8: Part 1
star
7.26
35 votes

#25 - Week 8: Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/14/2022

Three new beachgoers arrive; Mara heads out on a saucy date with one of the twins; Ency and Lyndsey select two lucky guys for a double date; the couples get some much-needed one-on-one time to discuss their futures.

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