The BEST episodes of The Bachelor
Every episode of The Bachelor ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Bachelor!
The series revolves around a bachelor who chooses a potential wife from among 25 women. The show follows the bachelor as he goes on a series of dates with the women, some of them group dates, some one-on-one dates. On each episode women are eliminated, generally during the rose ceremony at the end of the episode, but sometimes on the dates (during what are called "elimination dates"). The process culminates towards the end of the season with a few of the women going on overnight dates, and meetings between the bachelor, the women, and their respective families. At the end of the show, the bachelor chooses one woman with whom he would like to continue a relationship. Sometimes he proposes marriage, sometimes other levels of commitment.
#1 - Week Six
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2002
Relationships are intensifying as Aaron and Brooke take a dreamy trip to the island of Kauai; then Aaron and Gwen tour romantic San Francisco and finally, Aaron and Helene have a cozy time in Aspen.
#2 - Week Four
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2002
The ladies sit down with Chris and are told that a personality they took during the application process for the show was actually a compatibility test, to see who is most compatible with Aaron. The three women who are the most compatible will get individual dates with Aaron, and the other three will share him on a group date.
#3 - Week Six
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2005
All three remaining women arrive in Aruba, completely unaware that the others are there for their exotic overnight dates with Charlie.
#4 - The Women Tell All
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2003
The 23 women Andrew turned down dish the dirt on the group dates, the Rose Ceremony squabbles and the million-dollar man of the hour.
#5 - Week Seven
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2002
Aaron's quest for love comes to an end, but who will he choose? Brooke and Helene vie for his heart, but only one will get the ring. Tune in to find out who the lucky gal is!
#6 - Week 6
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/30/2003
Andrew whittles down his list of most-wanted women from four to three.
#7 - Week Two
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2002
Host Chris Harrison introduces the 15 remaining women to their 'Ladies' Villa,' the fabulous Malibu mansion where they will live as they prepare for their upcoming group dates. After that, Aaron must present roses to the ten women whom he'd like to continue dating.
#8 - Week Six
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/25/2002
In Dallas, Texas, Alex explains how he feels good about the final two women he's dating but can't wait to find out what his family thinks of Amanda and Trista.
#9 - After the Final Rose, Part 2
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2009
After the events of the first After the Final Rose, Chris Harrison catches up with Jason and Molly.
#10 - Week 4
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2007
Nine ladies remain and this week, there'll be a two-on-one date from which only one bachelorette will return! At the end, a total of three ladies will go home.
#11 - Week 5
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2003
A compatibility test selects Andrews three one on one dates while the remaining three women play tennis on a group date. Then Andrew must choose four women proceed to the next round.
#12 - Week 7
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/7/2003
Andrew takes his final three dates on romantic getaway dates, but can only keep two of them around after the next-to-last rose ceremony.
#13 - Week 1
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2013
Spurned Dallas businessman Sean Lowe seeks a second chance at love as the matchmaking contest's Season 17 bachelor.
#14 - Week 2: Tractor Race
Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2015
An eliminated bachelorette pleads for a second chance; six women join Chris for a pool party.
#15 - Week 1
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2003
A third season of matchmaking begins with tire and vineyard heir Andrew Firestone looking for love among 25 eligible ladies. In the opener, Andrew meets his hopefuls.
#16 - Week Four
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2002
The remaining four Bachelorettes all get a chance to say goodbye, as they vacate the Ladies' Villa to return to their hometowns and introduce Alex to their families and friends.
#17 - Week 3
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2007
Twelve ladies remain and dates continue! However, all of them are in for a big surprise as Brad's identical twin, Chad, comes for a visit! In the end, which nine ladies know Brad best and stay for another date?
#18 - After the Final Rose, Part 1
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/2/2009
Host Chris Harrison takes a look back at the season finale with bachelor, Jason and the two finalists, Molly and Melissa. A surprise is in store for both women.
#19 - Week 10
Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2011
#20 - The Women Tell All
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2002
A "reunion" special, of sorts, 'The Bachelor: Women Tell All' brings back the 23 women Alex rejected to "dish" about the experience, the other women, and the Bachelor. This special episode will reveal new footage, never before viewed behind-the-scenes clips, and one-on-one interviews between our favorite Bachelorettes and host, Chris Harrison.
#21 - Week 10: The Final Rose
Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2016
Ben struggles to choose between the final two bachelorettes after introducing them both to his parents and going on last dates with each woman. Confused and conflicted on the final day, Ben makes a last-minute phone call that could change everything.
#22 - Week 4
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2009
There are nine remaining ladies vying for Jason. The bachelorettes compete in a live singing competition for a one-on-one date. Also, there is a group date with a visit to the set of General Hospital. Finally, there is a two-on-one where one lady is sent home.
#23 - Week 2
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2007
15 women remain and the group dates begin. Seven ladies go to the racetrack while the other eight are lucky enough to spend a day with Brad in Malibu! But in the end, three bachelorettes must go home.
#24 - Week 5
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2009
Jason takes the five remaining ladies home to Seattle. One lucky lady spends an evening with Jason on a houseboat. Another lady is lucky enough to take a seaplane ride with Jason. Finally, Jason takes the final three ladies on a ferry ride. At the elimination, one lady is sent home as the final four prepare to take Jason home with them.
#25 - Week 6
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2009
Jason takes the final four ladies to their hometowns to meet their families. At one stop, Jason must settle and meet the bachelorette's best friends instead of her publicity shy parents. At other stops, Jason learns a secret about one of the ladies and later runs into skepticism from one of the dads. At the elimination, one lady is sent home in tears.