The BEST episodes of The Bachelorette season 16

Every episode of The Bachelorette season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Bachelorette season 16!

The Bachelorette is the female version of The Bachelor, where an eligible bachelorette must find true love among a group of guys, one rose at a time.

Last Updated: 4/17/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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Week 13
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7.71
38 votes

#1 - Week 13

Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2020

After a shocking rose ceremony, Bachelorette Tayshia Adams is excited to introduce the remaining bachelors to her family. Will the men win over her family? Her father voices concerns that she might make a big mistake. When proposal day arrives, Tayshia is so overcome with emotion that not even Chris Harrison can read her tears. Who does Tayshia pick -- if anyone? Will Tayshia bravely step into the future she has been dreaming of or will she be too scared of repeating her past?

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Week 8
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7.55
40 votes

#2 - Week 8

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2020

JoJo Fletcher arrives to help Tayshia navigate unsettling emotions; Tayshia and Zac C. dress up to capture some lovely wedding photos; 10 men attend an art class in order to reveal themselves through their creative talent.

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Week 9
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7.41
39 votes

#3 - Week 9

Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2020

Bennett and Noah continue to confront one another on the impromptu two-on-one date; JoJo Fletcher explains to the men that a rose this week will be their ticket to a hometown date with Tayshia; Adam Hambrick performs.

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Week 11
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7.28
43 votes

#4 - Week 11

Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2020

Tayshia now has four bachelors she cares about; since she can't travel to their hometowns, they need to be creative to show her what life would be like with them and their families.

Week 7
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7.26
43 votes

#5 - Week 7

Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2020

Seven men compete for the only one-on-one date by writing and performing a love song for Tayshia; Becca Kufrin and Sydney Lotuaco help Tayshia plan an outrageous game of truth or dare for six of the men.

Week 3
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7.22
58 votes

#6 - Week 3

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2020

Yosef confronts Clare, who stands up to him; former bachelorette DeAnna Pappas pays a surprise visit; Clare decides to have an extended after-party with eight of the bachelors.

Week 4
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7.22
51 votes

#7 - Week 4

Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2020

Clare makes a stunning revelation to Chris, who shares the startling news with the men that the cocktail party and rose ceremony are canceled.

Week 12
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7.21
47 votes

#8 - Week 12

Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2020

Tayshia takes her relationships with Brendan, Ivan, and Zac to the next level in the fantasy suites; JoJo Fletcher and Rachel Lindsay lend Tayshia their support and advice.

Week 6
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7.19
48 votes

#9 - Week 6

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2020

Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon set up a fun competition to challenge some of Tayshia's potential suitors; eight men prepare for wrestling matches under the guidance of WWE and UFC fighters Amy Dumas and Tatiana Suarez.

Week 10: The Men Tell All
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7.16
45 votes

#10 - Week 10: The Men Tell All

Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2020

Tayshia agonizes over which of the men's families to meet for hometown dates; some of the men look back at the season's romance, drama, and heartbreak.

Week 2
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7.14
56 votes

#11 - Week 2

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2020

Clare goes on the first one-on-one date of the season; ten of the men compete in a revealing game of dodgeball.

Week 5
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6.91
46 votes

#12 - Week 5

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2020

Tayshia Adams arrives to find the love of her life; more men are added to the 16 remaining bachelors; Clare and her fiancé, Dale, have a heart-to-heart chat with Chris Harrison.

Week 1: Season Premiere
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6.70
56 votes

#13 - Week 1: Season Premiere

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2020

Clare Crawley finally embarks on a journey to find her soul mate.