The BEST episodes of The Bachelorette season 18

Every episode of The Bachelorette season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Bachelorette season 18!

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: 12/16/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
Week 1: Season Premiere
star
7.27
37 votes

#1 - Week 1: Season Premiere

Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/19/2021

Thirty captivating men arrive in Indian Wells hoping to find a teammate for life in Michelle Young.

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Week 4
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7.24
37 votes

#2 - Week 4

Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/2021

Michelle goes on an adrenaline-pumping joyride at the BMW Performance Center alongside one lucky guy; the men assemble for a slumber party date of epic proportions hosted by WWE stars The Bella Twins; Andy Grammer performs.

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Week 6
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7.23
31 votes

#3 - Week 6

Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2021

The men will have to be on their best behavior to impress Michelle's fifth grade students; Michelle must make her most difficult decisions as she chooses the men whose families she will meet.

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Week 5
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7.09
32 votes

#4 - Week 5

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/16/2021

The group hits the road for a trip to Minneapolis; the men take on real Viking challenges to showcase their strength and bravery.

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Week 8/The Men Tell All
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7.07
30 votes

#5 - Week 8/The Men Tell All

Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2021

Fifteen of Michelle's suitors reunite to work through their differences and attempt to explain their missteps; Michelle arrives to reconnect with her former beaus; a look at the shocking conclusion of Michelle's journey.

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Week 3
star
7.05
44 votes

#6 - Week 3

Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2021

The stars of "Top Gun: Maverick," Glen Powell and Jay Ellis, push the guys out of their comfort zone and into the danger zone; one unsuspecting suitor makes the most of his one-on-one time, baring it all in his attempt to woo Michelle.

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Week 9
star
6.94
33 votes

#7 - Week 9

Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2021

Michelle and her final three men are off to the beautiful beaches of Mexico; the remaining suitors push their boundaries, test their limits, and open up in ways that surprise not only Michelle, but also themselves.

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Week 7
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6.86
35 votes

#8 - Week 7

Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2021

Michelle's final four men bring their families to her in Minneapolis, Minn.; dates are filled with skateboarding, apple-picking, a romantic prom and a confession of falling in love.

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Week 2
star
6.80
40 votes

#9 - Week 2

Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2021

Michelle steps into the next phase of her journey with the 23 remaining men for a whirlwind week of firsts; the guys get schooled by a trio of talented fifth graders; one lucky man gets the first one-on-one date.

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Week 10/Finale
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6.58
33 votes

#10 - Week 10/Finale

Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2021

Michelle's parents and sister join her in Mexico to get to know the men who may be joining their family; after each guy has met the family and taken Michelle on one final date, she must make a decision.

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After the Final Rose
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6.00
18 votes

#11 - After the Final Rose

Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/2021

Michelle Young returns for an emotional discussion of love and heartbreak with the final two men; appearances from fan-favorites; very special surprises.

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