The WORST seasons of The Bachelorette

#1 - Season 19

First Aired 7/12/2022

After unwaveringly supporting each other in season 26, fan favorites and fierce women Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia stand by each other’s side yet again as they set out on a journey to find love.

#2 - Season 20

First Aired 6/27/2023

#3 - Season 17

First Aired 6/8/2021

#4 - Season 16

First Aired 10/14/2020

In the sizzling 16th season, Clare Crawley will finally embark on her journey to find her soul mate. After putting Juan Pablo in his place on the memorable, 18th season finale of “The Bachelor,” and gaining a new sense of resolve and self-worth, Clare is more than ready to put her romantic disappointments in the rearview mirror and start a wild ride to find her happily ever after.

#5 - Season 14

First Aired 5/29/2018

Successful and stunning real estate developer JoJo Fletcher, 25, gets a second chance at her happily-ever-after, choosing from twenty-six handsome bachelors. After being devastated last season by a shocking rejection from Bachelor Ben Higgins, who confessed his love to both her and Lauren Bushnell, the Texan beauty is ready to leave that heartbreak behind and write her very own love story as the Bachelorette. JoJo will embark on her own journey to find her soul mate.

#6 - Season 15

First Aired 5/14/2019

Hannah Brown caught the eye of Colton Underwood early on during the 23rd season of “The Bachelor,” showing him, and all of America, what Alabama Hannah is made of – a fun country girl who is unapologetically herself. After being sent home unexpectedly, Hannah took the time to reflect on her breakup, gaining a powerful understanding of her desire to be deeply and fiercely loved. Now, with a newfound sense of self and a little southern charm, she is more ready than ever to find her true love on the milestone 15th season of “The Bachelorette.”

#7 - Season 18

First Aired 10/20/2021

#8 - Season 21

First Aired 7/9/2024

#9 - Season 12

First Aired 5/24/2016

JoJo Fletcher first stole America's heart on Ben Higgins' season of The Bachelor, where she charmed both Ben and Bachelor Nation with her bubbly personality and sweet, girl-next-door wit and spunk. Ultimately, JoJo was left heartbroken in Jamaica when Ben chose to let her go in one of the most emotionally gut-wrenching finales ever. But that experience didn't stop her desire to find her perfect soul mate – it only made it stronger. 

#10 - Season 13

First Aired 5/23/2017

Rachel Lindsay became a fan favorite on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor, where her enchanting smile and laid-back southern charm landed her Nick's first-impression rose. From then on, the jury's been in, and Bachelor Nation has been unanimous in its support of the bright and beautiful attorney from Dallas, Texas. Rachel went through the trials and tribulations of falling in love with Nick and now it's her turn to "investigate" a group of wonderful men and find her soul mate.

#11 - Season 6

First Aired 5/25/2010

The Bachelorette 6 is the sixth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 24, 2010, featuring Ali Fedotowsky dating 25 men. Fedotowsky, a contestant on the fourteenth season of The Bachelor, eliminated herself at one of Jake Pavelka's rose ceremonies because of a work-related ultimatum.

#12 - Season 2

First Aired 1/15/2004

The Bachelorette 2 is the second season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on January 14, 2004, featuring Meredith Phillips dating 25 men. Phillips was rejected by Bob Guiney in the fourth season of The Bachelor, where she was the third runner-up. She ultimately chose Ian McKee, but they broke up in February 2005.

#13 - Season 9

First Aired 5/28/2013

The ninth season of The Bachelorette premiered on May 27, 2013. This season features 27-year-old Desiree Hartsock, a bridal stylist from Northglenn, Colorado. Hartsock was sent home by Sean Lowe after the hometown dates episode, on the 17th season of The Bachelor.

#14 - Season 11

First Aired 5/19/2015

#15 - Season 10

First Aired 5/20/2014

#16 - Season 8

First Aired 5/15/2012

The Bachelorette 8 is the eighth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 14, 2012, featuring Emily Maynard and dating 25 men. Maynard was chosen by Brad Womack in the fifteenth season of The Bachelor, but they split after the show. Maynard is the second former Bachelor winner to be star in The Bachelorette since Jen Schefft in season three. This is the first season of The Bachelorette filmed in Maynard's hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, where she and her daughter Ricki Hendrick live, rather than Los Angeles, marking this as the first time a show in The Bachelor franchise has taken place in the Southern United States and also the second time one has been filmed on the East Coast since New York City in season three.

#17 - Season 7

First Aired 5/24/2011

The Bachelorette 7 is the seventh season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 23, 2011, featuring Ashley Hebert dating 25 men. Hebert was rejected by Brad Womack on the fifteenth season of The Bachelor, where she was the second runner-up. The season concluded with Ashley choosing J.P. Rosenbaum as her fiance. The couple lives in Princeton, NJ.

#18 - Season 5

First Aired 5/19/2009

The fifth season of the ABC reality television series The Bachelorette began on May 18, 2009 with a two-hour premiere. The show features Jillian Harris, an interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada, counting 30 men, added from five in previous seasons. This was the first time in The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchise with 30 suitors. Harris was rejected by Jason Mesnick in the thirteenth season of The Bachelor; she was the second runner-up. Harris is the first non-American selected ever in The Bachelorette, and chose Ed Swiderski in the finale. The couple were engaged but broke their engagement in July 2010.

#19 - Season 4

First Aired 5/20/2008

The Bachelorette 4 is the fourth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. After a long three year absence of the show, the season premiere aired on May 19, 2008. This season featured Deanna Pappas courting 25 men. Pappas was rejected by Brad Womack in the eleventh season of The Bachelor. This was the first The Bachelor franchise including the spin-off, The Bachelorette had expanded from 60 to 120 minutes in the entire season. In the season finale, DeAnna chose Jesse Csincsak over Jason Mesnick. The wedding was set for May 9, 2009, but they broke up in November 2008. Deanna returned for one episode in season thirteen of The Bachelor.

#20 - Season 3

First Aired 2/20/2004

#21 - Season 1

First Aired 1/9/2003