The BEST episodes of The Golden Bachelor season 2
Every episode of The Golden Bachelor season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Golden Bachelor season 2!
One hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?

#1 - Finale and After the Final Rose
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2025
Mel's family arrives on the breathtaking island of Antigua, eager to meet the women who have been vying for his heart; Mel and the final two women join Jesse Palmer in front of a studio audience to watch the last days unfold.
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#2 - The Women Tell All
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2025
It's a night full of emotions as Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments. Plus, Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special sneak peek.
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#3 - Week 1 / Week 2
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2025
Mel Owens begins his journey for love with 23 women embodying elegance and strength. After a dazzling Queen Mary date and a cheerleading showdown judged by Paula Abdul, the week ends with a sun-soaked pool party and a high-stakes rose ceremony.
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#4 - Week 3
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2025
This week, the women vying for Mel's heart turn up the heat during a comedy roast group date. Later, a one-on-one becomes a recipe for romance, while an unforgettable slumber party shakes things up at the mansion as the journey for love continues.
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#5 - Week 4
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2025
As Mel's journey continues, the stakes grow higher than ever. A one-on-one at the OC Fair leads to a surprise concert; and later, a beachside photo shoot pushes boundaries and buttons. Meanwhile, whispers swirl about one woman's true intentions.
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#6 - Week 7
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2025
Mel and the final two women travel to Antigua for overnight dates. Mel takes one woman on a dune buggy adventure, then faces his fears by swimming with stingrays alongside the other. Later, a romantic dinner takes an unexpected turn.
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#7 - Week 5
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2025
In the final week before hometowns, clarifying talks at a serene wellness retreat bring both insight and tension. Later, a magical one-on-one date under the stars deepens connections, and Mel must choose the three women whose families he will meet.
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#8 - Week 6
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2025
It's hometowns' week, and Mel's journey takes him across the country to see his final three women in Las Vegas, Denver and Austin, Texas. With a potential engagement looming, meeting families and closest friends becomes more important than ever.
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