The Best Episodes of The Bachelor
Every episode of The Bachelor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Bachelor!
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Bachelor" is "Week 9", rated 9.2/10 from 21 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Week 9" aired on 3/11/2024 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Finale and After the Final Rose".
9.2/10 21 votes#1 - Week 9
Season 28 Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2024
Joey and his three remaining women make their way to Tulum, Mexico, for a week of dates that could change everything. As the possibility of sharing a night together looms, a few familiar faces arrive to offer advice ahead of those pivotal decisions.
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9.0/10 25 votes#2 - Finale and After the Final Rose
Season 28 Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2024
The emotional conclusion of Joey's journey.
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8.9/10 19 votes#3 - The Women Tell All
Season 28 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2024
It's an emotional evening for 16 spectacular women who reunite with Joey and each other for the first time since filming. Plus, the meaning behind Kelsey A.'s note is revealed, and a difficult rose ceremony determines who will meet Joey's family.
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8.7/10 25 votes#4 - Week 2
Season 28 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2024
With the women moved into the mansion, Joey’s first group date gives several ladies the chance to experience their own wedding reception. Next, Joey and one lucky lady fly off to the Beach Life Music Festival for the first one-on-one date of the season. Later, Joey determines which women have the courage and endurance to be his long-term partner in a paintball battle.
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8.7/10 24 votes#5 - Week 3
Season 28 Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2024
Joey is joined by familiar faces when the ASKN ladies offer to help find his Mrs. Right; James Blake and Pam Shriver serve up a tennis date; a romantic one-on-one and a heated conversation in the mansion both make waves.
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8.7/10 28 votes#6 - Week 6
Season 28 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2024
Joey and the 10 remaining women head to Montreal; nerves run high for all as hometowns inch closer; Joey goes on two one-on-one dates; the remaining women push through their insecurities on a group date.
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8.6/10 24 votes#7 - Week 4
Season 28 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2024
Joey's journey continues in Malta with a dynamic one-on-one and the season's largest group date; the tension in the house comes to a head on a two-on-one date and a shocking cocktail party full of thorns.
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8.6/10 24 votes#8 - Week 5
Season 28 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2024
The dramatic conclusion to the cocktail party cliffhanger brings exciting news, the group is heading to Spain; in Andalusia, two one-on-ones and a group date lead to another emotional rose ceremony; sneak peek at the rest of the season.
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8.6/10 22 votes#9 - Week 7
Season 28 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2024
Joey and his six remaining women make their way to Jasper, Canada, for an emotional and high-pressure week; Joey must find clarity in his connections before choosing the four women whose families he'll meet.
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8.3/10 28 votes#10 - Week 1
Season 28 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2024
Love awaits 32 extraordinary women – the most to ever arrive at the mansion on night one – as they make “Bachelor” history and prepare to open their hearts to Joey Graziadei. With a first impression rose on the table, the pressure is on and every moment counts on the season premiere.
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7.9/10 24 votes#11 - Week 8
Season 28 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2024
An excited and anxious Joey makes his way to the hometowns of his four incredible remaining women; Joey has important conversations about what the future may hold for each of them.
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7.8/10 28 votes#12 - Week 2
Season 27 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2023
Zach continues to carve his own path and decides to give each of the 20 women a chance to take the next step on their journeys to potential love; Zach takes off on a helicopter ride to his hometown for his first one-on-one date.
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7.8/10 23 votes#13 - Week 6
Season 27 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2023
Zach is making up for lost time in Tallinn, Estonia, where he tests the strength of one connection in a friendly local competition and steps out of his comfort zone at a nude sauna; an Estonian witch works her magic to help him find love.
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7.7/10 23 votes#14 - Week 3
Season 27 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2023
During a crucial week, Zach takes two lucky women on jaw-dropping one-on-one dates featuring prehistoric creatures and a romantic musical performance.
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7.7/10 23 votes#15 - Week 4
Season 27 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2023
Zach begins his international journey to find love with a deep-sea dive and all-terrain vehicle adventure on the romantic beaches of the Bahamas.
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7.7/10 22 votes#16 - Week 8
Season 27 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2023
Zach returns to the United States and sets off on a cross-country adventure to meet the families of his four remaining women in their hometowns.
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7.6/10 23 votes#17 - Week 7
Season 27 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2023
It's a crucial week in Budapest, Hungary, with hometowns coming up; after a week of scenic overlooks, mystical mentalists and hot air balloon rides, Zach comes closer to finding the one.
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7.5/10 50 votes#18 - Week 5
Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2019
The 13 determined women look to advance their individual love stories with the Bachelor as the group travels to Thailand, but one of Colton's biggest fears comes to fruition.
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7.5/10 25 votes#19 - The Women Tell All
Season 27 Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2023
Zach's former flames come together to address some of the season's most unforgettable moments and dramatic controversies; Zach enters the hot seat to answer questions and share a sneak peek of overnight dates; an announcement changes someone's life.
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7.4/10 32 votes#20 - Week 7
Season 22 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2018
Arie and the remaining seven bachelorettes travel to beautiful Tuscany, Italy, where Arie will be left to choose four women for the hometown dates.
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7.4/10 39 votes#21 - Week 7
Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2019
The seven remaining women join Colton in his hometown of Denver; Tayshia shares news that shakes Colton's world; Brett Young performs for Caelynn and Colton after their ski date.
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7.4/10 50 votes#22 - Week 9
Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2019
Colton takes the final three women on overnight dates in Portugal.
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7.4/10 28 votes#23 - Week 1
Season 27 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2023
Zach meets 30 women looking for love.
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7.2/10 36 votes#24 - Week 1: Season 22 Premiere
Season 22 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2018
Racecar driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. returns to try and win at love. Five years ago, Arie fell in love with Bachelorette fan favorite Emily Maynard, and was ready to propose when she broke his heart. Now Arie begins his own pursuit of his soul mate.
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7.2/10 32 votes#25 - Week 6
Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2018
The remaining 10 women are whisked off to Paris, where Arie surprises a group of them with a visit to the legendary Moulin Rouge. Krystal and Kendall face off during a two-on-one date that ends with a romantic kiss for one woman at the top of the Eiffel Tower. And the final date goes to Jacqueline, but a clash in lifestyles might be a deal breaker for Arie.
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