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The Best Seasons of The Bachelor

Every season of The Bachelor ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Bachelor!

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A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.

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Season 28

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2024

8.6/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE9 · Week 9 9.1

Season 29

9 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2025

7.9/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week 2 8.3

Season 27

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2023

7.8/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE6 · Week 6 8.2

Other Seasons

Season 23

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2019

7.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE5 · Week 5 7.6

Season 22

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2018

7.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE7 · Week 7 7.6

Season 17

14 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2013

6.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week 1 7.1

Season 21

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2017

6.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE7 · Week 7: Bimini 6.8

Season 19

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2015

6.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week 1 7.0

Season 20

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2016

6.2/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE4 · Week 4: Las Vegas 7.1

#10

Season 26

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2022

6.2/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE5 · Week 5 6.8

#11

Season 24

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2020

6.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week 2 6.2

#12

Season 25

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2021

6.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE5 · Week 5 6.9

#13

Season 13

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2009

5.4/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE6 · Week 6 (S13) 6.2

#14

Season 14

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2010

5.1/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week 1 (S14) 5.3

#15

Season 15

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

4.9/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week 2 (S15) 5.3

#16

Season 18

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2014

4.8/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE3 · Week 3 6.0

#17

Season 16

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2012

4.8/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE3 · Week 3 5.5

#18

Season 12

10 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2008

4.7/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week 2 5.1

#19

Season 7

9 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2005

4.7/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE8 · Week Seven (S7) 4.9

#20

Season 9

8 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2006

4.7/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S9) 6.1

#21

Season 11

9 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2007

4.6/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week 2 (S11) 4.9

#22

Season 10

9 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2006

4.6/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE3 · The Bachelor Season 10 Week 3 5.4

#23

Season 8

7 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

4.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · The Bachelor: Paris (Week 2) 4.7

#24

Season 3

9 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2003

4.2/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S3) 4.3

#25

Season 5

8 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2004

4.2/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S5) 4.2

#26

Season 6

10 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2004

4.1/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Week Two (S6) 4.2

#27

Season 4

10 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2003

4.1/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S4) 4.2

#28

Season 2

11 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2002

4.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S2) 4.7

#29

Season 1

9 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2002

3.9/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Week One (S1) 4.6