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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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#1

Season 28

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2024

8.6/ 10
Average Rating
#2

Season 29

9 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2025

7.9/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 27

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2023

7.8/ 10
Average Rating

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#4

Season 23

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2019

7.0/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 22

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2018

7.0/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 17

14 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2013

6.5/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 21

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2017

6.5/ 10
Average Rating
#8

Season 19

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2015

6.5/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 26

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2022

6.3/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 20

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2016

6.2/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 24

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2020

6.0/ 10
Average Rating
#12

Season 25

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2021

6.0/ 10
Average Rating
#13

Season 13

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2009

5.4/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 14

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2010

5.1/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 15

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

5.0/ 10
Average Rating
#16

Season 18

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2014

4.8/ 10
Average Rating
#17

Season 16

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2012

4.8/ 10
Average Rating
#18

Season 12

10 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2008

4.7/ 10
Average Rating
#19

Season 9

8 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2006

4.7/ 10
Average Rating
#20

Season 11

9 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2007

4.7/ 10
Average Rating
#21

Season 7

9 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2005

4.7/ 10
Average Rating
#22

Season 10

9 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2006

4.6/ 10
Average Rating
#23

Season 8

7 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

4.5/ 10
Average Rating
#24

Season 5

8 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2004

4.2/ 10
Average Rating
#25

Season 6

10 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2004

4.1/ 10
Average Rating
#26

Season 4

10 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2003

4.1/ 10
Average Rating
#27

Season 2

11 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2002

4.1/ 10
Average Rating
#28

Season 1

9 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2002

3.9/ 10
Average Rating
#29

Season 3

9 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2003

N/A/ 10
Average Rating