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The Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 16

Every episode of The Bachelor Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 16!

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 3 - Week 3
    5.5/10(22 votes)

    S16:E3

    One lucky bachelorette makes a 500-foot trek atop San Francisco's Bay Bridge during a date with Ben; one lady does the unthinkable and rejects Ben's request for a private date; an unexpected guest appears at the cocktail party, outraging the women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 1 - Week 1
    5.4/10(33 votes)

    S16:E1

    Ben returns to the mansion for the first big cocktail party. He explains to Chris Harrison that, as painful as his experience was last season, he has no regrets. When Ben began his journey with Ashley, he was emotionally shut down due to his grief over his father's death. Ultimately, he was able to open himself up again to love. Because of that journey, he is a different man and ready to try and find love again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 2 - Week 2
    5.2/10(21 votes)

    S16:E2

    The 18 bachelorettes vying for Ben's affections travel to his hometown of Sonoma, Calif.; 12 ladies take part in a group date where they must participate in a community theater production; tears flow as some of the ladies demand attention from Ben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 9 - Week 9
    5.0/10(18 votes)

    S16:E9

    The three remaining ladies travel to Switzerland where each is granted a full-day date with Ben and possibly the night; a surprise visitor demands answers from Ben; after romantic one-on-one time with each woman, Ben must choose to send one home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 10 - The Women Tell All
    5.0/10(19 votes)

    S16:E10

    Sixteen scorned women return to confront Ben about personal decisions he made during filming while also planning to grill Courtney about her inherently deceptive behavior; new footage reveals upcoming twists regarding the final two women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 6 - Week 6
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    S16:E6

    Ben is forced to eliminate one girl after a two-on-one date of salsa dancing; Ben and six of the women go on a romantic date deep inside the Panamanian jungle; Chris confronts someone about a personal secret she's been keeping from everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 7 - Week 7
    4.7/10(17 votes)

    S16:E7

    With only six ladies left, each bachelorette desperately seeks time with Ben before he chooses the final four; everyone participates in a date while visiting Belize; upon arriving at the cocktail party, Ben makes a surprising announcement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 8 - Week 8
    4.7/10(18 votes)

    S16:E8

    Ben travels across the country visiting the families of the remaining four women, hoping to impress his potential in-laws; the ladies' parents put the pressure on Ben when questioning his true intentions about marrying their daughters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 4 - Week 4
    4.6/10(20 votes)

    S16:E4

    While visiting Utah, Ben and the remaining bachelorettes see the sights and bond on romantic outings; one woman tries to warn Ben of the other ladies' intentions, but her advice may backfire; two women are ecstatic to receive one-on-one dates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 12 - After the Final Rose
    4.4/10(20 votes)

    S16:E12

    Ben and the special bachelorette that stole his heart sit down with Chris to discuss their plans for future; the couple is reunited, after which they assess the current state of their relationship; questions and concerns from others are fielded.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 11 - The Final Rose
    4.1/10(22 votes)

    S16:E11

    Ben is given a last-minute chance to spend time with the two remaining ladies before he makes his final decision; Ben must reject one hopeful woman before handing the final rose, and possibly an engagement ring, to the last remaining bachelorette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 16 Episode 5 - Week 5
    4.0/10(22 votes)

    S16:E5

    While in Puerto Rico, the 11 remaining ladies quickly become frustrated after fighting for personal time with Ben; despite being chastised by the other women, Courtney continues her quest to snag Ben by suggesting a very provocative rendezvous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Week 3" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelor" season 16. It scored 5.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 1".