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The Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 20

Every episode of The Bachelor Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 1 - Week 1
    6.1/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Week 1

    S20:E1

    Season 20 begins with 26-year-old Ben Higgins meeting 28 beautiful bachelorettes vying for his attention and for the first impression rose. Among the ladies are identical twin sisters, a cowgirl and a dentist. But everyone is stunned when two late arrivals---Becca, runner-up on Chris Soules' season, and Amber, another alumna from Chris' season---join the party. Also appearing to give advice to Ben are former Bachelors Sean Lowe, Chris Soules and Jason Mesnick.

    Director:Ken Fuchs
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 2 - Week 2: Back to School
    6.5/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Week 2: Back to School

    S20:E2

    Ben takes 10 ladies back to school where they battle to become homecoming queen. Later, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart show up on a date; singer Amos Lee performs for Ben and a lucky bachelorette; and six ladies visit L.A.'s "Love Lab" to see who is the best match for Ben.

    Director:Ken Fuchs
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 3 - Week 3: Soccer Date
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Week 3: Soccer Date

    S20:E3

    Ben and Lauren B. fly over the mansion in a bi-plane, share a romantic dinner and enjoy a performance from country trio Lucy Angel. Next, 12 ladies are coached by soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara for a soccer competition; Jubilee enjoys a tryst with Ben at a spa; and Ben receives tragic news from home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 4 - Week 4: Las Vegas
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Week 4: Las Vegas

    S20:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 5 - Week 5
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Week 5

    S20:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 6 - Week 6
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Week 6

    S20:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 7 - The Bachelor At 20: A Celebration of Love
    5.7/10(26 votes)

    #7 - The Bachelor At 20: A Celebration of Love

    S20:E7

    Ben and the six remaining ladies visit his hometown of Warsaw, Ind., where one lucky bachelorette is given a private tour by Ben. Later, Ben takes a date to Chicago's Wrigley Field. A group date for three women at a romantic farm ends in tears when only one of them gets a rose. One lady gets her first one-on-one date and a special surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 8 - Week 7
    5.9/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Week 7

    S20:E8

    Ben goes on hometown dates to meet the families of the final four ladies. One family question the certainty of Ben's feelings and bring him to tears, and a concerned dad grills Ben at another home. One bachelorette is blindsided by something very unexpected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 9 - Week 8
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Week 8

    S20:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 10 - The Women Tell All
    5.4/10(26 votes)

    #10 - The Women Tell All

    S20:E10

    Ben Higgins faces 17 of the bachelorettes he sent home as they discuss the season. Also: a sneak peek at the emotional final days of Ben's journey after telling two women he is in love with them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 11 - The Women Tell All
    6.3/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Women Tell All

    S20:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 12 - The Final Rose
    5.2/10(25 votes)

    #12 - The Final Rose

    S20:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 13 - After the Final Rose
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - After the Final Rose

    S20:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Week 1" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelor" season 20. It scored 6.1/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Ken Fuchs and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2: Back to School".