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The Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 21

Every episode of The Bachelor Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 1 - Week 1: Season 21 Premiere
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Week 1: Season 21 Premiere

    S21:E1

    As controversial fan favorite Nick Viall starts his search for love, three popular former bachelors offer him support and encouragement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 2 - Week 2: Wedding Photo Shoot
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Week 2: Wedding Photo Shoot

    S21:E2

    One woman feels anxious about a secret from her romantic past with Nick. 12 bachelorettes dress up for a wedding shoot. The one-on-one date sees the couple taking a helicopter to a yacht.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 3 - Week 3: The Backstreet Boys
    6.2/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Week 3: The Backstreet Boys

    S21:E3

    After sending Liz home, Nick tells the rest of the women about their past. Backstreet Boys announce to the seven women that they will be joining Nick on a group date. One-on-one date aboard a Zero G plane.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 4 - Week 4: Nick's Hometown
    6.1/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Week 4: Nick's Hometown

    S21:E4

    Nick brings the bachelorettes to his hometown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 5 - Week 5: New Orleans
    6.0/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Week 5: New Orleans

    S21:E5

    The 13 remaining bachelorettes visit New Orleans, where Nick selects one lucky lady to accompany him on a date. Later, 10 women are chosen for a night of thrills at a haunted plantation and two vengeful rivals go on the dreaded two-on-one date in the Big Easy's mystical bayou, where the trio encounter a group of voodoo worshipers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 6 - Week 6: St. Thomas
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Week 6: St. Thomas

    S21:E6

    The nine remaining bachelorettes visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Nick learns the details of a dark-haired beauty's heartbreaking life. Later, a group date with six ladies goes terribly wrong and a two-on-one outing sends Nick's journey into a tailspin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 7 - Week 7: Bimini
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Week 7: Bimini

    S21:E7

    All of Nick's relationships are called into question as the remaining women deal with Nick's admission that the process may not be working for him. Nick seeks council from Chris Harrison about his predicament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 8 - Week 8: Hometown Dates
    6.4/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Week 8: Hometown Dates

    S21:E8

    The stunning surprises continue on what should be four compelling hometown dates if Nick's journey continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 9 - Week 9: Finland
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Week 9: Finland

    S21:E9

    A no-holds barred heart-to-heart conversation ensues with Nick's former bachelorette love, Andi Dorfman. After a painful rose ceremony, where Nick makes the gut-wrenching decision about which woman to send home, he rejoices with the final three bachelorettes as they head to the snow-capped winter wonderland of Lapland, Finland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 10 - Week 10: Finland
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Week 10: Finland

    S21:E10

    The overnight dates with Rachel and Vanessa continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 11 - The Women Tell All
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Women Tell All

    S21:E11

    Nick faces the women he previously rejected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 12 - The Final Rose
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #12 - The Final Rose

    S21:E12

    Nick must choose between the final two bachelorettes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Bachelor Season 21 Episode 13 - After the Final Rose
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - After the Final Rose

    S21:E13

    Nick recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Season 21 Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelor" season 21. It scored 6.6/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2: Wedding Photo Shoot".