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The Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 23

Every episode of The Bachelor Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 1 - Week 1: Season 23 Premiere
    6.4/10(61 votes)

    #1 - Week 1: Season 23 Premiere

    S23:E1

    Chris Harrison and Colton talk marriage. Then Colton meets the 30 women vying for his heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 2 - Week 2
    7.1/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Week 2

    S23:E2

    Eight of the women share personal stories with Colton and a live audience, with the guidance of Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Comic Billy Eichner oversees three challenging contests at “Camp Bachelor.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 3 - Week 3
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Week 3

    S23:E3

    Eight women perform in a pirate-themed dinner show. Elyse and Colton travel to San Diego. Actor Terry Crews and his wife, Rebecca King-Crews, coach bachelorettes training for a strongest woman competition, while Fred Willard provides commentary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 4 - Week 4
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Week 4

    S23:E4

    The group travels to Singapore. Tayisha and Colton bungee jump. 13 women explore the city, visiting a leech therapy center and trying different foods. Colton takes Caelynn shopping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 5 - Week 5
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    #5 - Week 5

    S23:E5

    The 13 determined women look to advance their individual love stories with the Bachelor as the group travels to Thailand, but one of Colton's biggest fears comes to fruition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 6 - Week 6
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #6 - Week 6

    S23:E6

    The remaining bachelorettes travel to Vietnam's Cam Ranh coast. A group date at the historic Hai Thai Ancient House proves to be an adrenaline rush, and Colton's fear of picking someone who is not ready for a proposal continues to hang over him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 7 - Week 7
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Week 7

    S23:E7

    The seven remaining women join Colton in his hometown of Denver; Tayshia shares news that shakes Colton's world; Brett Young performs for Caelynn and Colton after their ski date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 8 - Week 8
    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Week 8

    S23:E8

    Colton joins the four remaining bachelorettes in their hometowns; after a devastating exit, three women look forward to the fantasy suites; Colton has a conversation with Chris Harrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 9 - Week 9
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #9 - Week 9

    S23:E9

    Colton takes the final three women on overnight dates in Portugal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 10 - The Women Tell All
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    #10 - The Women Tell All

    S23:E10

    Twenty women confront each other and Colton as they offer the lowdown on their quarrels and personal hostilities; a look back at memorable breakdowns and breakups in series history; a look at some of the hilarious bloopers from this season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 11 - Season Finale, Part 1
    6.5/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Season Finale, Part 1

    S23:E11

    Devastated after Cassie's announcement, Colton takes off into the Portuguese night and considers ending his journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 23 Episode 12 - Season Finale, Part 2
    6.8/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Season Finale, Part 2

    S23:E12

    Colton discusses the final days of his journey with Chris Harrison. Plus, Demi, Onyeka, Sydney, Jason Tartick and Chris Randone speculate on the season's conclusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Season 23 Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelor" season 23. It scored 6.4/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2".