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The Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 25

Every episode of The Bachelor Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelor Season 25!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 5 - Week 5
    6.9/10(55 votes)

    S25:E5

    With a rose ceremony looming, Matt has a few tough conversations; one woman finds herself in an emotional spiral of denial; a group date showcases Matt's country roots and reveals who is comfortable getting down and dirty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 1 - Week 1
    6.7/10(63 votes)

    S25:E1

    Matt meets the 32 women who are vying for his affection before saying goodbye to eight of them at the rose ceremony.

    Director:Ken Fuchs
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 10 - Week 10
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    S25:E10

    Matt and the remaining women enjoy romantic and perfectly tailored one-on-one dates before deciding whether they are ready to spend the night together; Matt addresses the relationship that has previously held him back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 2 - Week 2
    6.6/10(52 votes)

    S25:E2

    Matt's adventurous first date with Bri triggers an emotional bombshell between the other jealous women; 18 women dress up for a wedding photo shoot for the group date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 8 - Week 8
    6.5/10(41 votes)

    S25:E8

    The final women's loved ones arrive at the resort to meet Matt; over the course of four intense and emotional dates, they experience tough conversations, heartfelt moments and touching surprises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 3 - Week 3
    6.3/10(53 votes)

    S25:E3

    Sarah is at the centre of an emotional firestorm that envelops Matt and the other women as the rose ceremony continues; a group date offers the women a chance to write their own love scenes with Matt and read them to him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 4 - Week 4
    6.3/10(55 votes)

    S25:E4

    Still reeling from Sarah's sudden departure, Matt fights his tendency to put up walls as his journey continues with the 18 remaining women vying for his heart; emotions continue to run high, leading to a clash between Victoria and Katie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 6 - Week 6
    6.0/10(52 votes)

    S25:E6

    Emotions run high as rivals come face-to-face, cocktail parties are called off, and a group date gets unexpectedly competitive; Pieper and Matt take a break from the drama with a romantic carnival date complete with a performance by Temecula Road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 7 - Week 7
    6.0/10(49 votes)

    S25:E7

    Former cast member Heather Martin isn't the only source of drama during this jam-packed week that includes two one-on-one dates, a group date, two rose ceremonies and a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 9 - The Women Tell All
    5.5/10(44 votes)

    S25:E9

    Fifteen women return to relive the romance and rehash the rivalries from their journeys to find love; Serena P. and Matt face each other for the first time since her emotional hometown date exit; a sneak peek at the remainder of the season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 11 - Week 11
    4.4/10(55 votes)

    S25:E11

    The two final women meet Matt's family and enjoy one last date before he hands out the final rose; a shocking last-minute development threatens to alter the course of Matt's entire journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 12 - After the Final Rose
    3.5/10(77 votes)

    S25:E12

    Author Emmanuel Acho hosts an emotional evening featuring touching reunions, heart-wrenching confrontations and powerful one-on-one talks with the final women; a shocking announcement leaves Bachelor Nation talking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Week 5" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelor" season 25. It scored 6.9/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Week 1".