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The Bachelor S26E1 — Week 1
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The Bachelor•Season 26•Episode 1

Week 1

6.3/10 · 50 votesJan 3, 202290 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 26•+0.1 vs season avg

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Clayton Echard's journey to find love kicks off; 31 women arrive and try to make a good first impressions for the man they hope could be their future husband; a shocking franchise first has Clayton clutching a rose and questioning everything.

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Episode Summary

"Week 1" is episode 1 of The Bachelor season 26. It scored 6.3/10 from 50 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 6.2). It aired on January 3, 2022.

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