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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 - Week Seven (S2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Week Seven (S2)

    S2:E8

    Aaron's quest for love comes to an end, but who will he choose? Brooke and Helene vie for his heart, but only one will get the ring. Tune in to find out who the lucky gal is!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 1 - Week One (S3)
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    #2 - Week One (S3)

    S3:E1

    Andrew will meet the 25 women ving for his affections and choose his 15 to continue with on this eight week journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 2 - Week Two (S3)
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    #3 - Week Two (S3)

    S3:E2

    The fifteen remaining bachelorettes move into ""The Ladies Villa"" together as Andrew gets to know them better during three group dates. Each group date will include five women where they will have to fight for alone time with Andrew. Then, five ladies are sent home as Andrew continues his journey with the remaining ten.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 3 - Week Three (S3)
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    #4 - Week Three (S3)

    S3:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 4 - Week Four (S3)
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    #5 - Week Four (S3)

    S3:E4

    A compatibility test selects Andrews three one on one dates while the remaining three women play tennis on a group date. Then Andrew must choose four women proceed to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 5 - Week Five (S3)
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    #6 - Week Five (S3)

    S3:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 6 - Week Six (S3)
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    #7 - Week Six (S3)

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 7 - The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (S3)
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    #8 - The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (S3)

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 8 - Week Seven (S3)
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    #9 - Week Seven (S3)

    S3:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bachelor Season 3 Episode 9 - The Bachelor: After the Final Rose (S3)
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    #10 - The Bachelor: After the Final Rose (S3)

    S3:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelor Season 8 Episode 8 - The Bachelor: Paris (Week 7)
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    #11 - The Bachelor: Paris (Week 7)

    S8:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelor Season 12 Episode 10 - Where Are They Now?
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    #12 - Where Are They Now?

    S12:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Bachelor Season 13 Episode 12 - the women tell all
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    #13 - the women tell all

    S13:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Bachelor Season 14 Episode 11 - Jason and Molly's Wedding
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    #14 - Jason and Molly's Wedding

    S14:E11

    Bachelor Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney get married. Included in the episode are the wedding preparations and highlights of the bachelor and bachelorette parties.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Bachelor Season 17 Episode 14 - The Bachelors Funniest Moments
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    #15 - The Bachelors Funniest Moments

    S17:E14

    Hilarious moments -- on-screen and off -- from past seasons of ''The Bachelor'' and ''The Bachelorette'' include spontaneous gaffes and faux pas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Bachelor Season 18 Episode 100 - Countdown to Juan Pablo
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    #16 - Countdown to Juan Pablo

    S18:E100

    A look at new bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis' life in Miami, his family and his relationship with his daughter; the casting process; profiles of bachelorettes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 13 - After the Final Rose
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    #17 - After the Final Rose

    S20:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Bachelor Season 18 Episode 10 - The Women Tell All
    2.6/10(21 votes)

    #18 - The Women Tell All

    S18:E10

    Seventeen of the bachelorettes confront Juan Pablo and each other; Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici talk about their honeymoon; sneak peek of the season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Bachelor Season 9 Episode 8 - Week Seven (S9)
    3.4/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Week Seven (S9)

    S9:E8

    Lorenzo takes the last two women to meet his family. Lorenzo chooses his final bachelorette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Bachelor Season 10 Episode 7 - Week 7
    3.4/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Week 7

    S10:E7

    Andy wisks the final three bachelorettes to Hawaii for romantic overnight dates. At the end of the week, Andy must send one women home broken hearted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Bachelor Season 1 Episode 6 - The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (S1)
    3.5/10(20 votes)

    #21 - The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (S1)

    S1:E6

    A ""reunion"" special, of sorts, 'The Bachelor: Women Tell All' brings back the 23 women Alex rejected to ""dish"" about the experience, the other women, and the Bachelor. This special episode will reveal new footage, never before viewed behind-the-scenes clips, and one-on-one interviews between our favorite Bachelorettes and host, Chris Harrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Bachelor Season 1 Episode 7 - Week Six (S1)
    3.5/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Week Six (S1)

    S1:E7

    In Dallas, Texas, Alex explains how he feels good about the final two women he's dating — but can't wait to find out what his family thinks of Amanda and Trista. Alex first brings Trista home to meet his folks. Alex admits that his family is a tough group, and that his mother thinks it is too short of a time period to get to know someone. Trista and Alex arrive, and they sit down in the living room for everyone to get to know each other. Alex's sister gets the ball rolling by asking Trista why she thinks they're compatible; Trista explains that she was impressed by his love of family, his love of travel, his attention to education, his innate athleticism, and his kindness and strength in uncomfortable situations. When asked by Alex's mother what she's learned about herself, Trista admits that she's difficult to open up to people, and when Alex's father asks if she is competitive and just wants to win, regardless of the consequences, Trista explains that she wouldn't have let it go this

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #23 - After the Final Rose

    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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  24. The Bachelor Season 12 Episode 9 - Week 8
    3.6/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Week 8

    S12:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Bachelor Season 1 Episode 4 - Week Four (S1)
    3.7/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Week Four (S1)

    S1:E4

    The remaining four Bachelorettes all get a chance to say goodbye, as they vacate the Ladies' Villa to return to their hometowns and introduce Alex to their families and friends. First Trip: Kim Knowing he hasn't spent very much one-on-one time with Kim, Alex arrives in Phoenix, Arizona and makes a point of getting some private time with her … and the two go speed boating on a lake! They had a great time, and even managed to sneak in a kiss or three. Afterwards, it was on to Kim's parent's house to meet the family. Alex got to spend time with Kim's mom, dad, two sisters, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. It was important to Kim to see if Alex connected well with kids, which he seemed to — up until he accidentally made her nephew cry by playing with him a little too rough. The rest of the visit was pleasant, as Alex seemed to connect well with his date's family. Second Trip: Trista An excited and energetic Alex arrives in St. Louis, Missouri to spend some quality time with Trista and me

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Week Seven (S2)" is the worst rated episode of "The Bachelor". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Week One (S3)".