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The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette

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Every episode of The Bachelorette ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Bachelorette!

The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette

A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her true love.
  1. Background image for Week 9
    9.2/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Week 9

    S20:E9

    It's a crucial week in Fiji as Charity navigates the surprise of Aaron's return and introduces two men to her family; Jesse Palmer sits down with Charity and her final three men to watch the conclusion of her journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Week 4: Washington
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Week 4: Washington

    S20:E4

    Charity and the remaining men venture to Stevenson, Wash., for a week full of scenic dates that take their love to new heights and test their survival skills; drama erupts when a surprise guest crashes the cocktail party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Men Tell All
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #3 - The Men Tell All

    S20:E8

    In a night full of confrontations, apologies and emotions, Charity reunites with 13 memorable men to address the season's most unforgettable moments; finale sneak peek; an appearance from the Golden Bachelor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Week 13
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Week 13

    S16:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Week 6: Hometowns
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Week 6: Hometowns

    S20:E6

    The stakes are higher than ever as Charity travels across the country to meet the families of her remaining men, hopeful the visits will offer clarity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Week 9
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Week 9

    S16:E9

    Bennett and Noah continue to confront one another on the impromptu two-on-one date; JoJo Fletcher explains to the men that a rose this week will be their ticket to a hometown date with Tayshia; Adam Hambrick performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Week 12
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Week 12

    S16:E12

    Tayshia takes her relationships with Brendan, Ivan, and Zac to the next level in the fantasy suites; JoJo Fletcher and Rachel Lindsay lend Tayshia their support and advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Week 7
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Week 7

    S17:E7

    Hometown dates loom, and the men feel the pressure of getting solo time. Plus, Katie embarks on a four-person date, and she is later faced with her hardest rose ceremony yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Week 7: Fantasy Suites
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Week 7: Fantasy Suites

    S20:E7

    Charity and her final three men travel to Fiji where adventures include Fijian pre-marriage rituals, a jungle ATV adventure and jet skiing; an unforeseen visitor crashes the trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Week 9
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Week 9

    S17:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Week 5: New Orleans
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Week 5: New Orleans

    S20:E5

    With hometowns on the line and Charity's last chance at clarity before meeting families, she and the bachelors spend a crucial week in New Orleans filled with unexpected dates and shocking twists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Week 5
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #12 - Week 5

    S16:E5

    Tayshia Adams arrives to find the love of her life; more men are added to the 16 remaining bachelors; Clare and her fiancé, Dale, have a heart-to-heart chat with Chris Harrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Week 6
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Week 6

    S16:E6

    Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon set up a fun competition to challenge some of Tayshia’s potential suitors; eight men prepare for wrestling matches under the guidance of WWE and UFC fighters Amy Dumas and Tatiana Suarez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Week 11
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Week 11

    S16:E11

    Tayshia now has four bachelors she cares about; since she can't travel to their hometowns, they need to be creative to show her what life would be like with them and their families.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Week 1: Season Premiere
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Week 1: Season Premiere

    S20:E1

    Twenty-five men travel across the country searching for love and hoping to find it with bachelorette Charity Lawson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Week 2: Oceanside
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Week 2: Oceanside

    S20:E2

    Charity kicks off her journey in Los Angeles with a concert from Lauren Alaina; Charity attempts to break a Bachelor Nation record with the help of Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Week 7
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Week 7

    S16:E7

    Seven men compete for the only one-on-one date by writing and performing a love song for Tayshia; Becca Kufrin and Sydney Lotuaco help Tayshia plan an outrageous game of truth or dare for six of the men.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Week 3: San Diego
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Week 3: San Diego

    S20:E3

    A high-stakes week on the road includes two one-on-one dates and a group date inspired by the film "Barbie."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Week 5
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Week 5

    S17:E5

    Katie and Andrew S. have an important conversation about their future. One guy gets greedy with Katie's time. A rose ceremony brings Katie one step closer to hopefully finding her match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Week 6
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Week 6

    S17:E6

    After narrowing down her suitors to the remaining dirty dozen, Katie hopes to find out who has the willpower to keep it clean with a new – and hard – challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Week 10: The Men Tell All
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #21 - Week 10: The Men Tell All

    S16:E10

    Tayshia agonizes over which of the men's families to meet for hometown dates; some of the men look back at the season's romance, drama, and heartbreak.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Week 4
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Week 4

    S17:E4

    A group date of Truth or Dare seems to be all fun and games until the night takes a serious turn and the men find themselves contemplating telling Katie a slimy secret they’ve uncovered. Later, Tayshia surprises Katie with a revelation about someone from her past and the men band together to tell the truth, leaving one suitor to fend for and defend himself. Tired of questioning who is here for the right reasons, our strong-willed Bachelorette takes a stand like we’ve never seen before to ensure the house is filled with good vibes only.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Week 8
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #23 - Week 8

    S16:E8

    JoJo Fletcher arrives to help Tayshia navigate unsettling emotions; Tayshia and Zac C. dress up to capture some lovely wedding photos; 10 men attend an art class in order to reveal themselves through their creative talent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Week 1: Season Premiere
    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Week 1: Season Premiere

    S12:E1

    Season 12 begins with JoJo Fletcher getting advice from former Bachelorettes Kaitlyn Bristowe, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried and Ali Fedotowsky before welcoming 26 bachelors to the mansion. One gentleman tries to charm JoJo with a song he wrote for her, while a DJ brings R&B group All-4-One to serenade her. One shy guy shows off his Scottish heritage by wearing a kilt; and one man attempts to stand out by riding in on a unicorn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Week 3
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Week 3

    S17:E3

    Picking up during a heated cocktail party, Katie reminds the men that anyone not here for the right reasons can see themselves out. On the group date, former Bachelor Nick Viall helps the men share some of their personal stories. Moved by their honesty, Katie courageously opens up about her own story in a heart-wrenching moment. Later, Katie literally flips head over heels for her one-on-one date with Michael A., who opens up with a deeply heartfelt story of how he decided to follow his heart to New Mexico, and drama begins to boil over in the house. Is someone still here for the wrong reasons?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Week 9" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelorette". It scored 9.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/21/2023. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Week 4: Washington".