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The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 12

Every episode of The Bachelorette Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 12!

The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 12

A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her true love.
  1. Background image for Week 1: Season Premiere
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Week 2: ESPN's BachelorNation
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Week 2: ESPN's BachelorNation

    S12:E2

    JoJo takes 10 lucky men to a firefighter training facility where they undergo boot camp-like challenges. Next, one excited suitor gets the first 1-on-1 date of the season and is whisked away to San Francisco for a picnic by the Golden Gate Bridge. The next day, JoJo meets six men on the set of ESPN's "SportsNation" where they are introduced to hosts Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley, who try to help JoJo find the perfect guy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Week 3, Pt.1: Sex Talk
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Week 3, Pt.1: Sex Talk

    S12:E3

    One lucky bachelor enjoys a day of hot yoga with JoJo and a private performance from country star Charles Kelley. Also: one suitor creates chaos when he announces he doesn't want to go on the group date; 12 guys visit an L.A. theater where they are required to share stories about their sex lives in front of a live audience; and JoJo takes one bachelor swing dancing and to Lover's Lane.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Week 3, Pt.2: Pennsylvania
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Week 3, Pt.2: Pennsylvania

    S12:E4

    JoJo joins the guys for a fun-filled day in the pool but realizes they are distracted by the recent drama involving one bachelor. After the rose ceremony, the 14 men who remain travel to the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania where a suitor gets a one-on-one date in the woods. Later, 11 bachelors visit Pittsburgh's Heinz Field and play football with Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Brett Keisel; and two guys go on a dreaded two-on-one date, but only one gets a rose.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Week 4: Uruguay
    5.5/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Week 4: Uruguay

    S12:E5

    Chad confronts the men after not getting a rose. But soon the 11 remaining guys jet off to Uruguay with JoJo, where one man has to defend himself against unflattering gossip. Also, JoJo becomes the target of ugly tabloid reports that she's on the show for the wrong reasons and must argue her case to the men.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Week 5: Buenos Aires
    5.7/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Week 5: Buenos Aires

    S12:E6

    JoJo and the eight remaining bachelors visit Buenos Aires, where a second dreaded two-on-one date occurs. Also: five guys enjoy a day with JoJo in the La Boca neighborhood; and one lucky man goes on a sexy date at a performance art show. At the rose ceremony, JoJo stuns the men when she runs out.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Week 6: Argentina Countryside
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Week 6: Argentina Countryside

    S12:E7

    JoJo and the men visit the Argentinian countryside, where the first date gets off to a rocky start. Later, a private jet whisks JoJo and one lucky guy away to a vineyard. During dinner, the bachelor makes a shocking admission. A date with three suitors gets rained out, so JoJo spends the day with them ordering room service, pillow fighting and watching the Brazilian version of "The Bachelor." A one-on-one date allows one man to show off his horse-riding skills.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Week 7: Hometown Dates
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Week 7: Hometown Dates

    S12:E8

    JoJo goes on hometown dates with the four remaining bachelors. First, she visits a family who has been affected by divorce. Next, she visits a suitor's high school and learns he's not as confident as he seems.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Week 8
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Week 8

    S12:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Men Tell All
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #10 - The Men Tell All

    S12:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The Final Rose
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - The Final Rose

    S12:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for After the Final Rose
    5.4/10(21 votes)

    #12 - After the Final Rose

    S12:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Season Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelorette" season 12. It scored 7/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/23/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2: ESPN's BachelorNation".