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The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 13

Every episode of The Bachelorette Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 13!

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A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her true love.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 1 - Week 1: Season Premiere
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Week 1: Season Premiere

    S13:E1

    Season 13 begins with Texas attorney Rachel Lindsay getting advice from some close friends who appeared with her on last season of "The Bachelor," before meeting 31 suitors eager to impress her and receive the coveted first impression rose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 2 - Week 2: Celebrity Guests
    6.0/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Week 2: Celebrity Guests

    S13:E2

    Rachel takes eight lucky guys to a backyard barbecue in Malibu where Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis help with a husband material obstacle course. Later, Rachel invites one bachelor to a Palm Springs dog festival; and 10 men spend the day with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At the cocktail party, an unwelcome guest crashes the event and asks to see Rachel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 3 - Week 3: Ellen DeGeneres & More
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Week 3: Ellen DeGeneres & More

    S13:E3

    Six lucky guys go on a group date to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where they strip and dance to raise money for charity. Later, Rachel takes one bachelor on a horseback ride down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to go shopping; and Rachel's friends surprise her with a mud wrestling competition between eight bachelors in front of a rambunctious crowd.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 4 - Week 4: Hilton Head Island
    5.7/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Week 4: Hilton Head Island

    S13:E4

    Rachel and the guys head to Hilton Head Island, S.C., where one bachelor struggles with a fear of heights on the Goodyear Blimp. Later, Rachel and her date attend a private concert by Russell Dickerson; and the guys participate in a spelling bee.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 5 - Week 5: Part 1
    5.5/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Week 5: Part 1

    S13:E5

    Rachel and a handsome suitor embrace the oyster culture of Bluffton, S.C. After the rose ceremony, Rachel and the remaining bachelors head to Oslo, Norway, where she and one lucky guy rappel down a giant Olympic ski jump. Later, Rachel takes bitter rivals on the dreaded two-on-one date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 6 - Week 5: Part 2
    5.4/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Week 5: Part 2

    S13:E6

    Rachel sends one man home from the two-on-one date. After the rose ceremony, Rachel and the remaining bachelors travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, where a group of guys take part in spirited Viking-style games. Later, Rachel takes one lucky suitor on a day trip to Sweden, before she and the men travel Geneva, Switzerland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 7 - Week 6: Switzerland
    5.6/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Week 6: Switzerland

    S13:E7

    Rachel and the six remaining bachelors visit Geneva, Switzerland, where roses are handed out on three individual dates and one group date. Rachel takes Bryan shopping and Peter on a helicopter flight over the Swiss Alps. Adam, Eric and Matt go on a boat ride to a stunning castle where they try to win Rachel's favor.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 8 - Week 7: Hometown Dates
    5.6/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Week 7: Hometown Dates

    S13:E8

    Rachel returns to the U.S. and goes on four hometown dates where she meets the parents of the final four bachelors. After the revealing visits, Rachel realizes she is falling in love with all four men and must make an impossible decision to send home someone she can't imagine living without.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 9 - Week 8: Spain
    4.9/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Week 8: Spain

    S13:E9

    Rachel heads home to Dallas with the final three men so they can meet her family. While there, one man shares his reservations with Rachel's mom, and another is grilled about his sincerity. Later, Rachel takes the guys to Spain for romantic overnight dates.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 10 - The Men Tell All
    5.2/10(23 votes)

    #10 - The Men Tell All

    S13:E10

    Rachel and her most memorable men return to discuss their experiences. Included: Lee and Kenny set the record straight about their volatile relationship; Blake and Lucas come face-to-face; and Adam talks about being sent home before the hometown visits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 11 - The Final Rose
    3.8/10(32 votes)

    #11 - The Final Rose

    S13:E11

    Rachel makes her decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bachelorette Season 13 Episode 12 - After the Final Rose
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - After the Final Rose

    S13:E12

    Rachel recaps the season in a live interview with host Chris Harrison.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Season Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelorette" season 13. It scored 6.1/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/22/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2: Celebrity Guests".