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The Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 16

Every episode of The Bachelorette Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bachelorette Season 16!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 1 - Week 1: Season Premiere
    5.9/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Week 1: Season Premiere

    S16:E1

    Clare Crawley finally embarks on a journey to find her soul mate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 2 - Week 2
    5.6/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Week 2

    S16:E2

    Clare goes on the first one-on-one date of the season; ten of the men compete in a revealing game of dodgeball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 3 - Week 3
    5.5/10(51 votes)

    #3 - Week 3

    S16:E3

    Yosef confronts Clare, who stands up to him; former bachelorette DeAnna Pappas pays a surprise visit; Clare decides to have an extended after-party with eight of the bachelors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 4 - Week 4
    5.8/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Week 4

    S16:E4

    Clare makes a stunning revelation to Chris, who shares the startling news with the men that the cocktail party and rose ceremony are canceled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 5 - Week 5
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 6 - Week 6
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 7 - Week 7
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 8 - Week 8
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 9 - Week 9
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 10 - Week 10: The Men Tell All
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 11 - Week 11
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 12 - Week 12
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Bachelorette Season 16 Episode 13 - Week 13
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Week 13

    S16:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Season Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The Bachelorette" season 16. It scored 5.9/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2".