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The Best Episodes of The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Every episode of The Golden Bachelor Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Golden Bachelor Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 1 - Week 1
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    #1 - Week 1

    S1:E1

    Twenty-two incredible women, ranging in age from 60 to 75, step into the spotlight in the hope of finding lasting love with golden bachelor Gerry Turner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 2 - Week 2
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #2 - Week 2

    S1:E2

    The golden bachelor and his ladies embark on first dates. Plus, Gerry has a 72nd birthday to remember, and the second rose ceremony of the season proves no less emotional than the first.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 3 - Week 3
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Week 3

    S1:E3

    A group date featuring Jesse Palmer and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and one-on-one time with two women, help Gerry confirm his feelings are growing stronger every day, which only makes handing out roses more difficult.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 4 - Week 4
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Week 4

    S1:E4

    Gerry Turner's journey continues with an adventurous one-on-one and a group date that has the women flexing their pickleball skills. Plus, former Bachelorette Trista Sutter and upcoming Bachelor Joey Graziadei appear, making it an unforgettable week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 5 - Week 5
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Week 5

    S1:E5

    Hometowns are on the horizon for the golden bachelor. With only three roses remaining, the final six women face the possibility that their fairy tale with Gerry Turner may not have a happy ending, and Gerry must make his toughest decisions yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 6 - Week 6
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Week 6

    S1:E6

    Gerry heads to hometowns to meet the families of the final three women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 7 - The Women Tell All
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #7 - The Women Tell All

    S1:E7

    Thirteen incredible women reunite with Gerry and each other for the first time during a night of emotional "Bachelor" firsts. Plus, the heart-wrenching conclusion to the hometown rose ceremony is revealed and a look at the shocking season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 8 - Week 7
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Week 7

    S1:E8

    Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 9 - Finale and After the Final Rose
    6.8/10(43 votes)

    #9 - Finale and After the Final Rose

    S1:E9

    The emotional conclusion of Gerry Turner's journey plays out in front of a live studio audience and he's joined by his final two women for the first time since filming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Episode 10 - The Golden Wedding
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Golden Wedding

    S1:E10

    After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on "The Golden Bachelor," Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist walk down the aisle to begin their next chapter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Week 1" is the best rated episode of "The Golden Bachelor" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 70 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2023. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2".