In the season premiere, we meet the Bachelorette, Trista, and learn about her past, who she is, and what makes her so special. Trista then hosts a cocktail party and is introduced to the 25 men hoping to become her husband for the first time. By the end of the evening, she faces the daunting task of selecting 15 whom she would like to know better, and presents each one with a single red rose. But at this point and at every point thereafter, the men can either accept or decline the Bachelorette's invitation to continue on the journey. After much deliberation, Trista offered a rose to Russell, Greg T., Ryan, Brian C., Brook, Michael, Brian S., Jack, Charlie, Josh, Brian H., Jamie, Rob, Jeff, and Bob. The men who accepted the rose will now move into a bachelor pad for much of their courtship with the Bachelorette.
At the guy's house, Chris brings the remaining fifteen men into the living room and explains that they will be going on group dates of five, invitations delivered via video from Trista. First Group Date: Las Vegas Brian S., Russell, Josh, Brook & Rob Things heat up between Russell and Trista. What will be the other guy's thoughts and concerns towards this? Second Group Date: Spa Day Bob, Jamie, Jack, Ryan & Brian C. It is a day at the spa, Trista gets into a serious discussion about marriage with Ryan. Trista also invites one of the men to get a massage with her, who will it be? Third Group Date: San Diego Chargers Game Jeff, Brian H., Charlie, Michael & Greg T. During the Chargers game, Trista and Greg talk to get to know each other better. When the game was over and they were going back, Trista and Charlie had a talk, and she tells him something that will happen at the rose ceremony, what could it be? Rose Ceremony It is the rose ceremony, who Trista pick to move on and will th
Trista's friends Missy, Sara and Shannon arrive at the Bachelorette Pad to go over the compatibility questions they are going to give to the remaining bachelors. The friends are then brought over to the men's house and introduced by Chris, and the questions begin. After the quiz, the girls dish together about how great the guys are. They were surprised that they hadn't heard more from Trista about Jamie, and were unimpressed with Russell, whom they had heard much about. They were also skeptical about Greg because they heard a comment that he may not accept a rose at the next ceremony, and Missy was very impressed with Ryan. Shannon sees Trista more with Charlie. The first tape arrives, and Shannon collects it. Russell gets the first individual date tape, in which Trista says they're going to do something neither one of them ever has done before. First Individual Date: Blimp Ride and Dinner with Russell Trista arrives to pick up Russ, and tells the camera that this date is very importan
Chris enters the guy's house and tells them they are all going home for the individual dates, and they will only see each other again at the Rose Ceremonies. He also tells them they have a unique opportunity — the next Rose Ceremony is also Trista's 30th birthday, and they should not be stupid and show up empty-handed. Vail with Ryan Ryan meets Trista and brings her to the fire station, where all of the other firemen are waiting outside to meet Trista. When they go inside, Ryan shows Trista how to slide down the pole - Ryan reveals that the fire pole is a big test for him, that anyone not willing to go down it is probably not worth the time. Trista goes for it with no reservation. The others welcome her to lunch and ask her about her interest in Ryan, as they don't want to lose him. Ryan reveals his job is a big part of who he is, and he can't give up everything about himself. They then head up the mountain to the ""Wedding Deck,"" a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. They sip champagne
Seattle with Ryan Trista arrives via sea plane and Ryan picks her up on a dock, Trista's stomach filled with butterflies. The two take a water taxi over to a luxury houseboat, and after checking the boat out, they jump into the hot tub, looking out on the city. They talk about their relationship and kiss. Both of them fight their urges, though, obviously enjoying their time together. Next, it's out to dinner atop the Space Needle, where they continue to develop their bond. Ryan tells her that he doesn't believe in long engagements, and that he would take an engagement to her very seriously. He tells her that he wants her to be the one in his life, that he wants her to be the one he comes home to. She tells him that she wants to stay in this moment forever, but she doesn't know what's going to happen on her other dates. Trista then takes out the invitation for them to share a fantasy suite together for the night. They both happily accept the offer, and head to a gorgeous candle-filled,
The men who didn't receive roses from Trista reunite to give their predictions on which of the two remaining men she's likely to choose. This special features previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes material that will explain why Jack really slept on the lawn; who participated in the ""Animal House""-like antics at the Bachelors' Pad; and who was the other blonde that nearly stole Greg's heart! And, Trista shows up to set the record straight. Charlie and Ryan, the two men still dating Trista, are not included in this episode.
St. Louis with Charlie Charlie arrives in St. Louis, and is greeted by Trista. They go for a date in the park, and reconnect. Trista confesses it feels great with Charlie no matter what they do, and Charlie asks her if he's her boyfriend. They then go to meet Trista's family: her mother Roseanne, father Stan, and stepmother Carol. They head into the living room and get to know Charlie a little better, talking about Charlie's career in finance; Charlie explains he thinks he's at a crossroads in his life. They go off to dinner with a bowl filled with questions that Trista's mom has written, with the idea of randomly picking questions out of the bowl. Charlie takes their questions in stride, and reveals that he's a morning person, is comfortable if his wife made more money than him, and has no issue staying at home to be a Mr. Mom. Charlie is then given the opportunity to ask Trista's family a question; he opts to ask them to reveal something about Trista that she wouldn't reveal on her o
In this episode, Trista and Ryan meet their wedding planner and make important decisions about their wedding.
It's our second Bachelorette, Meredith! We begin our journey by getting to know Meredith much better than we ever did on The Bachelor. Meredith explains that being let go by Bob was the best thing that could have happened, because she now has the chance to let the real Meredith shine through. Meredith admits that she's very nervous and excited, and never thought she would be The Bachelorette. It's then time for Meredith to meet the men vying for her heart. The men arrive, and Rick, the second Bachelor out, tells Meredith he has a present for her, which he'll give to her later. Not to be out-done, Harold arrives with a hockey jersey as a gift. Once all of the guys are in the house, it's clear to Meredith that she's in for a tough time. Meredith enters the party and thanks all the men for coming out to meet her. After spending time with a lot of the guys, Rick finally gets a moment to take Meredith aside and give her his present — a pair of slippers. The gift-giving continues, with Mered
We begin at the Bachelor's Pad, where Chris calls the men together and tells them there will be two group dates and one one-on-one date. Chris goes on to explain the White Rose, and that Rick has earned the first one-on-one date. The men watch their first video invitation, where they learn who is going on the first group date with Meredith. First Group Date: ATV Riding With: Marcus, Brad, Matthew, Chad, Ryan M., Sean and Harold Meredith arrives and picks the men up, and takes them to a helicopter, where they ride out to the desert for a day of ATV riding. Everyone ends up covered in mud, and Matthew admits he's drawn to Meredith. The group freshens up in a luxury bus, and the men begin to spend private time with Meredith out at a ""desert oasis"" that has been set up for them. Ryan M. gets his private time first, and Meredith seems to have a good time with him. The men then take turns interrupting each other to get their time with Meredith, which pleasantly surprises her. Brad was ne
Chris tells the men what's on tap for the next few dates — a one-on-one date, a two-on-one date, and a seven-on-one date. He then tells them they've used the compatibility tests the men took earlier as the criteria for these dates, and Ian has been chosen as the lucky recipient of the one-on-one date. First On-One Date: Chinatown With: Ian Meredith arrives to pick Ian up, and she confesses that she's very much looking forward to being with Ian. In the limo, Ian and Meredith bond when Ian tells Meredith he lost his mother when he was only three years old. They arrive in Chinatown and have some fun taking in the sites on the way to dinner. Over their meal, Ian tells Meredith that he wants to be married and have children, but if he's not feeling it, it won't happen. They then sit out by the Chinatown Wishing Well, where they kiss. Meredith admits she doesn't know where he came from, but she's looking forward to getting to know him better. Ian also confesses that he really wants a rose
Chris introduces the men to their new house guests — Kelly Jo from The Bachelor and TJ, Meredith's old friend. Kelly Jo and TJ ask the men to write love letters that explain why they are the right man for Meredith, and then they will decide who gets one of three one-on-one dates. The rest of the men will share Meredith on a group date. The men write down their thoughts and feelings, and one at a time go outside and read their essays to Kelly Jo and TJ. The men explain their strong feelings and attractions to Meredith, and Chad even gets a little choked up. Kelly Jo and TJ are touched by Chad's openness, and give him the first one-on-one date. First On-One Date: Gondola Dinner Date With: Chad Meredith picks Chad up in a sports car, and they head to Newport Beach for dinner. They arrive at the docks and board a gondola, and are taken out for a gondola ride. Under each bridge, they kiss. After the sun sets, they arrive at a floating pod, where they eat a sushi dinner. Meredith has to
First Hometown Date: Houston With: Matthew Meredith arrives in Houston to meet Matthew, and see how well country life agrees with her. She arrives at his family's ranch house, and Matthew takes her out to an oak grove for a picnic and some casual fun, climbing trees and swinging on a rope. They enjoy each other's company and continue to grow closer together. They return to the house and meet his father Ray, brother Chris, uncle Jerome and mother Carol. Carol immediately tells Meredith she shouldn't want some Yankee-boy, she should want a nice, quiet Southerner. Ray tells the couple he's not sure how they could meet and grow so close in so short a time, but he can see how comfortable they are with each other. Matthew mentions that they feel like they've been together much longer than they have. Meredith seems to hit it off with the family, and is at ease with this very down-to-earth family. They go inside for dinner, where Carol reads them a very nice toast, and they dine together.
Meredith packs to go off to Puerto Rico, where she will have overnight dates in different cities with all three remaining men. Meredith confides that she is excited, and plans to really get to know these guys, but is also scared, as she's never dated three guys at the same time before. First Dream Date: San Juan With: Ian Meredith greets Ian atop an old fort in San Juan, hoping to learn more about how he feels about her. The two spend the day playing and flying a kite, and Meredith confesses that with Ian, she feels very relaxed. Ian has the goal of opening up and letting Meredith know how he feels about her. Meredith tells Ian that she, too, is not a great communicator, and that when she says something, she means it. Ian kisses her, and tells her that's how he communicates. Ian confesses that when Meredith talked about not being a great communicator, it made him smile, as he is dealing with the exact same issue. After spending the day out and touring Old San Juan, they meet again
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) -- Meredith faces the 23 rejected men for the first time since they left the show, as the men who did not receive roses from Meredith reunite to dish and give their predictions on which of the two remaining men she's likely to choose.
Torn between Matthew's stability, warmth and protection and Ian's instability, passion and sense of adventure, she takes them home to meet the parents. Matthew Meets the Family First, Meredith spends an afternoon with Matthew on a river cruise in Portland OR. Looking forward to meeting the family, Matthew declares he's ready to consider marriage as long as she's ready. She won't open up, saying she's been hurt so many times. He wants to protect himself too, knowing he's not the only one. Then, on to the family — the parents, brother and uncle. Her Dad's impressed when, under questioning, Matthew says he sees something in Meredith's eyes and smile that makes him want to be there. Meredith tells her family she's never met anyone like him, that she feels safe and secure with him. Dad notices that Meredith is glowing and her brother, who had been a skeptic, says Matthew has more intelligence and personality than he'd suspected. After dinner the couple snuggles on the couch. He asks her
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) - This one-hour special features the first public appearance by the happy couple, and includes an appearance by the man who was not chosen. ""The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose"" - this first-ever LIVE one-hour special features the first public appearance by the happy couple, who will take calls from viewers. The call-in number will be given at the top of the broadcast, and will also be found on abc.com, keyword: Bachelorette. In addition, the next Bachelor, NY Giants quarterback Jesse Palmer, will be introduced.
Reality TV star and fan favorite Jennifer Schefft gets a second chance at love in the third installment of ""The Bachelorette,"" as ABC's hit romance reality series returns on a new night with a two-hour special premiere. This season ""The Bachelorette"" says goodbye to the beaches of Southern California and hello to the streets of the Big Apple, as New York becomes the exciting new location for the hit series.
""Episode 302"" - The 15 men in Jen's life are ready to rumble - prompting the neighbors to call the police when the guys get loud and contentious in the bachelor pad. Not only is the pressure already getting to Jen's suitors, but Jen must calm herself as she prepares to go on her first one-on-one date with Keith, who received the ""first impression"" rose from Jen's best friends, Michelle and Abby. Then, Jen and seven of the men get the VIP treatment at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. On the other group date, Jen and some of the guys get a view of Manhattan high above the streets aboard a double-decker bus, and then enjoy an evening at sea on a harbor cruise. The competition heats up, as Jen must eliminate nearly half the men, going from 15 to eight, on ""The Bachelorette,"" MONDAY, JANUARY 17 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The men begin to show their true colors as Jen tours the city with the first group of them, all vying for some one-on-one time.
A GAME OF STREET BASKETBALL SEPARATES THE MEN FROM THE BOYS, AND ONE MAN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS DURING A DATE, ON ABC'S ""THE BACHELORETTE"" R& B/Pop Vocalist and Actress Vanessa Williams Is Spotlighted in a Private Performance At Harlem's Cotton Club, and One Lucky Guy Takes a High Stakes Trip With Jen to Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut ""Episode 303"" - The men square off in a very physical game of street basketball, and are not afraid to slam one another to the ground if it means they will get some one-on-one time with Jen. As one team prevails, one special guy wins a romantic date with Jen to Harlem's Cotton Club, where the couple is serenaded with a special private performance by Lava Records' R&B/pop vocalist and actress Vanessa Williams. During the date, things get emotional as Jen's date breaks down about a past love. Then Jen steals away one of the guys on a helicopter ride to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, where the stakes couldn't be any higher. Back at the house, the
THE RACE IS ON TO THE TOP OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO WIN A ROMANTIC EVENING WITH JEN, ON ABC'S ""THE BACHELORETTE"" Fabrice Makes a Startling Announcement that Shocks Jen, And a Man Walks Out of the Rose Ceremony ""Episode 304"" - A surprise visit from Chris Harrison on a group date in Little Italy sends the men on a foot race to the top of the Empire State Building. Stripped of all their money, the men will have to get creative in order to be the first to the top. That one guy will get to spend the rest of the evening alone with Jen. In another competition, the men write anonymous letters to Jen describing why they feel they would be a good husband. Jen will have to choose the two best letters, and those men win individual dates with her. One lucky guy will get to spend an intimate evening at Frederick P. Rose Hall, the new home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which includes a special performance by Concord Records' artist Peter Cincotti. Then, Jen and another lucky guy will strap on th
JEN AND HER THREE REMAINING SUITORS TRAVEL TO ROMANTIC AND EXOTIC LOCATIONS, ON A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE OF ABC'S ""THE BACHELORETTE"" ""Episode 306"" - Join Jen for three especially romantic Valentine's Day dates, as she and the remaining men - John Paul, Jerry and Ryan -- travel for overnight trips to the Fairmont Southampton Hotel in Bermuda, Daufuskie Island Resort outside Savannah, Georgia, and Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod. Jen and John Paul fly off to Bermuda, where they fit in a Jet Ski ride and picnic on the beach before it starts raining and they have to head for cover. Things turn serious when they imagine what their everyday life would be like together, as they enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach punctuated with a spectacular fireworks display. A relaxing and idyllic date awaits Jen and Jerry, as they spend time at the Daufuskie Island Resort, where they picnic, play croquet and take a spin in a horse-drawn carriage. Things heat up when Jen challenges Jerry's sin
ANDREW FIRESTONE RETURNS TO FACE OFF WITH THE 23 MEN WHO DID NOT RECEIVE ROSES FROM JEN, ON ABC'S ""THE BACHELORETTE: THE MEN TELL ALL"" Fabrice and Stu Also Return to Set the Record Straight ""The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All"" - In one of biggest surprises in ""Bachelor"" or ""Bachelorette"" history, Andrew Firestone, the man who first proposed to Jen in April 2003 during the third installment of ""The Bachelor,"" confronts the 23 rejected men who have left the show - including Stu, who was dubbed a ""stalker"" by the other guys, and Fabrice, who walked out on Jen before the rose ceremony. Andrew offers his opinion of the men, their unkind comments about him and their behavior towards his former sweetheart, as well as sets the record straight on the real story of his break-up with Jen. What does Andrew really think about Jen's second attempt to find love? In addition, the men who did not receive roses from Jen reunite to give the behind-the-scenes lowdown, attempting to resolve lingering confl
SEASON FINALE IT'S ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC AND ROMANTIC EVENINGS EVER ON ABC WITH A SPECIAL BIG NIGHT FOR ""THE BACHELORETTE,"" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. Jen Agonizes Between Choosing Jerry or John Paul, But for the First Time Ever, There Are Two Proposals, on the Special Two-Hour Finale of ABC's ""The Bachelorette"" Then: In a Dramatic Night of Firsts, Jen and Her Chosen Man Make Their First Public Appearance, and Jen Will Answer Her Chosen One's Proposal, LIVE, On ABC's ""The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose"" ""Episode 307"" - The pressure has finally gotten to Jen. Faced with making one of the toughest decisions in her life - whether to choose Jerry or John Paul - she has an emotional meltdown. After bringing both the men home to meet her parents and one final intimate date with each guy back in her New York loft, the reality of the situation hits her. Her memories from ""The Bachelor"" and the aftermath of the series come flooding back. She never understood how difficult this choice would be.
The newest bachelorette is 29-year-old Jillian Harris, a runner-up for the heart of 2009 bachelor, Jason Mesnick. In this episode, Jillian is introduced to 25 guys and is later surprised when there are five more party-crashers. By the end of the night, the field of men is pared down to 20.
The remaining 20 bachelors settle into their new house. One lucky bachelor goes on a date with Jillian where they are serenaded by Martina McBride. Group dates include a trip to Venice Beach, where guys play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters and a pool party, followed by a race across L.A. During elimination, the men get to vote on whom they would like to see go. The field of men is pared down to 16.
Jillian rappels down the exterior of L.A.'s Bonaventure Hotel on a one-on-one dated and also attends a wrap party for western movie. After some late-night canoodling, there is a heated confrontation between two bachelors before the rose ceremony. In the end, only 13 men are left.
Jillian and the remaining 13 bachelors travel to her hometown of Vancouver. Jillian has a big group date and also takes two on a "one-stays-one-goes" date. In addition, Jillian and one guy heat up her kitchen, but another gets too steamy for her taste. And when she hears that three men might have girlfriends back home, she cancels the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party. At the ceremony, she cuts the field to 10.
Jillian and her 10 remaining bachelors head to the British Columbia resort town of Whistler as Jillian wonders if some of the guys have girlfriends. But the dating goes on: snowmobiling for eight guys, and one-on-one zip-trekking and ski-plane adventures capped by romantic dinners (and, in one case, a soak in a hot tub). At the rose ceremony, Jillian reduces the field to eight.
Jillian and the eight remaining bachelors take a train trip across western Canada, stopping at Emerald Lake, Lake Louise and Banff. There is another make-or-break date with two guys and later one bachelor sneaks into Jillian's private care. At the rose ceremony, three more men are sent packing.
Jillian visits the hometowns of the five remaining bachelors. She fears that one guy's family might disapprove of her and wonders if the can meet another family's expectation. Still unresolved is the someone-has-a-girlfriend issue. Before she eliminates a bachelor at the rose ceremony, two guys have a big confrontation in her presence.
Jillian and the final four bachelors head to Spain. The overnight dates include flamenco in Madrid and a picnic in Seville and also overnight dates in the fantasy suites. At the rose ceremony, one more guy is sent home.
Jillian arrives on Maui with the three remaining bachelors, all of whom she says she loves. At the rose ceremony, Jillian discusses with one man their night together in the fantasy suite before telling all three which one she loves the least.
The eliminated bachelors return to dish about Jillian and each other, and Jillian dishes about them as she looks back over the competition. Also a preview of the season finale.
Jillian makes her final decision. Will it be Kiptyn or Edward?
The remaining 11 men begin an exciting trip around the world to capture Ali's heart. The Bachelorette arrives in New York City before the guys to participate in a fun, fabulous makeover and photo shoot for InStyle magazine. Kasey and Ali then share a special day in New York, beginning with a panoramic helicopter tour and ending with a giddy late night date at the Museum of Natural History. Seven eager bachelors hit the bright lights of Broadway.
Iceland plays host to Ali and the narrowing field of nine enthusiastic bachelors. The winner of a poetry contest to woo Ali gets to spend the day exploring Reykjavik with her, and this sincere bachelor shares some life-altering circumstances with her that changed his outlook on life. The dreaded two-on-one date pits Justin against Kasey, two bachelors who loathe each other.
Lisbon, Portugal, is the romantic and vibrant city where Ali will make her most important decision yet: she must decide which four men will have the opportunity to take her home to meet their families. Filled with anxiety at the beginning of the week, she still has serious questions about some of the men.
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular ABC reality show “The Bachelor.” Were their warning signs to Jake and Vienna’s breakup?
Ashley and 11 suitors visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, where three are eliminated. But first, one accompanies her to an ancient temple and eight others engage in Muay Thai boxing (and must fight each other). There's also a two-on-one river-rafting expedition, in which the elephants are playful and the guys nervous. One guy is also loose-lipped.
Desiree visits the Top 4 contenders' hometowns. One suitor treats her to a snow-cone-truck adventure; another shows his devotion to his family; a third bachelor takes her out for a day of baseball; and another considers his mother's advice about Desiree. Three suitors remain after the rose ceremony.
Desiree and several of her suitors reflect on the season. Included: footage of the cast crashing fans' viewer parties; advice from former Bachelorettes on dealing with troublesome guys; viewer questions; bloopers; and a sneak peek at the finale. Also: Desiree faces one of the men she rejected; the bachelors confront some of their controversial competitors.
After a two-week hiatus (i.e. forever in “Bachelor” world!) since our last stop in Connecticut, our love-seeking contestants continued east, landing in Marseille, France. Andi has read the Wikipedia entry on Marseilles and tells us that it’s an exciting port city on the Mediterranean with a lot of, umm, culture and stuff. First things first. Chris Harrison, in a very European turtleneck, meets up with Andi at a very European cafe for a little heart-to-heart. “Are you falling in love?” he asks. Andi responds with her trademark “Stoppp!,” followed by expletives and the shocking admission that she’s falling for more than one guy. Chris generously pretends this is interesting information and not a basic premise of the show before wishing Andi luck with her dates this week.
How much can you really trust a person, especially a reality show contestant searching for love on "The Bachelorette," a person you've only known for six weeks? Andi Dorfman sought to find the answer to this question on the sixth episode of "The Bachelorette," and Trinity High School basketball coach Brian Osborne found himself on the receiving end of some pretty intense questions. Brian has stripped on stage, sang with Boyz II Men and played basketball on group dates, but this would be his first lie detector test. Group Date Andi brought Brian, Josh, Dylan, Marcus, JJ and Chris to take a lie detector test in Venice, the most romantic city in the world. But this date wasn't so romantic. Here are some of the questions the guys had to answer: Have you ever cheated on a test? Are you here for the right reasons? Are you ready for marriage? Do you believe you could fall in love with Andi? Do you want kids? Are you good in bed? Do you wash your hands after you go to the bathroom? Have you ever fought in public? (Some of the guys, including Brian, thought the question was, "Have you farted in public," and they all answered, "yes!") The test reported that three of the six men told zero lies, one man told two lies, and two men told three lies. Andi told two lies herself. She said Italy was her favorite country, and she thought all of the guys were there for the right reasons. Apparently, neither is true. As a sign of her trustworthiness in the guys, Andi ripped up the results before she found out which of the men were the liars. After the test, Brian gave his own lie detector test to Andi. He asked her if she wanted to make out, and he called her bluff when she said, "no." After his private date last week, Brian knew Andi wanted him to be more confident and outgoing, and this was the perfect way to show her he's listening. Chris revealed himself to be the secret admirer who has been sending love notes to Andi, and for that, he earned
Kaitlyn makes a decision that sends shock waves through the mansion; Kaitlyn and six bachelors get trained in sumo wrestling; the one-on-one date traps Kaitlyn and her companion in an "escape room"; Kaitlyn takes six guys to an elementary school to teach sex education; 16 bachelors are left after the rose ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Gossip surrounds one guy; and one bachelor takes her to an old-fashioned barbecue. At the rose ceremony, JoJo is blindsided by a surprise confession from one of the men.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In The Bachelorette 2018 premiere, former Bachelorettes Rachel, JoJo and Kaitlyn help Becca prepare for her big night. The men try to make a good impression on Becca with outrageous limo arrivals. One dashing suitor surprises her by dropping to one knee with a proposal on the spot and one brave man arrives in a chicken suit. Who will ultimately steal Becca's heart?
Twenty-one men – still reeling from the dramatic first rose ceremony – look to get their love story with Becca off to a good start as they move into the mansion. Fan-favorite Bachelorette couple Rachel and Bryan put eight of the bachelors through their paces in an obstacle course meant to test their abilities as a groom. Blake gets the first one-on-one date of the season planned by Chris Harrison with an assist from celebrity rapper Lil Jon. Ten lucky men arrive at a gym where they are challenged to show off their athletic skills while playing in a dodgeball tournament in front of a live audience. Iconic comedian Fred Willard joins Chris for color commentary. Some shocking news will be shared during the after-party which rocks Becca's world, and she must remain focused on her ultimate goal of finding a soul mate.
Becca looks to recover after last week's drama as she takes six gentlemen on a spa date, where they unexpectedly must offer the services to some of the Bachelorette's close friends from the most recent season of "The Bachelor." Chris joins Becca at the iconic Capitol Records studios where GRAMMY Award-winning artist Richard Marx not only sings to the couple but tasks them to write heartfelt lyrics about each other. One hopeful bachelor has a freak accident which could have terrible consequences. A group of men meet Becca at a football field to run drills with professional Legends Football League stars and then play a lively game. Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson joins Chris Harrison for the play by play until a devastating tackle ends the fun and games.
A stunning exit only revs up the already fierce competition for Becca's heart. The cocktail party continues with a private conversation with the Bachelorette while an intimate sit-down chat ends in a surprise. Becca and the remaining men take their search for love on the road, traveling to Park City, Utah.
In Las Vegas, Becca and her one-on-one date explore the desert from an unusual vantage point. Nine bachelors visit iconic entertainer Wayne Newton and his wife at their lavish estate where they are challenged to write new lyrics for his classic hit "Danke Schoen" and sing them in front of an audience. The two-on-one date features an intense showdown.
The most memorable departed bachelors from this season sit down with Chris Harrison to confront each other and Becca one last time to dish the dirt, tell their sides of the stories, and share their emotional departures. Finally, as the clock ticks down on Becca's journey to find love, enjoy a special sneak peek of her dramatic final week with the remaining two men.
Chris Harrison hits the road with super fans, revisiting some of the most memorable dates and unforgettable moments from The Bachelorette and The Bachelor history, leading to a reunion.
Who is the next Bachelorette? Chris Harrison made it official during The Bachelor finale 2019: It's Hannah Brown! Hannah Brown caught the eye of Colton Underwood early on during Season 23 of The Bachelor, showing him and all of America what Alabama Hannah is made of—a fun country girl who is unapologetically herself. After meeting Colton's family in Denver, Hannah was left shocked and heartbroken when he unexpectedly ended their relationship that same evening. Returning home gave Hannah the time to reflect and heal from her breakup, gaining a powerful understanding of her desire to be deeply and fiercely loved. Now, with a newfound sense of self and a little southern charm, she is readier than ever to find her true love, when she stars in the milestone 15th season of The Bachelorette.
Hannah continues her journey with the remaining 22 men. Drag queens Alaska and Alyssa Edwards, and runway coach Miss J. Alexander host a pageant for eight hopeful bachelors. One bachelor races through the mud on a one-on-one date. Eight men gear up for a roller derby competition hosted by Fred Willard.
The amped-up emotions of last week continue as Hannah pulls two bitter rivals aside to try to get to the real truth behind the bad blood between them. A front-runner finally gets a one-on-one date with Hannah in the breathtaking scenery of Scotland. A group on 10 suitors, wearing Scottish kilts, compete in the first-ever "Bachelorette Highland Games."
Hannah takes her first one-on-one date bungee jumping. Two rivals face off in a wrist wrestling competition. Hannah and a date learn about a Latvian spa ritual.
The stunning conclusion of Hannah's journey to find love in the second of an astonishing live, two-night finale event unlike any other in Bachelorette history. Hannah must put everything on the line with her final two bachelors to see if she will be with her soul mate at the end of her journey. Hannah talks to Chris Harrison about her experience. The final two men share their stories.
After a shocking rose ceremony, Bachelorette Tayshia Adams is excited to introduce the remaining bachelors to her family. Will the men win over her family? Her father voices concerns that she might make a big mistake. When proposal day arrives, Tayshia is so overcome with emotion that not even Chris Harrison can read her tears. Who does Tayshia pick -- if anyone? Will Tayshia bravely step into the future she has been dreaming of or will she be too scared of repeating her past?