Episode 1
Week 1
1h 30m
Matt meets the 32 women who are vying for his affection before saying goodbye to eight of them at the rose ceremony.
Episode credits
Directed by Ken FuchsGuest stars Rachael Kirkconnell, Katie Thurston, Victoria Larson
TV series
The Bachelor
2002TV-1429 seasons5.0 / 10
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A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
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Episode 2
Week 2
1h 30m
Matt's adventurous first date with Bri triggers an emotional bombshell between the other jealous women; 18 women dress up for a wedding photo shoot for the group date.
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Episode 3
Week 3
1h 30m
Sarah is at the centre of an emotional firestorm that envelops Matt and the other women as the rose ceremony continues; a group date offers the women a chance to write their own love scenes with Matt and read them to him.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ashley Iaconetti
Episode 4
Week 4
1h 30m
Still reeling from Sarah's sudden departure, Matt fights his tendency to put up walls as his journey continues with the 18 remaining women vying for his heart; emotions continue to run high, leading to a clash between Victoria and Katie.
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Guest stars Michelle Young, Mia St. John, Catalina Morales
Episode 5
Week 5
1h 30m
With a rose ceremony looming, Matt has a few tough conversations; one woman finds herself in an emotional spiral of denial; a group date showcases Matt's country roots and reveals who is comfortable getting down and dirty.
Episode credits
Guest stars Catalina Morales
Episode 6
Week 6
1h 30m
Emotions run high as rivals come face-to-face, cocktail parties are called off, and a group date gets unexpectedly competitive; Pieper and Matt take a break from the drama with a romantic carnival date complete with a performance by Temecula Road.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tyler Cameron
Episode 7
Week 7
1h 30m
Former cast member Heather Martin isn't the only source of drama during this jam-packed week that includes two one-on-one dates, a group date, two rose ceremonies and a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc.
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Episode 8
Week 8
1h 30m
The final women's loved ones arrive at the resort to meet Matt; over the course of four intense and emotional dates, they experience tough conversations, heartfelt moments and touching surprises.
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Episode 9
The Women Tell All
1h 30m
Fifteen women return to relive the romance and rehash the rivalries from their journeys to find love; Serena P. and Matt face each other for the first time since her emotional hometown date exit; a sneak peek at the remainder of the season.
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Episode 10
Week 10
1h 30m
Matt and the remaining women enjoy romantic and perfectly tailored one-on-one dates before deciding whether they are ready to spend the night together; Matt addresses the relationship that has previously held him back.
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Episode 11
Week 11
1h 30m
The two final women meet Matt's family and enjoy one last date before he hands out the final rose; a shocking last-minute development threatens to alter the course of Matt's entire journey.
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Episode 12
After the Final Rose
1h 30mfinale
Author Emmanuel Acho hosts an emotional evening featuring touching reunions, heart-wrenching confrontations and powerful one-on-one talks with the final women; a shocking announcement leaves Bachelor Nation talking.
Episode credits
Guest stars Emmanuel Acho
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
More about The Bachelor
Cast
Chris HarrisonSelf - Host
Colton UnderwoodSelf - The Bachelor
Nick ViallSelf - The Bachelor
Arie Luyendyk Jr.Self - The Bachelor
Peter WeberSelf - The Bachelor
Zach ShallcrossSelf - The Bachelor
Jesse PalmerSelf - Host
Matt JamesSelf - The BachelorCredits
- Created by
- Mike Fleiss
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 313
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Next EntertainmentUnited States
TelepicturesUnited States
Warner Horizon TelevisionUnited States
Themes
bachelorcompetitiondatingdating showlovereality competitionromancesearching for love
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