Episode guide
The Bachelor: Season 21
13 episodes · premiered Jan 1, 2017
When Bachelorette Andi Dorfman said goodbye to Nick Viall just as he was preparing to pick out a ring for her, he was devastated. When Nick walked up to Kaitlyn Bristowe with an engagement ring in his pocket, only to be sent home, he was crushed. How could one man endure so much heartbreak? If you believe that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," Nick Viall, 36 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is back stronger than ever, ready and eager to begin his search for true love.
- Episode 1: Week 1: Season 21 Premiere Jan 2, 2017 · 1h 30m As controversial fan favorite Nick Viall starts his search for love, three popular former bachelors offer him support and encouragement.
- Episode 2: Week 2: Wedding Photo Shoot Jan 9, 2017 · 1h 30m One woman feels anxious about a secret from her romantic past with Nick. 12 bachelorettes dress up for a wedding shoot. The one-on-one date sees the couple taking a helicopter to a yacht.
- Episode 3: Week 3: The Backstreet Boys Jan 16, 2017 · 1h 30m After sending Liz home, Nick tells the rest of the women about their past. Backstreet Boys announce to the seven women that they will be joining Nick on a group date. One-on-one date…
- Episode 4: Week 4: Nick's Hometown Jan 23, 2017 · 1h 30m Nick brings the bachelorettes to his hometown.
- Episode 5: Week 5: New Orleans Jan 30, 2017 · 1h 30m The 13 remaining bachelorettes visit New Orleans, where Nick selects one lucky lady to accompany him on a date. Later, 10 women are chosen for a night of thrills at a haunted plantation…
- Episode 6: Week 6: St. Thomas Feb 6, 2017 · 1h 30m The nine remaining bachelorettes visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Nick learns the details of a dark-haired beauty's heartbreaking life. Later, a group date with six ladies goes…
- Episode 7: Week 7: Bimini Feb 13, 2017 · 1h 30m All of Nick's relationships are called into question as the remaining women deal with Nick's admission that the process may not be working for him. Nick seeks council from Chris Harrison…
- Episode 8: Week 8: Hometown Dates Feb 20, 2017 · 1h 30m The stunning surprises continue on what should be four compelling hometown dates if Nick's journey continues.
- Episode 9: Week 9: Finland Feb 27, 2017 · 1h 30m A no-holds barred heart-to-heart conversation ensues with Nick's former bachelorette love, Andi Dorfman. After a painful rose ceremony, where Nick makes the gut-wrenching decision about…
- Episode 10: Week 10: Finland Mar 6, 2017 · 1h 30m The overnight dates with Rachel and Vanessa continue.
- Episode 11: The Women Tell All Mar 6, 2017 · 1h 30m Nick faces the women he previously rejected.
- Episode 12: The Final Rose Mar 13, 2017 · 1h 30m Nick must choose between the final two bachelorettes.
- Episode 13: After the Final Rose Mar 13, 2017 · 1h 30m Nick recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison.