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The Bachelor Season 20 Episodes
Season 20 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Ben Higgins, who came in the final three in Kaitlyn Bristowe's season of "The Bachelorette," gets another chance to find his soulmate in Season 20 of "The Bachelor." The 28 single women vying for the heart of this 26-year-old software salesman from Warsaw, Ind., include identical twins, a single mother, a television news anchor, and a friend of Kaitlyn Bristowe. This season also welcomes back two contestants from previous seasons, Becca Tilley and Amber James. Celebrity appearances include Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, who help Ben plan a date for one lucky lady. There's also a challenge presented by the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Champions. During the course of the season, Ben and the remaining bachelorettes travel to Las Vegas, Mexico, and the Bahamas for romantic and adventurous dates.
Episode 1
Season 20 Premiere: Week 1
Mon, Jan 4, 2016 121 mins
Season 20 begins with 26-year-old Ben Higgins meeting 28 beautiful bachelorettes vying for his attention and for the first impression rose. Among the ladies are identical twin sisters, a cowgirl and a dentist. But everyone is stunned when two late arrivals---Becca, runner-up on Chris Soules' season, and Amber, another alumna from Chris' season---join the party. Also appearing to give advice to Ben are former Bachelors Sean Lowe, Chris Soules and Jason Mesnick.
Episode 2
Week 2: Back to School
Mon, Jan 11, 2016 122 mins
Ben takes 10 ladies back to school where they battle to become homecoming queen. Later, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart show up on a date; singer Amos Lee performs for Ben and a lucky bachelorette; and six ladies visit L.A.'s "Love Lab" to see who is the best match for Ben.
Episode 3
Week 3: Soccer Date
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 121 mins
Ben and Lauren B. fly over the mansion in a bi-plane, share a romantic dinner and enjoy a performance from country trio Lucy Angel. Next, 12 ladies are coached by soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara for a soccer competition; Jubilee enjoys a tryst with Ben at a spa; and Ben receives tragic news from home.
Episode 4
Week 4: Las Vegas
Mon, Jan 25, 2016 121 mins
Ben and JoJo tour Las Vegas via helicopter; 12 bachelorettes perform as comedian Terry Fator's opening act; Becca gets a date card accompanied by a wedding dress; twins Haley and Emily go on a date with Ben; Olivia continues to irritate the other women.
Episode 5
Week 5
Mon, Feb 1, 2016 122 mins
Ben and 11 bachelorettes travel to Mexico City, where Ben takes one lucky lady on a hot air balloon ride over ancient pyramids. Later, nine señoritas take part in a culinary competition; one lady meets a top fashion designer and walks the runway to open fashion week; and Ben confronts one bachelorette over her off-putting behavior.
Episode 6
Week 6: Bahamas
Mon, Feb 8, 2016 120 mins
Ben and the ladies travel to the Bahamas where he takes one bachelorette deep sea fishing and out for dinner, but she makes a confusing confession that puts their relationship in jeopardy. Later, a group date occurs on an island inhabited by pigs; and two enemies go on a two-on-one date with Ben to a private island.
Episode 7
Week 7: Warsaw, Indiana
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 121 mins
Ben and the six remaining ladies visit his hometown of Warsaw, Ind., where one lucky bachelorette is given a private tour by Ben. Later, Ben takes a date to Chicago's Wrigley Field. A group date for three women at a romantic farm ends in tears when only one of them gets a rose. One lady gets her first one-on-one date and a special surprise.
Episode 8
Week 8: Hometown Dates
Mon, Feb 22, 2016 121 mins
Ben goes on hometown dates to meet the families of the final four ladies. One family question the certainty of Ben's feelings and bring him to tears, and a concerned dad grills Ben at another home. One bachelorette is blindsided by something very unexpected.
Episode 9
Episode #20.9
Mon, Feb 29, 2016 121 mins
Ben and the final three bachelorettes arrive in Jamaica for their overnight dates. Ben takes one lady on a romantic river raft ride, helps another rescue baby turtles and explores a waterfall with a third. Later, Ben confesses he loves two women and sends one unlucky lady back home.
Episode 10
The Women Tell All
Mon, Mar 7, 2016 121 mins
Ben Higgins faces 17 of the bachelorettes he sent home as they discuss the season. Also: a sneak peek at the emotional final days of Ben's journey after telling two women he is in love with them.
Episode 11
Season Finale: Week 10
Mon, Mar 14, 2016 121 mins
Ben struggles to choose between the final two bachelorettes after introducing them both to his parents and going on last dates with each woman. Confused and conflicted on the final day, Ben makes a last-minute phone call that could change everything.
Episode 12
After the Final Rose
Mon, Mar 14, 2016 59 mins
Ben Higgins recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison. Also: The final two bachelorettes discuss the outcome of the show; and the next Bachelorette is revealed.
