Bachelor in Paradise (2014–present)
Plot
Some of The Bachelor's biggest stars and villains are back. They all left The Bachelor or The Bachelorette with broken hearts, but now they know what it really takes to find love, and on Bachelor in Paradise they'll get a second chance to find their soul mates. Contestants will live together in an isolated romantic paradise in Mexico and explore new romantic relationships.
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Week 1Twenty-three fan-favorite bachelors and bachelorettes arrive at a tropical oasis in Mexico for another chance at love.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Week 1August 4, 2014—In the series premiere, former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants arrive in Tulum hoping a possible summer fling turns into the real thin - S01E02
Week 2August 11, 2014—A shocking exit reveals an outside relationship and two new bachelors join the group in paradise. Plus, Lacy and Marcus get cozy and Clare g - S01E03
Week 3August 18, 2014—Two new bachelorettes join with one man in mind: Marquel. Plus, AshLee gets her wish to go on an overnight date with Graham and a debilitati - S01E04
Week 4, Part 1August 25, 2014—Three new bachelors arrive in paradise and things at the houses heat up when the outspoken AshLee is caught gossiping about Clare, leading t - S01E05
Week 4, Part 2August 26, 2014—The cliffhanger at the end of the previous episode's shocking rose ceremony continues. Plus, in an unexpected twist, one bachelorette is rus - S01E06
Week 5September 1, 2014—A new bachelor creates tension for a blossoming couple and another bachelor is called out for being unfaithful as time in paradise nears an - S01E07
Week 6September 8, 2014—Some couples find true love and ride off into the sunset together; for others, their journey will end. Plus, one nervous bachelor steals his
Season02
- S02E01
Week 1, Part 1August 2, 2015—Hoping for a second chance at love, the cast arrives at their own private paradise in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The mood changes quickly whe - S02E02
Week 1, Part 2August 3, 2015—Clare receives a date card and goes on a mission to find herself a man. Later, Ashley S. gets a date card and chooses Dan to accompany her. - S02E03
Week 2, Part 1August 9, 2015—Three new bachelors arrive and one bachelorette threatens to leave Paradise. Jared finds himself in a love triangle between two prominent ri - S02E04
Week 2, Part 2August 10, 2015—One of the love triangles in Paradise becomes a love square when new bachelor Michael G. arrives. Clare lectures the entire group in one of - S02E05
Week 3, Part 1August 16, 2015—A new bachelorette, Samantha, arrives and invites Joe to a sexy photo rooftop photo shoot, but when Joe returns his friends pressure him to - S02E06
Week 3, Part 2August 17, 2015—Rumors swirl amongst the group about the deceitful Joe and Samantha, leading to confrontations, lies and two guys almost coming to blows! - S02E07
Week 4, Part 1August 23, 2015—The drama picks up moments after several infuriated bachelors confront Joe for leading Juelia on to get her rose. A handsome and notorious n - S02E08
Week 4, Part 2August 24, 2015—Joe's attempt to win Samantha back falls flat, leaving him heartbroken and embarrassed. Justin from Kaitlyn's season arrives with a date car - S02E09
Week 5, Part 1August 30, 2015—The women have the power this week at the rose ceremony. Plus, there are new arrivals — male and female — in Paradise. - S02E10
Week 5, Part 2August 31, 2015—New arrivals shake up Paradise and Ashley I. asks Chris Harrison for an overnight fantasy suite date. Could her infatuation with Jared lead - S02E11
Week 6, Part 1September 6, 2015—Ashley I. whisks Jared away to a luxurious hotel. Plus, the largest round of eliminations in Bachelor history takes place, resulting in eigh - S02E12
Week 6, Part 2September 7, 2015—With heavy hearts and uncertain minds, which couples will commit to a life beyond Paradise? Don't miss the season finale!
Season03
- S03E01
Week 1August 2, 2016—Season 3 begins with the cast arriving on the shores of Playa Escondida in Sayulita, Mexico, and getting acquainted. Later, the first date g - S03E02
Week 2, Night 1August 8, 2016—One bachelor is forced to exit paradise early and insults Chris Harrison and his cast mates on his way out. Back at the house, everyone cele - S03E03
Week 2, Night 2August 9, 2016—Things heat up when the women are given the power; a few couples establish their relationships and aren't afraid to show it; one bachelor ge - S03E04
Week 3, Night 1August 15, 2016—A newly single bachelor makes a desperate plea for the heart of a taken woman; the unattached guys try to bring their A-game to the cocktail - S03E05
Week 3, Night 2August 16, 2016—A drama queen arrives in paradise and discovers her ex has met someone else and she's forced to watch from the sidelines as he finds love wi - S03E06
Week 4, Night 1August 22, 2016—A bachelor deals with his ex's inability to move on; two new men cause a stir among the bachelorettes; two couples go out on a party boat; a - S03E07
Week 4, Night 2August 23, 2016—A bachelor decides to leave after realizing the lack of balance in his relationship; a popular couple show up, hoping to restore everyone's - S03E08
Week 5, Night 1August 29, 2016—A new bachelor arrives; one bachelor's temper gets the best of him; a shocking announcement is made at the rose ceremony; a jealous bachelor - S03E09
Week 5, Night 2August 30, 2016—After a confrontation with one jealous woman, a beautiful bachelorette makes the shocking decision to leave Paradise. A confident bacheloret - S03E10
Week 6, Night 1September 5, 2016—One bachelor capitalizes on a new arrival's lack of options; a woman is heartbroken after a cold conversation with a disinterested bachelor; - S03E11
Week 6, Night 2September 6, 2016—A panicked bachelor explains himself to a devastated bachelorette; one bachelorette is worried that her quiet man might not reciprocate her
Season04
- S04E01
Week 1, Part 1August 14, 2017—Looking for a second chance at love on the fourth season premiere of the highly anticipated Bachelor in Paradise, the cast arrives one by on - S04E02
Week 1, Part 2August 15, 2017—Carly and Evan exchange marriage vows in Paradise before an assemblage of their family and friends, including many of our Bachelor favorites - S04E03
Week 2, Part 1August 21, 2017—The fun begins when a cast-off cast member from Rachel's season of The Bachelorette washes up with a date card burning a hole in his pocket. - S04E04
Week 2, Part 2August 22, 2017—Two new arrivals bring sex, jealousy and deceit to Paradise. Meanwhile, a frustrated husband-hunter has her own troubles when she receives a - S04E05
Week 3, Part 1August 28, 2017—Tonight's wildly entertaining episode of Bachelor in Paradise, begins, ironically, with the arrival of a virgin with a date card. Although h - S04E06
Week 3, Part 2August 29, 2017—At the rose ceremony, Jasmine's already departed Don Juan makes a shocking return to hand her one last rose before leaving again for good. T - S04E07
Week 4, Part 1September 4, 2017—One unhappy guy's love triangle hits a setback, but his hurting honey surprisingly declines a date with a new arrival. The new arrival has t - S04E08
Week 4, Part 2September 5, 2017—A new arrival doubles her odds by liking both boys and girls. Hopeful latecomers have their sights set on other women's men. A woman offers - S04E09
Week 5September 11, 2017—In the most dramatic season finale ever, the only thing our couples know is that this is their last day in Paradise… unless, as host Chris H
Season05
- S05E01
Week 1: Season PremiereAugust 7, 2018—In the premiere episode of what promises to be another wild ride of Bachelor in Paradise, our favorite members of Bachelor Nation begin thei - S05E02
Week 2, Part 1August 13, 2018—Big surprises lead to shocking reactions in an unexpectedly moving new episode of Bachelor in Paradise. The drama begins as a noncommittal s - S05E03
Week 2, Part 2August 14, 2018—In the next rollercoaster ride of an episode, Becca Kufrin is still in Paradise and on her way to talk to an emotional bachelor from her sea - S05E04
Week 3, Part 1August 20, 2018—A distressed damsel confronts the man that deceived her by kissing another woman, and the shocked bachelorette realizes that she still hopes - S05E05
Week 3, Part 2August 21, 2018—A hunky ladies' man asks out a fair-haired beauty, and to everybody's surprise, including her concerned beach beau, she says yes. A date car - S05E06
Week 4, Part 1August 27, 2018—With one fickle female bouncing back and forth between the well-groomed male model and the well-accented French Canadian, someone's heart is - S05E07
Week 4, Part 2August 28, 2018—A guy is hurt when his girlfriend kisses another man. Four men campaign for the rose of the only uncommitted woman. Cast in the role of Bach - S05E08
Week 5, Part 1September 3, 2018—An overconfident bachelorette is devastated when her man tells her that he can't give her the future that she deserves. Everyone is shocked - S05E09
Week 5, Part 2September 4, 2018—Chris Harrison shows up with two couples from Paradise's past who choose who to send on what is promised to be the most spectacular date in - S05E10
Week 6: FinaleSeptember 10, 2018—The first couple to come into focus enjoy a romantic date, until the woman is asked to change into a wedding dress, which rattles her more t - S05E11
After ParadiseSeptember 11, 2018—A panicked bachelor voices his concerns, and a vulnerable bachelorette worries that her reserved guy may not reciprocate her feelings. Who w
Season06
- S06E01
Week 1, Part 1August 5, 2019—On the premiere episode of Bachelor in Paradise, our favorite members of Bachelor Nation begin their journey for another chance at finding l - S06E02
Week 1, Part 2August 6, 2019—Kristina wants an explanation from Blake before she considers rekindling their relationship. The women scramble ahead of the rose ceremony, - S06E03
Week 2, Part 1August 12, 2019—The nine women who survived the rose ceremony await the arrival of new men on the beach. A newcomer sweeps Caelynn off her feet. Dylan and B - S06E04
Week 2, Part 2August 13, 2019—Hannah G. has a stunning revelation to share with one of her suitors. Another suave newcomer provides a powerful temptation for Nicole. The - S06E05
Week 3, Part 1August 19, 2019—One disheartened woman decides to make an early exit. Hannah G. must choose between Blake and Dylan. A woman uncovers an embarrassing secret - S06E06
Week 3, Part 2August 20, 2019—Demi tells Chris how conflicted she feels. A new arrival has her designs on Chris. Demi reconnects with the woman she left behind. - S06E07
Week 4, Part 1August 26, 2019—Caitlin and Kristina have a stressful cocktail party. Katie changes her mind about Chris. Caelynn wants a rose from Dean. - S06E08
Week 4, Part 2August 27, 2019—A surprise package arrives with an invitation to the wedding of Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson. Tayshia's two suitors get in a heated exc - S06E09
Week 5: Part 1September 2, 2019—Angela's arrival brings trouble for Clay. Tayshia is happy to see two new men arrive. A stunning departure takes place before the rose cerem - S06E10
Week 5: Part 2September 3, 2019—Clay contemplates a drastic resolution to his situation. Blake comes to a resolution that depends on Kristina offering him a rose. Dean's re - S06E11
Week 6: Part 1September 9, 2019—John Paul Jones makes special arrangements for prom. Matt feels torn between Sydney and Bri. Demi works to get past her insecurities. - S06E12
Week 6: Part 2September 10, 2019—Connor decides to leave when Whitney seems not to be coming. Bri and Sydney vie for Matt's heart. Luke must decide between four women. - S06E13
Season FinaleSeptember 17, 2019—The four remaining couples spend one last night in the fantasy suites before deciding if they are ready to take their relationships to the n
Season07
- S07E01
Week 1August 16, 2021Twenty-three fan-favorite bachelors and bachelorettes arrive at a tropical oasis in Mexico for another chance at love. - S07E02
Week 2, Pt. 1August 23, 2021—David Spade guest hosts; Demi Burnett arrives and sets her sights on one of the beach's most popular men; more couples are given their first - S07E03
Week 2, Pt. 2August 24, 2021—Lance Bass guest hosts; more men arrive looking to get lucky in love, but the excitement quickly fades when the newcomers throw everything i - S07E04
Week 3, Pt. 1August 30, 2021—Two new men arrive, promptly choosing a pair of lucky ladies to take on a hot and heavy double date; things fall apart as one hopeless roman - S07E05
Week 3, Pt. 2August 31, 2021—As the women prepare to hand out their roses, nerves get the better of the men; Becca Kufrin brings the heat to the beach; guest host Lance - S07E06
Week 4, Pt. 1September 6, 2021—Joe comes face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart; Natasha and Brendan start to move in the right direction, but just as Natasha fee - S07E07
Week 4, Pt. 2September 7, 2021—Guest host Tituss Burgess storms the beach, ready to shake things up by throwing an exclusive welcome party that stirs up more drama than We - S07E08
Week 5September 14, 2021—The beach's most controversial couple faces a reckoning they can't come back from; one couple pays a visit to the Boom Boom Room, another en - S07E09
Week 6September 21, 2021—Kendall shares a tearful confession with her former beau, but Joe just can't tell her what she wants to hear; guest host Lil Jon brings in t - S07E10
Week 7September 28, 2021—Ahead of the rose ceremony, tension between Aaron and Ivan escalates; after the roses have been handed out, the final guest host emerges; th - S07E11
Week 8October 5, 2021—The remaining couples face the season's final rose ceremony; alumni couple Caelynn and Dean arrive to share their love story.
Season08
- S08E01
Week 1September 27, 2022—Returning with the largest-ever cast of fan favorites from "The Bachelor" franchise. - S08E02
Week 2, Pt. 1October 3, 2022—Victoria F. arrives and she's ready to make waves; the pressure is on for the ladies to secure their partners; a steamy love triangle emerge - S08E03
Week 2, Pt. 2October 4, 2022—As the rose ceremony approaches, the previously confident guys are realizing that holding the roses may not mean they have the advantage the - S08E04
Week 3, Pt. 1October 10, 2022—A flock of single ladies races to make the first move on the hottest new arrival, Rodney; lovebirds Serene and Brandon receive a much-antici - S08E05
Week 3, Pt. 2October 11, 2022—Salley arrives and two daring women jump at the opportunity to confront her right away about her intentions; Shanae sorts out her feelings f - S08E06Week 4, Pt. 1October 17, 2022—Twelve men find themselves vying for only seven roses; one man finds an unexpected spark in a new arrival; Jesse Palmer arrives to drop a bo
- S08E07Week 4, Pt. 2October 18, 2022—The women pack their bags and prepare for an uncertain future; five new beach babes dive right in to get to know the men; a wet-and-wild poo
- S08E08Week 5, Pt. 1October 24, 2022—As Lace's surprise visit continues, Rodney confesses to having found a better match; Logan is torn between several women; a lovestruck Johnn
- S08E09Week 5, Pt. 2October 25, 2022—Paradise's original couples reunite on the sand, where each learns if their relationship survived the week apart; the new guys make a grand,
- S08E10Week 6, Pt. 1October 31, 2022—Some couples wake up feeling stronger than ever; a rose ceremony with the women in charge has several men rethinking their place on the beac
- S08E11Week 6, Pt. 2November 1, 2022—The new men hand out date cards, causing more than one couple to question everything; when some of the strongest bonds are put to the test,
- S08E12Week 7November 7, 2022—After returning from her date with Hayden, Kate weighs her options with Logan and decides which relationship to pursue; Aaron and Genevieve
- S08E13Week 8, Pt. 1November 14, 2022—
- S08E14Week 8, Pt. 2November 15, 2022—
- S08E15Finale: Part 1November 21, 2022—
- S08E16Finale: Part 2November 22, 2022—
Season09
- S09E01
Week 1September 28, 2023—Standouts and fan favorites from "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" return. - S09E02
Week 2October 5, 2023—With connections already starting to sizzle, Aven's highly anticipated arrival is sure to shake things up on the beaches of paradise; early - S09E03
Week 3October 12, 2023—The women hand out roses and couples solidify; when Tyler and Tanner arrive on the beach, all bets are off; Sam must bypass her urgent medic - S09E04
Week 4October 19, 2023—The arrival of John Henry and John B rocks the beach, potentially leading to the downfall of one or more solid couples; the Paradise Truth B - S09E05
Week 5October 26, 2023—With a rose ceremony looming over the beach, a new bombshell's arrival rocks the sands of Paradise; Kat's birthday goes awry; a raunchy game - S09E06
Week 6November 2, 2023—Kat and Tanner discuss their future while Blake and Jess are left to navigate uncharted waters; new love triangles are formed; a warning fro - S09E07
Week 7November 9, 2023—With the men handing out roses this week, tensions are higher than ever; several women vie for one man's heart; a love triangle is set for s - S09E08
Week 8November 16, 2023—A new wave of arrivals turn up the heat in Paradise; Blake's former flame Katie Thurston arrives. - S09E09
Week 9November 30, 2023—With only one rose ceremony standing between the remaining couples and the end of paradise, the beachgoers feel extra pressure to lock in th - S09E10
Week 10December 7, 2023—Relationships continue to be tested, with more couples considering leaving the beach; love continues to blossom at the first-ever Paradise w
Season10
- S10E01
Week 1July 7, 2025—Fan favorites head to Costa Rica for a second (or third) shot at love. - S10E02
Week 2July 14, 2025—Alli Jo, Parisa, Jill and Susie arrive with date cards, instantly turning up the heat; Jesse reveals the next chemistry test; old flames ign - S10E03
Week 3July 15, 2025—The fallout from the previous night's ceremony leads Justin, Lexi and Susie to figure out their next move. Later, the Goldens arrive in Para - S10E04
Week 4July 21, 2025—Gary arrives with a date card as the Goldens turn up the heat and bring the party to paradise; Kat discovers surprising details about Dale's - S10E05
Week 5July 28, 2025—Faith arrives in paradise on horseback, sparking tension between the six Golden women and three men as Jesse introduces the Birds of Paradis - S10E06
Week 6August 4, 2025—With six golden women and only three men, tensions rise ahead of a nerve-wracking rose ceremony; Jesse delivers a jaw-dropping announcement - S10E07
Week 7August 11, 2025—After last week's reveal, Jesse announces the "Secret Rendezvous" challenge; Jeremy's call to Susie comes to light, leaving Bailey reeling. - S10E08
Week 8August 18, 2025—As pressure builds in Paradise, couples begin to play with their heads as much as their hearts; Jesse introduces the "Treasure Hunk" test an - S10E09
Week 9August 25, 2025—The group trades cocktails for critters when a new twist sends them into the jungle; a relationship intervention throws couples into a tails - S10E10
Week 10September 2, 2025—As the final rose ceremony looms, the remaining beachgoers solidify their relationships, and the last three couples emerge; Jesse unveils th
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