13 episodes

The Bachelor - Season 21

First aired Jan 1, 2017Season 21

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

Week 1: Season 21 Premiere

Jan 2, 201790 min

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

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Jan 9, 201790 min1 votes

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, 201790 min

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 aboard a Zero G plane.

Episode 4

Week 4: Nick's Hometown

Jan 23, 201790 min

Nick brings the bachelorettes to his hometown.

Episode 5

Week 5: New Orleans

Jan 30, 201790 min

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 and two vengeful rivals go on the dreaded two-on-one date in the Big Easy's mystical bayou, where the trio encounter a group of voodoo worshipers.

Episode 6

Week 6: St. Thomas

Feb 6, 201790 min

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 terribly wrong and a two-on-one outing sends Nick's journey into a tailspin.

Episode 7

Week 7: Bimini

Feb 13, 201790 min

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 about his predicament.

Episode 8

Week 8: Hometown Dates

Feb 20, 201790 min

The stunning surprises continue on what should be four compelling hometown dates if Nick's journey continues.

Episode 9

Week 9: Finland

Feb 27, 201790 min

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 which woman to send home, he rejoices with the final three bachelorettes as they head to the snow-capped winter wonderland of Lapland, Finland.