The Bachelor - Season 26

The Bachelor - Season 26

Season 26

Following an emotional and tear-stained exit from season 18 of “The Bachelorette,” Clayton Echard steps into the role of “The Bachelor” for season 26, kicking off the series’ landmark 20th year.
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Episodes12
DatesJan 3, 2022 - Mar 15, 2022
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Episodes

Week 1
Season 26Episode 1120 min

Week 1

Clayton Echard's journey to find love kicks off! For the first time in two years, 31 women arrive at Bachelor Mansion ready to make their grand entrances and first impressions for the man they hope could be their future husband. New host, Jesse Palmer, returns to the franchise to welcome Clayton and guide him through his first evening full of dramatic ups, downs and everything in between. But before the first limo even arrives, a shocking franchise first will have Clayton clutching a rose and questioning everything.

Jan 3, 2022
Week 2
Season 26Episode 2120 min

Week 2

In the group date, Hilary Duff enlists the help of the ladies to throw a dream Beverly Hills birthday party; Amanda Jordan performs for Clayton and his one-on-one date; Ziwe stops by the second group date to help Clayton spot potential red flags.

Jan 10, 2022
Week 3
Season 26Episode 3120 min

Week 3

Clayton confronts one of the women about a shocking rumor involving her; Kaitlyn Bristowe pays a surprise visit, leading an emotional date where Clayton and the women bravely open up about their insecurities; actress Nicole Eggert coaches the ladies.

Jan 24, 2022
Week 4
Season 26Episode 4120 min

Week 4

Clayton tries to help Shanae and Elizabeth settle their dispute; a Texas-style family barbecue is followed by a musical performance by country band Restless Road; special guests Jonathan Greenard and Kamu Grugier-Hill coach the ladies for the Bachelor Bowl football classic on their group date.

Jan 31, 2022
Week 5
Season 26Episode 5120 min

Week 5

Clayton and one lucky woman head to Galveston, Texas, for a high-stakes date; Clayton learns the cause of the palpable tension in the house is really one woman; those on a group date take some heat from comedy legend Russell Peters.

Feb 7, 2022
Week 6
Season 26Episode 6120 min

Week 6

It's the epic return of the two-on-one date! Continuing from last week's cliffhanger, Clayton must decide between Genevieve and Shanae. Will he finally be able to see the truth or fall for another performance? Then, the journey to find love heads overseas to Hvar, Croatia, a stunning and romantic destination, where one woman reveals a shocking secret. The rest of the ladies channel their inner gladiators during the group date as they battle each other in knightly challenges for a chance at a rose.

Feb 14, 2022
Week 7
Season 26Episode 7120 min

Week 7

It's the season's juiciest, most jam-packed episode of The Bachelor yet. Fresh from her second one-on-one date, Sarah is intent on finding out which of the ladies tried to take her down and the drama from her bitter confrontation threatens to ruin yet another cocktail party. Things seem to cool down when the group makes their way to Vienna, Austria, where the stakes couldn't be higher for Clayton as the realization hits that hometowns are right around the corner. Later, he and the women let their walls down with an intimate couples' therapy session, but an observation from the psychotherapist rocks Clayton, leading him to make another decision that has the women questioning everything, all leading up to one of the most heartbreaking rose ceremonies of the season.

Feb 21, 2022
Week 8
Season 26Episode 8120 min

Week 8

For the first time in two years, the Bachelor visits the hometowns of the final four women. Clayton will learn jiu-jitsu, go kayaking, hike in the Rockies and free-fall 80 feet.

Feb 28, 2022
The Women Tell All
Season 26Episode 9120 min

The Women Tell All

Get ready for a night of drama, laughter and maybe even a few tears when Clayton's former flames reunite for the first time. Seventeen women will come together to hash out their differences, clear up any misunderstandings and apologize (or not) for bad behavior; but will it all be taken in stride, or will some ladies be hung out to dry? Later, the pressure is on when the Bachelor himself, Clayton, steps into the hot seat—these women aren't holding back! Plus, a few special surprises and everyone's favorite—bloopers!

Mar 7, 2022
Week 9
Season 26Episode 10120 min

Week 9

It's fantasy suite week! Clayton and the three remaining ladies travel to beautiful Reykjavik, Iceland, where they each enjoy passionate dates filled with all the awe-inspiring landscapes, all the romance the country has to offer, and the opportunity to spend a relationship-changing night together. Despite the alluring atmosphere, it's here that Clayton faces the possibility that he may have gone too far in opening himself up to love, a possibility made all too real when one woman's questions send him reeling. Will Clayton's heart survive the journey?

Mar 8, 2022
Week 10: The Final Rose
Season 26Episode 11120 min

Week 10: The Final Rose

After a heartbreaking and unexpected breakup with Susie, Clayton finds himself questioning everything as he heads into the rose ceremony we've all awaited.

Mar 14, 2022
After the Final Rose
Season 26Episode 12120 min

After the Final Rose

After a rollercoaster season like none other, "The Bachelor" himself, Clayton Echard, returns to face the three women he fell in love with. Jesse Palmer will guide emotional conversations throughout the evening as the bombshell conclusion to Clayton's season plays out. What happens next is anyone's guess, but it all goes down LIVE. Plus, an exciting surprise announcement that no one will see coming.

Mar 15, 2022

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