Season pulse
Episodes
12 episodes
Week 1: Season 23 Premiere
Chris Harrison and Colton talk marriage. Then Colton meets the 30 women vying for his heart.
Week 2
Eight of the women share personal stories with Colton and a live audience, with the guidance of Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Comic Billy Eichner oversees three challenging contests at "Camp Bachelor."
Week 3
Eight women perform in a pirate-themed dinner show. Elyse and Colton travel to San Diego. Actor Terry Crews and his wife, Rebecca King-Crews, coach bachelorettes training for a strongest woman competition, while Fred Willard provides commentary.
Week 4
The group travels to Singapore. Tayisha and Colton bungee jump. 13 women explore the city, visiting a leech therapy center and trying different foods. Colton takes Caelynn shopping.
Week 5
The 13 determined women look to advance their individual love stories with the Bachelor as the group travels to Thailand, but one of Colton's biggest fears comes to fruition.
Week 6
The remaining bachelorettes travel to Vietnam's Cam Ranh coast. A group date at the historic Hai Thai Ancient House proves to be an adrenaline rush, and Colton's fear of picking someone who is not ready for a proposal continues to hang over him.
Week 7
The seven remaining women join Colton in his hometown of Denver. Tayshia shares news that shakes Colton's world. Brett Young performs for Caelynn and Colton after their ski date.
Week 8
Colton joins the four remaining bachelorettes in their hometowns. After a devastating exit, three women look forward to the fantasy suites. Colton has a conversation with Chris Harrison.
Week 9
Colton and the three remaining women travel to Portugal. The overnight dates give Colton the opportunity to spend intimate time with them in the fantasy suites away from the cameras. Colton picks the final two women who will get to meet his family.
The Women Tell All
Twenty women confront one another and Colton as they offer the lowdown on their quarrels and personal hostilities. This episode takes a look back at memorable breakdowns and breakups in series history, as well as a look at some of the hilarious bloopers from this season.
Season Finale, Part 1
Devastated after Cassie's announcement, Colton takes off into the Portuguese night and considers ending his journey.
Season Finale, Part 2
Colton discusses the final days of his journey with Chris Harrison. Plus, Demi, Onyeka, Sydney, Jason Tartick and Chris Randone speculate on the season's conclusion.