1501
Season 15, Episode 1 TV-14
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Bachelor BRAD WOMACK — considered by many to be "the most hated Bachelor" in the series' history, for rejecting all of the women he met during his initial journey as the Bachelor — returns for another chance at love. Brad has spent the last three years undergoing intensive therapy, which took him on a painful journey of self-discovery, leading to personal revelations about his commitment issues. Now he is ready to make a genuine commitment to a relationship, as he chooses from among 30 bachelorettes. But, will the bachelorettes, knowing Brad's history, question his intentions, or will they be open to the possibility of falling in love?
In the 15th season premiere, Brad, 37, returns to the Malibu mansion to begin his journey, but is caught completely off guard when host CHRIS HARRISON escorts in two surprise guests: DeANNA PAPPAS and JENNI CROFT! To add to his anxiety about returning as the Bachelor, Brad must now face the final two women he scorned three years ago.
1502
Season 15, Episode 2 TV-14
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As the 20 remaining bachelorettes move into their luxurious Malibu mansion, the fairy tale begins, and two lucky women will get fabulous one-on-one dates! In one, Brad escorts a bachelorette on a fantasy date which culminates at the Hollywood Bowl, where the couple will be serenaded by the chartbusting band Train. The other one-on-one date finds Brad and a stunning woman on an incredibly romantic date to a private carnival. On a group date with 15 women, Brad will have the chance to see another side of their personalities as they shoot public service announcements (PSAs) for the American Red Cross — but it turns into a face-off between some of the ladies. And, unfortunately, some of the bachelorettes will not have a date at all before the next rose ceremony, encouraging them to aggressively steal any time they can with Brad. Meanwhile, Brad and one lucky woman share the season's first kiss.
1503
Season 15, Episode 3 TV-14
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Tensions are already mounting among the 17 remaining bachelorettes and resentment runs high when it's revealed there'll be two special one-on-one dates — each with a rose at stake — and a group date. And, once again, some women will not get a date at all. Ashley S. gets to duet with Brad at the famed Capitol Records studio when a surprise visit by superstar recording artist Seal makes this a once-in-a-lifetime date. Then Brad gets down and dirty with 12 very competitive bachelorettes as they shoot their own action adventure movie, with each battling to become his leading lady. Emily, the sweet, single mom, is chosen for the week's final individual date, but will she be able to reveal her tragic past to Brad? An emotional Bachelor makes some personal inroads with the help of his therapist, letting him be more vulnerable with the women. However, one mysterious bachelorette makes a stunning departure that throws Brad for a loop and leaves the women in shock.
1504
Season 15, Episode 4 TV-14
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The drama continues to escalate as 14 fortunate bachelorettes try to stake their claim to Brad's heart. But the week gets off to a mysterious start when one baffled bachelorette wakes up with a black eye — and has no clue how she got it. Did she fall while sleepwalking or is it just a ploy to get Brad's attention? The Bachelor has an underwater fantasy in mind when he takes Chantal on a one-on-one date to beautiful Catalina Island, but the thought of submerging to the ocean floor has the nervous bachelorette wondering if she may have left her sense of adventure on shore. A group of the ladies have one of the most revealing dates of the season as they join Brad as guests on an emotional radio show where secrets are uncovered about the women's love lives. And the bruised Michelle finds out she must take a courageous leap of faith with Brad or risk falling from his favor.
1505
Season 15, Episode 5 TV-14
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Las Vegas provides a glamorous backdrop as Brad tries to narrow the field to the eight women he will take around the world. As the 11 remaining bachelorettes leave the mansion and travel to exciting Las Vegas, two nervous women, Ashley H. and Ashley S., face the dreaded "two-on-one date," where one of them will be sent home immediately. How will Brad handle making a heartbreaking decision at the end of the night? Plus, the Bachelor takes eight competitive ladies out for the ride of their lives at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Shawntel gets a one-on-one date that could be the envy of every woman — an upscale shopping spree where the sky's the limit. Then, as an exhausting week comes to an end, Brad must confront the escalating drama that has been building as he prepares to take eight of the bachelorettes around the world with him in his search to find love.
1506
Season 15, Episode 6 TV-14
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Eight excited women break out their passports to travel to the lush, tropical country of Costa Rica. The stakes are ratcheted up as Chantal gets a second one-on-one date with Brad, where they zipline through the thick jungle. But when rain threatens to dampen their spirits, will it cool off their passion? Brad escorts six bachelorettes on a challenging date to the middle of the rain forest, where he and the women must rappel down a waterfall. The night turns serious as Brad surprises all the ladies with his rose selection. Then Alli gets her first individual date, but has to face her greatest fear when she and Brad explore a cave together. And Michelle decides to pay the Bachelor an unexpected late night visit … in his room. Will Brad be receptive? Dramatic revelations at the rose ceremony kick everyone's emotions into high gear, and only six women will remain to journey to the romantic Caribbean island of Anguilla.
1507
Season 15, Episode 7 TV-14
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As Brad and the remaining six bachelorettes continue their adventurous trip around the world to the romantic Caribbean island of Anguilla, the pressure is mounting as Brad struggles to decide which four women he will escort home to meet their families, and the bachelorettes fall all over themselves — and Brad — to show their real feelings for him.
1508
Season 15, Episode 8 TV-14
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The stakes are high for Brad as he leaves on an exciting, emotionally charged trip across the country to visit the final four women's hometowns. How will he withstand the scrutiny of Chantal's very successful entrepreneurial father? Will Ashley H.'s ambitious career goals stand in her way of finding love with Brad? Will Shawntel, the beautiful mortician, be able to stand up to her father and his long-held, cherished plans for her to succeed him in the family business? Finally, will Brad get to meet Emily's daughter, who has never been introduced to anyone Emily has dated, and how will that decision affect their relationship? Everyone meets in New York as Brad makes another difficult decision to narrow the field to the final three women.
1509
Season 15, Episode 9 TV-14
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Romantic adventures await Brad and the final three women — Ashley H., Chantal and Emily — as they travel to spectacular South Africa. From a remarkable safari to a private ride on an elephant to a picnic high atop majestic cliffs known as "God's Window," the dates are filled with passion and excitement, as Brad continues to explore what his future would be like with each of these potential mates. At the end of each evening, Brad will present the bachelorette with an invitation to spend an intimate night together in a "fantasy suite," with the hope that she will accept. But will she? It's a wild, romantic ride with each of the women, until Brad makes a shocking, heart-wrenching decision he thought he would never have to make.
Women Tell All
Season 15, Episode 10 TV-14
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Brad faces the women he rejected, as 15 of the season's most memorable bachelorettes confront him — and each other! A sneak peek of the season finale is also seen.
The Finale
Season 15, Episode 11 TV-14
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In the dramatic season finale, Brad, who came back for a second chance at love, prepares to make one of the most difficult choices of this life. His search for love is narrowed down to two very different women — Chantal and Emily — and he is falling in love with both of them. Now, after having his family meet them in Cape Town, South Africa, and under immense pressure, he must make one final heart-wrenching decision that could change his life forever. After three years of soul-searching, will Brad be able to propose to one of the women? If he does, will she say yes?
After the Final Rose
Season 15, Episode 12 TV-14
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With Brad's search for his soul mate over, emotions run high as he talks to Chris Harrison about both Chantal and Emily, taking us back to those final days in South Africa. Three couples who have found their own soul mates on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette — Ali and Roberto, Jason and Molly and Trista and Ryan — return to share the very distinct ways in which they have found lasting happiness. Then the woman who received Brad's final rose joins him for the first time in public as a couple. It's the emotional ending to Brad's heartfelt journey to finally find true love.