The Bachelor: Season 21
In the twenty-first season of the dating and relationship reality television series The Bachelor, a single bachelor named Nick Viall searches for true love. As a 36-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nick returns stronger than ever after previously experiencing significant heartbreak when he was turned away by both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe while attempting to propose with an engagement ring. As the bachelor
Season 21 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Nick Viall is a 36-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who previously endured significant heartbreak in his romantic pursuits on television.
- Nick previously said goodbye to Bachelorette Andi Dorfman just as he was preparing to pick out a ring for her.
- Nick walked up to Kaitlyn Bristowe with an engagement ring in his pocket, only to be sent home.
- The core premise of the series involves a single bachelor dating multiple women over several weeks and narrowing them down to find true love.
Season overview
In the twenty-first season of the dating and relationship reality television series The Bachelor, a single bachelor named Nick Viall searches for true love. As a 36-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nick returns stronger than ever after previously experiencing significant heartbreak when he was turned away by both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe while attempting to propose with an engagement ring. As the bachelor for this season, Nick dates multiple women over the course of several weeks, gradually narrowing down the field of contestants as he seeks to hopefully find his true love.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Week 1: Season 21 Premiere
Jan 2, 2017 · 90 min
As controversial fan favorite Nick Viall starts his search for love, three popular former bachelors offer him support and encouragement.
Week 2: Wedding Photo Shoot
Jan 9, 2017 · 90 min
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
Week 3: The Backstreet Boys
Jan 16, 2017 · 90 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 d
Week 4: Nick's Hometown
Jan 23, 2017 · 90 min
Nick brings the bachelorettes to his hometown.
Week 5: New Orleans
Jan 30, 2017 · 90 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 plant
Week 6: St. Thomas
Feb 6, 2017 · 90 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
Week 7: Bimini
Feb 13, 2017 · 90 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 Ha
Week 8: Hometown Dates
Feb 20, 2017 · 90 min
The stunning surprises continue on what should be four compelling hometown dates if Nick's journey continues.
Week 9: Finland
Feb 27, 2017 · 90 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
Week 10: Finland
Mar 6, 2017 · 90 min
The overnight dates with Rachel and Vanessa continue.
The Final Rose
Mar 13, 2017 · 90 min
Nick must choose between the final two bachelorettes.
After the Final Rose
Mar 13, 2017 · 90 min
Nick recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison.