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.

Season 26 Episode 1 - Week 1

Clayton Echard's journey to find love kicks off; 31 women arrive and try to make a good first impressions for the man they hope could be their future husband; a shocking franchise first has Clayton clutching a rose and questioning everything. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 2 - 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. Air Date : 10th-Jan-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 3 - 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. Air Date : 24th-Jan-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 4 - 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. Air Date : 31st-Jan-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 5 - 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. Air Date : 7th-Feb-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 6 - Week 6

Clayton must decide between Genevieve and Shanae; the journey to find love heads overseas to Hvar, Croatia, where one woman reveals a shocking secret; the rest of the ladies battle each other in knightly challenges for a chance at a rose. Air Date : 14th-Feb-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 7 - Week 7

Sarah is intent on finding out which of the ladies tried to take her down; the group travels to Vienna, Austria; Clayton and the women have an intimate couples' therapy session; one of the most heartbreaking rose ceremonies of the season. Air Date : 21st-Feb-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 8 - Week 8

Clayton visits the hometowns of his final four women to meet their families and immerse himself in each of the ladies' lives. Air Date : 28th-Feb-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 9 - The Women Tell All

Clayton's former flames reunite to hash out their differences, clear up any misunderstandings and apologize -- or not -- for bad behavior; a few special surprises and bloopers. Air Date : 7th-Mar-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 10 - Week 9: Fantasy Suites

Clayton and the three remaining ladies travel to Iceland, where they each enjoy passionate dates; one woman's questions send Clayton reeling. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 11 - Week 10 Part 1: Season Finale

After a heartbreaking and unexpected breakup with Susie, Clayton finds himself questioning everything as he heads into the rose ceremony; Clayton drops devastating news on the final two women. Air Date : 14th-Mar-2022  Read More

Season 26 Episode 12 - Week 10 Part 2: After the Final Rose

Clayton faces the three women he fell in love with; Jesse Palmer guides emotional conversations throughout the evening as the bombshell conclusion to Clayton's season plays out. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2022  Read More