The Bachelorette Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

In the season premiere, we meet the Bachelorette, Trista, and learn about her past, who she is, and what makes her so special. Trista then hosts a cocktail party and is introduced to the 25 men hoping to become her husband for the first time. By the end of the evening, she faces the daunting task of selecting 15 whom she would like to know better, and presents each one with a single red rose. But at this point and at every point thereafter, the men can either accept or decline the Bachelorette's invitation to continue on the journey. After much deliberation, Trista offered a rose to Russell, Greg T., Ryan, Brian C., Brook, Michael, Brian S., Jack, Charlie, Josh, Brian H., Jamie, Rob, Jeff, and Bob. The men who accepted the rose will now move into a bachelor pad for much of their courtship with the Bachelorette.

The 15 men who made it through the first Rose Ceremony move into their Bachelor Pad and begin a series of group dates with Trista. Chris Harrison hosts.

Two of Trista's friends---including a fellow cohort from the first season of “The Bachelor”---arrive to grill the guys on their intentions. In addition, the one-on-one dates begin. Chris Harrison hosts.

Parting is such sweet sorrow for one of the four guys who gets the boot, as Trista trims down her stable to three potential partners. Chris Harrison hosts.

With one week left---and her decision looming---Trista takes her three lads-in-waiting on exotic overnight dates before naming her top two. Chris Harrison hosts.

The 23 ousted fellows reconvene to discuss the politics of group dating, the Rose Ceremonies rejections and their ill-fated plays for Trista. Chris Harrison hosts.

In the season finale, Trista makes her final choice after the remaining two suitors each have dinner with her family in her home town of St. Louis. Host: Chris Harrison.

Trista and Ryan meet their wedding planner and make important decisions about their wedding.