The Bachelorette

In the first episode, even a self-confident Becca who knows what she wants can always use some support and advice. Three former Bachelorettes who all found true love – Rachel, JoJo and Kaitlyn – come to the mansion to help Becca prepare for her big first night. After some encouragement and sound guidance, Becca's three new friends toast to her bright future.

Twenty-one men – still reeling from the dramatic first rose ceremony – look to get their love story with Becca off to a good start as they move into the mansion. Fan-favorite Bachelorette couple Rachel and Bryan put eight of the bachelors through their paces in an obstacle course meant to test their abilities as a groom. Blake gets the first one-on-one date of the season planned by Chris Harrison with an assist from celebrity rapper Lil Jon. Ten lucky men arrive at a gym where they are challenged to show off their athletic skills while playing in a dodgeball tournament in front of a live audience. Iconic comedian Fred Willard joins Chris for color commentary. Some shocking news will be shared during the after-party which rocks Becca's world, and she must remain focused on her ultimate goal of finding a soul mate.

Two men's critical injuries and another explosive secret bring chaos to the house and Becca's dream of finding her soul mate.

Becca and the remaining men travel to Park City, Utah.

in Las Vegas, Colton and Becca explore the desert from an unusual vantage point; nine bachelors visit iconic entertainer Wayne Newton and his wife at their lavish estate, and are challenged to write new lyrics for his classic hit “Danke Schoen” and sing them in front of an audience; and the two-on-one date features David and Jordan in an intense showdown.

This week on The Bachelorette 2018, it was time to find out if Virginia really is for lovers as Bachelorette Becca Kufrin took the guys to picturesque Richmond, Virginia for some immersive history and a spirited debate as well as oyster shucking and something called an "Unhappy Hour." The feelings got real as Becca and Jason toured the city together and, as a surprise, several of Jason's best friends came to town. Leo also made the most of his one-on-one date, bringing Becca some feelings of security when she needed them most. But it was Chris R. who continued his downward spiral from last week in Las Vegas, starting arguments with Lincoln and just generally irking everyone else that made this trip to Virginia one that most fans won't forget.

Traveling to the tropical paradise of The Bahamas, Becca focuses on her most important decision to date: Which four of the remaining six men will receive hometown dates? Four roses will be handed out this week on three one-on-one dates and one group date. There will not be a rose ceremony. Those four lucky men will bring Becca home with them to meet their families.

Becca’s challenging journey to find love has not been an easy one: Emotions have run high, honesty has been called into question and hearts have been broken. After a tropical trip to The Bahamas, she returns to more uncharted territories: the four hometowns of Blake, Colton, Garrett and Jason. Are all of these men marriage material? Becca will try and find out from the people who know them best, as she moves closer to making her fairy tale come true.

Becca and the men travel to Thailand; the overnight dates give Becca the opportunity to spend intimate time with each of the men away from the cameras.

The most memorable bachelors from this season – including Chris R., Christon, Colton, Connor, David, Jason, Jean Blanc, John, Jordan, Leo, Nick and Wills, as well as Christian, Jake, Joe and Kamil – return to confront each other and Becca one last time to dish the dirt, tell their side of the story and share their emotional departures. Finally, as the clock ticks down on Becca’s journey to find love, a special sneak peek of her dramatic final week with Blake and Garrett is highlighted.

Becca makes her heart-wrenching final choice.