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Season 8 – The Bachelorette

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A woman meets a number of men and tries to narrow them down to one who could steal her heart.
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The Bachelorette — Season 8

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Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times 04/30/2019
How does this happen every single season? I think the show is asinine right until we hit hometowns, and then - bam, I suddenly find myself rooting for Emily and her man to make it while Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" begins playing in my head. Go to Full Review Roxane Gay Wall Street Journal 04/30/2019
To recap: three fantasy dates on a beautiful tropical island, no sex, worst episode ever. Go to Full Review John Swansburg Slate 04/30/2019
A catalog of its disappointments Go to Full Review Chris Kinling Baltimore Sun 04/30/2019
This is so boring. Go to Full Review Sarah Haller Baltimore Sun 04/30/2019
I can't believe we just watched a whole hour of Jef sucking Emily's face off. I was waiting for the surprising, shocking and unbelievable part. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chris Harrison

Host

Emily Maynard

Contestant

Gloriana

Music Performer

Luke Bryan

Music Performer

Dolly Parton

Music Performer

Mike Fleiss

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 14, 2012 Emily Maynard meets 25 bachelors in hope of finding love. Details Episode 2 Aired May 21, 2012 The bachelors learn they are being tested on their promise as parents; the bachelors take advantage of every opportunity to score points with Emily when they learn that some of them won't get a date before the rose ceremony; Gloriana performs. Details Episode 3 Aired May 28, 2012 Emily surprises Chris with a performance by Luke Bryan on their one-on-one date; Emily's friends question the 12 bachelors on the group date; Dolly Parton gives Emily and Arie a private concert at Dollywood. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 4, 2012 Emily and the remaining bachelors travel to Bermuda; John and Nate join Emily on a two-on-one date; the men race sailboats on the group date. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 11, 2012 Emily and the men travel to London; the bachelors perform scenes from "Romeo and Juliet" during the group date; a disrespectful comment about Emily's daughter sparks drama. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 18, 2012 The group travels to Dubrovnik, Croatia; the men hope Emily's one-on-one time with Ryan will allow her to see through his facade; Arie sneaks out to see Emily; the bachelors get decked out in kilts and compete in Highland games. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 25, 2012 The group travels to Prague; Emily must decide which men get to take her home to meet their families; Emily addresses Arie's past relationship with one of the show's producers. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 2, 2012 Emily visits Arie, Chris, Jef and Sean in their hometowns. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 9, 2012 Emily and the three remaining bachelors travel to Curacao; Emily faces the prospect of the fantasy suite. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 16, 2012 The Men Tell All Memorable bachelors from this season return for a final confrontation with Emily and each other; one bachelor tries to justify his actions; previously unseen footage and unforgettable moments. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 22, 2012 Joined by her family in Curacao, Emily makes her decision. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 22, 2012 After the Final Rose Emily, Arie and Jef talk about the outcome. Details

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The Bachelorette — Season 8

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 14, 2012