About this season
The series revolves around a single bachelor (deemed eligible) and a pool of romantic interests, which could include a potential wife for the bachelor. The conflicts in the series, both internal and external, stem from the elimination-style format of the show. Early in the season, the bachelor goes on large group dates with the women, with the majority of women eliminated during rose ceremonies. As the season progresses, women are also eliminated on one-on-one dates and on elimination two-on-one dates. The process culminates with hometown visits to the families of the final few women, overnight dates, should they choose to accept, at exotic locations with the final three women, and interaction with the bachelor's family with the final two women. In many cases, the bachelor proposes to his final selection.
Episodes (14)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 July 2016 • 60 min
Things are about to heat up: it's Bachelor season. Hearts will melt as 22 of Australia's most eligible ladies vie for Richie Strathan's attention as he returns in the hope of finding true love.
2. Episode 2
Aired 28 July 2016 • 60 min
One lucky Bachelorette is whisked away to a secluded beach by private chopper for the first single date of the season. The group date sees the bachelorettes embrace the 50s for a magazine photoshoot.
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 August 2016 • 60 min
Just how high will Richie go for love? How about going on a date suspended off a clifftop above crashing waves below? Later, the good times roll in a competitive group date with a twist.
4. Episode 4
Aired 4 August 2016 • 60 min
With a licence to thrill, Richie channels his inner James Bond as he takes one lucky bachelorette on a spectacular date to remember. Later, a Cinderella ball awaits the winner of a waltz dance-off.
5. Episode 5
Aired 10 August 2016 • 60 min
Like a scene out of Pretty Woman, the single date sees Richie and a lucky girl arrive at fashion designer Camilla's store in a limousine. Later on the group date 'Nobody puts Baby in the corner'.
6. Episode 6
Aired 11 August 2016 • 60 min
Richie and his date take to the skies aboard a helicopter en-route to an intimate dinner for two. Plus, the group date heads to the inaugural Bachelor Games - a sporting championship like no other.
7. Episode 7
Aired 17 August 2016 • 60 min
Richie takes one lucky lady to the seas tonight, hoping for a love story of Titanic proportions. Later, Richie invites the Bachelorettes to a garden party but will he even show up?
8. Episode 8
Aired 18 August 2016 • 60 min
One Bachelorette is flying high when she becomes the first to be chosen for a second single date. Later, Richie surprises the Bachelorette's with a date that will put their cooking skills to the test.
9. Episode 9
Aired 24 August 2016 • 60 min
Richie is hoping to take it up a notch as he takes his chosen lady for a high-octane jet-ski ride. Plus - is it possible to measure love? Richie puts his group dates up for a compatibility test.
10. Episode 10
Aired 25 August 2016 • 60 min
Richie takes the plunge on a steamy single date with one lucky Bachelorette. Plus, the eight remaining Bachelorettes battle it out in the first Bachelor Highland Games.
11. Episode 11
Aired 31 August 2016 • 60 min
12. Episode 12
Aired 1 September 2016 • 60 min
13. Episode 13
Aired 7 September 2016 • 60 min
14. Episode 14
Aired 8 September 2016 • 60 min