The Bachelorette (season 11)

Season 11 begins with the men arrive and greet the two bachelorettes, Britt and Kaitlyn, at the mansion. Shawn E. shows up riding on a hot tub car, impressed both ladies; Chris, earned the nickname "cupcake man", rides in his cupcake-designed car, and Joe brings moonshine to share with the ladies and show the ladies a part of his hometown. Then, the ladies talk with the guys, who later vote on who they want to be the next bachelorette.

Concluded from the previous episode, Chris Harrison revealed the results for the next bachelorette, Kaitlyn is chosen, sending Britt home and got heartbroken and in tears. As the new bachelorette Kaitlyn has already started her journey, Chris gets the first kiss of the season. Shawn B. receives the first impression rose and kisses Kaitlyn as well.

In the middle of the rose ceremony, Kaitlyn is pulled aside by Brady, who tells her he is eliminating himself because he has feelings for Britt that he wants to pursue further. Bradley, David, Josh and Shawn E. do not received roses during the rose ceremony, and are sent home.

Eight men are chosen on the first group date to train for a boxing match with Laila Ali and then compete against one another. Ali, Kaitlyn and Chris Harrison are the judges. During the final round of the competition, Ben Z. hits Jared hard, causing Jared to have to go to the hospital. During the rest of the date Kaitlyn talks with the men and Jared makes a surprise short visit, where he kisses Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn gives Ben Z. the group date rose.

Clint receives the first one-on-one date for this season, he and Kaitlyn do an underwater photo shoot and they share a first kiss underwater. Kaitlyn says Clint brings out her romantic side and she gives him a rose on the date.

Seven men are taking part on this group date to do a stand-up comedy routine with Amy Schumer along with her fellow comedians Bridget Everett, Nikki Glaser and Rachel Feinstein. Tony's act lacks comedy and he discusses deeper topics. Kaitlyn kisses many of the guys on the date and gives J.J. the rose.

At the cocktail party, J.J. steals Kaitlyn away immediately, which upsets the other men. Kupah digs himself into a hole when he talks with Kaitlyn and then discusses everything he talked about with her loudly with the guys. She lets him go before the rose ceremony, he blows up on camera and just wants to leave. The episode ends in cliffhanger.

Concluded from previous episode, Kaitlyn overhears Kupah's tirade and goes outside to send him on his way. Afterwards, Cory (NC) and Daniel are eliminated during the rose ceremony.

Six men have chosen for this group date where they are awoken by two sumo wrestlers, Byambajav Ulambayar (Byamba) and Yamamotoyama Ryūta (Yama) the following morning. They are taken to Universal CityWalk as they saw Kaitlyn stand by and to give sumo lessons participate in a round robin sumo tournament. Tony complains to Kaitlyn that these aggressive dates are not his style, and declines to play. Later, he decides the process isn't for him and tells Kaitlyn that he is leaving. In the end, Shawn B. receives the rose.

Ben Z. receives the one-on-one date, he and Kaitlyn have to escape from a locked basement inside the unexplored strange building that is filled with clues and hazards. He receives the rose.

Concluded from the previous episode, Kaitlyn pulls Clint aside and tells him that most of the other men have advised her that he was not right for her. Based on this advice and his reaction to it, she eliminates him. Clint looks to JJ for support, but finds none. Kaitlyn decides to cancel the rose ceremony and Chris Harrison announces that the next stop is New York City.

As the show goes on to New York City, the group date where nine men have to write and perform a rap under the tutelage of Doug E. Fresh at Stage 48, and pair up with four teams of two. The team impresses with their rap, and they have one-on-one time with Kaitlyn. After the show, Nick Viall (runner-up from the previous season) is in the audience and Kaitlyn strikes up a conversation with him. They had been corresponding prior to this season, and they begin considering having him join the men. Kaitlyn takes the men to Chelsea Piers for the after-party and they are not thrilled with the idea, partly because they don't want to add another man, and particularly because it is Nick, who had shown disrespect to Andi. Kaitlyn tells Nick about the guys' reactions. They decide to sleep on the decision. Justin receives the rose. The next morning, she decides to invite Nick to join the show for his second chance to find love and he accepts.

Jared receives the one-on-one date as prior to the start of the date, he received a makeover. He and Kaitlyn traveled to Metropolitan Museum of Art and they gave an exhibition tour, ended with a private formal dinner. Then, they followed by a nighttime helicopter tour of the city. Jared receives the rose.

Concluded from the previous episode, the men have a chance to talk to Nick and convey their concerns about his arrival. This is followed by a cocktail party in a suite at Citi Field and a rose ceremony near the pitcher's mound. At the rose ceremony, Corey (NY), Jonathan and Ryan B. are eliminated while Nick receives a rose. The show then moves to San Antonio, Texas.

Shortly after arriving in San Antonio, Ben H. receives the one-on-one date, where he meets Kaitlyn at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, and have to learn the Texas Two-Step dance to perform the stage with line of local judges. They struggled the dance in the second round, and graciously improved in the following round where they do encore dancing. They sent to Majestic Theatre for a cinematic sunset, and Ben H. receives the rose.

Nine men are taking part on this group date, as they were greeted by Sebastian De La Cruz, a mariachi superstar along with his band, and they to have to write and sing a song. Later, Joshua talks with the other men about their concerns about Nick and he serenades Kaitlyn up on a balcony. He tells Kaitlyn that all of the men are concerned about Nick, then realizes what he had said and tries to backtrack. Later that evening, Kaitlyn takes the guys to Enchanted Springs Ranch and asks them whether they had concerns about Nick despite the fact that she asked him to be there. No one will confess to it. She pointedly gives the group date rose to Nick.

Shawn B. receives the second one-on-one date travel to San Antonio River Walk where they go kayaking and until they end at Arneson River Theatre which they share a kiss. Shawn opens a story to Kaitlyn about his past that has already feelings with her. Afterwards, they watch a fireworks show at San Antonio Botanical Garden that evening which Shawn B. received the rose.

Concluded from the previous episode, Ian approaches Kaitlyn that he was stating on Kaitlyn is shallow against on her will and just there to make out with a bunch of guys on television. This upsets Kaitlyn, and they part ways on mutual agreement. Nick subsequently goes to comfort Kaitlyn, which made her feels better. At the rose ceremony, Joshua and Justin are eliminated. Shortly afterwards, Kaitlyn and the guys announced they will move to Dublin, Ireland.

As the show moves on to Ireland, Nick receives his one-on-one date where he was anxiously nervous, he and Kaitlyn to spend the day in Phoenix Park and enjoying dinner inside Christ Church Cathedral including a stand-on concert with The Cranberries performing "Linger", Kaitlyn gives Nick a rose. She then invites him to her hotel room, where they have sex. At The Radisson Blu Hotel where they stay, Shawn B. and Jared begin to voice their concerns over the fate of their relationships with Kaitlyn. The next day, Kaitlyn feels worried, confused, and partially guilty over the night, while Nick keeps the sexual activity a secret from the rest of the men.

Concluded from the previous episode, Shawn attempted to express his feelings and emotions to Kaitlyn, and she is emotionally exhausted as well as worried, but they temporarily reconcile and kiss. The next morning, while Shawn sits on the front steps of The Radisson Blu Hotel which they stayed, Nick and Tanner are seen walking together, unknown to Shawn. Nick complains about Shawn's emotional instability. Kaitlyn continues to feel paranoid over what occurred between her and Nick, fearing it could ruin her relationships with the remaining men. Shawn, meanwhile, also continues to feel paranoid, claiming that Kaitlyn told him "I think you're the one," while they were off-camera together. Jared receives the one-on-one date, where they go to Ireland's Eye, and he receives a rose.

Joe and J.J. have faced the two-on-one date, they meet with Kaitlyn to a park for a picnic. J.J. confesses to Kaitlyn that he cheated on his wife, which led to the demise of his marriage and losing everything. Kaitlyn appreciates his honesty; however, she feels a stronger connection with Joe and has the rose on his hand. Although she doesn't immediately give him the rose, she says goodbye to J.J.

At the cocktail party, Ben H. pulls Kaitlyn aside to share similar concerns as Shawn's. Kaitlyn is relieved that he is not as paranoid as Shawn, and thanks him for not jumping to conclusions. Nick subsequently pulls Kaitlyn aside, where they talk about their night following the one-on-one date. At the rose ceremony, Tanner and Ben Z. are eliminated. Afterwards, Kaitlyn telling the remaining guys they will be heading to Killarney.

In Killarney, Kaitlyn and the remaining guys are in Ballyseede Castle, Chris Harrison announces a new twist: instead of sending two guys home and having a traditional hometown dates with the four remaining guys, three guys will be sent home, quality time off camera will be provided, and hometown dates will come later.

Concluded from the previous episode, Kaitlyn has one-on-one dates with Jared and Ben H, and a group date with Joe, Shawn B. and Nick. During the course of the date, she decides to eliminate Joe, who makes some cold remarks before leaving. She then tells Shawn B. and Nick that she will not be giving a group date rose, and sends Nick back to the hotel. She informs Shawn B. about what happened between her and Nick in Dublin, and after taking some time to compose himself, he decides to man up and deal with it.

Concluded from the previous episode, Shawn B. and Nick have a private discussion and air their differences. Kaitlyn has a remainder of overnight dates with Ben H. in County Galway, and Shawn B in the Northern part of Ireland. Nick attempts to have a further discussion with Shawn but he has nothing to say to Nick. At the rose ceremony, Ben H. is eliminated.

Seventeen of the twenty-three eliminated guys sat down for the audience. Several of the contestants spoke of their lives after the competition. They told stories include Ian apologized to everyone for what he said to Kaitlyn. J.J. and Clint said that they are straight but simply formed a deep friendship.

There was much discussion about whether it was fair for Kaitlyn to bring Nick in mid-show, and the consensus was that she was entitled to do so if she wished. Kaitlyn, who was greeted with a standing ovation from the studio audience and eliminated contestants, revealed that she has been receiving hate mail from some viewers.

Both Nick and Shawn get the opportunity to meet Kaitlyn's family in Malibu. Things end up going smoothly for Nick who passes the mom test and gets the approval from Kaitlyn's father to have Kaitlyn's hand in marriage. The whole family seems to like Nick very much and are excited to meet Shawn. Kaitlyn and Nick embark on their last date at Marina del Rey with a nice boat ride.

Kaitlyn and Shawn's final date is on a winery at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu; at first, things seem awkward, but they both attribute it to mutual feelings of intensity of the whole situation, particularly for Kaitlyn. However, they once again reconcile and continue to strengthen their connection later that evening.

Shawn and Kaitlyn are still together and engaged and are happier than ever. While still not best friends, Nick and Shawn ended things on an amicable note. Next it was time for Kaitlyn to come out and talk to Nick. Kaitlyn tells Nick that she knew he wasn't the one, but wasn't sure how to break it off with him. Nick wishes that she hadn't let him give his proposal speech before dumping him, which Kaitlyn agrees should have been done, but both wish each other the best.