The Bachelorette — Season 1

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.

At the guy's house, Chris brings the remaining fifteen men into the living room and explains that they will be going on group dates of five, invitations delivered via video from Trista. First Group Date: Las Vegas Brian S., Russell, Josh, Brook & Rob Things heat up between Russell and Trista. What will be the other guy's thoughts and concerns towards this? Second Group Date: Spa Day Bob, Jamie, Jack, Ryan & Brian C. It is a day at the spa, Trista gets into a serious discussion about marriage with Ryan. Trista also invites one of the men to get a massage with her, who will it be? Third Group Date: San Diego Chargers Game Jeff, Brian H., Charlie, Michael & Greg T. During the Chargers game, Trista and Greg talk to get to know each other better. When the game was over and they were going back, Trista and Charlie had a talk, and she tells him something that will happen at the rose ceremony, what could it be? 

Trista's friends Missy, Sara and Shannon arrive at the Bachelorette Pad to go over the compatibility questions they are going to give to the remaining bachelors. The friends are then brought over to the men's house and introduced by Chris, and the questions begin. After the quiz, the girls dish together about how great the guys are. They were surprised that they hadn't heard more from Trista about Jamie, and were unimpressed with Russell, whom they had heard much about. They were also skeptical about Greg because they heard a comment that he may not accept a rose at the next ceremony, and Missy was very impressed with Ryan. Shannon sees Trista more with Charlie. The first tape arrives, and Shannon collects it. Russell gets the first individual date tape, in which Trista says they're going to do something neither one of them ever has done before.

Chris enters the guy's house and tells them they are all going home for the individual dates, and they will only see each other again at the Rose Ceremonies. He also tells them they have a unique opportunity - the next Rose Ceremony is also Trista's 30th birthday, and they should not be stupid and show up empty-handed. Vail with Ryan Ryan meets Trista and brings her to the fire station, where all of the other firemen are waiting outside to meet Trista. When they go inside, Ryan shows Trista how to slide down the pole - Ryan reveals that the fire pole is a big test for him, that anyone not willing to go down it is probably not worth the time. Trista goes for it with no reservation. The others welcome her to lunch and ask her about her interest in Ryan, as they don't want to lose him. Ryan reveals his job is a big part of who he is, and he can't give up everything about himself. They then head up the mountain to the "Wedding Deck", a beautiful spot to watch the sunset.

Seattle with Ryan Trista arrives via sea plane and Ryan picks her up on a dock, Trista's stomach filled with butterflies. The two take a water taxi over to a luxury houseboat, and after checking the boat out, they jump into the hot tub, looking out on the city. They talk about their relationship and kiss. Both of them fight their urges, though, obviously enjoying their time together. Next, it's out to dinner atop the Space Needle, where they continue to develop their bond. Ryan tells her that he doesn't believe in long engagements, and that he would take an engagement to her very seriously. He tells her that he wants her to be the one in his life, that he wants her to be the one he comes home to. She tells him that she wants to stay in this moment forever, but she doesn't know what's going to happen on her other dates. Trista then takes out the invitation for them to share a fantasy suite together for the night.

The men who didn't receive roses from Trista reunite to give their predictions on which of the two remaining men she's likely to choose. This special features previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes material that will explain why Jack really slept on the lawn; who participated in the "Animal House"-like antics at the Bachelors' Pad; and who was the other blonde that nearly stole Greg's heart! And, Trista shows up to set the record straight. Charlie and Ryan, the two men still dating Trista, are not included in this episode.

St. Louis with Charlie Charlie arrives in St. Louis, and is greeted by Trista. They go for a date in the park, and reconnect. Trista confesses it feels great with Charlie no matter what they do, and Charlie asks her if he's her boyfriend. They then go to meet Trista's family: her mother Roseanne, father Stan, and stepmother Carol. They head into the living room and get to know Charlie a little better, talking about Charlie's career in finance; Charlie explains he thinks he's at a crossroads in his life. They go off to dinner with a bowl filled with questions that Trista's mom has written, with the idea of randomly picking questions out of the bowl. Charlie takes their questions in stride, and reveals that he's a morning person, is comfortable if his wife made more money than him, and has no issue staying at home to be a Mr. Mom. Charlie is then given the opportunity to ask Trista's family a question.

In this episode, Trista and Ryan meet their wedding planner and make important decisions about their wedding. 

Bachelor and Bachelorette Party. Trista, her friends, and step-sister go out for the night to celebrate. Ryan and his friends and brother go out and party. A stripper/dancer dances on Ryan and Ryan gets upset so he goes and runs off. Trista can't find him. He finally shows up and him and Trista start kissing and hugging. 

It's the wedding day. Everyone prepares for the special day.