The Bachelorette

MEREDITH PHILLIPS, former participant and romantic hopeful from Bob Guiney's season of "The Bachelor," is the star of this installment of "The Bachelorette." Meredith, 30, a makeup artist originally from Portland, Oregon, who currently resides in Los Angeles, hopes to meet a man who shares her desire for a serious, long-term relationship and possibly even marriage.This season of "The Bachelorette" introduces new elements from the very beginning. At the first rose ceremony, the man who receives a special white rose wins the first one-on-one date with Meredith. Also, fans of "The Bachelor" get a delicious surprise when Kelly Jo, the runner-up from Bob's season of "The Bachelor," moves into the Bachelor Pad to offer her perspective on the men and their chances of winning Meredith's heart.Meredith will get to know 25 men via a series of social gatherings and exotic, romantic dates--in groups with some and individually with others. She will introduce some of the men to her closest friends and family and will visit their hometowns and meet their parents in an effort to determine the most desirable and compatible prospect."The Bachelorette" follows a gradual process of elimination, as Meredith is initially presented with 25 suitors then narrows it down to 15 on the season premiere by presenting each with a red rose. Meredith then decides on 10, six, four, three, two and, ultimately, the one man who captures her heart. At any point along the way, however, should any of the men decide that he is no longer interested in the Bachelorette, he may reject her invitation to continue dating."The Bachelorette" provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of each participant involved in this unique dating process. At the end of the journey, Meredith will have had an unforgettable experience, made new friendships...and quite possibly found true love.CHRIS HARRISON guides this romantic journey, serving as friend and confidant, as Meredith and her suitors learn more about one another. Having accompanied the last five "Bachelors" and "Bachelorette," Trista Rehn, Harrison is in a unique position to offer sound advice during this process.

Host CHRIS HARRISON introduces the 15 remaining men to their new bachelor pad, and Meredith goes on three dates with her suitors--one individual date and two group dates. On the individual date, which is the result of the white rose Meredith handed out the first night, she and Rick enjoy a romantic date in a Hollywood mansion.On one group date with 7 guys, Meredith and the men experience a "Mad Max" date when a helicopter drops them off in the middle of nowhere, and they ride all-terrain vehicles. Then, on the other group date, the remaining 7 men and Meredith participate in a rodeo-themed event as they ride horses, barbecue and sit by a campfire. At the end of the episode, Meredith must narrow the field from 15 to 10.Here are the 15 men who move into the bachelor pad:Brad, 29, pharmaceutical salesman, originally from Syvania, Ohio, now residing in Grand Rapids, MichiganDamon, 28, arena football player, originally from Alamo, California, currently residing in Cardiff, CaliforniaSean, 31, certified public accountant, originally from Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, currently residing in Wall, New JerseyRick, 28, entrepreneur, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, currently residing in San Diego, CaliforniaTodd, 36, restaurant/brewery owner, originally from Ross, California, currently residing in San Francisco, CaliforniaHarold, 29, professional hockey player, originally from Montreal, Canada, currently residing in Rock Island, IllinoisMatthew, 28, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Friendswood, TexasLanny, 26, stallion and breeding manager, originally from Mt. Vernon, Texas, currently residing in Aubrey, TexasIan, 29, in equity research sales, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently residing in New York, New YorkRyan M., 30, financial advisor, originally from Malibu, California, currently residing in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaMarcus, 26, personal trainer, originally from Houston, Texas, currently residing in Los Angeles, CaliforniaRyan R., 29, in sales/marketing, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, currently residing in San Diego, CaliforniaChad, 31, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Buffalo, New YorkRobert, 32, with alliance development, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, currently residing in El Segundo, CaliforniaEliot, 25, options trader, originally from Mountain View, California, currently residing in San Francisco, California

In this special 90-minute episode, Meredith's friends--including Kelly Jo, the runner-up from Bob's season of "The Bachelor"--move into the guys' house so they can eventually give Meredith advice on the remaining men, each of whom must write Meredith a love letter. Whose letter will be the most romantic? Meanwhile, Meredith goes on three individual dates: a James Bond-themed date, complete with a Maserati and dinner in a "pod" in the water off Newport Beach, California; a date in which the pair takes a biplane ride and spends a day at a gorgeous vineyard, the Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez; and a home-cooking date involving a romantic evening preparing a quiet dinner together. Meredith, who is an avid golfer, also goes on a four-person group date to La Costa Resort and Spa for a day of golf. At the end of the episode, Meredith can only offer four roses to the seven remaining men.Here are the seven remaining men: Brad, 29, pharmaceutical salesman, originally from Syvania, Ohio, now residing in Grand Rapids, MichiganSean, 31, certified public accountant, originally from Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, currently residing in Wall, New JerseyMatthew, 28, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Friendswood, TexasLanny, 26, stallion and breeding manager, originally from Mt. Vernon, Texas, currently residing in Aubrey, TexasIan, 29, in equity research sales, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently residing in New York, New YorkRyan M., 30, financial advisor, originally from Malibu, California, currently residing in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaChad, 31, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Buffalo, New York (90-minute episode)

Meredith travels to the hometowns of the four remaining men and must answer some tough questions from the guys' families and friends. As she gets closer to each of her suitors, Meredith finds the situation even more serious when she must narrow the field from four men to three.Here are the four remaining men:Matthew, 28, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Friendswood, TexasLanny, 26, stallion and breeding manager, originally from Mt. Vernon, Texas, currently residing in Aubrey, TexasIan, 29, in equity research sales, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently residing in New York, New YorkChad, 31, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Buffalo, New York

Meredith and the three remaining men travel to exotic locations in Puerto Rico, where each guy spends an overnight date with her. Meredith shares a Miami-themed outing with Chad, a date in Old San Juan with Ian and a romantic rendezvous at the beach with Matthew. In the most difficult rose ceremony yet, Meredith must present roses to only two of the three remaining men.Here are the three remaining men:Matthew, 28, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Friendswood, TexasIan, 29, in equity research sales, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently residing in New York, New YorkChad, 31, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Buffalo, New York

For the first time since she failed to present them with roses, Meredith encounters the 23 men she rejected. The guys reunite to give behind-the-scenes information and offer their predictions on which of the two men she's likely to choose. The special also includes never-before-seen footage, original auditions--including Meredith's audition tape to be on "The Bachelor" with Bob Guiney--and unseen moments from dates.

In the suspenseful two-hour finale, Meredith brings the two remaining men home to meet her family. Later, Meredith comes to the end of the journey and must make her final choice. Which man has captured her heart? Will she--or he--propose marriage? And how will she tell the man she has not chosen that he's not "the one"?Here are the two remaining men:Matthew, 28, pharmaceutical salesman, currently residing in his hometown of Friendswood, TexasIan, 29, in equity research sales, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently residing in New York, New York Two-hour episode

After spending two months apart, Meredith and her chosen mate make their first public appearance together in this special first-ever live edition (East Coast only). Viewers get the opportunity to call with questions and comments. The man Meredith did not present with a final rose meets with her and asks for some explanations. Also, the next Bachelor, New York Giants quarterback Jesse Palmer, is introduced.