The Bachelorette

Twenty-nine-year-old pediatric physical therapist Trista Rehn captured the attention of more than 18 million viewers when, after a six-week courtship, "Bachelor" Alex Michel had to decide whether to continue dating her or another woman. Now, still single and optimistic about love, Trista gets to turn the tables. In the premiere episode, Trista hosts a cocktail party at her beautifully appointed "bachelorette pad" nestled high in the hills above Los Angeles. Following the same format as "The Bachelor" series, the show introduces Trista to 25 handsome and successful men. By the end of the evening, she faces the daunting task of selecting 15 she would like to know better and presents each one with a single red rose. The men who accept the rose will then move into a house together for much of their courtship with Trista. At the end of the romantic journey, she will have had yet another unforgettable experience and, quite possibly, have found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, will her choice lead to a marriage proposal? And if so, who will do the asking?

Host Chris Harrison introduces the 15 remaining men to the Bachelor Pad, where they will live and play as they prepare for their upcoming group dates. Later, Trista presents rose boutonnieres to the eight guys whom she'd like to continue dating. However, if any of the men should decide that he is no longer interested in seeing Trista, he can decline her rose and refuse to continue on this exciting journey.

Although she was once Trista's competitor, Shannon (from the first "Bachelor" series) is now her friend. She arrives, along with Trista's friends Missy and Sara, at the Bachelor Pad to learn more about the eight men in Trista's life. Their observations and interactions will hopefully help determine the men with whom Trista is most compatible. And some will be lucky enough to have one-on-one dates with The Bachelorette in this expanded.

As the four gentlemen each prepare to take Trista home to meet their families, they also say goodbye to one another and move out of the Bachelor Pad in this special 90-minute extended episode. Trista travels to Vail, Colorado, to visit Ryan's family; to New York City to meet Greg's family; to San Francisco to meet Russ' family and, finally, to Flagstaff, Arizona, for Charlie's family. Meanwhile, even as relationships are growing stronger, Trista must present rose boutonnieres to only three men she would like to continue dating. If any of these guys, however, should decide that he is no longer interested in Trista, he can decline her rose and refuse to continue on this exciting journey.

The excitement builds as The Bachelorette goes on romantic overnight dates with the three remaining men. Ryan and Trista enjoy a Seattle houseboat and take in the views of the city and Puget Sound; Russ and Trista explore the magical beauty and mysticism of Sedona and finally, Charlie and Trista soak up the sun on a private beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Meanwhile, as these relationships continue to blossom, Trista must present roses to only two men she would like to continue dating.

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.

The big night is here! Trista must make her final decision ... present her final rose. Once there were 25 eligible bachelors. Now there are two. At the end of this two-hour season finale, the world will know the man who has won Trista's heart.