Synopsis

This season’s bachelorette is Jillian Harris, a spirited 29 years old who previously charmed viewers as a runner-up on Jason Mesnick's journey in 2009. In this premiere episode, Jillian meets twenty-five hopeful suitors, and the evening takes an unexpected turn when five additional guests arrive uninvited. As the night draws to a close, the group of men is narrowed down to twenty.