Bachelor in Paradise Season 5 Episode 1

Ep 1. Week 1

  • TV14
  • August 7, 2018
  • 84 min
  • 8.0  (20)

The fifth season of the beloved guilty pleasure, Bachelor in Paradise, has finally arrived, and the first episode of the tropical dating extravaganza is called "Week 1." Fans of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are already familiar with the premise of this spinoff show - a group of former contestants from previous seasons of the franchise are brought together to search for love on a beautiful beach in Mexico. However, things are definitely not as easy as they seem, as the show is known for its dramatic and often unpredictable moments.

As the episode begins, we see a montage of various Bachelor and Bachelorette alumni arriving in paradise, excited for their chance to find love. Some of the notable contestants include Tia, who had a brief fling with Colton on Becca's season of The Bachelorette; Wills, a charming and nerdy fan-favorite from Becca's season; and Annaliese, who has a history of getting emotional and dramatic on previous Bachelor shows.

After settling into their luxurious villa, the contestants soon receive their first date card. The lucky pair chosen for the date are Chris and Krystal, who both appeared on previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. Chris is a notorious villain from his season of The Bachelorette, while Krystal was known for her intense fitness routines and slightly bizarre demeanor. However, the two seem to hit it off, bonding over their shared experiences in the Bachelor world, and ending the night with a romantic kiss.

Back at the villa, the rest of the contestants are starting to pair off and form connections of their own. Tia seems particularly interested in Colton, the former NFL player who she briefly dated before he went on to become a fan-favorite on Becca's season. However, Colton seems to be hesitant, telling Tia that he wants to keep his options open and explore other connections in case there may be someone even better suited to him in Paradise.

Other couples start to form as well. Grocery Store Joe, who became a fan-favorite on Becca's season despite being sent home on the first night, hits it off with Kendall, a quirky and artsy contestant from Arie's season. Meanwhile, Jordan, the flamboyant and confident model from Becca's season, sets his sights on Jenna, a bubbly and blonde contestant also from Arie's season.

As the episode progresses, tensions start to rise as some of the contestants begin to feel left out or rejected. Annaliese, in particular, seems to be struggling to find a connection, and starts to get emotional and sullen as she watches other couples form around her.

The episode ends with the arrival of a new contestant - someone who has never appeared on a previous Bachelor show before. This mystery person immediately catches the eye of several contestants, and it's clear that they will shake things up in paradise.

Overall, "Week 1" of Bachelor in Paradise season 5 leaves us with plenty of drama, romance, and intrigue. Fans of the show are sure to be glued to their screens as the season progresses, eagerly anticipating the next unexpected twist or shocking reveal.

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Bachelor in Paradise, Season 5 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on ABC. You can also buy, rent Bachelor in Paradise on demand at Max, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    August 7, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    84 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (20)