The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 was released on November 5, 2025. It featured the two finalists, Cindy Cullers and Peg Munson, on their final dates.After they travelled to Antigua, they had their romantic dates ahead of the finale. Cindy spent her time with Mel in the ocean and swam with the Stingray. On the other hand, Peg's date was an off-road buggy adventure with Mel.During their dates, the finalists had deep conversations with Mel Owens. They opened up about their growing feelings and their potential future.ABC describes the latest episode of The Golden Bachelor as:"Mel and the final two women travel to Antigua for overnight dates; Mel takes one woman on a dune buggy adventure, then faces his fears by swimming with stingrays alongside the other; later, a romantic dinner takes an unexpected turn."The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Cindy and Peg enjoy their final romantic dates and meaningful conversations with Mel Owens View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe recently released episode of The Golden Bachelor started with Mel travelling to Antigua for his final dates. He felt that it could be the place to fall in love. While getting ready for the date, he noted that it was not about the physical relationship. Talking to the show host, Mel noted that he had to make a razor-thin decision while making his final choice.Mel Owens opened up about his definition of love and shared it with the show host."I don't want to use the word loosely… It's a big deal. You can't use it and then not mean it, right? I'm not messing around with that… I'm not gonna push it. I'm just gonna let it happen naturally," shard Mel.His first date was with Peg. He took her on an off-road drive and spent some time at the lookout point. She talked about being the protector in most of her previous relationships. She noted that when she loved, she loved deeply. It also meant getting hurt deeply. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLater in The Golden Bachelor, she confessed to the cameras about falling for him. Even though she didn't share it directly with Mel, she noted that if he felt the same, then she would love to be engaged by the end of the week. The two talked about their Hometown Date, the time when they first met, among other things.Mel told her that he really liked her and loved being around her. He also appreciated her energy and spirit. After their Fantacy Suite date, Mel talked about being compatible with Peg."Peg and I connected on a whole bunch of different levels, and knowing her a little bit better, obviously brings me a little bit closer to her. I have an even better understanding who she is, and we’re quite compatible," he said.The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Mel's final date with Cindy View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMel's second final date was with Cindy. She opened up to Mel and revealed that she was falling for him. She had a deep conversation about her fears. She noted that his feelings might not be as strong as hers.In her private confession, Cindy recalled that Mel felt distant. She mentioned that he wouldn't open up, and that was scary for her."The day that Mel can drop all of his walls and tell me how he feels every bit of him will be such a great day," confessed Cindy.Their date was at Stingray Bay, which she was quite excited about. After learning that Mel was nervous about swimming with Stingrays, she helped him overcome his fear. After he felt easy and comfortable, he noted that Cindy made him feel confident and proved that she was an incredible woman. Later, they had a romantic dinner date.The episode ended with Mel and Cindy's conversation about the will. She mentioned that if there was a will, there would be a way. She asked him whether there was a will. Fans will know the answer in the upcoming finale of the ABC show.ABC now streams The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Episode 8.