When does Bachelor in Paradise end?

The final episode of Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 came out on December 7, 2023.

Bachelor in Paradise is an American reality television show that brings various celebrities to a paradise in Mexico participating in an elimination-style reality competition. This series is the spinoff of the American reality television shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, and released its first episode on August 4, 2014, through the ABC network. The series went on to air a total of 9 seasons until 2023, airing a total of 100 episodes.

When does Bachelor in Paradise end?

The final episode of Bachelor in Paradise was released on December 7, 2023. Season 9 had a total of 10 episodes with its first episode released on September 28, 2023, and the other episodes airing in their weekly episodic format. This season of Bachelor in Paradise introduces couples like Aaron Bryant & Eliza Isichei, John Henry Spurlock & Kat Izzo, ending with Aven Jones & Kylee Russell.

Recap of the Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 finale

The final episode of "Bachelor in Paradise" Season 9 was a whirlwind of emotions, featuring two engagements and a surprise wedding. The episode starts off showing Jess and Mercedes leaving the beach after their respective connections didn't pan out. Jess had a conversation with Tanner but concluded that this was not working out between them, while Mercedes on the other hand had amicably ended things with Jordan, explaining that the spark between them had gone for good.

Elsewhere we see the duo of Kat and John Henry having a delightful time with their paddleboarding date, having an in-depth conversation about their past, where both revealed they had struggled in life till this stage. This conversation strengthened the bond between them and they became exclusive for each other, with Kat showing her belief that she has finally found the right person to go through with life.

One of the key moments in the episode was when Johnny was seen proposing to Victoria, expressing his feelings and love towards her, which the latter accepted leading to a joyous moment on the beach. While the duo was engaged through the period of the show and for some undefined time after the show, the two went on their separate ways amid allegations of infidelity, with Victoria confirming her relationship with Greg Grippo.

While things end on a rough note between Johnny and Victoria, Brandon and Serene’s journey is seen to be ending on a high note on the show. By the end of the series, Brandon was seen expressing his thoughts and unwavering commitment towards Serene and he proposed to her, to which she said yes. As the episode went on the duo was shown accepting host Jesse Palmer's offer to officiate their wedding on the spot, making them the first couple for the show’s entire franchise to have been married during the finale.

The episode concluded with a preview of the upcoming season of "The Bachelor" featuring Zach Shallcross's quest for love, promising more romance and drama in the franchise's future.