On the After the Final Rose in Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor, Gabby and Rachel are named as bachelorettes and are telling the news to their respective families. Gabby arrived in Los Angeles and drives to Zamperini Field where she picks up Rachel, who was flying alone from Orlando. They arrive at their house in Southern California where they would live and begin their journeys.

Both women have arrived at the mansion as the men start stepping out of the limos. Some men have unique entrances, with Jordan H. presenting headphones to each woman, Mario shows his dance moves, Ethan presents apples to juggle and to impress them, Logan brings two baby chicks, a choir group from Los Angeles Children's Chorus sing "Clayton Sucks" when introduced to Alec, James holds a section of long bread with meatballs, Brandan performs his comedy routine, Tino arrives on a forklift, Jacob arrives shirtless riding on a horse, Spencer brings folding chairs as he knows their feet are hurting from standing up so long, and Erich begs both women to help him with his necktie.

Following the cancelled rose ceremony, the 29 men move into the Bachelor mansion. They take part in a pageant competition at the mansion with Jesse, Gabby and Rachel as the judges determine which men are going to spend more time with Gabby and Rachel. The men show off their talents, some including Aven's basketball skills and Jacob explaining how he can help them save on their mortgage.

Aven, Logan, Brandan, Jason, Johnny and Colin are selected for the first group date. Rachel brings Jason for a chat as she sees Gabby kissing Johnny. Rachel kisses Logan and he receives the group date rose. Gabby gives her rose to Johnny.

Jordan V. is picked for the first one-on-one date of the season by Rachel. He meets Rachel and they drive into an airport to do zero gravity inside an airplane. During dinner, Jordan tells Rachel that his parents divorced when he was in teens and that he feels like he raised his younger siblings. Rachel steps outside where she expresses that she feels her and Jordan have no real chemistry, and she sends him home. Ashley Cooke and Brett Young performed on stage as Rachel thinks about her feelings.

Nate is called for the one-on-one date with Gabby. He goes to the Bachlorette house to meet Gabby and they head out on their date by helicopter. They fly around Los Angeles until they arrive in a parking lot where they sit in a hot tub. During dinner, Nate reveals that he is a single father to his six-year-old daughter, and Gabby praises Nate on his parenting. Nate receives the one-on-one date rose.

Zach is called for the one-on-one date with Rachel. They take part for a Pretty Woman-type media press conference with Karamo Brown from Queer Eye. Later that night, the two attend a red carpet event at the El Capitan Theatre as they take a private screening to watch a movie of their home videos and a performance from Matt White at the top of the stage. Zach receives the rose.

Erich is called for the one-one-one date with Gabby and her grandfather John is brought in for the date. The trio explore around Santa Monica and participate in a sound bath before they arrive at a bowling alley. During dinner, Gabby opens up to Erich about how she is estranged from her mother and has not spoken to her in years, saying she often feels too damaged to be loved. Gabby leaves the table and takes a moment to herself. She returns and Erich tells her that he really likes her, and will always be open and honest. Gabby gives him the rose.

The first full group date of the season where the rest of the men are taking part in a photo shoot with Franco Lacosta with different themes of photo setups. James acts as a baby when taking part on a photo shoot with Aven as the birth mother, Jacob performs as Adam, and Gabby acts as Eve. Tino and Nate take each give respective proposals to Rachel and Gabby. At the after party at SoFi Stadium, Aven teaches Rachel football while Gabby spends time with Tyler and Hayden. Rachel gives her rose to Aven, while Gabby does not give out a rose.

Following last week's rose ceremony drama, James joins with the men reveals to them that he has joined Rachel's side. Jesse appears and tells the men they will be traveling to Le Havre, France and will be staying on Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady cruise ship during their voyage across Europe. The men confront Hayden over what he said to Gabby the previous night, to which Hayden responds that he called her "rough around the edges," defending himself by saying "my dumb ass uses the same verbage [sic] that Gabby uses to describe herself and she f---ing didn't like that" and that "well bitch, maybe you shouldn't use that f---ing word to describe yourself then."

Tino and Jason have their own one-on-one dates with Rachel and Gabby in Paris. They stop at a café on the Parisian streets and then begin on their separate dates. Jason and Gabby travel to a hat store to look for chapellerie berets in Montmartre district, while Tino and Rachel dine together with crepes and wine near the iconic Notre Dame. Tino and Rachel's night portion takes place at the American Cathedral in Paris, where Rachel gives him the rose during a concert performance from Jordy. During Jason and Gabby's night portion of the date, Jason reveals that he has struggled with his mental health and has attended therapy, but that he was very overwhelmed when first arriving for the show. Gabby tells her own story to Jason, telling him that she and her mom are estranged. Gabby gives Jason a rose at Trocadéro.

Nate, Kirk, Quincey, Erich, Michael, Mario, Spencer, and Johnny take part for Gabby's group date to participate the local version of kickboxing called savate inside the ship. Rachel and her men are present as audience members. Husband and wife trainers Haifa and Kareem train them and fight on the tournament. Logan, who is on Rachel's side, starts expressing his feelings that he likes Gabby more than Rachel. Spencer wins the event and Gabby gives him the group date rose. Rachel expresses disappointment that none of her men talked to her during Gabby's date, and expresses her feelings to the men later that night.

The eight men from Rachel's side to take part on her group date where they meet with Flora and Forrest, experts who are there to teach them how to flirt. Some men see this as an opportunity for a kiss, including Zach and Jordan, while Hayden says that doesn't want to be around them. Tyler reads a love letter to Rachel. At the night portion, Tyler tells Rachel about his past relationships. Rachel gives the rose to him.

As the ship docks in Bruges, Belgium, Logan expresses his feelings that he wants to switch to Gabby's team. Prior to the daytime portion of the group date, Logan tells Rachel that he is more interested in Gabby and that he will not be participating in the group date. Logan visits Gabby and tells her his feelings, and Gabby tells him she needs time to think about it. While Rachel's men wait for Rachel to arrive for the group date, Jesse arrives to tell them that Rachel has cancelled the daytime portion of the date and that they can return to the ship to begin preparing for the nighttime portion. During the date, Rachel tells the men the news about Logan while having conversations with the remaining men. Tino receives the group date rose.

Gabby's group date takes them on a boat ride along the historic canals of Bruges as they eat famous Belgian waffles. They later visit a local park where they play soccer with local children and participate in a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" fish toss game. The night portion of the date begins where Gabby allows Logan to join her team. Nate receives the group date rose.

Aven is chosen for Rachel's one-on-one date as they ride on a horse carriage along the streets of Bruges, seeing famous landmarks before stopping at a local chocolate store to taste famous Belgian chocolates. During dinner, Aven tells Rachel that his parents were never together and because of that, he wants to feel very secure in whatever relationship he is in. Aven gives Rachel a good luck charm bracelet and she gives him the rose.

Johnny has the next one-on-one date with Gabby where travel onto a ranch, drink beer, and have a spa day. Gabby expresses that she always has fun with Johnny, but wants their relationship to go deeper. At dinner, Johnny tells Gabby that he has struggled with depression throughout his life and that he is "hard on himself." Gabby reveals that she has had her own mental health struggles, and gives him the rose.

The journey has moved on to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Gabby and Rachel explore the city to discuss their journeys together and Jesse talks with them about on their experiences on the show so far. Chosen for a one-on-one date, Nate meets up with Gabby in Amsterdam. The couple walk around the city before Gabby tells Nate that she is not ready for the responsibility that would come with being a step-mother to his daughter. Gabby sends Nate home, ending their date short.

Zach was chosen as Rachel's final one-on-one date of the season. They proceed to a tulip farm near Amsterdam and Rachel picks up a tulip for Zach as they have an encounter with Dutch wooden clogs, Gouda cheese, and buy lemonade. They take a ride through the tulip field on a bicycle and relax in a hot tub. At dinner, Zach reveals to Rachel that he was an overweight child and very unhappy. In turn, Rachel tells Zach about her experience in therapy. Zach tells Rachel he is falling in love with her and receives the date rose.

Gabby and her men set out for the group date. They meet with Sanne Croese, who portrayed Susie, a sex mistress who has experience as a sadomasochism coach. After the group date, the men begin preparing for the after date party at the ship when they notice Logan is missing. Jesse tells Gabby that Logan was unable to continue The Bachelorette after having tested positive for COVID-19. The party is then cancelled as a precaution and ends the date early.

Rachel and her men prepare for the final group date of the season, as they arrive in Edam, the cheese capital of the world, where they get to taste Gouda cheese and dance with the locals. The men are surprised by a strong man competition done in the region called the Cheesy Feats of Strength. The men carry big rounds of gouda cheese balanced on two platforms suspended from a board across their backs. Tino and Ethan end up head-to-head in the final showdown when Tino emerges victorious and is named the winner. At the after party, Tyler uses his time to chat with Rachel about on his past relationships. Tyler thinks that Rachel is "the one" and Rachel gives him the group date rose. Tino becomes upset that he didn't receive the group date rose and excuses himself from the other men. Tino expresses his belief that not receiving the rose means that their relationship is a step back and that he feels Rachel is unsure of their relationship. He states that Aven or Zach should be going home next.

Gabby and Rachel are set to leave the cruise ship and head home to the United States to begin their hometown dates. Gabby visits New Orleans, Louisiana to see Jason for their hometown date exploring the scenic French Quarter before venturing around Bourbon Street. Jason's father Michael comes in to see Gabby and Jason at a park, bringing flowers. Afterwards, Jason brings Gabby to meet the rest of his family, including his mother and sister. Jason's mother expresses her excitement at the possibility of an engagement. However, later, Jason tells his mother that he does not see himself getting engaged anytime soon.

Rachel arrives in Anaheim, California to meet with Zach where they ride bikes before arriving at John Wayne Airport to watch planes from the airport's runway at the rooftop of the terminal. Zach brings Rachel to meet his family, including actor Patrick Warburton, and is ecstatic after getting approval from his family. Rachel, Zach and his family watch on their first one-on-one date in the backyard of their home. Zach tells Rachel that he is in love with her.

The next stop is in Palm Beach, Florida where Gabby meets Johnny. They immediately go to Johnny's family home where his family express approval over his potential engagement. Johnny tells his father he is "not fully there yet", but that his emotions are "confusing in the best way possible."

Rachel arrives at The Wildwoods in Wildwood, New Jersey to meet up with Tyler. They walk, play games, and ride a ferris wheel on the boardwalk, where they meet some of Tyler's friends and family. Rachel steps away and tells producers that her connection with Tyler is not where she wants it to be. Rachel returns to Tyler where he tells her that he is in love with her. Rachel, however, sends him home before she is able to meet his family. Tyler returns to the family home alone and gives his family the news.

Gabby arrives in Bedminster, New Jersey and meets Erich. Erich brings Gabby to his home and meet his family, including his father, Allan, who is battling stage 4 cancer. The family bond over Gabby's occupation as an ICU nurse, and Erich reveals that his mother's commitment to his father while battling cancer has given him an image of what he wants in a relationship. Erich tells his mother that he is ready to be engaged to Gabby. Gabby and Erich later go to Gladstone Tavern in Peapack, where Erich tells Gabby he is falling in love with her; Gabby reciprocates these feelings.

Rachel arrives in Salem, Massachusetts to see Aven. They visit Crow Haven Corner, where a clairvoyant performs a love spell on them. They then meet with Aven's parents, who haven't been in the same room together since Aven's college graduation six years ago. Rachel is nervous because neither of his parents liked his last two girlfriends, but she gains their approval. The night ends with Aven telling Rachel that he's falling in love with her.

Jesse addresses to the viewers that he explained the rose ceremony was edited out from the broadcast due to lack of production timing, and instead can be found at the show's website. No men were eliminated in the rose ceremony.

The overnight dates are taking place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Gabby and Rachel sit down to discuss their time together in their respective journeys.

Gabby meets with Erich for her first date in Mexico. and jumping on a watering hole through a free fall across the Cenote. Gabby and Erich's date goes well, and they go into the Fantasy Suite together.

Rachel's first date is with Aven, where they ride on a boat across the Caribbean Sea and have a glass of champagne. They meet again at dinner, and go into the Fantasy Suite together.

Tino meets with Rachel for their date, where they go horseback riding and plunge down onto a river canyon. Rachel expresses her concerns over their his hometown date, but Tino assures her that his parents will come around and tells her that he loves her, which Rachel recriprocates. They go in into the Fantasy Suite together.

Johnny meets with Gabby for their date, where they take a yacht in Cozumel and have a picnic on the beach. Johnny tells Gabby that he does like her, but that he cannot promise that he will be ready for an engagement at the season's end. Gabby sends Johnny home.

Continuing from the previous episode where it left off, Gabby continues to reiterate her displeasure with her conversation with Erich.

Jason and Gabby meet for their overnight date and they play tennis, which Jason played in college. They then go swimming as Erich watches them from his hotel balcony. During the dinner portion, Jason expresses that the whole experience has been "weird" for him and that he has doubts about their relationships. Gabby feels completely blindsided by this, but asks him to go to the Fantasy Suite so they can have time to talk together off-camera. Jason agrees. The next morning, it is revealed that Jason has decided to quit the show. Gabby goes to his hotel room to speak with him one last time before Jason leaves, making Erich the only man of Gabby's that is left.

Zach meets with Rachel for the last overnight date. They spend the day together on a secluded resort, and Zach expresses that he believes Rachel is his future wife. They go into the Fantasy Suite together. The next morning, Zach expresses that the night went nothing like he expected, and that Rachel told him that she believes he is not ready for marriage due to his age. Zach speaks with Jesse regarding his confusion over the turn of events.

The episode continues where the previous episode left off, with Zach speaking with Rachel. Zach expresses that he felt blindsided by her questioning his readiness for an engagement and his age. Rachel responds that she found clarity during their Fantasy Suite and has concluded that something is missing. Zach tells her he needs to leave. Rachel returns to the rose ceremony and gives the two roses to her two remaining men, Tino and Aven.

During the live show, Zach and Rachel reunite for the first time since their breakup. Zach apologizes for questioning her character and says that he has no regrets regarding his time on the show.

Aven joins Rachel to meet her family and two of her friends. After Aven speaks with her two friends, they express their concern to Rachel that he might not be ready for an engagement. Rachel asks Aven about this, and he tells her that he has no doubts about them being together, but that he does not want to jump into an engagement immediately. Rachel expresses confusion, telling him that what he is saying now goes against what he had said previously.

Erich meets with Gabby to speak with her family. Her family expresses approval and Gabby expresses her love for Erich to them. Tino gets together with Rachel to meet her family. He receives approval from her family, including Rachel's father, whom Tino stated he was most nervous to meet.

Rachel goes to meet Aven and speak to him about what he is feeling. Aven expresses that he wants to make sure their relationship will work outside of the show before he feels ready for an engagement. He tells her that is sure and confident about their relationship but admits he might have gotten "caught up" in everything. Rachel feels misled and states that she wants and expects an engagement, and that she knows Aven will not give her that. Aven continues to plead, but Rachel sends him home.

During the live show, Aven and Rachel meet. Aven tells her he is sorry for how things ended and says he could have been better about communicating. Rachel tells him that he was doing what was best for him and that she wishes him nothing but the best.

The season finale continues where the previous episode left off with Gabby upset over Erich being unsure over an engagement. However, she quickly decides that Erich not proposing is not a dealbreaker. Rachel then goes to meet with Tino, where she tells him he is the only man left. Tino proposes to Rachel, she gives him the final rose, and they become engaged.

During the live show, Rachel speaks with Jesse and tells him that her and Tino's relationship faced some difficulties after leaving the show, and that Tino ultimately confessed to her that he kissed another woman. The finale cuts back to already-shot footage showing Tino and Rachel speaking about the situation. Tino expresses that he was unsure about the state of their relationship due to Rachel telling him that she was giving him the ring back, which Rachel denies. The two have a bit of back-and-forth before Rachel tells Tino that the relationship is over and gives him the ring back. Back at the live show, Tino joins Rachel onstage. Tino apologizes for making it seem like he placed the blame on her, and Rachel continues to deny that she called off the engagement. Following their discussion, Aven comes onstage and asks Rachel if she would like to leave with him to "catch up." The two leave the stage.

Gabby arrives to meet with Jesse during the live show before it cuts back to the final day of filming in Mexico. Gabby meets with Erich, where he tells her she is his soulmate and he proposes. Gabby gives him the final rose and they become engaged. Back on the live show, the couple make their first public appearance together as fiancés. Erich addresses previous text messages that he sent to an ex-girlfriend in which he told her he was going on the show purely for business reasons. Erich says that he did not expect to make it past night one, and that he unexpectedly fell in love with Gabby. The couple leave together.