Twenty-five eligible men arrive; Ashley admits to worrying the men will be disappointed with her; after an evening getting acquainted with the guys, Ashley gives the first impression rose to a bachelor that took a risk.

Ashley takes her first date to Las Vegas; the guys meet the Jabbawockeez on a group date and have to perform dance routines of their own; Ashley eliminates three suitors.

Ashley takes a date to learn some dance moves and participate in a flash mob; after the bachelors roast Ashley, she decides to cancel the cocktail party; Ashley has second thoughts about continuing on the show.

Ashley and the bachelors head to Thailand, where they assist in the renovation of an orphanage; Ashley and one of the men kayak through sea caves; two men have a confrontation during the rose ceremony.

Ashley and 11 suitors visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, where three are eliminated. But first, one accompanies her to an ancient temple and eight others engage in Muay Thai boxing (and must fight each other). There's also a two-on-one river-rafting expedition, in which the elephants are playful and the guys nervous. One guy is also loose-lipped.

Ashley visits Hong Kong with her eight remaining suitors. Before two are eliminated, one dines with her on a junk boat and another goes with her to Victoria's Peak Park. For the six others, it's a day at the races---dragon-boat races---at Stanley Beach.

Ashley and the six remaining men travel to Taiwan; one man struggles to control his jealousy; two men are eliminated; Emily Maynard discusses her relationship with Brad Womack.

Ashley visits the hometowns of the four remaining bachelors to meet their families.

Ashley and the three remaining bachelors find themselves in tropical Fiji, where Ben F. opens up with Ashley about his feelings, Constantine makes a shocking revelation that changes everything, and a former bachelor shows up demanding another chance.

Emotions run high when all of the men Ashley chose to eliminate over the course of the season return to discuss what really went on behind the scenes, as well as their opinions concerning Ashley's pending decision regarding her potential husband.

After enduring up-and-down romances and men who can't make up their minds, Ashley finally has the opportunity to hand out the final rose of the season when she selects which of the remaining two suitors she will choose to be her potential husband.