Two contestants interest Frank
Frank meets influencer Chewy and wealthy widow Sam during the fictional Golden Bachelor season.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S17 E08
The Golden Bachelor Live
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Host Jesse Palmer walks the audience through Frank's journey up until his final rose ceremony in the "Golden Bachelor" finale. But whom will he pick: a young internet celebrity, a confident woman his age, or a familiar face?
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
The real family intervenes
The gang confronts Sam, then introduces Bonnie as a contestant it hopes to control.
Supporting source ↗Sam wants an actual commitment
She rejects Frank’s proposed group encounter and leaves after he dismisses her feelings.
Supporting source ↗The finale divides its endings
A chemical prank disfigures the gang’s televised appearance while Frank pursues Sam and proposes.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie joins the dinner as an unexpected contestant.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie sits opposite Chewy at Paddy’s.Source ↗
Cock ChewaOnly recorded here so far
Chewy arrives in a black cowboy hat beside the limousine.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee smiles during the discussion at Paddy’s.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis sits beside Dee while questioning Sam.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank listens to Sam across the dinner table.Source ↗
Jesse Palmer1 other recorded episode
Jesse hosts the fictional dating-show finale.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
The hometown dinner takes place in the apartment.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Frank brings both women to Paddy’s.Source ↗
Objects
Nair1 other recorded episode
Charlie’s added hair remover leaves the gang burned and balding.Source ↗
The golden roseOnly recorded here so far
Frank holds the metallic rose during his decision.Source ↗
Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes
Mac holds his phone horizontally to show the experiment.Source ↗
Schemes
The elephant-toothpaste prankOnly recorded here so far
A phone displays the foaming demonstration behind Mac’s plan.Source ↗
Costumes
Cowboy outfits3 other recorded episodes
Chewy wears a pale cowboy hat inside Paddy’s.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Dinner parties2 other recorded episodes
The gang and contestants gather around the apartment’s dinner table.Source ↗
The Golden Bachelor2 other recorded episodes
A title graphic introduces the fictional live finale.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S17 E07 
Connected through Jesse Palmer, Nair, Dinner parties and 9 more.
S18 E01 Connected through Sam, Tuxedos, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S15 E01 Connected through Cowboy outfits, Flowers, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
S03 E11 Connected through Dinner parties, Bonnie Kelly, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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