Allie Wagner

After a shocking elimination in the premiere episode, it is now Ben Patton and Ernesto Arguello's turn to meet their ladies. Twelve women compete for quality time with businessman Ben, while the other twelve women vie for the affections of charitable entrepreneur Ernesto. During Ernesto's group date, the women are introduced to his philanthropic side. Elsewhere, Ben's women are put through a strenuous test of their love. Preeminent matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, relationship author Tracy McMillan and professional dating coach Matthew Hussey handpicked the women based on personality, appearance and overall compatibility with Ben and Ernesto.

Tim takes his five women to his hometown of Santa Barbara, California, where he continues to connect with his ladies on a deeper level. Ernesto surprises his four women on a date to a private lake where secrets expose themselves. Ben takes his five women to Vegas where the ladies end up competing for his affections, leading to a shocking elimination.

Love is at an all-time high during an unforgettable season finale. Tim and Ben take their final ladies to their home towns for one final date. Then, live on-stage, the two men will make the biggest decision of their lives. Preeminent matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, relationship author Tracy McMillan and professional dating coach Matthew Hussey coach the women on forming compatible relationships with each of the eligible men.

In the season premiere, 12 of the 36 women begin their journey in the hopes of striking a harmonious chord with rock star Tim Lopez of the Plain White T's, but only eight lucky women will continue on in hopes of finding true love with Tim. Executive producer Eva Longoria ("Desperate Housewives") along with preeminent matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, relationship author Tracy McMillan and professional dating coach Matthew Hussey handpicked the women based on personality, appearance and overall compatibility with Tim.

After introducing the women to their families last week, it is now the bachelors turn to travel to the girls' hometowns. With only three contestants left in each house, which families will give the green light to move things forward, and which will relationships prove to be doomed? Will Ernesto find the love of his life? Preeminent matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, relationship author Tracy McMillan and professional dating coach Matthew Hussey coach the women on forming compatible relationships with each of the eligible men.