Farmer Wants a Wife (American TV series)

For the most recent season, see Farmer Wants a Wife (American season 2).
Farmer Wants a Wife
GenreReality
Presented byJennifer Nettles
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons
  • 1 (The CW)
  • 2 (Fox)
No. of episodes
  • 8 (The CW)
  • 25 (Fox)
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Cohen (2008)
  • Cara Tapper (2008)
  • Cecile Frot-Coutaz (2008)
  • Joanna Vernetti (2008)
  • Chris Culvenor (2023–)
  • David Emery (2023–)
  • David Tibballs (2023–)
  • Eden Gaha (2023–)
  • Lauren Taylor Harding (2023–)
  • Paul Franklin (2023–)
Production locationsSt. Charles, Orchard Farm, and Portage des Sioux
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseApril 30 (2008-04-30) –
June 25, 2008 (2008-06-25)
NetworkFox
ReleaseMarch 8, 2023 (2023-03-08) –
present

Farmer Wants a Wife is an American reality television series, based on the British show of the same name, in which a bachelor farmer chooses a potential romantic partner among a group of 10 single city women.[1][2][3]

The series first aired on The CW from April 30 to June 25, 2008.[4][5]

The first American season consisted of 8 episodes, during which 10 women are trying to be chosen by a bachelor farmer. In that the format differed from the other international versions. Shooting locations in the United States were St. Charles, Orchard Farm, and Portage des Sioux, all in Missouri.

In 2022, it was announced that the series would be revived, with the first series of the revival premiering on Fox in March 2023, with country music singer Jennifer Nettles serving as host.[6]

The CW

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The Farmer

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Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.[7]

Name Age Hometown Occupation
Matt Neustadt 29 West Alton, Missouri Farmer

The City Women

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Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.[7]

Name Age Hometown Occupation Outcome
Brooke Ward 22 Atlanta, Texas Marketing Representative Winner
Christa Ackerman 21 New York City, New York Cocktail Waitress Runner-Up
Amanda Tudesco[8] 21 Poughkeepsie, New York Northwestern University Student Episode 7
Kanisha Johnson[9] 25 Ontario, California Leasing Agent
Ashley Wochholz 27 Chicago, Illinois Senior Catering Sales Manager Episode 6
Lisa Lewolt 21 Los Angeles, California Street Performer Episode 5
Stacey Feldman[10] 24 Owings Mills, Maryland Public Relations Agent Episode 4
Krista Krogman 23 Kelley, Iowa Accountant Episode 3
Josie Goldberg[9] 24 Laguna Niguel, California Math and Tennis Teacher Episode 2
Stephanie Horn 23 Los Angeles, California Jeweler Episode 1

Episode summaries

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"Goodbye City...Hello Country"

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Original Airdate: April 30, 2008 Ten young women arrive at the farm to meet Matt, who takes them to see the chickens, revealing Stephanie's secret fear of them. Matt's mom takes them around the house, where Josie is openly disgusted by the 19th Century style. Matt announces that his neighbor needs a hand collecting chickens. Upon arrival Matt announces that this is going to be the first challenge. Kanisha and Krista tied with 10 chickens each, and have a "coop off". Kanisha finally wins with 14 chickens. Josie collects none, saying that it is beneath her, while Stephanie gets four, overcoming her fear of chickens.

Matt invites everyone for a hayride around the countryside. He asks Stephanie and Josie if they really want to be a farmer's wife. During the ride, Josie's reply provokes an argument between the girls and when they return she and Kanisha have an argument.

The girls prepare for the elimination and arguments continue between the other girls and Josie. Matt asks the girls (excluding Kanisha because she won the challenge) to stand behind a chicken with their name on it. Whoever's chicken does not have an egg underneath it is eliminated. Stephanie is ultimately eliminated because she did not fit in.

Matt decides to spend some alone time with one of the girls and picks Christa to go with him. The girls help her prepare for her date with Matt. He brings her to a small canopy and a bench and they talk. Lisa, Brooke and Amanda toilet paper Matt's truck but are caught by him and Christa. She is outraged because they ruined her "almost perfect" date and more arguments arise.

  • Challenge: Collecting Chickens
  • Challenge Winner: Kanisha
  • Chosen For Date: Christa
  • Date: Talking on a small bench, under a canopy, and drinking
  • Elimination: Finding an egg
  • Eliminated: Stephanie

"Pigs & Cows & Sheep...Oh My"

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Original Airdate: May 7, 2008 A romantic date between Matt and Stacey leads to some juicy gossip that is news to Matt. Back at the farm, Stacey and Lisa show their true colors around the pigs, and Matt takes the girls out for a wild night of bingo. At bingo, Josie insults the local bingo players; Matt smooths things over, but the group is embarrassed by Josie's attitude. At the local bar, Lisa and Brooke become "friendly" to the other local farmers, which causes Christa and the other girls to think that they are not interested in Matt, and are on the show for the wrong reasons. Josie is devastated about being eliminated, and refuses to leave. She makes a big scene demanding a "parting gift" from Matt. She finally leaves - without a gift.

  • Challenge: Steve's Chores (Milk Goats, Spray Paint Cows and Clean Stalls)
  • Challenge Winner: Krista
  • Chosen For Date: Stacey
  • Date: Watching a home movie
  • Elimination: Bingo
  • Eliminated: Josie

"Wet 'n Wild"

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Original Airdate: May 14, 2008

  • Challenge: Driving a tractor across a field and throwing hay bales into a trailer.
  • Challenge Winner: Brooke
  • Chosen For Date: Amanda
  • Date: Dinner with Matt's Family
  • Elimination: Stitching Name
  • Eliminated: Krista

"Do-Si-Do"

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Original Airdate: May 28, 2008

  • Challenge: Collecting Sweet Corn (3 x 2 dozen)
  • Challenge Winner: Brooke
  • Chosen For Date: Kanisha
  • Date: Horse back riding and watching a sunset
  • Elimination: Pouring a drink
  • Eliminated: Stacey

"As Country as Apple Pie"

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Original Airdate: June 4, 2008

  • Challenge: Baking an apple pie
  • Challenge Winner: Amanda
  • Chosen For Date: Ashley
  • Date: Mother in Law House Restaurant
  • Elimination: Name in lights (fireworks display)
  • Eliminated: Lisa

"It's Show Time"

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Original Airdate: June 11, 2008

  • Challenge: Talent Show
  • Challenge Winner: Brooke
  • Chosen For Date: Brooke
  • Date: Boating and picnic on lake
  • Elimination: Reaching inside of a cow's rectum to see if cow is pregnant
  • Eliminated: Ashley

"A Family Affair"

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Original Airdate: June 18, 2008

  • Challenge: None
  • Challenge Winner: None
  • Chosen For Date: Brooke & Christa
  • Date: Hot tub
  • Elimination: Firing at a Target w/ a Shotgun
  • Eliminated: Kanisha & Amanda

"Farmer Picks a Wife"

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Original Airdate: June 25, 2008

  • Challenge: None
  • Challenge Winner: None
  • Chosen For Date: Brooke and Christa
  • Date: Brooke on a four-wheeler to a picnic, Christa on a Horse Carriage to Matt's house
  • Elimination: Crop Duster With Banner
  • Eliminated: Christa

Elimination chart

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Contestants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Date Christa Stacey Amanda Kanisha Ashley Brooke Brooke,
Christa 		Brooke,
Christa
Brooke Challenge
Winner 		Challenge
Winner 		Challenge
Winner 		Winner
(Episode 8)
Christa Runner-up
(Episode 8)
Amanda Challenge
Winner 		Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 7)
Kanisha Challenge
Winner 		Btm 2 Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 7)
Ashley Btm 2 Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 6)
Lisa Btm 2 Btm 2 Btm 2 Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 5)
Stacey Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 4)
Krista Challenge
Winner 		Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 3)
Josie Btm 2 Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 2)
Stephanie Btm 2 Eliminated
(Episode 1)

Fox

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In September 2022, Fox ordered a reboot of the series, produced by Eureka Productions.[11] Hosted by Jennifer Nettles, it premiered on March 8, 2023.[12] In May 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 1, 2024.[13][14]

Season 1 (2023)

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Main article: Farmer Wants a Wife (American season 1)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes
March 8 – May 17, 2023
Allen Foster Age: 32
Location: Williamsport, Tennessee
Profession: Cattle Rancher 		Khelsi Stone Rebecca Rosell No Foster and Stone announced their breakup on May 19, 2023.[15]
Hunter Grayson Age: 31
Location: Watkinsville, Georgia
Profession: Cattle and Horse Rancher 		Meghan Baker Sydney Groom No Grayson and Baker announced their breakup on June 20, 2023.[16]
Landon Heaton Age: 35
Location: Alva, Oklahoma
Profession: Cattle Rancher and Farmer 		Ashley Larea Ashley Rader No Heaton and Larea announced their breakup on June 1, 2023.[17]
Ryan Black Age: 32
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Profession: Horse Trainer and Breeder 		— Haley Ramirez
Sara Vincent 		No Black asked Ramirez - whom he had previously eliminated earlier in the season - to pursue a relationship, but she said no.[18]

Season 2 (2024)

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Main article: Farmer Wants a Wife (American season 2)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes
February 1, 2024 – May 16, 2024
Brandon Rogers Age: 29
Location: Center, Colorado
Profession: Potato and Barley Farmer 		Grace Girard Emerson Sears No In the finale, Rogers and Girard announced that they are no longer together.
Mitchell Kolinsky Age: 27
Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Profession: First Generation Farmer 		Sydney Errera Kait Smith Yes Kolinsky and Errera are still together as of May 2024.
Nathan Smothers Age: 23
Location: Bartow, Florida
Profession: Citrus and Cattle Farmer 		Taylor Bedell Allye Wright Yes Smothers and Bedell are still together as of May 2024.
Ty Ferrell Age: 42
Location: Sikeston, Missouri
Profession: Team Roper 		— Megan Lay
Melody Fernandez 		No In the Final Decisions, Ferrell opted not to pursue a relationship with either Lay or Fernandez.

Ratings

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The CW

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Farmer Wants a Wife
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 Ref.
1 "Goodbye City...Hello Country" April 30, 2008 1.7/3 2.4 [19]
2 "Pigs & Cows & Sheep...Oh My" May 7, 2008 1.5/2 2.1 [20]
3 "Wet 'n Wild" May 14, 2008 1.3/2 2.0 [21]
4 "Do-Si-Do" May 28, 2008 1.6/3 — [22]
5 "As Country as Apple Pie" June 4, 2008 1.3/2 2.0 [23]
6 "It's Show Time" June 11, 2008 1.3/2 2.0 [24]
7 "A Family Affair" June 18, 2008 1.3/3 2.0 [25]
8 "Farmer Picks a Wife" June 25, 2008 1.6/3 2.5 [26]

Fox

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Season 1

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Farmer Wants a Wife
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 Ref.
1 "Welcome to the Farms" March 8, 2023 0.4/3 2.46 [27]
2 "Down & Dirty on the Farm" March 15, 2023 0.4/3 2.28 [28]
3 "Why Won't He Kiss Miss" March 22, 2023 0.2/2 1.97 [29]
4 "You Can't Have Your Cake & Eat it Too" March 29, 2023 0.3/2 2.08 [30]
5 "Tears, Tantrums and Tailgates" April 5, 2023 0.3/3 1.96 [31]
6 "An Emotional Goodbye" April 12, 2023 0.2/2 2.03 [32]
7 "Barn Dance Romance" April 19, 2023 0.3/2 2.12 [33]
8 "Is There Room for One More?" April 26, 2023 0.3/2 2.17 [34]
9 "Meet the Families" May 3, 2023 0.3/2 2.06 [35]
10 "I've Made a Mistake" May 10, 2023 0.3/2 2.12 [36]
11 "The Final Decisions" May 17, 2023 0.3/2 2.25 [37]

Season 2

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Farmer Wants a Wife
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 Ref.
1 "Meet the New Farmers!" February 1, 2024 0.3/3 1.99 [38]
2 "Welcome to the Farms" February 8, 2024 0.2/2 1.83 [39]
3 "Tailgates and Tantrums" February 15, 2024 0.2/3 1.77 [40]
4 "You Need to Step up Your Flirting Game" February 22, 2024 0.2/2 1.59 [41]
5 "Steers, Fears and Tears" February 29, 2024 0.2/2 1.86 [42]
6 "Temptation Strolls into Town" March 14, 2024 0.2/2 1.82 [43]
7 "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" March 28, 2024 0.2/2 1.70 [44]
8 "Some Needs to Go Home" April 4, 2024 0.2/2 1.81 [45]
9 "Farmers' Family Dinner" April 11, 2024 0.2/2 1.73 [46]
10 "Final Solo Dates" April 18, 2024 0.3/3 2.04 [47]
11 "Family City Visits Part 1" April 25, 2024 0.2/2 1.81 [48]
12 "Family City Visits Part 2" May 2, 2024 0.2/2 1.86 [49]
13 "The Final Decisions" May 9, 2024 0.2/2 2.03 [50]
14 "The Reunion" May 16, 2024 0.2/2 1.74 [51]

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