# Farmer Wants a Wife (American TV series)

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.
The series first aired on The CW from April 30 to June 25, 2008.
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.

## The CW
### The Farmer

Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.
| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation |
| Matt Neustadt | 29 | West Alton, Missouri | Farmer |

### The City Women

Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.
| 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 | 21 | Poughkeepsie, New York | Northwestern University Student | Episode 7 |
| Kanisha Johnson | 25 | Ontario, California | Leasing Agent | Episode 7 |
| Ashley Wochholz | 27 | Chicago, Illinois | Senior Catering Sales Manager | Episode 6 |
| Lisa Lewolt | 21 | Los Angeles, California | Street Performer | Episode 5 |
| Stacey Feldman | 24 | Owings Mills, Maryland | Public Relations Agent | Episode 4 |
| Krista Krogman | 23 | Kelley, Iowa | Accountant | Episode 3 |
| Josie Goldberg | 24 | Laguna Niguel, California | Math and Tennis Teacher | Episode 2 |
| Stephanie Horn | 23 | Los Angeles, California | Jeweler | Episode 1 |

### Episode summaries
#### "Goodbye City...Hello Country"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

| 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) | Eliminated (Episode 6) |
| Lisa | | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
| Stacey | | | | Btm 2 | Eliminated (Episode 4) | Eliminated (Episode 4) | Eliminated (Episode 4) | Eliminated (Episode 4) |
| Krista | | Challenge Winner | Btm 2 | Eliminated (Episode 3) | Eliminated (Episode 3) | Eliminated (Episode 3) | Eliminated (Episode 3) | Eliminated (Episode 3) |
| Josie | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Eliminated (Episode 2) | Eliminated (Episode 2) | Eliminated (Episode 2) | Eliminated (Episode 2) | Eliminated (Episode 2) | Eliminated (Episode 2) |
| Stephanie | Btm 2 | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) | Eliminated (Episode 1) |

## Fox

In September 2022, Fox ordered a reboot of the series, produced by Eureka Productions. Hosted by Jennifer Nettles, it premiered on March 8, 2023. In May 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 1, 2024. The series would be renewed for a third season, which will premiere on March 20, 2025, with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley replacing Nettles as host.

### Season 1 (2023)

| Original run | Farmer | Profile | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Still Together | Notes |
| March 8 – May 17, 2023 |
| 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. |
| March 8 – May 17, 2023 | 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. |
| March 8 – May 17, 2023 | 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. |
| March 8 – May 17, 2023 | 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. |

### Season 2 (2024)

| Original run | Farmer | Profile | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Still Together | Notes |
| February 1, – May 16, 2024 |
| February 1, – May 16, 2024 | Brandon Rogers | Age: 29 Location: Center, Colorado Profession: Potato and Barley Farmer | Grace Girard | Emerson Sears | No | During the reunion special, Rogers and Girard announced that they are no longer together. |
| February 1, – May 16, 2024 | 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 January 2025. |
| February 1, – May 16, 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 January 2025. |
| February 1, – May 16, 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. |

### Season 3 (2025)

| Original run | Farmer | Profile |
| March 20, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 | Colton Hendricks | Age: 28 Location: Mena, Arkansas Profession: Cattle Rancher & Horse Trainer |
| March 20, 2025 | Jay Woods | Age: 25 Location: Florence, Alabama Profession: Hay and Cattle Farmer |
| March 20, 2025 | John Sansone | Age: 25 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Profession: Soy, Corn and Wheat Farmer |
| March 20, 2025 | Matt Warren | Age: 30 Location: Morro Bay, California Profession: Avocado and Exotic Fruit Farmer |

## Ratings
### The CW

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

### Fox
#### Season 1

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

#### Season 2

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

#### Season 3

Viewership and ratings per episode of Farmer Wants a Wife :
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) | Viewers (millions) | Ref. |
| 1 | "DTF? Down to Farm?" | March 20, 2025 | TBD | TBD | |
| 2 | "We're Coming to Date Our Man" | March 27, 2025 | TBD | TBD | |