Farmer Wants a Wife is an American reality television series, that is based on the British show of the same name, in which a bachelor farmer is searching for a wife 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 the 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 StudentEpisode 7 Kanisha Johnson 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 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 the requisite 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 8DateChristaStaceyAmandaKanishaAshleyBrookeBrooke,ChristaBrooke,ChristaBrookeChallengeWinnerChallengeWinnerChallengeWinnerWinner(Episode 8)ChristaRunner-up(Episode 8)AmandaChallengeWinnerBtm 2Eliminated(Episode 7)KanishaChallengeWinnerBtm 2Btm 2Eliminated(Episode 7)AshleyBtm 2Btm 2Eliminated(Episode 6)LisaBtm 2Btm 2Btm 2Btm 2Eliminated(Episode 5)StaceyBtm 2Eliminated(Episode 4)KristaChallengeWinnerBtm 2Eliminated(Episode 3)JosieBtm 2Btm 2Eliminated(Episode 2)StephanieBtm 2Eliminated(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. In January 2025, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on March 20, 2025, with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley replacing Nettles as host. The fourth season premiered on April 21, 2026.
Season 1 (2023)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes March 8 – May 17, 2023Allen FosterAge: 32 Location: Williamsport, Tennessee Profession: Cattle RancherKhelsi StoneRebecca Rosell Foster and Stone announced their breakup on May 19, 2023.Hunter GraysonAge: 31 Location: Watkinsville, Georgia Profession: Cattle and Horse RancherMeghan BakerSydney Groom Grayson and Baker announced their breakup on June 20, 2023.Landon HeatonAge: 35 Location: Alva, Oklahoma Profession: Cattle Rancher and FarmerAshley LareaAshley Rader Heaton and Larea announced their breakup on June 1, 2023.Ryan BlackAge: 32 Location: Shelby, North Carolina Profession: Horse Trainer and Breeder Haley RamirezSara Vincent 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, 2024Brandon RogersAge: 29 Location: Center, Colorado Profession: Potato and Barley FarmerGrace GirardEmerson SearsDuring the reunion special, Rogers and Girard announced that they are no longer together.Mitchell KolinskyAge: 27 Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Profession: First Generation FarmerSydney ErreraKait SmithKolinsky and Errera broke up in February 2026.Nathan SmothersAge: 23 Location: Bartow, Florida Profession: Citrus and Cattle FarmerTaylor BedellAllye WrightSmothers and Bedell broke up in August 2025.Ty FerrellAge: 42 Location: Sikeston, Missouri Profession: Team RoperMegan LayMelody FernandezIn the Final Decisions, Ferrell opted not to pursue a relationship with either Lay or Fernandez.
Season 3 (2025)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes March 20 – May 22, 2025Colton HendricksAge: 28 Location: Mena, Arkansas Profession: Cattle Rancher & Horse TrainerZoe GreenKeeley GoldbergHendricks and Green announced their breakup shortly after the finale aired.Jay WoodsAge: 25 Location: Florence, Alabama Profession: Hay and Cattle FarmerGrace ClarkKarina SabolWoods and Clark announced their breakup shortly after the finale aired.John SansoneAge: 25 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Profession: Soy, Corn and Wheat FarmerClaire DiretteLily AyresSansone and Dirette announced their breakup on August 18, 2025.Matt WarrenAge: 30 Location: Morro Bay, California Profession: Avocado and Exotic Fruit FarmerChelsi DavisJordyn BelcherWarren and Davis broke up in summer 2025.
Season 4 (2026)
Original run Farmer Profile Winner Runner(s)-up Still Together Notes April 21, 2026 – June 9, 2026Braden PridemoreAge: 26Location: Homer, IllinoisProfession: 5th Generation Corn & Soybean FarmerCasey RiemerBrittney GrahamPridemore and Reimer are still together as of June 2026.Brett MaverickAge: 35Location: Savannah, TennesseeProfession: Horse & Cattle FarmerQuinn GutermannHanna CarpenterMaverick and Gutermann are still together as of June 2026.Sean CavanaughAge: 22Location: Solvang, CaliforniaProfession: Farm-To-Table Produce FarmerEmily RushnellCarson HigginsCavanaugh and Rushnell are still together as of June 2026.
Ratings The CW
Fox Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
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