Farmer Wants a Wife (American TV series)

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
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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]

  1. ^ Hinckley, David (April 29, 2008). "CW reality show 'Farmer Wants a Wife' sows oats and plays the field". Daily News. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  2. ^ Pierce, Scott D. (April 30, 2008). "City slickers mocked in new CW series, 'Farmer Wants a Wife'". Deseret News. Archived from the original on November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Elber, Lynn (May 27, 2008). "Farmer Wants a Wife' brings country life to CW". FOX News. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Andy Dehnart (April 30, 2008). "Farmer Wants A Wife debuts tonight". Reality Blurred. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. ^ Burton, Meg (August 24, 2008). "Fall TV preview: The CW". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on March 13, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  6. ^ Lauren Jo Black (December 15, 2022). "Jennifer Nettles Tapped To Host Dating Show, 'Farmer Wants a Wife'". Country Now. Retrieved January 21, 2023.