Farmer Wants a Wife (U.S. TV series)

Farmer Wants a Wife
Developed by	FremantleMedia
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Release
Original network	The CW
Original release	April 30 –; June 25, 2008

Last updated March 31, 2019

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

Farmer Wants a Wife is a reality television series developed by Fremantle Media. The basic structure of the programme is that a number of farmers are presented with women from the city, from whom they choose one to be their spouse. The first edition premièred in the United Kingdom on ITV in 2001. However, the original format of the programme is likely to date back to the TV programme Bauer sucht Bäuerin, which was broadcast in 1983 on SF DRS in Switzerland.

The CW Television Network is an American English-language free-to-air television network that is operated by the CW Network, LLC, a limited liability joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network (UPN); and AT&T, whose WarnerMedia subsidiary is the parent company of Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB. The network's name is an abbreviation derived from the first letters of the names of its two parent corporations.

The U.S. version consists 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 USA were St. Charles, Orchard Farm, and Portage des Sioux, all in Missouri.

Saint Charles is a city in, and the county seat of, St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 65,794 at the 2010 census, making St. Charles the ninth-largest city in Missouri. Situated on the Missouri River, it is a northwestern suburb of St. Louis.

Orchard Farm, Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri

Orchard Farm is an unincorporated community in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.

Missouri is a state in the Midwestern United States. With over six million residents, it is the 18th-most populous state of the Union. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia; the capital is Jefferson City. The state is the 21st-most extensive in area. In the South are the Ozarks, a forested highland, providing timber, minerals, and recreation. The Missouri River, after which the state is named, flows through the center of the state into the Mississippi River, which makes up Missouri's eastern border.

The farmer

Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.^[6]

The Farmer	Age	Hometown	Occupation
Matt Neustadt	29	West Alton, MO	Farmer

The city women

Biographical data from The CW unless otherwise noted.^[6]

Name	Age	Hometown	Occupation
Amanda Tudesco^[7]	21	Poughkeepsie, NY	Student at Northwestern University
Ashley Wochholz	27	Chicago, IL	Senior catering sales manager for the Chicago Marriott downtown
Brooke Ward	22	Atlanta, TX	Marketing Representative
Christa Ackerman	21	New York, NY	Cocktail waitress
Josie Goldberg^[8]	24	Laguna Niguel, CA	Math and Tennis Teacher;^[8] former student at Loyola Marymount University
Kanisha Johnson^[8]	25	Ontario, CA	Leasing agent
Krista Krogman	23	Kelley, IA	Accountant
Lisa Lewolt	21	Los Angeles, CA	Singer/dancer/street performer
Stacey Feldman^[9]	24	Owings Mills, MD	Public relations agent
Stephanie Horn	23	Los Angeles, CA	Jeweler

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.

A hayride, also known as a hayrack ride, is a traditional American and Canadian activity consisting of a recreational ride in a wagon or cart pulled by a tractor, horses or a truck, which has been loaded with hay or straw for comfortable seating. Hayrides traditionally have been held as celebratory activities, usually in connection to celebration of the Autumn harvest. Hayrides originated with farmhands and working farm children riding loaded hay wagons back to the barn for unloading, which was one of the few times during the day one could stop to rest during the frenetic days of the haying season. By the late 19th century and he spread of the railroads, tourism and summer vacations in the country had become popular with urban families, many of whom had read idealized accounts of hayrides in children's books. To capitalize on the demand, local farmers began offering "genuine hayrides" on wagons loaded with hay, since one could make more cash income selling rides to "summer people" than by selling the same wagon-load of hay. During this era, farming was transforming from a subsistence system to a cash system, and there were few options for bringing real money into the average farm. Over time the hayride became a real tradition, although the original concept of riding on top of a load of hay was gradually replaced with a simple ride in a wagon sitting on a layer of hay intended to cushion the ride. This was considered far safer than riding perched 15-20 feet on top of a slippery pile of hay on a moving vehicle.

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)
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)

U.S. Nielsen Ratings

In the following summary, "rating" is the percentage of all households with televisions that tuned to the show, and "share" is the percentage of all televisions in use at that time that are tuned in. "18-49" is the percentage of all adults aged 18–49 tuned into the show. "Viewers" are the number of viewers, in million, watching at the time. "Rank" how well the show did compared to other TV shows aired that week.

#	Episode	Air Date	Timeslot	Rating	Share	18-49	Viewers	Weekly Rank
1	"Goodbye City...Hello Country"	April 30, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.7	3	1.0/3 (#5)	2.37 (#5)	89/96
2	"Pigs & Cows & Sheeps...Oh My"	May 7, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.5	2	1.0/3 (#5)	2.11 (#5)	90/97
3	"Wet 'n Wild"	May 14, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.3	2	0.9/2 (#5)	1.96 (#5)	90/96
4	"Do-Si-Do"	May 28, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.8	3	0.9/2 (#5)	2.44 (#5)	75/87
5	"As Country as Apple Pie"	June 4, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.3	2	0.8/2 (#5)	2.01 (#5)	79/91
6	"It's Show Time"	June 11, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.3	2	0.8/2 (#5)	2.04 (#5)	76/88
7	"A Family Affair"	June 18, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.5	3	0.8/2 (#5)	2.00 (#5)	TBA
8	"Farmer Picks a Wife"	June 25, 2008	9:00 P.M.	1.6	3	1.0/3 (#5)	2.45 (#5)	TBA

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References

↑ Hinckley, David (April 29, 2008). "CW reality show 'Farmer Wants a Wife' sows oats and plays the field". Daily News. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Pierce, Scott D. (April 30, 2008). "City slickers mocked in new CW series, 'Farmer Wants a Wife'". Deseret News. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Elber, Lynn (May 27, 2008). "Farmer Wants a Wife' brings country life to CW". FOX News. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Denhart, Andy (April 30, 2008). "Farmer Wants A Wife debuts tonight". Reality Blurred. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Burton, Meg (August 24, 2008). "Fall TV preview: The CW". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
1 2 Rocchio, Christopher; Rogers, Steve (April 1, 2008). "The CW reveals 'Farmer Wants a Wife' bachelor and suitors cast". Reality TV World. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Finkel, Alexandra (April 13, 2008). "Crazy, random experience' competing for love on farm". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
1 2 3 Larsen, Peter (May 8, 2008). "O.C. woman booted from 'Farmer Wants a Wife' speaks out". The Orange County Register. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
↑ Thompson, Kevin D. (April 30, 2008). "Delray Hottie Looks For Love Behind Plow". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 10, 2009.

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[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. 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] Denhart, Andy (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. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[cw1-6] 1 2 Rocchio, Christopher; Rogers, Steve (April 1, 2008). "The CW reveals 'Farmer Wants a Wife' bachelor and suitors cast". Reality TV World. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[7] Finkel, Alexandra (April 13, 2008). "Crazy, random experience' competing for love on farm". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[ocr-8] 1 2 3 Larsen, Peter (May 8, 2008). "O.C. woman booted from 'Farmer Wants a Wife' speaks out". The Orange County Register. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[Palm_Beach_Post-9] Thompson, Kevin D. (April 30, 2008). "Delray Hottie Looks For Love Behind Plow". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 10, 2009.