The Farmer Wants a Wife (Australian TV series)
| The Farmer Wants a Wife | |
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| Genre | Reality |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 69 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | FremantleMedia Australia |
| Running time | 60 minutes (inc. commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Nine Network |
| Picture format |
576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release |
Original Series 24 October 2007-26 September 2012 Revived Series 1 February 2016 – present |
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The Farmer Wants a Wife is an Australian reality television series based on the British reality show Farmer Wants a Wife. Hosted by Getaway presenter Natalie Gruzlewski, the first six-episode series commenced on the Nine Network on 24 October 2007. Another 3 series have since aired, with Series 4 coming to an end in November 2009. The fifth season began airing on 28 July 2010 and finished on 15 September 2010, the sixth season began airing on 9 February 2011 and finished on 30 March 2011 also the reunion special on 6 April 2011, the seventh season began airing on 22 August 2011 and finished on 3 October 2011, the eighth season began airing on 15 August 2012.
In May 2015, network nine announced the series will be revived for a ninth season,[1] it will be hosted by Sam McClymont and will air on 1 February 2016.[2]
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Viewership | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series premiere | Series finale | Average Viewers (millions) |
Average Rank | ||
| 1 | 6 | 24 October 2007 | 28 November 2007 | 1.250 | N/A |
| 2 | 30 June 2008 | 4 August 2008 | 1.381 | #8 | |
| 3 | 8 | 11 February 2009 | 1 April 2009 | 1.207 | #6 |
| 4 | 3 August 2009 | 14 September 2009 | 1.191 | #8 | |
| 5 | 28 July 2010 | 15 September 2010 | 1.247 | #8 | |
| 6 | 9 February 2011 | 30 March 2011 | 0.914 | #9 | |
| 7 | 22 August 2011 | 3 October 2011 | 0.975 | #7 | |
| 8 | 9 | 15 August 2012 | 26 September 2012 | 0.895 | #10 |
| 9 | 8 | 1 February 2016 | 14 March 2016 | # | |
Farmers
| States | Series | Total (by state) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| New South Wales | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Queensland | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||||||
| South Australia | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
| Victoria | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||||
| Western Australia | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Tasmania | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
| Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 39 |
Eligible bachelors
First series (2007)
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | 32 | Mudgee, NSW | "I have a cheeky nature... the lovable brat. There is never a dull moment in my life." |
| Brad | 30 | Swan Hill, Victoria | "Really I'd like to settle down with a woman who's not so ready and wants to share her journey with me." |
| Gus | 32 | Warren, NSW | "I come from a close and happy family and firmly believe this has made me the happy confident person I am today." |
| Jon | 28 | Deniliquin, NSW | "I hope to find a person with an easy going nature to share the good and bad times together." |
| Craig | 27 | West Wyalong, NSW | "I am looking for a girl that would be with me for the right reason; start a new life and then see where we would end up." |
| Chris | 34 | Tamworth, NSW | "You get a long way in life with a smile and a friend, someone who can laugh at themselves." |
Second Series (2008)
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob | 42 | Mount Gambier, SA | "It hasn't all been easy, but the most difficult part is having no partner to share it all with." |
| James | 36 | Deniliquin, NSW | "Once I enter a relationship with someone I am intensely loyal." |
| Mick | 24 | Goulburn, NSW | "My female friends describe me as the perfect catch for any lady." |
| Howie | 29 | Weabonga, NSW | "I have a fair amount of determination. I need someone with equal or more amounts to keep me in line and to handle country life." |
| Ben | 30 | Jamberoo, NSW | "I'm now ready for someone to settle with and share what I have with me." |
| Nick | 27 | Wahgunyah, VIC | "I pride myself as a bit of a gentlemen - that is the way I have been brought up." |
Third Series (2009)
| Farmer | Age | Location | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Blake | 32 | Tumbarumba, NSW | "I'm into serious relationships, not casual flings or time wasters." |
| Andrew Hall | 25 | Manoora, SA | "I like to brighten someone's day when they are down." |
| Paul Macdonald | 36 | Tarcutta, NSW | "I am not afraid to show affection in public." |
| Ralph Lyster | 29 | Mandurah, Western Australia | "The Playboy farmer" |
| Tim Farr | 26 | Mulwala, NSW | "The good looking one" |
| Damian Atkins | 29 | Caveside, Tasmania | "the Tasmanian" |
Fourth Series (2009)
| Farmer | Age | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Crane | 29 | Lithgow, NSW | N/A |
| Scott Warby | 28 | Mungindi, NSW | |
| Russell Macgugan | 27 | Grampians, VIC | |
| Nate Cahill | 37 | Goovigen, QLD | |
| Phil Newton | 42 | Mansfield, VIC | |
| Gavin Phalke | 49 | Norwell, QLD | Gavin & Steven are Father & Son |
| Steven Phalke | 27 |
Fifth Series (2010)
| Farmer | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Cassanova | 34 | SA |
| Devon Mill | 25 | Hopetoun, VIC |
| Jamie Morgan | 40 | Monkey Mia, WA |
| Charlie Norton | 25 | Walcha, NSW |
| Nathan McClymont | 26 | Wiluna, WA |
| Shaun Fewson | 31 | Nyabing, WA |
Sixth Series (2011)
| Farmer | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nick | 26 | Gordon, VIC |
| Melia | 30 | Margaret River, WA |
| Charles | 32 | Barraba, NSW |
| Ben | 33 | Clare, SA |
| Kieran | 24 | Young, NSW |
| Mark | 27 | Mareeba, QLD |
Seventh Series (2011)
| Farmer | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Trent | 24 | Lameroo, South Australia |
| Will | 25 | Warialda, New South Wales |
| Tim | 29 | Murrayville, Victoria |
| Frank | 32 | Hughenden, Queensland |
| Kevin | 33 | Maryborough, Victoria |
| John | 58 | Merriwa, New South Wales |
Eighth Series (2012)
| Farmer | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nikko | 26 | Richmond, Queensland |
| Matt | 26 | Waubra, Victoria |
| Todd | 28 | Bruny Island, Tasmania |
| Tom | 31 | Beeac, Victoria |
| Sam | 33 | Kununurra, Western Australia |
| Paul | 46 | Gnaraloo, Western Australia |
Ninth Series (2016)
| Farmer | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adam (Dairy) |
25 | Drouin South, VIC |
| Matt (Cattle) |
25 | Marble Bar, WA |
| Lachlan (Beef Cattle & Hay) |
36 | Camden, NSW |
| Julz (Mixed & Livestock) |
36 | Tumby Bay, SA |
| Jedd (Oysters) |
37 | Coffin Bay, SA |
| Lance (Cattle) |
52 | Rockhampton, QLD |
Series ratings
First series (2007)
Averaged 1.250 million, 1.35 million highest episode
Second series (2008)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 30 June 2008 |
Monday 8:00 pm |
1.267 | #11 | [3] |
| "Episode 2" | 7 July 2008 |
1.270 | #9 | [4] | |
| "Episode 3" | 14 July 2008 |
1.373 | #7 | [5] | |
| "Episode 4" | 21 July 2008 |
1.184 | #14 | [6] | |
| "Episode 5" | 28 July 2008 |
1.492 | #5 | [7] | |
| "Episode 6" | 4 August 2008 |
1.700 | #2 | [8] | |
Third series (2009)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 11 February 2009 |
Wednesday 8:00 pm |
1.074 | #10 | [9] |
| "Episode 2" | 18 February 2009 |
1.053 | #9 | [10] | |
| "Episode 3" | 25 February 2009 |
1.184 | #5 | [11] | |
| "Episode 4" | 4 March 2009 |
1.251 | #5 | [12] | |
| "Episode 5" | 11 March 2009 |
1.180 | #5 | [13] | |
| "Episode 6" | 18 March 2009 |
1.198 | #5 | [14] | |
| "Episode 7" | 25 March 2009 |
1.224 | #6 | [15] | |
| "Episode 8" | 1 April 2009 |
1.494 | #2 | [16] | |
Fourth series (2009)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 3 August 2009 |
Wednesday 8:00 pm |
1.001 | #11 | [17] |
| "Episode 2" | 10 August 2009 |
1.125 | #12 | [18] | |
| "Episode 3" | 17 August 2009 |
1.180 | #9 | [19] | |
| "Episode 4" | 24 August 2009 |
1.169 | #8 | [20] | |
| "Episode 5" | 31 August 2009 |
1.114 | #10 | [21] | |
| "Episode 6" | 7 September 2009 |
1.257 | #7 | [22] | |
| "Episode 7" | 14 September 2009 |
1.263 | #7 | [23] | |
| "Finale" | 1.422 | #3 | |||
Fifth series (2010)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 28 July 2010 |
Wednesday 7:00 pm |
1.192 | #9 | [24] |
| "Episode 2" | 4 August 2010 |
1.343 | #6 | [25] | |
| "Episode 3" | 11 August 2010 |
1.218 | #8 | [26] | |
| "Episode 4" | 18 August 2010 |
1.262 | #8 | [27] | |
| "Episode 5" | 25 August 2010 |
1.020 | #16 | [28] | |
| "Episode 6" | 1 September 2010 |
1.273 | #7 | [29] | |
| "Episode 7" | 8 September 2010 |
1.221 | #7 | [30] | |
| "Episode 8" | 15 September 2010 |
1.450 | #1 | [31] | |
Sixth series (2011)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 9 February 2011 |
Wednesday 8:00 pm |
0.891 | #9 | [32] |
| "Episode 2" | 16 February 2011 |
0.887 | #11 | [33] | |
| "Episode 3" | 23 February 2011 |
0.786 | #11 | [34] | |
| "Episode 4" | 2 March 2011 |
0.925 | #8 | [35] | |
| "Episode 5" | 9 March 2011 |
0.950 | #8 | [36] | |
| "Episode 6" | 16 March 2011 |
0.918 | #11 | [37] | |
| "Episode 7" | 23 March 2011 |
0.919 | #10 | [38] | |
| "Episode 8" | 30 March 2011 |
1.034 | #6 | [39] | |
Seventh series (2011)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 22 August 2011 |
Monday 7:00 pm |
1.169 | #3 | [40] |
| "Episode 2" | 24 August 2011 |
Wednesday 7:00 pm | 0.965 | #9 | |
| "Episode 3" | 29 August 2011 |
Monday 7:00 pm |
1.024 | #7 | [41] |
| "Episode 4" | 5 September 2011 |
0.962 | #7 | [42] | |
| "Episode 5" | 12 September 2011 |
0.969 | #9 | [43] | |
| "Episode 6" | 19 September 2011 |
0.792 | #9 | [44] | |
| "Episode 7" | 26 September 2011 |
0.864 | #9 | [45] | |
| "Episode 8" | 3 October 2011 |
1.058 | #5 | [46] | |
Eighth series (2012)
| Episode | Air date | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 15 August 2012 |
0.909 | #11 | [47] |
| "Episode 2" | 16 August 2012 |
0.938 | #7 | [48] |
| "Episode 3" | 22 August 2012 |
0.936 | #10 | [49] |
| "Episode 4" | 23 August 2012 |
0.970 | #9 | [50] |
| "Episode 5" | 29 August 2012 |
0.894 | #10 | [51] |
| "Episode 6" | 5 September 2012 | 0.784 | #11 | [52] |
| "Episode 7" | 12 September 2012 | 0.775 | #12 | [53] |
| "Episode 8" | 19 September 2012 | 0.867 | #11 | [54] |
| "Episode 9" | 26 September 2012 | 0.987 | #8 | [55] |
Ninth series (2016)
| Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) |
Nightly rank |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Episode 1" | 1 February 2016 | Monday 8:52 pm | 0.858 | #13 | [56] |
| "Episode 2" | 8 February 2016 | 0.758 | #13 | [57] | |
| "Episode 3" | Monday 9:52 pm | 0.681 | #14 | ||
| "Episode 4" | 15 February 2016 | Monday 8:53 pm | 0.660 | #15 | [58] |
| "Episode 5" | 22 February 2016 | Monday 8:47 pm | 0.560 | #18 | [59] |
| "Episode 6" | 29 February 2016 | Monday 8:52 pm | 0.570 | #19 | [60] |
| "Episode 7" | 7 March 2016 | Monday 8:57 pm | 0.488 | N/A | [61] |
| "Finale" | 14 March 2016 | Monday 9:02 pm | 0.724 | #14 | [62] |
See also
References
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