Three Farmers Searching For Love on 'Farmer Wants A Wife' Season 4

The hit dating show returns to FOX on April 21 with a new twist - three farmers looking for romance instead of the usual four.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The popular dating series 'Farmer Wants A Wife' is returning for its fourth season on FOX on April 21, 2026. This year, the show will feature three farmers - Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick, and Sean Cavanaugh - searching for love instead of the usual four. The women vying for their hearts have not yet been announced. Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley will return as host after debuting in the role during Season 3.

Why it matters

The change to three farmers instead of four is meant to allow viewers to dive deeper into each farmer's individual journey to find a partner. 'Farmer Wants A Wife' has become a hit for FOX, showcasing the lives of rural Americans looking for romance and highlighting the realities of farm life.

The details

Braden Pridemore, 26, is a fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Homer, Illinois who works on his family's 3,000-acre farm. Brett Maverick, 35, is a horse and cattle farmer from Savannah, Tennessee who is building his own ranch on his family's 1,000-acre property. Sean Cavanaugh, 22, is a farm-to-table farmer from Solvang, California who works on his family's 22-acre produce farm that supplies their restaurant.

  • The new season of 'Farmer Wants A Wife' premieres on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 8PM ET/7PM CT on FOX.

The players

Braden Pridemore

A 26-year-old fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Homer, Illinois who works on his family's 3,000-acre farm.

Brett Maverick

A 35-year-old horse and cattle farmer from Savannah, Tennessee who is building his own ranch on his family's 1,000-acre property.

Sean Cavanaugh

A 22-year-old farm-to-table farmer from Solvang, California who works on his family's 22-acre produce farm that supplies their restaurant.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

The host of 'Farmer Wants A Wife' who is returning for Season 4 after debuting in the role during Season 3.

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What they’re saying

“I'm looking for a wife who is kind, faith-minded and ready to build a family.”

— Braden Pridemore (wyrk.com)

“I hope to find a partner with whom I can build a legacy rooted in love, loyalty and land.”

— Brett Maverick (wyrk.com)

“I'm focused, driven and ready to find something real.”

— Sean Cavanaugh (wyrk.com)

What’s next

Fans can catch up on past seasons of 'Farmer Wants A Wife' on Hulu, FOX One, Tubi and through On Demand services before the new season premieres on April 21.

The takeaway

The change to three farmers instead of four on 'Farmer Wants A Wife' Season 4 signals FOX's commitment to diving deeper into each individual's journey to find love, showcasing the unique lives and perspectives of rural Americans seeking romance.