Fox Announces 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 4 Lineup

Three new farmers will search for love on the hit reality show's upcoming season.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 6:40pm

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Fox has announced that the reality dating show "Farmer Wants a Wife" will return for a fourth season in April 2026, featuring three new farmers looking for love. The new farmers include 26-year-old corn and soybean farmer Braden Pridemore from Illinois, 35-year-old horse and cattle rancher Brett Maverick from Tennessee, and 22-year-old produce farmer Sean Cavanaugh from California. Kimberly Williams-Paisley will return as the host after debuting in the role during Season 3.

Why it matters

"Farmer Wants a Wife" has become a popular reality dating franchise, with successful runs in multiple countries. The show's focus on connecting urban singles with rural farmers has resonated with audiences and highlights the enduring appeal of finding love in unexpected places.

The details

The new season of "Farmer Wants a Wife" will feature three farmers searching for their future wives. Braden Pridemore is a fifth-generation farmer from Illinois who works on his family's 3,000-acre corn and soybean operation. Brett Maverick is a 35-year-old horse and cattle rancher from Tennessee who is also developing a protein bar company and tequila brand. Sean Cavanaugh, 22, is a farm-to-table produce farmer from California who helps supply his family's restaurant, the Gathering Table.

  • Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 will premiere on April 21, 2026.

The players

Braden Pridemore

A 26-year-old fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Homer, Illinois who is looking for a kind, faith-minded wife to start a family with.

Brett Maverick

A 35-year-old horse and cattle farmer from Savannah, Tennessee who is building his own ranch and also developing a protein bar company and tequila brand.

Sean Cavanaugh

A 22-year-old farm-to-table produce farmer from Solvang, California who helps supply his family's restaurant, the Gathering Table.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

The host of Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 after debuting in the role during Season 3.

Brad Paisley

The country star made a cameo appearance in Season 3 of Farmer Wants a Wife and may return for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to see if any of the new farmers find lasting love on the upcoming season of Farmer Wants a Wife.

The takeaway

The continued success of "Farmer Wants a Wife" demonstrates the enduring appeal of reality dating shows that connect urban singles with rural lifestyles, highlighting the diversity of the modern dating landscape.