The Farmer Wants a Wife: Season 16
Host Natalie Gruzlewski returns for this season, marking her fifth time hosting the series. Jarrad: 41-year-old almond farmer from Taylorville, South Australia Dylan: 24-year-old sheep farmer from Cherry Gardens, South Australia Alex: 28-year-old cattle and mushroom farmer from Kin Kin, Queensland Jason: 37-year-old dairy farmer from Coolabunia, Queensland Zac: 24-year-old apple farmer from Forest Range, South A
Season 16 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Farmer Wants a Wife Season 15.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Host Natalie Gruzlewski returns for this season, marking her fifth time hosting the series.
Jarrad: 41-year-old almond farmer from Taylorville, South Australia
Dylan: 24-year-old sheep farmer from Cherry Gardens, South Australia
Alex: 28-year-old cattle and mushroom farmer from Kin Kin, Queensland
Jason: 37-year-old dairy farmer from Coolabunia, Queensland
Zac: 24-year-old apple farmer from Forest Range, South Australia
Episode Guide
Season 16 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jun 8, 2026 · 87 min
First episode centers on Alex, Dylan, and Jason, who each sat down for a round of speed dates with women who had spotted their profiles online and decided – yes, actually, a man wh
Episode 2
Jun 9, 2026 · 85 min
Zac and Jarrad – apple grower and single dad, respectively – into the mix, as they meet their potential partners and make their own selections. All five farmers will then head hom
Episode 3
Jun 15, 2026 · 70 min
As the ladies settle into country life, a sudden departure and a looming elimination sends shockwaves across the farms and ends in a shocking twist no one saw coming.
Episode 4
Jun 16, 2026 · 70 min
The Annual Country Ball kicks off. Some romances ignite, while others fizzle out. Who will make a dramatic exit? And our Farmers must decide who to take on the next solo date.
Episode 5
Jun 22, 2026 · 72 min
Our farmers took their chosen ladies on solo dates, sparking romance and kisses. Then drama ensued when accusations flew and Farmer Dylan was disappointed in his ladies after they
Episode 6
Jun 21, 2026 · 72 min
Tensions rise after Maya's claim about Miranda and Dylan feels hurt by Ally. Double dates spark connections, but explosive Farm Farewells see relationships come to an end.
Episode 7
Jun 22, 2026 · 72 min
Despite strong connections building with their chosen ladies, our farmers families bring in a new lady for a one-on-one date. Then the famers must decide if they stay.
Episode 8
Jun 23, 2026 · 75 min
Our farmers and ladies head to the country fair. Romance blossoms and tensions run high as the farmers are forced to confront their strongest relationships, while some say goodbye
Episode 9
Jun 28, 2026 · 72 min
Today begins with romantic solo dates before the farmers and ladies put their compatibility to the test! And after a shock discovery, which lady will say goodbye to her farmer?
Episode 10
Jun 29, 2026 · 72 min
As farmers head on dates, Alex seeks his parents' advice and makes a tough call, letting Rachel go for Eddie. Later, families arrive to choose one lady for a final solo date.
Episode 11
Jul 6, 2026 · 72 min
During the final 24 hours on the farms, each of the farmers go on their final solo dates and make their toughest decisions yet in the final farm farewells.
Episode 12
Jul 12, 2026 · 72 min
Tensions rise after Maya's claim about Miranda, and Dylan feels hurt by Ally. Double dates spark connections, but explosive Farm Farewells see relationships come to an end.
Episode 13
Jul 13, 2026
Our farmers Jason and Zac meet friends and family of their remaining ladies, then head into final dates, facing the toughest choice of their lives as each chooses a life partner.
Episode 14
Jul 13, 2026 · 72 min
Our farmers Jason and Zac meet friends and family of their remaining ladies, then head into final dates, facing the toughest choice of their lives as each chooses a life partner.
Episode 15
Aug 2, 2026 · 72 min
A month since our farmers made their final decision, they've returned to where it all began. Who's still in love? Who's broken up? And all the gossip in between...