The seventh new episode of BAUER SUCHT FRAU achieved outstanding ratings on RTL on 08.12.2025. An average of 3.33 million viewers aged 3 and over watched the action on the farms, which corresponds to a strong market share of 14.4 percent. The show also impressed the other target groups once again: Among viewers aged 14 to 59, the market share was 14.1 percent, and even 15.4 percent among viewers aged 14 to 49. BAUER SUCHT FRAU thus took primetime victory in all three target groups.

Germany’s most popular TV romance with Inka Bause enters its 21st season! This year, eleven farmers and two farmers’ wives embark on the search for true love and RTL’s long-running hit once again ensures heart palpitations, great emotions and happy couples. Already at the traditional barn party there is a sizzle between the first candidates, during the farm week it becomes even more intense and for some the journey even ends with great happiness in love. The success speaks for itself: over 40 weddings, almost 50 babies and more than 200 participating farmers!

The season starts with a total of 12 episodes on Monday, November 3, at 8:15 pm. RTL will initially show the first four episodes every week on Mondays at 8:15 pm. The remaining eight episodes will then be broadcast in a double bill, always on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Following BAUER SUCHT FRAU, there will be a reunion with “Ralf, the farmer reporter” on Mondays from 10:30 pm. Ralf Herrmann meets the farmers from BAUER SUCHT FRAU with a great deal of curiosity, lends a hand and charmingly elicits many a secret from them. How do the new stars of the current season live? Who are they? And what are the old crowd favorites up to? Ralf also visits the most popular cult farmers of yesteryear and discovers many a surprise with Josef and Narumol, shepherd Heinrich and co.

The time has come on Whit Monday: Germany’s most successful TV romance is once again causing heart palpitations in the countryside. For the 21st season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU, Inka Bause introduces a total of 16 new farmers from all over Germany who want to embark on the search for true love. Here are the first three farmers and one farmer’s wife who will be taking part in BAUER SUCHT FRAU – Die neuen Bauern on June 9, 2025. In the introductory round, Friedrich, Simone, Johann and Daniel – together with twelve other farmers – give an insight into their lives. The presenter is also looking forward to accompanying them all on their path to happiness in love over the coming months.

Interested parties can apply online at RTL.de/apply or call 01805-447 444 or send an e-mail to bauersuchtfrau@rtl.de .

The 21st season is scheduled to air on RTL in fall 2025. BAUER SUCHT FRAU is produced by UFA Show & Factual on behalf of RTL.

Daniel (33)

Region: North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Rhine
Farm: Bull fattening farm
Hobbies: Shooting club, soccer

Daniel lives on the farm in the Rhineland with his father (62) and grandmother (90). The farm has been in the family since the 19th century, so Daniel was “born into farming”. The trained agronomist looks after 100 bulls and cultivates 35 hectares of arable land and grassland, where he mainly grows barley and maize. An important part of Daniel’s life is his twin brother Stefan, who lives just ten kilometers away with his girlfriend and whom he meets as often as he can. Otherwise, the 33-year-old spends his free time at the local shooting club or playing soccer. Daniel has been single for over two years and hopes to finally find the love of his life. His dream woman should be humorous, loyal, self-confident and open to new things. If she also had an interest in farming, that would be “the jackpot” for Daniel.

Friedrich (29)

Region: North Rhine-Westphalia, Soest district
Farm: Arable farming
Hobbies: triathlon, tennis, soccer, volleyball

Between horses and asparagus, arable farmer Friedrich is hoping for the love of his life. Together with his family, he grows wheat, barley, triticale, field beans and maize as well as green asparagus. The 29-year-old attaches great importance to sustainability, the use of photovoltaic systems and the health of the soil. In addition to farming, Friedrich is also very active in sport. He is a passionate triathlete – so he regularly trains for cycling, swimming and running. If there is still time, he plays tennis, football and volleyball. The 29-year-old would like to start a family with his dream woman at some point, also so that he can pass the farm on to his children in the traditional way. His partner should be self-confident, be able to “tell him what to do”, have an interest in agriculture and politics, but also be loving, animal-loving and have a good sense of humor.

Simone (55)

Region: Saarland
Farm: Gnadenhof
Hobbies: campfire, pop songs

Simone has fulfilled her personal dream in Germany’s smallest federal state. The animal-loving 55-year-old has been running a sanctuary for ten years. Together with many volunteers, she lovingly looks after horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, two dogs and a cat. Her farm means a lot to Simone, because: “All animals have a right to a happy life.” The 1.70 meter tall woman from Saarland works full-time in geriatric care. In her free time, Simone loves to end her evening around the campfire. But she has been alone for over 2 years. Simone is now hoping to find a partner who, like her, is a pop music fan, not too thin, not too fat and has a strong character with whom she can spend romantic hours together: “There is still so much space in my heart and I would like to give it to my dream man.”

Johann (60)

Region: Lower Saxony, Middle Weser
Farm: cattle breeding, arable farming
Hobbies: Picnic, motorcycle

Cattle farmer Johann lives with his son Jan-Niklas (21) on a tranquil farm on the Weser. Here, the 60-year-old looks after 40 head of cattle, 2 cows and 29 chickens. He also grows maize, rye, barley, oats and triticale. It is very important to the early riser that his animals are doing well. That’s why he sometimes sings them a song. Johann grew up with farming and loves: “freshly tapped milk.” The man from Lower Saxony enjoys spending his free time in the countryside, loves picnics and going on excursions on his motorcycle “Susi”. But Johann doesn’t enjoy doing all this alone. Johann’s wife passed away a year ago. She wanted him to apply for “Bauer sucht Frau” so that he wouldn’t be alone. The 60-year-old is now ready again and hopes to find a loving wife: “Who will see the sun through the clouds with me and make my heart leap again.”

BAUER SUCHT FRAU brings love to the countryside! Since 2005, presenter Inka Bause has been presenting the TV romance BAUER SUCHT FRAU on RTL with great success, bringing lonely hearts together year after year.

In BAUER SUCHT FRAU, farmers embark on a romantic search for the love of their lives. They choose two women or men from the applications sent in. Inka Bause then introduces the two chosen ones to the farmers at the big barn party. After getting to know each other for the first time, they decide which ladies and gentlemen will be allowed to join them on the farm for a trial week. During the farm week, the chosen ones then not only get to know their farmer, but also country life.

The 20th season reached an average of 3.34 million viewers, which corresponds to a market share of 12.9 percent. The search for true love also scored well among 14 to 49-year-olds, achieving a strong average market share of 12.6 percent.

BAUER SUCHT FRAU is a production of UFA SHOW & FACTUAL.

Germany’s most popular TV romance with Inka Bause is celebrating its 20th season – and with more farmers than ever before!

Region: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria
Farm: Riding stable
Hobbies: Dancing, yoga

Heiner, who is young at heart, lives and works in the Upper Palatinate. Here he earns his living as a riding instructor. “Horses give me strength, they are my elixir of life. I was born with them. Even my grandfather bred horses, as did my father. I can’t imagine doing anything else,” says Heiner. The 70-year-old manages a total of 34 hectares of grassland and arable land, as well as 7 hectares of forest.

Region: Heideland, Thuringia
Farm: Suckler cow farm
Hobbies: cycling, inline skating, volleyball, soccer

Max lives and runs a suckler cow farm in the vast landscapes of the heathland in the middle of Thuringia. The farm is home to 20 suckler cows and their offspring. There are also 300 hectares of farmland, two horses, ten chickens and Jakob the dog, who is Max’s constant companion.

Region: Friesland, Lower Saxony
Farm: Cattle farmer and horse owner
Hobbies: Speedway driving

Andre lives on his sister’s farm and looks after 42 horses and 20 cattle. “I put animal welfare before my own. I can only sleep when I know that all the animals are healthy and well looked after,” says the 29-year-old. His main job is as an employee on a large agricultural business.

Region: Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business: Pony farm
Hobbies: Hiking, cycling, water sports, traveling

58-year-old Jennifer lives in a small town very close to Dortmund. After a brief period of searching for a career, she had the idea: “I want to do something with animals. But then I got myself a horse and started offering rides and giving riding lessons. And so the idea matured that I wanted to do this professionally. I wanted to hire out horses and teach children, even poorer ones who don’t have the money for the riding club, how to ride.” She now runs a three-hectare pony farm as her main occupation and has thus fulfilled her dream

Campfire romance and big feelings: Germany’s most successful TV romance is now entering its 19th season. Twelve new farmers want to join Inka Bause on a romantic search for true love and hope to be hit by Cupid’s arrows. Which pot will finally find its lid? Inka Bause promises: “This year, fans can look forward to very self-confident, attractive and committed farmers!” RTL will show the 2nd episode the very next day at 8:15 pm.

Since 2005, Germany’s most successful TV romance has been causing heart palpitations in the countryside and providing plenty to talk about. After the call-in show on Whit Monday, the farmers were each allowed to choose two potential partners and meet them in person at the traditional barn party in summer. There, the first amorous glances are exchanged and the farmers decide to whom they would like to open the door to their home and farm and extend an invitation for a trial stay. During the farm week, the chosen ones can get a breath of fresh country air – and maybe there’s even love in the air?

Master horse farmer Loretta (32) from Baden-Württemberg, Fleckvieh breeder Michael (27) from the Bergisches Land region and cattle farmer Theo (58) from the Eifel region are looking for the love of their lives alongside 14 other farmers on BAUER SUCHT FRAU in 2022.

On Easter Monday, April 18, 2022, Inka Bause will introduce them all on BAUER SUCHT FRAU – DIE NEUEN BAUERN from 7:05 pm on RTL. Afterwards, the farmers and Loretta hope to receive lots of applications from interested men and women – and above all that the right person will get in touch.

Interested men and women can apply at any time at bauersuchtfrau@rtl.de or from Easter Monday, 18.04.2022, by calling 030 2579 200200.

Loretta
Age: 32
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Region: North Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Farm: Mixed farm with nature conservation areas and moorland
20 ha of grassland and farmland
5 horses, 12 donkeys, 200 sheep, 70 goats, 20 chickens,
10 geese, 5 dogs
Full-time farmer, horse management master with a focus on landscape conservation

Loretta is a qualified master equestrian and lives with her parents Ilona (63) and Gerhard (63) and her grandmother Margrit (84) on a farm in North Baden. Here, the 32-year-old looks after sheep, goats, chickens, geese and donkeys as well as five horses, which she also likes to call members of the family. “My great passion is landscape conservation with horses. As far as possible, we do everything without machines. When I see how the horses get involved and help out, I think it’s wonderful.”
In her free time, Loretta is a real sports fan: she rides a racing bike and enjoys swimming and running. But she also likes a few more horsepower. “One of my great passions is my Harley, I love riding my motorcycle.”
Although the 1.67-metre-tall farmer is always busy, Loretta also experiences many lonely moments. She hopes to find a man who “is active like me, but also offers me a strong shoulder to lean on. A partner who laughs with me and cries with me, just someone I can have a lot of fun with.” If the man-to-be then dreams of a big wedding just like Loretta, her happiness would be perfect.

Theo
Age: 58
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Region: Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia
Operation: Mixed operation
130 ha of grassland and farmland
75 dairy cows, 40 offspring, 40 fattening bulls, 1 rooster, 4 cats
Farmer as main occupation, livestock farmer

Theo lives with his mother on a four-sided farm in the Eifel region. The 58-year-old’s main occupation is looking after 155 cattle and Poppie the cockerel. He also owns 130 hectares of grassland and farmland. “I was born and raised here. I just like the freedom, the independence, being able to see what I’ve achieved at the end of the month. I’m very proud of that.”
In his free time, Theo likes to ride his motorcycle and is active in a hiking group. However, his greatest passion is dancing. “I’m a pop fan and dance Discofox. I’ve danced through many a shoe.”
The 1.76-metre-tall farmer has been single for two years now. “What I miss most at the moment are conversations and human closeness.” Theo wants his dream woman to be “a bit lively and spontaneous. She should like to do things, be honest and reliable.”

Michael K.
Age: 27
Astrological sign: Gemini
Region: Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia
Farm: Dairy farm and breeding
30ha grassland, 5ha forest, 100 cattle, 25 breeding bulls, 20 dairy cows
Part-time farmer, Simmental cattle breeder

Michael’s farm is located in the heart of the Bergisches Land region. Together with his parents Marita (56) and Stefan (58), the 27-year-old runs the farm, which focuses on Simmental cattle breeding, as a sideline. In addition to 30 hectares of grassland and 5 hectares of forest, the family also looks after 145 cattle. “My animals are very important to me, they all have names, so when I stand in the meadow, I’m practically trampled flat because they all want to cuddle.”
When the 1.97-metre-tall farmer is not out and about on the farm, he pursues his second great passion: dancing. Whether standard, disco fox, guard or men’s ballet: “I’ve been dancing ever since I was little.”
Michael is looking for the love of his life – whether it’s a man or a woman: “I’m looking for someone I can have a lot of fun with and who wants to grow old with me.” What is particularly important to Michael is that the person he is looking for is interested in farm life. “I’m missing the right person in my life, someone who gives me a lot and to whom I can give it back. That would be the biggest dream if it came true.”

The 17th season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU was broadcast two evenings a week for the first time! For ten episodes, on Mondays and Tuesdays in prime time, Inka Bause accompanied eleven lonely farmers and a horse farmer who embarked on a special search for their dream woman on RTL.

“After eight years, I finally get to find a partner for life for a woman again. I’m really looking forward to helping and accompanying horse farmer Lara in her search for a suitable wife,” revealed Inka Bause at the start of the new 2021 farming season.

On November 1, 2021, the 17th season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU started with a total of ten episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:15 p.m. on RTL.
Broadcast: 01.11.2021 – 30.11.2021

Ambitious, determined and self-confident – Lara from Schleswig-Holstein is going her own way. She became self-employed at the age of 21 and has been running a horse farm with 60 horses, six dwarf sheep, two guinea pigs, two cats and a dog ever since. Despite all the work on the farm, the 1.80m tall horsewoman also knows lonely moments. She has been single for almost a year and would like to finally have a partner by her side again.

Björn runs a horse boarding farm in the Westerwald with his parents Beate (59) and Werner (67). In addition to 150 hectares of grassland and arable land, which the family cultivates together, the trained agricultural engineer looks after a further 150 hectares of arable land in his own contracting business. When the 1.80 meter tall farmer is not sitting on the tractor, he pursues his second great passion: music. Björn not only plays guitar in a cover band, he also writes his own songs. Sport also plays an important role in the 32-year-old’s life. The Hessian has been single for almost three years now.

Dirk runs a family farm near the North Sea with his parents Rolf (50) and Nicole (49). The 24-year-old runs the farm as his main occupation, focusing on suckler cow and sheep farming as well as grassland. In addition to farming, Dirk loves to ride his motorcycle through the countryside. The trained construction machinery mechanic also does a lot of work in his currently sparsely furnished house, where his grandmother used to live until recently.

Enno lives with his parents and sister not far from the North Sea coast and runs a dairy farm with arable land as his main occupation. He pays particular attention to animal welfare: “Ensuring that my animals are well is a real mission in life for me!”. In his free time, the 25-year-old prefers to be out and about with friends. As a true northern light, he enjoys the Frisian national sport par excellence, “Boßeln”. He is also a member of a motorcycle club. Enno has been single for a year and a half.

Hubert not only runs a piglet farm together with his parents Josef (66) and Theresia (63), he has also turned his greatest hobby into a profession: beekeeping. The 40-year-old is the master of 30 bee colonies and has even won medals with his honey. In his free time, the Upper Bavarian is involved in the fire department, enjoys hiking and fishing and spends sociable evenings with friends. The 1.79 meter tall farmer has been single for two years now, but dreams of having his own family.

Together with his parents Sonja (63) and Rainer (65), Mathias runs a pig farm in Saxony-Anhalt with 2,000 pigs, three cattle, nine sheep, five cats and two dogs. Mathias, who his friends only call Matze, likes to spend his free time in a variety of ways: he rides his bike and motorcycle, goes swimming, goes to the sauna or tinkers in his workshop.

In Swabia, Mathias lives and works in a house with his parents Günther (62) and Angelika (59) and looks after pigs, cattle, chickens and bees on the side. To compensate, the 1.78 meter tall Swabian likes to go fishing, boxing or running. His partner should also be sporty and active, because boredom is nothing for the 33-year-old.

Mike lives on a farm in the middle of the Vorderrhön with Klaus (58) and Sabine (58), the parents of his former partner. They have been separated for nine years, but the car mechanic has stayed on the farm as a sideline in order to rebuild it piece by piece. The 41-year-old has not yet found happiness in love. Mike has been single for a year and a half and prefers to spend his free time with his godchildren or hiking in the fresh forest air.

Nils lives and works on a four-sided farm in the Odenwald with his parents Erwin (62) and Heidrun (57) and his younger brother Maximilian. He looks after 15 Black Angus cattle here, whose meat is also marketed directly by the family. The 33-year-old has never had a real girlfriend. “I have congenital hearing loss and wear hearing aids in both ears. Unfortunately, that puts a lot of women off.” Nils is also shy. Nevertheless, Nils is sure that he will find the right partner one day.

Olaf lives alone on his organic farm in Brandenburg. He keeps suckler cows and cultivates grassland and arable land in collaboration with his son Hannes (36). The 60-year-old Olaf will hand over the farm to him in the next few years. The 1.76 meter tall man from Brandenburg had a serious motorcycle accident 21 years ago and has been missing his left hand ever since. But Olaf is not letting this limit him! The farmer wants to travel the world with his future wife.

Peter lives in his own house on the family farm with three friends in a shared flat. But when the 26-year-old farmer meets the right woman, the boys will have to move out again, because Peter is determined to start a family. His daily tasks include his arable farm and tending the lawn on his own golf course. The 1.69 meter tall farmer always has new ideas and is keen to experiment. Whether he’s distilling schnapps with Grandpa Karl (86), organizing festivals or sowing new crops in the fields, there’s never a dull moment with the trained agronomist!

Torsten lives with his parents Renate (74) and Friedhelm (79) on a fattening bull farm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The main farmer takes care of 50 fattening bulls and 30 chickens as well as 20 hectares of grassland and arable land. In his free time, the 52-year-old enjoys swimming, going to the sauna or meeting up with friends for a barbecue. Torsten also likes to cozy up in front of the fireplace.

Farmer Patrick has received so many requests that he has set a new record! On a boat on Lake Constance, presenter Inka Bause introduces the six candidates Patrick has chosen.

“This year, many things may be different than usual. But what remains is the longing for great love,” says Inka Bause at the start of the 16th BAUER SUCHT FRAU season. The barn party could not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Of course it’s unusual that we have to start this year without the legendary barn party. I regret this just as much as my farmers. For them, getting together, getting to know each other and celebrating is an important and wonderful highlight. Friendships for life are often formed there. But then I went to almost all the farmers and brought them their letters or the chosen ones to the farm. The free Inca love delivery service, so to speak!”

A farmer in record mode

Inka Jungbauer also personally broke the news to Patrick that he had set a new record: “In sixteen seasons, no one has ever received as many applications as you!” From all the letters, Patrick invited six women to meet him in person on a boat on beautiful Lake Constance. After an initial meeting and subsequent one-on-one dates, Patrick has to decide who he wants to spend the farm week with.

Sunflowers instead of roses

“I cut six fresh sunflowers this morning. I’ve been thinking that every woman I actually invite to the farm week will receive a sunflower from me,” says Patrick’s plan. “The country bachelor, so to speak,” comments Inka Bause on his idea. In the end, the cattle farmer has made his choice and appears before the women with three sunflowers. Who will the attractive young farmer invite to the farm week? One thing is already clear: all six women are on fire for him after just a few hours!

RTL will show 9 episodes from Monday, October 26, 2020 at 8:15 pm.

Broadcast: 26.10.2020 – 21.12.2020

Fall is feel-good time, but our farmers are lonely – for now. Now Inka Bause is once again taking the happiness of eleven lonely farmers into her own hands. From Monday, October 14, 2019, 8:15 pm, RTL will broadcast the 15th season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. In eight episodes, the successful TV romance with Inka Bause accompanies eleven farmers who are embarking on a romantic search for true love this year. The men get to know their chosen ladies at the traditional barn party, then it’s off to a farm week together. One thing is certain: whether they are cattle or alpaca breeders, horse farm owners or organic farmers, they all hope to finally be struck by Cupid’s arrow on BAUER SUCHT FRAU.

After the call broadcast on Whit Monday, interested women applied for the featured farmers. The farmers were then allowed to choose which women they would like to meet in person at the traditional barn party in the summer. Inka Bause will now introduce her chosen women to the farmers and after a few hours of getting to know each other, a decision has to be made: Which farmer will invite which woman – or perhaps even several – to their home for the farm week? And what happens next? Will there be big feelings when living together in the countryside or will there be no butterflies in the stomach?

Since 2005, BAUER SUCHT FRAU has been very successful in bringing love to the countryside: 28 weddings have been celebrated, 14 babies have been born and more than 20 couples are still together today – that’s the love balance after 13 seasons.

“My farmers simply show a good hand in their choice of women,” says presenter Inka Bause, explaining the success of the TV romance. “They are very good at sensing who suits them and their farm best. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned in recent years, it’s that farmers are always good for a surprise. That’s why BAUER SUCHT FRAU is never boring for me either!”

This year, for the first time, a single farmer from Canada and a nephew and his uncle want to find the love of their lives. There will also be a farmer from Namibia and one from Luxembourg this year.

From October 15, 2018, 8:15 p.m. RTL broadcast the 14th season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. In seven extra-long episodes, the successful TV romance with Inka Bause accompanied the 12 farmers who embarked on a romantic search for true love this year.

After the call broadcast on Whit Monday, interested women applied for the featured farmers. The farmers were then allowed to choose which women they would like to meet in person at the traditional barn party in the summer. There, Inka Bause introduces her chosen women to the farmers and after the first few hours of getting to know each other, a decision has to be made: Which farmer will invite which woman – or perhaps even several – to their home for the farm week? And what happens next? Will there be big feelings when living together in the countryside or will there be no butterflies in the stomach? And who makes plans for the future after just a few days?

Broadcast: 15.10.2018 to 03.12.2018

A dozen farmers and even more room for feelings! On Monday, October 16 from 8:15 p.m., BAUER SUCHT FRAU starts with more airtime than ever before: for the first time, the popular TV romance will be broadcast for a full two hours. In a total of seven episodes, twelve new farmers, including Gerald from Namibia, want to celebrate the barn festival with Inka Bause and find true love.

Since 2005, Germany’s most successful TV romance has been causing heart palpitations in the countryside and providing plenty to talk about, and now RTL is presenting the 13th season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. In seven extra-long episodes, the successful TV romance with Inka Bause accompanies the farmers who want to embark on a romantic search for true love this year. With Gerald, the attractive farmer from Namibia, there is even a farmer from another continent for the first time. Will the lonely pot from Africa finally find his match in Germany? After the call show on Whit Monday, the farmers were each allowed to choose potential partners and meet them in person at the traditional barn party in the summer. There, the first amorous glances are exchanged and the farmers decide to whom they would like to open the door to their home and farm and extend an invitation for a trial stay. During the farm week, the chosen ones can lend a hand and get a breath of fresh country air – and maybe even find their true love?

Broadcast: 16.10.2017 to 27.11.2017

Campfire romance and big feelings: BAUER SUCHT FRAU starts its twelfth season with a double episode. This year, eleven new farmers will join Inka Bause in the romantic search for true love and hope to be struck by Cupid’s arrows. Which pot will finally find its lid?

Since 2005, Germany’s most successful TV romance has been causing heart palpitations in the countryside and providing plenty to talk about. Now RTL is presenting the twelfth season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU with Inka Bause and eleven new farmers who want to embark on the romantic search for true love this year. Inka Bause promises: “Viewers can look forward to a season with lots of young, attractive farmers!”

Broadcast: 10.10.2016 to 05.12.2016

Love is in the air again this fall: Starting Monday, October 12, 2015 at 8:15 p.m., RTL will present the eleventh season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU with Inka Bause and ten new farmers who want to embark on the romantic search for true love this year.

Since 2005, Germany’s most successful TV romance has been causing heart palpitations in the countryside and providing plenty to talk about. Now the new farmers are ready for the love adventure of their lives and one thing is already certain: BAUER SUCHT FRAU promises plenty of heart, romance and big feelings in its eleventh year!

Broadcast: 12.10.2015 to 07.12.2015

Love to the power of ten: Bauer sucht Frau celebrates its anniversary!

From October 13, 2014, RTL will present the tenth season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU with Inka Bause and ten new farmers who want to embark on the romantic search for true love this year.

For nine years, the RTL hit has been a source of great emotions and happy couples: to date, more than 25 happy couples have found each other, and love has already been sealed at the altar a dozen times. And as if all that wasn’t success enough, seven children crown the impressive track record of Germany’s successful TV romance with presenter Inka Bause. This year’s special feature: with Günther from South Tyrol and Peter from Portugal, two foreign farmers are taking part in the tenth season. “BAUERSUCHTFRAU is becoming more and more international,” says a delighted Inka Bause, taking stock after nine seasons: “I’m really proud and very happy to be part of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. Who would have thought back then that the show would become such a hit?”

To mark the anniversary, RTL will be showing the special “10 Jahre BAUER SUCHT FRAU – Das große Jubiläum” on December 22 at 8:15 p.m., in which the most popular farmers from all seasons will be reunited for the first time. Inka Bause will also present the highlights and best moments of the successful TV romance in two best-of shows at Christmas: On Christmas Day, Inka Bause will celebrate “10 years of BAUER SUCHT FRAU – The most iconic moments” from 7:05 p.m., and on Boxing Day it will be “10 years of BAUER SUCHT FRAU – The most romantic moments” from 7:05 p.m. on RTL.

BAUER SUCHT FRAU is Germany’s most successful TV romance and has been generating strong viewer figures since its launch in 2005. On average, 6.37 million viewers aged 3 and over (market share 20.0%) watched the ninth season of BAUER SUCHT FRAU in fall 2013. In the target group of 14 to 59-year-olds, the season achieved an average market share of 22.1% (4.01 million viewers).

Broadcast: 13.10.2014 to 08.12.2014

69 farmers – including one horse farmer – have been looking for the love of their lives in the past eight seasons of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. More than 20 of them are still on cloud nine today, eleven of them are already married and seven children have been born. “The BAUER SUCHT FRAU family is getting bigger and bigger,” says a delighted Inka Bause ahead of the start of the ninth season of the successful TV romance. “My gut feeling told me at the barn party in the summer that we would make a lot of lonely hearts happy this year. And I was proved right: There has never been so much love as this year!”

Inka Bause presented her two chosen ones to 12 farmers and one farmer’s wife at the big barn party. Filming then continued for a week on 13 farms. Since October 21, 2013, RTL has been showing the ten most beautiful stories from the countryside every Monday at 9:15 pm.

After the traditional call show on Whit Monday, the farmers and Lena were each allowed to choose two potential partners and meet them in person at the big barn party in the summer. There they decided who they wanted to open the door to their home and farm and extend an invitation for a trial stay. During the farm week, the chosen ones were able to get a breath of fresh country air.

Broadcast: 21.10.2013 to 16.12.2013

Eight weddings, six babies and 19 happy couples to date – that’s the preliminary tally after seven seasons of BAUER SUCHT FRAU. Now new farmers are embarking on the exciting adventure of love. On Monday, October 8, at 8:15 p.m., RTL will air “Love Mission XXL”: the search for love in the countryside will enter the next round with a double episode.

From October, Inka Bause will be helping lonely farmers find love for the eighth time. For a total of ten episodes, the likeable presenter will accompany the lonely hearts as they search for and hopefully find their heart’s happiness! Also on board this year: a gay farmer. “For years, no gay farmer dared to apply to us. But Philipp, who found his partner for life with Veit last year, has encouraged other gay farmers. So I’m particularly pleased that we have a gay farmer with Denny on this year’s show too,” explains presenter Inka Bause.

Since the launch of BAUER SUCHT FRAU, Germany’s most successful docusoap has been attracting more and more viewers. The sixth season set a new record in 2010: An average of 8 million (24.7 percent) viewers watched the farmers flirt week after week. In the seventh season, an average of 7.71 million viewers (market share: 23.1 percent) watched horse farmer Philipp, who was the first homosexual farmer to seek – and find – his true love.

Broadcast: 08.10.2012 to 10.12.2012

BAUER SUCHT FRAU is entering its seventh season and is now being produced by Grundy Light Entertainment.

The show premiered on RTL in 2005. BAUER SUCHT FRAU is hosted by the charming Inka Bause.