The Cougar

The Cougar (2009)

EndedReality show

The Cougar is an American reality television series where an older woman (aka cougar) chooses a boyfriend from a group of twenty younger men. The series premiered on TV Land on April 15, 2009, and is hosted by TV actress and producer, Vivica A. Fox. Over eight weekly hour-long episodes, the young men (all in their 20's) compete for a chance to have a long term relationship with Stacey Anderson, a 40-year-old real estate agent and divorced mother of four from Arizona. The show is very similar in format to The Bachelorette, except that instead of using roses to determine who stays and who goes, the Cougar uses the "Kiss Off". During the Kiss Off, each contestant gives the Cougar a kiss and if she kisses on the lips, the contestant stays, but if she gives her cheek, the contestant is out.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08The Last Kiss?Jun 3, 2009
S01E07Vegas NightsMay 27, 2009
S01E06Meet the FamiliesMay 20, 2009
S01E05The Claws Come OutMay 13, 2009
S01E04Truth and ConsequencesMay 6, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Cougar' premiere?

'The Cougar' premiered on April 15, 2009.

Who was the star of 'The Cougar'?

Stacey Anderson was the star of 'The Cougar'.

How many men competed for Stacey's heart on 'The Cougar'?

Twenty men competed for Stacey's heart on 'The Cougar'.

Did the winner of 'The Cougar' get to date Stacey at the end of the season?

Yes, the winner of 'The Cougar' got to date Stacey at the end of the season.

Where did 'The Cougar' take place?

'The Cougar' took place in Malibu, California.

Did Stacey have any children when she starred on 'The Cougar'?

Yes, Stacey had two children when she starred on 'The Cougar'.

Did any of the men on 'The Cougar' propose to Stacey?

Yes, one of the men on 'The Cougar' proposed to Stacey.

Were there any group dates on 'The Cougar'?

Yes, there were group dates on 'The Cougar'.

Did Stacey have any qualms about dating younger men on 'The Cougar'?

Stacey did have some initial qualms about dating younger men on 'The Cougar', but she eventually overcame them.

Were there any contestants who were significantly younger than Stacey on 'The Cougar'?

Yes, some of the contestants on 'The Cougar' were significantly younger than Stacey.

Was there any drama or conflict between the contestants on 'The Cougar'?

Yes, there was drama and conflict between some of the contestants on 'The Cougar'.

Did Stacey have any criteria or qualities that she was looking for in a man on 'The Cougar'?

Yes, Stacey was looking for a man who was strong, confident, and genuinely interested in her.

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