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- Season premiere: April 15, 2009 10/9c
- Season finale: June 3, 2009
- The cougar: Stacey Anderson
- Host: Vivica A. Fox
- Episodes: 8
- Running time: 60 minutes (including commercials)
- Network: TV Land
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The Cougar is a reality dating show where 20 around 20 years old try to win the love of a 40 year old "Cougar." The men will compete in various challenges aimed at letting Stacey Anderson, the cougar, decide which one can handle the needs of an older woman, and possibly begin a relationship with the winner. The final two contestants are Colt and Jimmy. The winner will be chosen on June 3, 2009.
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The Cougar, Stacey
Stacey Anderson is a divorced 40 year old real estate agent and mother of 4 children. Her oldest daughter is older than the youngest contestant on the show.Daily News: No Loss If Tv Land's The Cougar Were to Become Extinct (April 15, 2009) Her ex-husband called her a lousy mother on screen, shocking Stacey Anderson.Chicago Sun Times: Breaking Cougar News: Accused of Being Absentee Mother (May 5, 2009)Contestants
- Colt - 25
- Jimmy - 25
- Joe - 23 - Eliminated
- Jon - 27 - Eliminated
- Travis - 21 - Eliminated
- Adam - 25 (Grant's twin brother) - Eliminated
- David - 25 - Eliminated
- Austin - 24 - Eliminated
- Ryan - 29 - Eliminated
- Johnny - 23 - Eliminated
- Kai - 28 - Eliminated
- Nick - 27 - Eliminated
- J.D. - 24 - Eliminated
- Jimmy - 24 - Eliminated
- Tom - 26 - Eliminated
- Kevin - 23 - Eliminated
- Bodie - 23 - Eliminated
- Brad - 24 - Eliminated
- Rich - 29- Eliminated
- Grant - 25 (Adam's twin brother) - withdrew
What's a Cougar?
A cougar is typically defined as an older woman dating a man 10 years her junior. According to the Fox "Sexpert" Yvonne Fulbright, a cougar is also attractive and in super shape, well-educated, cosmopolitan, confident and empowered, especially in regards to their sexuality.FOXNews.com: FOXSexpert: Sink Your Teeth Into the Cougar (March 23, 2009)