''The Cougar'' is an American

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. The series premiered on April 15, 2009, for an eight-episode run, and it concluded on June 3, 2009. Filmed in

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, the series followed Stacey Anderson, a 40-year-old cougar, in search for a partner among a group of 20 men, all of whom were in their 20s. The men were required to participate in a series of romantic challenges; Anderson assessed the men's performances and subjected the men to weekly elimination ceremonies. Whichever man remained at the end of the competition had the option of pursuing a long-term relationship with Anderson. The series was hosted by American actor

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Overview

Over eight weekly hour-long episodes, the young men (all in their 20s) 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 Cougar'' - TV Land website
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'', 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.

The "Cubs"

:Adam and Grant are twin brothers. :Travis, the youngest contestant, had his first legal adult beverage with the cougar.

The Kiss-Off

: The contestant won The Cougar. : The contestant was eliminated during the regular Kiss-Off. : The contestant was eliminated during his group date. : The contestant withdrew from the competition. *¹ The contestant won the Solo Date Challenge and went on a solo date with Stacey. *² The contestant won the Group Date Challenge and went on a group date with Stacey. *³ In Episode 5, Stacey picked Adam and Travis for a date because she felt she was losing them. Adam and Travis did not win the challenge. *In Episode 7, Stacey had a solo date with all the remaining contestants.

Statistics

: The contestant won The Cougar. : The contestant won the challenge and went on group date : The contestant won the challenge and went on solo date : The contestant was eliminated. : The contestant won the challenge and was in the Bottom 2 : The contestant was in the Bottom 2 : The contestant won a group date but was eliminated. : The contestant was eliminated during his group date. : The contestant withdrew from the competition. *³ In Episode 5, Stacey picked Adam and Travis for a date because she felt she was losing them. Adam and Travis did not win the challenge. *In Episode 7, Stacey had a solo date with all the remaining contestants.

Episodes

Meet the Cougar

*Solo Date Challenge: First Impressions *Challenge Winner: Travis *Eliminated: Kevin, Bodie, Brad, Rich *Quit: Grant

40 Years Young

*Group Date Challenge: Designing Custom Workout Regimens *Challenge Winners: Adam, Colt, Ryan, Tom, Travis *Call-Out Order: Adam, Colt, Travis, Ryan *Eliminated: Tom *Solo Date Challenge: Giving Stacey a Birthday Gift *Challenge Winner: Jon *Eliminated: J.D., Jim

Men Vs Boys

*Group Date Challenge: Talent Show *Winners: Adam, Johnny, Austin, David *Solo Date Challenge: Picking a Dress for Stacey *Winner: Joe *Eliminated: Johnny, Kai, and Nick

Truth and Consequences

*Group Date Challenge: Revealing Secrets *Winners: Jon, Ryan *Eliminated: Ryan *Solo Date Challenge: Composing and Singing a song to Stacey *Winner: Colt *Eliminated: Austin, David

The Claws Come Out

*Group Date Challenge: Kissing Stacey *Winners: Jimmy *Eliminated: Jon, Joe ;Episode Notes *³ In Episode 5, Stacey picked Adam and Travis for a date because she felt she was losing them. Adam and Travis did not win the challenge.

Meet the Families

*''Travis' Family:'' Sister, Mother, Brother *''Jimmy's Family:'' Mother, Father *''Colt's Family:'' Brothers *''Adam's Family:'' Twin Brother (Grant) *Eliminated: Adam

Vegas Nights

*Jimmy's Date: Racecar Driving, Dinner, Overnight Stay *Travis' Date: Massage, Steam Shower, Dinner, Overnight Stay *Colt's Date: Helicopter Ride, Dinner, Overnight Stay *Eliminated: Travis

The Last Kiss?

*Runner Up: Colt *Winner: Jimmy

References

External links

*
Watch full episodes of ''The Cougar''
on TVLand.com * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cougar, The 2009 American television series debuts 2009 American television series endings 2000s American reality television series American dating and relationship reality television series English-language television shows TV Land original programming Television series by Warner Horizon Television