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Kid Nation

Kid Nation

★ 7.1/10•2007•1h 0m•Reality
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Kid Nation was an American reality television show hosted by Jonathan Karsh that premiered on the CBS network on September 19, 2007 created by Tom Forman Productions and Endemol USA and aired on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET . The show, featuring 40 children aged 8 to 15, was filmed on location at the Bonanza Creek Movie Ranch, a privately owned town built on the ruins of Bonanza City, New Mexico, eight miles south of Santa Fe, with production beginning on April 1, 2007. In the show, the children try to create a functioning society in the town, including setting up a government system with minimal adult help and supervision.

Jack Cannon · Director

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 19, 2007

Episodes

Episode 1 - I'm Trying to Be a Leader HereE160m

I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here

40 kids from the ages of 8-15 are put into the abandoned town of Bonanza City, New Mexico for 40 days. They have to build their own society by electing leaders, passing laws, and establishing an economy.

Sep 19, 2007

Episode 2 - To Kill or Not to Kill?E260m

To Kill or Not to Kill?

Debate over acquiring a new source of food divides the Pioneers.

Sep 26, 2007

Episode 3 - Deal With It!E360m

Deal With It!

When disorder erupts among the Pioneers, the Town Council is forced to make some tough decisions regarding the rules and maintaining order that don't go over well with everyone.

Oct 3, 2007

Episode 4 - Bless Us and Keep Us SafeE460m

Bless Us and Keep Us Safe

The Town Council is faced with a dilemma when the topic of religion arises. Their suggestion of having one religious ceremony to accommodate all faiths ruffles some feathers.

Oct 10, 2007

Episode 5 - Viva La Revolucion!E560m

Viva La Revolucion!

The Kids get the opportunity to choose new leaders. Olivia vows to defeat Anjay in the elections, which leads to a heated exchange between them.

Oct 17, 2007

Episode 6 - Bonanza Is DisgustingE660m

Bonanza Is Disgusting

The town council also hands out it's first punishment to one of it's citizens. And pigs, rats and flies become a problem in Bonanza city.

Oct 24, 2007

Episode 7 - The Root Of All EvilE760m

The Root Of All Evil

The kids try to make more money by selling products on the streets of Bonanza. The town council finds a treasure chest in a gold mine and have to decide what to do with it. And one pioneer is accused of bribing fellow towns people for support in winning the gold star.

Oct 31, 2007

Episode 8 - Starved for EntertainmentE860m

Starved for Entertainment

Kennedy and Savannah cook the town a authentic Kentucky dinner which leaves one of the girls feeling homesick and wanting to leave. Also the kids hold a talent show to bring some entertainment to Bonanza City but one kid goes on stage to make a very surprising announcement instead.

Nov 7, 2007

Episode 9 - Not Even Close to FairE960m

Not Even Close to Fair

The town council makes a big decision regarding the districts which upsets a lot of the pioneers. The pioneers also learn about equality and realize that it's not that easy to achieve.

Nov 14, 2007

Episode 10 - Let Me Talk!E1060m

Let Me Talk!

The town council is faced with another hard decision regarding a reward challenge. Their decision causes emotions to run high in Bonanza City.

Nov 21, 2007

Episode 11 - I Just Like the Recess PartE1160m

I Just Like the Recess Part

The town council elects a law enforcer for the city and Taylor is banned from participating in any of the future rewards.

Nov 28, 2007

Episode 12 - Where's Bonanza, Dude?E1260m

Where's Bonanza, Dude?

Bonanza's town-council leaves the city to visit with nearby Native Americans. While the town-council is away Bonanza City's sheriff sees this as an opportunity and takes control of the town.

Dec 5, 2007

Episode 13 - We've All Decided to Go Mad!E1360m

We've All Decided to Go Mad!

The first season comes to an end with the pioneers trying to keep the town running after they find out that the job board has been destroyed. The pioneers take part in three challenges with each one worth a gold star worth $50,000. At the end the pioneers all receive a surprise that brings many of them to tears

Dec 12, 2007

Actors

Laurel McGoff

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Jonathan Karsh

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Daniel Kyri

Daniel Kyri

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Taylor DuPriest

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Sophie Wise

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