Series
Kid Nation
Reality
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here19 Sept 2007 · 60m40 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.
2To Kill or Not to Kill?26 Sept 2007 · 60mDebate over acquiring a new source of food divides the Pioneers.
3Deal With It!3 Oct 2007 · 60mWhen 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.
4Bless Us and Keep Us Safe10 Oct 2007 · 60mThe 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.
5Viva La Revolucion!17 Oct 2007 · 60mThe Kids get the opportunity to choose new leaders. Olivia vows to defeat Anjay in the elections, which leads to a heated exchange between them.
6Bonanza Is Disgusting24 Oct 2007 · 60mThe 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.
7The Root Of All Evil31 Oct 2007 · 60mThe 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.
8Starved for Entertainment7 Nov 2007 · 60mKennedy 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.
9Not Even Close to Fair14 Nov 2007 · 60mThe 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.
10Let Me Talk!21 Nov 2007 · 60mThe town council is faced with another hard decision regarding a reward challenge. Their decision causes emotions to run high in Bonanza City.
11I Just Like the Recess Part28 Nov 2007 · 60mThe town council elects a law enforcer for the city and Taylor is banned from participating in any of the future rewards.
12Where's Bonanza, Dude?5 Dec 2007 · 60mBonanza'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.
13We've All Decided to Go Mad!12 Dec 2007 · 60mThe 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
Details
- Created by
- Tom Forman
- First aired
- 19 Sept 2007
- Last aired
- 12 Dec 2007
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- CBS
- Episodes
- 13
- Votes
- 9 on TMDB
Cast
- LLaurel McGoffSelf
- JJonathan KarshSelf - Host
Daniel KyriDK- TTaylor DuPriestSelf
- SSophie WiseSelf
