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Kid Nation

Kid Nation

2007•1h 0m•7.1/10
Reality

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7.1/10(9)

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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Production

Endemol USA, Forman Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

September 19, 2007

Last Aired

December 12, 2007

Networks

CBS

Created By

Tom Forman

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here
E1
I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here
Air date: 2007-09-19
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.
To Kill or Not to Kill?
E2
To Kill or Not to Kill?
Air date: 2007-09-26
Debate over acquiring a new source of food divides the Pioneers.
Deal With It!
E3
Deal With It!
Air date: 2007-10-03
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.
Bless Us and Keep Us Safe
E4
Bless Us and Keep Us Safe
Air date: 2007-10-10
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.
Viva La Revolucion!
E5
Viva La Revolucion!
Air date: 2007-10-17
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.
Bonanza Is Disgusting
E6
Bonanza Is Disgusting
Air date: 2007-10-24
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.
The Root Of All Evil
E7
The Root Of All Evil
Air date: 2007-10-31
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.
Starved for Entertainment
E8
Starved for Entertainment
Air date: 2007-11-07
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.
Not Even Close to Fair
E9
Not Even Close to Fair
Air date: 2007-11-14
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.
Let Me Talk!
E10
Let Me Talk!
Air date: 2007-11-21
The town council is faced with another hard decision regarding a reward challenge. Their decision causes emotions to run high in Bonanza City.
I Just Like the Recess Part
E11
I Just Like the Recess Part
Air date: 2007-11-28
The town council elects a law enforcer for the city and Taylor is banned from participating in any of the future rewards.
Where's Bonanza, Dude?
E12
Where's Bonanza, Dude?
Air date: 2007-12-05
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.
We've All Decided to Go Mad!
E13
We've All Decided to Go Mad!
Air date: 2007-12-12
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

Cast

Laurel McGoff

Self

Jonathan Karsh

Self - Host

Daniel Kyri

Daniel Kyri

DK

Taylor DuPriest

Self

Sophie Wise

Self

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