Running Wilde

S01E05: The Party

Overview

Running Wilde is an American comedy television series created by Mitchell Hurwitz for the Fox Network. It stars Will Arnett as Steve Wilde, a self-centered, idle bachelor and heir to an oil fortune. The series follows Wilde's awkward attempts to regain the affection of his childhood sweetheart, Emmy, an environmentalist who had been living in the South American jungle, but whose young daughter does not want to return there and who secretly enlists Steve's help to keep Emmy at his mansion, leading to farcical situations and misunderstandings.

Episodes

Wilde's Kingdom

S01E01 Wilde's Kingdom

September 21, 2010
Filthy-rich, immature playboy Steve Wilde tries to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, a liberal humanitarian.
Into The Wilde

S01E02 Into The Wilde

September 28, 2010
Steve’s plan to take Emmy and Puddle on a family vacation is interrupted by the arrival of Emmy’s fiancé, Andy, at the Wilde estate, who has his own plans for Steve.
Oil & Water

S01E03 Oil & Water

October 5, 2010
Steve tries to impress Emmy by vowing to quit his job at Wilde Oil; Puddle get unexpected help with her science fair project; Fa'ad is locked in a vodka cellar.
The Junior Affair

S01E04 The Junior Affair

October 12, 2010
When Puddle’s boyfriend breaks up with her right before the school’s fall formal, Steve and Emmy each decide to try to reunite the kids with disastrous results
It's a Trade Off

S01E08 It's a Trade Off

December 7, 2010
Steve and Emmy want to see whose life is more challenging, so they switch places: Steve looks after Puddle and Emmy tries to impress a magazine editor.
One Forward Step

S01E09 One Forward Step

December 26, 2010
Steve gets a visit from his stepmother, who wants to rein in his spending. But her timing isn't good since Steve is about to finance a new nonprofit for Emmy.
Jack's Back

S01E10 Jack's Back

April 28, 2011
Steve's fraternity brother visits and charms Emmy, much to Steve's chagrin.
Alienated

S01E11 Alienated

May 6, 2011
Emmy gets Migo involved when she champions immigrant rights, and this tests Migo's loyalty to Steve as Migo is thrown into the limelight of fame.
The Pre-Nup

S01E12 The Pre-Nup

May 14, 2011
Though Emmy isn't interested in becoming Steve's wife, she signs a prenup to prove she's not after his money. This then fulfills an engagement clause for Steve, which triggers a financial windfall for him.
Basket Cases

S01E13 Basket Cases

May 21, 2011
In the series finale, Steve's dad visits in the wake of an oil spill and gets Emmy to spearhead cleanup efforts, but Steve is suspicious of his father's true motives.

Cast

Will Arnett
Will Arnett
Steven Wilde
Keri Russell
Keri Russell
Emmy Kadubic
Stefania LaVie Owen
Stefania LaVie Owen
Puddle Kadubic
Mel Rodriguez
Mel Rodriguez
Migo Salazar
Robert Michael Morris
Robert Michael Morris
Mr. Lunt
Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Serafinowicz
Fa'ad Shaoulian

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