S01E01 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...
Kid Nation
S01E09: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 To Kill or Not to Kill?
Debate over acquiring a new source of food divides the Pioneers.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 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.
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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....
S01E08 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...
S01E09 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.
S01E10 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.
S01E11 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.
S01E12 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.
S01E13 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...
Cast
Laurel McGoff
Self
Jonathan Karsh
Self - Host
Daniel Kyri
DK
Taylor DuPriest
Self
Sophie Wise
Self
