Kid Nation

2007 - 2007

I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here

19th September 2007

Episode 1

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?

26th September 2007

Episode 2

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

Deal With It!

3rd October 2007

Episode 3

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

10th October 2007

Episode 4

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!

17th October 2007

Episode 5

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

24th October 2007

Episode 6

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

31st October 2007

Episode 7

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

7th November 2007

Episode 8

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

14th November 2007

Episode 9

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!

21st November 2007

Episode 10

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

28th November 2007

Episode 11

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?

5th December 2007

Episode 12

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!

12th December 2007

Episode 13

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

Top Cast

Laurel McGoff•Jonathan Karsh•Daniel Kyri

Director

Jack Cannon

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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Laurel McGoff

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Jonathan Karsh

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Daniel Kyri

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Taylor DuPriest

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Sophie Wise

Self

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Mark T. Williams

Music

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Jack Cannon

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John Platt

Supervising Producer

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