Kid Nation

2007
Canceled
Reality
~1h / ep
1 season
7.1/10

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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E1. I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here
Sep 19, 2007 · 60m
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.
E2. To Kill or Not to Kill?
Sep 26, 2007 · 60m
Debate over acquiring a new source of food divides the Pioneers.
E3. Deal With It!
Oct 3, 2007 · 60m
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.
E4. Bless Us and Keep Us Safe
Oct 10, 2007 · 60m
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.
E5. Viva La Revolucion!
Oct 17, 2007 · 60m
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.
E6. Bonanza Is Disgusting
Oct 24, 2007 · 60m
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.