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Kid Nation

TV series

Kid Nation

7.1/ 10· 9200760 min1 season · 13 episodes
Reality

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.

Created by
Jack Cannon

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Cancelled
Season 1

Season 1

13 episodesSeptember 19, 2007
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  1. S1 E1

    I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here

    Sep 19, 200760 min

    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.

  2. S1 E2

    To Kill or Not to Kill?

    Sep 26, 200760 min

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

  3. S1 E3

    Deal With It!

    Oct 3, 200760 min

    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.

  4. S1 E4

    Bless Us and Keep Us Safe

    Oct 10, 200760 min

    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.

  5. S1 E5

    Viva La Revolucion!

    Oct 17, 200760 min

    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.

  6. S1 E6

    Bonanza Is Disgusting

    Oct 24, 200760 min

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kid Nation?
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How many seasons of Kid Nation are there?
Kid Nation has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Cancelled.
Will there be a new season of Kid Nation?
Kid Nation has been canceled; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 12, 2007.
Who stars in Kid Nation?
Kid Nation stars Laurel McGoff, Jonathan Karsh, Daniel Kyri, Taylor DuPriest, Sophie Wise.

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