Season 1

1. 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 an economy.

2007-09-19 • 60 min

2. To Kill or Not to Kill?

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

2007-09-26 • 60 min

3. 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.

2007-10-03 • 60 min

4. 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.

2007-10-10 • 60 min

5. 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.

2007-10-17 • 60 min

6. 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.

2007-10-24 • 60 min

7. 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. And one pioneer is accused of bribing fellow towns people for support in winning the gold star.

2007-10-31 • 60 min

8. 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 City but one kid goes on stage to make a very surprising announcement instead.

2007-11-07 • 60 min

9. 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.

2007-11-14 • 60 min

10. 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.

2007-11-21 • 60 min

11. 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.

2007-11-28 • 60 min

12. 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.

2007-12-05 • 60 min

13. 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 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

2007-12-12 • 60 min