Running Wilde
Running Wilde is an American comedy television series created by Mitchell Hurwitz for the Fox Network. It stars Will Arnett as Steve Wilde, a self-centered, idle bachelor and heir to an oil fortune. The series follows Wilde's awkward attempts to regain the affection of his childhood sweetheart, Emmy, an environmentalist who had been living in the South American jungle, but whose young daughter does not want to return there and who secretly enlists Steve's help to keep Emmy at his mansion, leading to farcical situations and misunderstandings.
Cast: Will Arnett, Keri Russell, Stefania LaVie Owen
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Wilde's KingdomFilthy-rich, immature playboy Steve Wilde tries to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, a liberal humanitarian.TV-PGCCSep 21, 2010
- 2. Into the WildeSteve’s plan to take Emmy and Puddle on a family vacation is interrupted by the arrival of Emmy’s fiancé, Andy, at the Wilde estate, who has his own plans for Steve.TV-PGCCSep 28, 2010
- 3. Oil & WaterSteve tries to impress Emmy by vowing to quit his job at Wilde Oil; Puddle get unexpected help with her science fair project; Fa'ad is locked in a vodka cellar.TV-PGCCOct 5, 2010
- 4. The Junior AffairWhen Puddle’s boyfriend breaks up with her right before the school’s fall formal, Steve and Emmy each decide to try to reunite the kids with disastrous resultsTV-PGCCOct 12, 2010
- 5. The PartyNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 19, 2010
- 6. Best ManNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 9, 2010
- 7. Mental FlawsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 30, 2010
- 8. It's a Trade OffSteve and Emmy want to see whose life is more challenging, so they switch places: Steve looks after Puddle and Emmy tries to impress a magazine editor.TV-PGCCDec 7, 2010
- 9. One Forward StepSteve gets a visit from his stepmother, who wants to rein in his spending. But her timing isn't good since Steve is about to finance a new nonprofit for Emmy.TV-PGCCDec 26, 2010
- 10. Jack's BackSteve's fraternity brother visits and charms Emmy, much to Steve's chagrin.TV-PGCCApr 28, 2011
- 11. AlienatedEmmy gets Migo involved when she champions immigrant rights, and this tests Migo's loyalty to Steve as Migo is thrown into the limelight of fame.TV-PGCCMay 6, 2011
- 12. The Pre-NupThough Emmy isn't interested in becoming Steve's wife, she signs a prenup to prove she's not after his money. This then fulfills an engagement clause for Steve, which triggers a financial windfall for him.TV-PGCCMay 14, 2011
- 13. Basket CasesIn the series finale, Steve's dad visits in the wake of an oil spill and gets Emmy to spearhead cleanup efforts, but Steve is suspicious of his father's true motives.TV-PGCCMay 21, 2011
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Running Wilde
Running Wilde is an American comedy television series created by Mitchell Hurwitz for the Fox Network. It stars Will Arnett as Steve Wilde, a self-centered, idle bachelor and heir to an oil fortune. The series follows Wilde's awkward attempts to regain the affection of his childhood sweetheart, Emmy, an environmentalist who had been living in the South American jungle, but whose young daughter does not want to return there and who secretly enlists Steve's help to keep Emmy at his mansion, leading to farcical situations and misunderstandings.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mitchell Hurwitz
- Cast
- Will Arnett, Keri Russell, Stefania LaVie Owen, Mel Rodriguez, Robert Michael Morris, Peter Serafinowicz
- Studio
- Lionsgate Television, Principato-Young Entertainment, 5 Hole Pictures
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
