Running Wilde

Name: Running Wilde
Released: 2010-09-21
Rating: 6.263

2010 · 30m · TMDB 6.3/10 (38 votes)

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.

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About 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.

Status: Canceled
TMDB rating: 6.3/10 from 38 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E1Sep 21, 2010

Wilde's Kingdom

Filthy-rich, immature playboy Steve Wilde tries to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, a liberal humanitarian.

S1 E2Sep 28, 2010

Into the Wilde

Steve’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.

S1 E3Oct 5, 2010

Oil & Water

Steve 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.

S1 E4Oct 12, 2010

The Junior Affair

When 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 results

S1 E5Oct 19, 2010

The Party

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S1 E6Nov 9, 2010

Best Man

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S1 E7Nov 30, 2010

Mental Flaws

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S1 E8Dec 7, 2010

It's a Trade Off

Steve 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.

S1 E9Dec 26, 2010

One Forward Step

Steve 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.

S1 E10Apr 28, 2011

Jack's Back

Steve's fraternity brother visits and charms Emmy, much to Steve's chagrin.

S1 E11May 6, 2011

Alienated

Emmy 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.

S1 E12May 14, 2011

The Pre-Nup

Though 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.

S1 E13May 21, 2011

Basket Cases

In 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.