Running Wilde: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FOX | Season Premiere Date: September 21, 2010

Starring: Keri Russell, Will Arnett, Robert Michael Morris

Summary: The billionaire Steve Wilde (Will Arnett) seeks to woo his childhood crush, Emmy (Keri Russell), an activist with a 12-year-old daughter.

Creator: Jim Vallely and Mitchell Hurwitz and Will Arnett

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E14. Placeholder
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E13. Basket Cases
Air Date: May 21, 2011
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S1:E12. Pre-Nup
Air Date: May 14, 2011

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Heather Havrilesky

As odd and fast-paced as you'd expect from a show created by "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz. Read full review

Jonathan Storm

The show would be better if it got a little closer to the ground, but Wilde, with unusually beautiful production values (for a sitcom), completes a one-hour, laugh track-free, absurdist block that gives Fox its best chance at comedy success since The Bernie Mac Show and Malcolm in the Middle. Read full review

Randee Dawn

Wilde is a fast-paced grab bag; it's hard not to like a character who dunderheadedly imports an Amazon tribe to a five-star hotel rather than tell his dad not to drill on their land, all to prove he's a decent guy. But for now, audiences will have to sort through the good stuff and toss aside the lumps of coal that keep "Wilde" from being a truly wild ride. Read full review

Michael Starr

The writing here isn't very snappy, Steve and Emmy are one-dimensional cutouts and Russell, the former "Felicity" star, looks uncomfortable playing it for laughs. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Running Wilde is, simply, not very funny. That's unfortunate, but no unforgivable sin. Funny people occasionally make unfunny things. But it's the way that it isn't funny. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

When Steve and Emmy reconnect in the mansion where they grew up, sparks are meant to fly. But the chemistry is lacking, maybe because the creators are too busy loading up so many elements of the bizarre around them. Read full review

Diane Werts

There's not a whiff of actual life here, no grounding character like "Arrested Development's" Jason Bateman . There's just frantic, false and tiresome. Read full review

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woodjj

Sep 25, 2010

Yes, this episode is not the cumulative greatness that was all 3 seasons of arrested development. No, this episode was not the funniest, cleverest written episode of arrested development. This was Running Wilde, and although it falls short of Arrested Developments epic crescendo of humor,Yes, this episode is not the cumulative greatness that was all 3 seasons of arrested development. No, this episode was not the funniest, cleverest written episode of arrested development. This was Running Wilde, and although it falls short of Arrested Developments epic crescendo of humor, layered with layers and layers of expertly written dialogue, it is still seething with potential. To me it seems like the creators and participants of Running Wilde had 21 minutes to outdo arrested development or be considered a failure and by judging by the reviews from reality show loving critics and users, they consider it to be a failure. Put aside your thoughts and preconceptions and just accept what your watching and be prepared to look deep into the humor and not just take it for face value. A top notch pilot segueing into what I hope to be a long-running, much appreciated show and not another much missed show like Arrested Development.… Expand

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dondraper

Oct 31, 2010

Very nice and pleasant show. Not expect something hilarious but funny and good mood. Is not the sequel of arrested development, doesn't pretends to be at all. But it will also became a myth, I'm pretty sure. Keep up the good work.

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SideshowJared

Sep 26, 2010

Thanks Woodjj. My sentiments exactly. The criticisms seem to be coming from the culmination of 50-some episodes of "Arrested". You don't know these characters yet, people, and if you carefully examine this pilot in comparison to the "Arrested" pilot, you'll see a similarity in the focusThanks Woodjj. My sentiments exactly. The criticisms seem to be coming from the culmination of 50-some episodes of "Arrested". You don't know these characters yet, people, and if you carefully examine this pilot in comparison to the "Arrested" pilot, you'll see a similarity in the focus of character over comedy. The pilot for "Arrested" is great, but it's not that funny. It's funniest in hindsight, after you've seen more episodes. It was a way to introduce the characters, and in that sense, "Running Wilde" did the same thing. "Running Wilde" has some interesting strengths to it. It's fast paced, sort of bizarre, and unconventional with a pretty conventional plot. It's grounded in classicism, and it's open to comedic experimentation. Because of these things, it will probably prove to be unlike anything else on television at the moment. Don't forget people, Hurwitz said he wanted to ease the audience into this one before they jump into their more subversive comedy. So stick with it, if you're a fan of "Arrested Development".… Expand

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mrcritic

Sep 23, 2010

Running Wilde may not be accepted by most audiences, but Running WIlde is a decent, well written comedy. Sure the jokes may not be the funniest or brightest of the bunch, but with a decent cast, and good acting, Running Wilde MIGHT have a chance for season 2 to be greenlit.

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Skruff

Sep 23, 2010

Will Arnett and Keri Russell work surprisingly well together in a comedy, something I wasn't quite sure would work out, even though I love both actors. There are a lot of flashbacks to Arrested Development in terms of the tone and humor of the show, so I definitely think, at best, it willWill Arnett and Keri Russell work surprisingly well together in a comedy, something I wasn't quite sure would work out, even though I love both actors. There are a lot of flashbacks to Arrested Development in terms of the tone and humor of the show, so I definitely think, at best, it will be a niche comedy and not to everyone's liking. I'm definitely going to give it a couple of episodes to see where it goes!… Expand

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martinex

Sep 24, 2010

I knew "Arrested Development". I watched "Arrested Development." This show is no "Arrested Development."

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phurren

Sep 22, 2010

I have only seen the first episode but I have to say that it was utterly rubbish. The level of humour is so low that one of the characters (a female environmentalist) has a daughter named "Puddle". And that's meant to be funny. Avoid this one.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2010
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  S1:E14. Placeholder
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E13. Basket Cases
  Air Date: May 21, 2011
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  S1:E12. Pre-Nup
  Air Date: May 14, 2011
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  S1:E11. Alienated
  Air Date: May 6, 2011
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  S1:E10. Jack's Back
  Air Date: April 28, 2011
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  S1:E9. One Step Forward
  Air Date: December 26, 2010
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  S1:E8. It's a Trade-Off
  Air Date: December 7, 2010
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  S1:E7. Mental Flaws
  Air Date: November 30, 2010
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  S1:E6. Best Man
  Air Date: November 9, 2010
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  S1:E5. The Party
  Air Date: October 19, 2010
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  S1:E4. The Junior Affair
  Air Date: October 12, 2010
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  S1:E3. Oil & Water
  Air Date: October 5, 2010
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  S1:E2. Into the Wilde
  Air Date: September 28, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 21, 2010