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Season 1 – Running Wilde

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"Arrested Development" alums Mitch Hurwitz and Will Arnett reunite to executive produce this romantic comedy, which also stars Arnett. Arnett plays Steve Wilde, an immature playboy who desperately wants to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, Emmy (Keri Russell). Emmy, a humanitarian, wants Steve to help her fight Wilde Oil, a company run by his father. But Steve faces a dilemma because fighting his father's company would put his meal ticket in jeopardy. Steve enlists his friends to help him woo Emmy.
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Running Wilde — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Running Wilde is a frantic show without a strong central character to make it relatable.

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Emily Nussbaum New York Magazine/Vulture 09/21/2010
The modern kind of bad sitcom, with the acidic surreal jokes and the multiple flashbacks and the voice-overs and the pseudo-sophisticated political comedy. Go to Full Review
Maureen Ryan HuffPost 09/21/2010
It pains me to say that, despite all the obvious effort, I can't see how Running Wilde could get significantly better. Go to Full Review
Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 09/21/2010
Instead of a sparkling gem, Running Wilde is a rusty lug nut. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba 06/19/2018
"Running Wilde," is a sitcom that you want to like more than you actually do, unfortunately. Go to Full Review
Lily Moayeri Under the Radar 05/10/2018
1/10
The struggling storyline, clumsy performances, and underdeveloped characters will make you want to run wildly away from this program. Go to Full Review
Kristin Dos Santos E! Online 10/11/2013
Keri Russell and Will Arnett are back. On TV. Together. In the hands of Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz. You don't have to be a master chemist to know what that all adds up to: TV MAGIC. Go to Full Review
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07/20/2017 Loved this show, I wish there was more of it. See more 07/20/2016 The dialogue is clever enough and the actors enjoyable enough to compensate for the soft-glove nature of this upper-class satire. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2010 Pilot Filthy-rich, immature playboy Steve Wilde tries to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, a liberal humanitarian. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2010 Into the Wilde Steve plans to take Emmy and Puddle on a family vacation; Emmy's fiance (David Cross) visits. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2010 Oil & Water Steve tries to impress Emmy by vowing to quit his job at Wilde Oil; Puddle gets unexpected help with her science fair project; Fa'ad is locked in a vodka cellar. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2010 The Junior Affair Steve and Emmy try to reunite Puddle and her boyfriend when they break up right before the school's formal. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 2010 The Party Steve tries to prove he can be less extravagant by throwing an environmentally friendly party. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2010 Best Man Steve inadvertently throws an elaborate Renaissance fairy-tale wedding for Andy and Emmy. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 2010 Mental Flaws Steve asks Emmy to a charity ball; Emmy tries to teach Steve that there is more to a woman than her appearance. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2010 It's a Trade-Off Thinking their own lives are more difficult than each other's, Steve and Emmy walk in each other's shoes. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 26, 2010 One Forward Step Steve's stepmother (Drea de Matteo) tries to curb his excessive spending on the day Steve plans to finance Emmy's new nonprofit. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 28, 2011 Jack's Back Steve becomes jealous when his former fraternity brother (Rob Corddry) charms Emmy during a visit to the mansion. Details Episode 11 Aired May 6, 2011 Alienated Emmy turns Migo into a local celebrity when she encourages him to follow his dreams. Details Episode 12 Aired May 14, 2011 Pre-Nup Emmy agrees to sign a prenuptial agreement to prove to Mr. Lunt that she isn't only after Steve's money. Details Episode 13 Aired May 21, 2011 Basket Cases Steve's father shows up after he is forced into hiding after an oil spill. Details
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Season Info

Director
John Fortenberry, Troy Miller, Scott Ellis
Creator
Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Will Arnett
Executive Producer
Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Will Arnett, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, Peter Principato, Paul Young, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Screenwriter
Mitchell Hurwitz, Franklin Hardy, Richard Day, Jim Vallely, Shane Kosakowski
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2010