Kid Nation

Mike wakes up to find the town job board on fire and quickly wakes the others. They are unable to put the fire out though. Jonathan arrives and tells the kids that it was no accident. There will be no job board or journal. They are on their own. The kids take to looting the town, but later the council implores them to help clean up their mess and make things right. A special $20,000 Gold Star is awarded to Zach. Then the kids complete three tasks to prepare for the party on the last night and win three $50,000 Gold Stars. In the final town council meeting, the council awards the stars to Sophia, Morgan and Migle. The kids then must say a tearful good-bye to each other. less

Sheriff Sophia gets everyone to do their jobs by rewarding them with time in the Arcade. Sophia also tests how much the kids are willing to do by charging them to step onto a particular plot of land. The Council takes a trip to meet with local Native Americans. The kids win their reward without the help of the Council and enjoy their hot air balloon rides. Alex is awarded the Gold Star and the Town Council shuts down the Arcade. less

The kids argue again over whether or not to kill the chickens that some kids have been treating as pets. The Town Council bans Taylor from having fun, and she has a surprising reaction when her friends brag about the good times they're having without her. Meanwhile, the Council makes an interesting choice when they pick a law enforcer for Bonanza City. Hunter is awarded the Gold Star. less

The town is unhappy with the new Town Council and holds elections, resulting in an entirely new Town Council. Greg and Blaine lead the kids in a game about communication and respect. The town wins the reward and gets letters from home. The Town Council awards Laurel the Gold Star. less