Running Wilde

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2010-09-21

Last Air Date: 2011-05-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Mitchell Hurwitz

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Will Arnett as Steven Wilde
Keri Russell as Emmy Kadubic
Stefania LaVie Owen as Puddle Kadubic
Mel Rodriguez as Migo Salazar
Robert Michael Morris as Mr. Lunt
Peter Serafinowicz as Fa'ad Shaoulian
David Cross as Andy Weeks
Nicolina Capitanio as Upscale Student at Dance
Jayne Houdyshell as Gertie Stellvertretter
Joe Nuñez as Migo Salazar

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Wilde's Kingdom (2010-09-21)

Filthy-rich, immature playboy Steve Wilde tries to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, a liberal humanitarian.
Ep. 2: Into The Wilde (2010-09-28)

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.
Ep. 3: Oil & Water (2010-10-05)

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.
Ep. 4: The Junior Affair (2010-10-12)

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
Ep. 5: The Party (2010-10-19)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 6: Best Man (2010-11-09)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 7: Mental Flaws (2010-11-30)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 8: It's a Trade Off (2010-12-07)

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.
Ep. 9: One Forward Step (2010-12-26)

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.
Ep. 10: Jack's Back (2011-04-28)

Steve's fraternity brother visits and charms Emmy, much to Steve's chagrin.
Ep. 11: Alienated (2011-05-06)

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.
Ep. 12: The Pre-Nup (2011-05-14)

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.
Ep. 13: Basket Cases (2011-05-21)

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.