The BEST episodes of Running Wilde season 1

Every episode of Running Wilde season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Running Wilde season 1!

Steve Wilde has never performed a selfless act. But why should he - he's rich! The son of an oil tycoon, Steve hasn't had to work a day in his life and has always gotten everything he's wanted - with one exception: the love of Emmy.

Last Updated: 11/6/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
Jack's Back
star
8.81
67 votes

#1 - Jack's Back

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/28/2011

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

Directors: John Fortenberry
Writer: Jim Vallely
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Alienated
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8.74
66 votes

#2 - Alienated

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/6/2011

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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Best Man
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8.20
181 votes

#3 - Best Man

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2010

Steve and Andy's rivalry for Emmy's affection reaches a breaking point.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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The Pre-Nup
star
8.12
95 votes

#4 - The Pre-Nup

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/14/2011

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.

Directors: Troy Miller
Writer: Richard Day
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Basket Cases
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8.02
66 votes

#5 - Basket Cases

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/2011

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.

Directors: Mitchell Hurwitz
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Mental Flaws
star
7.98
152 votes

#6 - Mental Flaws

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2010

Steve asks Emmy to a charity ball; Emmy tries to teach Steve that there is more to a woman than her appearance.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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One Forward Step
star
7.96
151 votes

#7 - One Forward Step

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2010

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.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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It's a Trade Off
star
7.79
151 votes

#8 - It's a Trade Off

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2010

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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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The Junior Affair
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7.78
322 votes

#9 - The Junior Affair

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2010

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

Directors: Jeff Melman
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Oil & Water
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7.71
324 votes

#10 - Oil & Water

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2010

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.

Directors: Troy Miller
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Into the Wilde
star
7.31
356 votes

#11 - Into the Wilde

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2010

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.

Directors: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: Dean Lorey
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Wilde's Kingdom
star
7.11
617 votes

#12 - Wilde's Kingdom

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2010

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

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The Party
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6.94
237 votes

#13 - The Party

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2010

Steve sets out to prove to Emmy he can be less extravagant by throwing an environmentally friendly soiree.

Directors: Troy Miller
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