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1 :01x01 - I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here
Forty kids, ages 8-15, attempt to create an operating town in 40 days without the help of adults in a former New Mexico ghost town. In the opener, the kids arrive in Bonanza City and begin their task.
2 :01x02 - To Kill or Not to Kill?
The kids face a grim situation in Bonanza City when some want to kill a chicken for food while others are against the act.
3 :01x03 - Deal With It!
Greg gets upset after not being awarded a gold star; a dust storm hits Bonanza City; and the town-council members deal with disorder in town by making some unpopular decisions.
4 :01x04 - Bless Us and Keep Us Safe
Conflicts arise when the town council recommends having one religious ceremony to accommodate all faiths.
5 :01x05 - Viva la Revolucíon
The pioneers learn they can replace the town-council members if they choose to do so, and the current four leaders try to get reelected.
6 :01x06 - Bonanza Is Disgusting
Pollution becomes a problem when flies, rats and pigs invade the town; and the town council hands out its first punishment against a pioneer.
7 :01x07 - The Root of All Evil
The town-council members search for a treasure chest in a gold mine; money becomes a problem for some pioneers when kids start selling products on the street; and one citizen is accused of bribing others to gain support to get a gold star.
8 :01x08 - Starved for Entertainment
The pioneers decide to put on a talent show to combat boredom, when one kid shocks the group with a statement. Kennedy and Savannah, both Kentucky natives, are set to cook up a Southern dinner, which creates homesickness for one of them with a yearning to leave Bonanza City.
9 :01x09 - Not Even Close to Fair
A suggestion of changing the Green District's name to Gold District after achieving half the gold stars so far. Guylan insults his district by saying that they need more intellectuals around there. A shakeup is at hand at the Town Hall meeting when an announcement is made, sure to upset some of the kids.
10 :01x10 - Let Me Talk!
A vote is held by the pioneers in a town council election. After the council's plan to build respect backfires, a threat is made to not award a gold star. Greg is ready to leave if after a number of run ins with the other pioneers, and threatens to go home if they want him to. Taylor is threatened to not receive any more award benefits if he doesn't help with the work.
11 :01x11 - I Just Like the Recess Part
Taylor is banned from the rewards challenge. An enforcer is elected by the town council to enforce the law over Bonanza City.
12 :01x12 - Where's Bonanza, Dude?
While the town council members make a visit with the local Native Americans, the sheriff of Bonanza City takes the opportunity to take control of the town.
13 :01x13 - We've All Decided to Go Mad!
The first season finale arrives with the group facing a challenge to keep the town running after discovering the job board has been destroyed. The kids will all face three more challenges in which a gold star will be rewarded for each, worth $50,000. The series ends with some of the kids in tears as they receive a heart wrenching surprise.