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Wildfire Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Premiere

First aired: Jun/20/2005
Writer: Michael Piller, Shawn Piller
Director: Steve Miner
Guest star: James Read (Ken Davis), Richard Barela (Bidder), Kit Gwin (Judge), Charles Sanders (Joe Fortay), Arty Nichols (Gate Guard), Esodi Geiger (Officer Barcley), Natalie Atencio (K.P. Girl), Hailey Grimes (Kowalski), David House (Drill Instructor), Carrie Fleming (Inmate #2), Shanna Collins (Amber), Arron Shiver (Lenny Kellman), William Sterchi (Auction Guard), Gaby Mayorga (Inmate #1)

Kris leaves juvenile detention and is hired by a local trainer to work with horses on a California ranch in dire financial straits. Her hiring is greeted with concern by Jean, the ranch's owner, but with enthusiasm by Jean's son. Things go well until Kris learns that Wildfire, a beloved horse, is to be sold and likely destroyed. Kris then risks being rearrested to prevent Wildfire's sale.



2 :01x02 - Trust

First aired: Jun/27/2005
Writer: Marjorie David
Director: Steve Miner
Guest star: Josh Berry (Officer Bart Blitzer), Jason London (Bobby), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt), Shanna Collins (Amber), James Read (Ken Davis)

Kris returns to the Ritter ranch after being released from juvenile detention a second time. Later, Dani gets jealous when Matt pursues Kris, and she tries to get Kris in trouble with the law by tipping off a policeman about an illegal drag race that Kris is involved in.



3 :01x03 - Mothers

First aired: Jul/11/2005
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Steve Miner
Guest star: Stacy Haiduk (Barb Furillo), Jason London (Bobby), James Read (Ken Davis), Shanna Collins (Amber), Mercedes Connor (Sasha)

Kris's substance-abusing mom, Barb, shows up unexpectedly at the ranch and the Ritter's invite her to stay, but then Jean's engagement ring is stolen and Kris accuses her mother.



4 :01x04 - Guilty

First aired: Jul/18/2005
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Nick Marck
Guest star: Jason London (Bobby), Ivan Brutsche (Mechanic), Ross Kelly (Wayne), Richard Sellers (Ray), Doris Hargrave (Phyllis Esposito), Adam Taylor (Ranch Hand #1), Richard Danielson (Regular #1), Shanna Collins (Amber), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt)

Wildfire injures another horse during a practice race, so Kris takes a job as a waitress to help pay the bills caused by the mishap. Meanwhile, Matt's gambling addiction grows worse.



5 :01x05 - The Claiming Race

First aired: Jul/25/2005
Writer: Stephanie Ripps
Director: Rachel Talalay
Guest star: Jason London (Bobby), Hugo Perez (Stefan Sartino), Dan Moseley (Surly Delivery Man), Marc Mouchet (Racing Official), Shanna Collins (Amber), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt), Ross Kelly (Wayne)

Kris agrees to go out with Junior if he will stake a claim on Wildfire in an upcoming race, and Dani discovers that Bobby is married and her friendship with Amber becomes strained.



6 :01x06 - Lost & Found

First aired: Aug/01/2005
Writer: Marjorie David
Director: Nick Marck
Guest star: Joe Lando (Pete Ritter), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt)

Kris and Matt search for Wildfire after a stampede causes the horse to flee from the ranch, and Jean's ex-husband unexpectedly shows up and wants to talk.



7 :01x07 - The Track

First aired: Aug/08/2005
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Jake Walker (Roofer), Bruce McIntosh (Walter), Tone Forrest (Doctor), Fredrick Lopez (Carlos), Angelina Calderón Torres (Carlos Mother), Chris Browning (Ely), Jeremiah Bitsui (Ricky)

Kris learns that Wildfire is being given lethal cattle feed after the horse loses a race, and she searches for the culprit. Meanwhile, Matt is forced to sell his motorcycle to pay off his gambling debts.



8 :01x08 - The Party

First aired: Aug/15/2005
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Guest star: Filimon Archuleta (Nerd #2), Kyle Patrick (Win), Charlie Brown (Devlivery Man #2), Jason London (Bobby), Josh Berry (Deputy Sheriff Bart Blitzer), Robbie Washington (Evan Garvey), Kristy Vaughan (Molly Blitzer), Lute Barela (Nerd #1)

An old friend from Kris's past shows up and admits he is responsible for Kris being caught when she stole a car, and Matt throws a party at the ranch while his mom attends a horse show.



9 :01x09 - Identity

First aired: Aug/22/2005
Writer: Stephanie Ripps
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Tait Fletcher (Unknown), Marya Beauvais (Doctor), Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp), Bruce McIntosh (Walter), Debrianna Mansini (Anna Rodriguez), Vincent Marcus (Joe Bob), Robbie Washington (Evan Garvey), Joe Peracchio (Camera Guy), Paul Blott (Mitchell Harris), J. D. Hawkins (Leon Garvey)

Kris neglects her GED studies to train with a famous female jockey, and Dani investigates her mother's identity and receives confidential documents about her.



10 :01x10 - Tina Sharp

First aired: Aug/29/2005
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Rob Thompson
Guest star: Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp), LaTeace Towns (Woman of Mixed Race), Fermin Cervantes (Gary Torrino), Gregory Chase (Investor #1), Tim Janis (Photographer), Robbie Washington (Evan Garvey)

Jockey Tina Sharp returns and introduces Kris to painkillers, and is also tapped to ride Wildfire in an upcoming race. Meanwhile, Dani meets with a woman she believes is her mother.



11 :01x11 - Impressions

First aired: Sep/05/2005
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Scarlett McAlister (Video Producer), James Read (Ken Davis), Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt), Jason London (Bobby)

Tina invites a TV crew to document her training, which annoys Kris and Pablo. Junior invites Kris to have dinner with his family.



12 :01x12 - Loyalty

First aired: Sep/12/2005
Writer: Jordan Hawley, Marjorie David
Director: John Behring
Guest star: William Lawrence Allen (Clerk), Jason London (Bobby), Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp), Debrah Farentino (Isabelle), Scarlett McAlister (Wendy Levy), James Read (Ken Davis), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt), Joe Lando (Pete Ritter)

As the first season comes to a close, Kris rides Wildfire in the Sandpiper Classic after star jockey Tina Sharp is lured away by rival owner Ken Davis. Elsewhere, Matt resumes gambling after Tina dumps him, and Dani meets the woman she believes is her real mother.



13 :02x01 - Try it Without the Porsche!

First aired: Jan/02/2006
Writer: Marjorie David
Director: Rob Thompson
Guest star: Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp), Joe Lando (Pete Ritter), James Read (Ken Davis), Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly)

The second season opens with Kris riding Wildfire in the finish of the Sandpiper Classic, which unfolds as a nose-to-nose race between Wildfire and Avatar. The close finish puts Kris in the middle of the media spotlight. Junior decides to try and make it in life with his own skills and no longer depend on his father. Meanwhile Dani is having a hard time dealing with the recent revelations about her family.



14 :02x02 - Opportunity Knocks

First aired: Jan/09/2006
Writer: Stephanie Ripps
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Debrah Farentino (Isabelle), James Read (Ken Davis)

Kerry sets Kris up with an audition for a hot-sauce commercial, but she has no chemistry with the actor she must kiss. The director lets Junior kiss her and Kris gets the part, and her romance with Junior is reignited.



15 :02x03 - A Good Convict Is Hard to Find

First aired: Jan/16/2006
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Rob Thompson
Guest star: Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly), Judy Herrera (Leanne Diaz), Debrah Farentino (Isabelle), Joe Lando (Pete Ritter), Amanda Seyfried (Rebecca)

Kris reluctantly helps with a charity event at Camp LaGrange, but her good deed could end up costing her. Meanwhile, Junior struggles without his father's help, and Dani and Isabelle find common ground.



16 :02x04 - Dangerous Liaisons

First aired: Jan/23/2006
Writer: Christina Lynch, Loren Segan
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: James Read (Ken Davis)

A stressed-out Kris has to turn to Junior for help when the ranch is temporarily under her control, a chapter of Pablo's past is revealed in a strange phone call, Matt tries to get back on Dani's good side, and Wildfire stirs up trouble after getting loose.



17 :02x05 - Family Matters

First aired: Jan/30/2006
Guest star: Debrah Farentino (Isabelle), Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly), James Blunt (Himself), James Read (Ken Davis), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt)

Matt secretly pulls double duty by training two horses that are set to race against each other; Charlie and Jean grow closer after he helps Todd; and Isabelle tries to get to know Junior while plotting against Ken. Singer James Blunt has a cameo in Junior and Pete's club.



18 :02x06 - Nothing Takes the Past Away like the Future

First aired: Feb/06/2006
Writer: Winston Gieseke
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Amanda Seyfried (Rebecca), Joe Lando (Pete Ritter), Debrah Farentino (Isabelle)

Pablo is nervous that the arrival of a new horse in Raintree's stables could unearth the skeletons in his closet, Pete and Jean take a walk down memory lane, Ken gets wise to Isabelle's schemes, and Matt accepts a new job offer.



19 :02x07 - Taking Off

First aired: Feb/27/2006
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Holly Dale
Guest star: Scott William Winters (Hal Bernie), Arye Gross (Charlie Hewitt), Amanda Seyfried (Rebecca), Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly)

Kris has mixed emotions when she's hired by a famous trainer to run his horse, Junior has regrets about his new roommate, and Charlie's wedding proposal draws a startling admission from Jean.



20 :02x08 - Fear

First aired: Mar/06/2006
Writer: Stephanie Ripps
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Joe Lando (Pete), James Read (Ken Davis)

A frightened Kris turns to Davis when an underworld figure approaches her about her next race with Wildfire, and Matt learns the truth about his father's shady business practices.



21 :02x09 - Break Down

First aired: Mar/13/2006
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Shawn Piller
Guest star: Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly), Jason London (Bobby), Gary Stevens (Augie French), James Read (Ken Davis)

Kris is upset by having to ride Picaro in a race against Wildfire, but her confidence is shattered when she believes a terrible accident is all her fault. Elsewhere, Junior makes a dangerous bet with a bookie.



22 :02x10 - 51/49

First aired: Mar/20/2006
Writer: Loren Segan, Christina Lynch
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly), James Read (Ken Davis)

When a terrible storm strands Kris, Dani, Matt and Junior at the Davis farm, the real reason for Kris's recent accident is revealed, and Dani learns about the distribution of her dad's assets. Later, Kerry helps Kris confront her fear of riding.



23 :02x11 - Who Are You?

First aired: Mar/27/2006
Writer: Winston Gieseke
Director: Holly Dale
Guest star: Aidan Hawken (Himself)

Kris needs to convince an heiress to allow Wildfire to participate in the Breeder's Cup. Dani sinks to a new low and ruins this oppurtunity for Kris. A new romance is about to begin.



24 :02x12 - For Love or Money

First aired: Apr/03/2006

With the final spot for the Breeders' Cup still up for grabs, Kris must choose between impressing Gillian or helping Junior deliver Belladonna's foal. Meanwhile, Kerry works behind the scenes for Kris's benefit, and Dani learns that Matt and Gillian are an item.



25 :02x13 - Close Shave

First aired: Apr/10/2006
Guest star: Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly), Amy Jo Johnson (Tina), Jason London (Bobby)

Kris must decide whether to enhance her career in Europe or stay behind at Raintree and renew her romance with Junior.



26 :03x01 - Fairy Tale Endings

First aired: Jan/01/2007
Writer: Loren Segan, Christina Lynch
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Jim Hatch (Auctioneer), Charlotte Salt (Gillian Parsons), John Terry (Jesse Ritter), Charles Sanders (Lawyer), Mary Woods (Nurse), Brian Keith Gamble (Dr. Kramer), Kieren Hutchison (Kerry Connelly)

In the third-season premiere, Kris learns what happened to Kerry while Raintree deals with the unexpected fallout of the Breeders' Cup win. Meanwhile, Dani takes over the Davis ranch, but that doesn't stop her father from calling the shots; and Jean welcomes home a familiar face after a death in the family.



27 :03x02 - The Feud

First aired: Jan/08/2007
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Frank Perl

Kris resorts to desperate measures to ease Raintree's financial crisis; Matt tries to beat Dani at her own game in a battle for an important client's business; and Junior finds old habits hard to break.



28 :03x03 - Moving On

First aired: Jan/15/2007
Writer: Marjorie David
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Beau Garrett (Lynnet), Richard Nance (Rodeo Clown), Rio Alexander (Rider), Charlotte Salt (Gillian), Eric Winter (RJ Blake)

After learning that Wildfire is sterile, Kris Furillo wants to get him back on the track but Jean and Pablo question whether or not she is pushing him too hard.



29 :03x04 - Close to Home

First aired: Jan/22/2007
Writer: Patrick Sean Smith
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Eric Winter (R.J. Blake)

The destruction of Kris's trailer by fire forces her to move into the Ritters' house, which brings her closer to an old flame; Junior gets a rude welcome to the bull-riding circuit by some of the old pros; and Dani has a new suitor.



30 :03x05 - Love Vs. Work

First aired: Jan/29/2007
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
Director: Ellie Kanner
Guest star: Alex Carter (Tim Sullivan), Eric Winter (R.J. Blake), Charlotte Salt (Gillian Parsons), Amy Jo Johnson (Tina Sharp)

Kris is distracted by the return of her rival, Tina Sharp, who is tapped to ride a Raintree boarder's horse that used to belong to the Davis ranch. Meanwhile, R.J. is irked when business precedes pleasure in his romance with Dani.



31 :03x06 - Kiss-Kiss

First aired: Feb/05/2007
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Harry Winer
Guest star: Eric Winter (R.J. Blake), Chad Brummett (Greg), Johnnie Hector (Mikey), James Read (Ken Davis)

Kris is overcome by emotion when she helps Matt and Junior try to save Flame from being sold by Junior's dad; Dani takes a surprising step in her relationship with R.J.; and Gillian senses it might be time to get a place with Matt.



32 :03x07 - Push Me/Pull You

First aired: Feb/12/2007
Writer: Christina Lynch, Loren Segan
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Loren Haynes (DJ Tim), James Read (Ken Davis), Gerald Brodin (Fred Hamilton), Tara Hahn (Night Club Patron 2), Micah Alberti (Matt Ritter), Naomi L. Tucker (Night Club Patron), Maurizio Farhad (Sheik Omar Al Sayed)

Kris worries about her status at Raintree after Gillian moves into the bunkhouse with Matt and begins offering unsolicited advice about Wildfire's training. Meanwhile, a Davis family health scare brings Junior back to the ranch, but Dani isn't so sure she needs any help.



33 :03x08 - The Goodbye

First aired: Feb/19/2007
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Frank Perl
Guest star: Maurizio Farhad (Sheik Omar Al Sayed), Charlotte Salt (Gillian)

With Raintree in dire financial straits, Jean and Matt's willingness to consider a buyer's offer draws criticism from Pablo and Kris. Meanwhile, Junior and Gillian find common ground in their family histories.



34 :03x09 - Heartless

First aired: Feb/26/2007
Writer: Linda McGibney
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Micah Alberti (Matt Ritter), Sewell Whitney (Rick DuMont), Charlotte Salt (Gillian Parsons), James Read (Ken Davis), Genia Michaela (Bickering Bride), Genevieve Cortese (Kris Furillo), Eric Winter (R.J. Blake)

Gillian's romance with Matt is doomed when he can't hide his affection for Kris any longer; a tragic incident at the rodeo hits too close to home for Dani; Pablo considers a new career opportunity; and Junior rethinks his working relationship with his father.



35 :03x10 - Diplomacy

First aired: Mar/05/2007
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: James Read (Ken Davis)

Kris and Matt's rekindled relationship comes as a shock to Junior, who is distracted by consoling Dani in her time of mourning. Meanwhile, the search is on for a new trainer at Raintree, but Matt's decision could spell doom for the family business.



36 :03x11 - You Can Count on Me

First aired: Mar/12/2007
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
Director: Marita Grabiak
Guest star: Ignacio Serricchio (Jace), James Read (Ken Davis), Josh Berry (Sheriff Blitzer)

Kris' endeavors to get accustomed to her new relationship with Matt and deal with Pablo's departure are interrupted by a surprise visit from her half brother (Ignacio Serricchio), but she's suspicious of his sudden arrival.



37 :03x12 - Picking Sides

First aired: Mar/19/2007
Writer: Andy Reaser
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: Maurizio Farhad (Sheik Omar Al Sayed), James Read (Ken Davis), Charlotte Salt (Gillian)

Kris tries to repair the rift between Matt and Junior, but the tension is exacerbated by the approach of the important Bristol Stakes and the return of Gillian, who proceeds to resume her bonding with Junior.



38 :03x13 - So Long, Pardner

First aired: Mar/26/2007
Writer: Christina Lynch, Loren Segan
Director: Bradford May
Guest star: James Read (Ken Davis), Josh Berry (Officer Blitzer), Christopher Dempsey (Race Official), Charlotte Salt (Gillian), Maurizio Farhad (Sheik Omar Al Sayed)

Kris and Matt think about entering a competition with a 2 million dollar prize. Kris seeks to win for financial reasons, but the competition just may end Raintree.



39 :04x01 - The More Things Change (1)

First aired: Jan/21/2008

In the six months that passed since her illegal race, Kris discovers she has worn out her welcome at Raintree. Now living in Colorado, Kris learns that Raintree Farm is being turned into a Dude Ranch, Wildfire might be retired from racing, and that Junior is planning to propose to his new girlfriend.



40 :04x02 - The More Things Change (2)

First aired: Jan/28/2008
Writer: Sandy Isaac
Director: Bradford May

After sneaking back to Raintree to watch Wildfire race one last time, Kris is seen in the barn with him by Junior. As a result, Junior starts to struggle whether he should propose to his girlfriend Laura. Later, Dani befriends Kris and soon offers her a place to stay and work at her new clinic.



41 :04x03 - Calm

First aired: Feb/04/2008
Writer: Linda McGibney
Director: Shawn Piller

Jean and Pablo insists that Kris leave town instead of sticking around and helping with the care of Wildfire. Junior reconnects with an old high-school classmate who could be the key to a financial windfall for the Davis ranch. Matt remains at odds with his mother about Raintree's dude-ranch transformation.



42 :04x04 - Flames

First aired: Feb/11/2008
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
Director: Ellie Kanner

Kris and Junior assist with Matt's plan to get Raintree back into horse racing, but must find Wildfires offspring, Flame first. Meanwhile, Wildfire's condition continues to improve at Dani's clinic.



43 :04x05 - The Friend

First aired: Feb/18/2008
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Director: Bradford May

Junior loses time from his wedding plan due to his preoccupation in his and Calvin's business proposition, but Laura believes it has something to do with Kris. Meanwhile, Jean objects to Matt's plans for Raintree's adopted racehorses.



44 :04x06 - Friendship/Passion

First aired: Feb/25/2008

A moment of passion with Kris has Junior wondering whether to continue on with his wedding plans with Laura. Meanwhile, Dani would like to have a relationship with Noah, and Pablo needs to decide whether to tell Jean how he really feels about her.



45 :04x07 - Commitment Issues

First aired: Mar/03/2008

Kris fights to get her jockey license reinstated just as Flame is ready for his first race. Meanwhile, an intense personal matter for Pablo is clouding an important professional decision for him.



46 :04x08 - Life's Too Short

First aired: Mar/10/2008
Guest star: Katy Perry (Herself)

Kris hopes that Jean will change her mind about Raintree's future now that Flame has had success in the DuPont Stakes, but Kris is unsure if she will play a role in it. Meanwhile, Dani and Pablo recommend that Junior fights for what he believes in.



47 :04x09 - Vows

First aired: Apr/28/2008

Kris and Junior must postpone their wedding plans after Jean is injured by one of Matt's rescued horses, who is unnerved by their impending nuptials. Meanwhile, Dani's father buys her a thoroughbred which reignites her interest in racing.



48 :04x10 - The Comeback

First aired: May/05/2008

Kris and Matt do their best to run the Raintree dude ranch and prepare for the next race which will include Dani's new horse, as Jean is still out of commission.



49 :04x11 - Being Mrs. Junior

First aired: May/12/2008

The wedding plans for Kris and Junior has everyone on edge, and even has Kris wondering if she can make it as a Davis family member. Meanwhile, Dani's father continues to interfere in her return to racing.



50 :04x12 - The Ties That Bind: Part I

First aired: May/19/2008

Kris and Junior are offered a chance to work on a geothermal project for a year, which would mean a relocation in Alaska. Meanwhile, Kris finds out she is to race in the Tucker Stakes on Wildfire, one last time.



51 :04x13 - The Ties That Bind: Part II

First aired: May/26/2008

Junior finds himself in a bind when he is called away to Alaska as Kris' is scheduled for her ride on Wildfire in the Tucker Stakes, and with their wedding approaching.