 | 1x01 I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here (Air Date: Sep. 19, 2007) 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 ... |
 | 1x02 To Kill or Not to Kill? (Air Date: Sep. 26, 2007) The kids face a grim situation in Bonanza City when some want to kill a chicken for food while others are against the act. |
 | 1x03 Deal With It! (Air Date: Oct. 03, 2007) 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. |
 | 1x04 Bless Us and Keep Us Safe (Air Date: Oct. 10, 2007) Conflicts arise when the town council recommends having one religious ceremony to accommodate all faiths. |
 | 1x05 Viva la Revolucíon (Air Date: Oct. 17, 2007) 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. |
 | 1x06 Bonanza Is Disgusting (Air Date: Oct. 24, 2007) Pollution becomes a problem when flies, rats and pigs invade the town; and the town council hands out its first punishment against a pioneer. |
 | 1x07 The Root of All Evil (Air Date: Oct. 31, 2007) 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 ... |
 | 1x08 Starved for Entertainment (Air Date: Nov. 07, 2007) 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 ... |
 | 1x09 Not Even Close to Fair (Air Date: Nov. 14, 2007) 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 ... |
 | 1x10 Let Me Talk! (Air Date: Nov. 21, 2007) 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 ... |
 | 1x11 I Just Like the Recess Part (Air Date: Nov. 28, 2007) Taylor is banned from the rewards challenge. An enforcer is elected by the town council to enforce the law over Bonanza City. |
 | 1x12 Where's Bonanza, Dude? (Air Date: Dec. 05, 2007) 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. |
 | 1x13 We've All Decided to Go Mad! (Air Date: Dec. 12, 2007) 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 ... |