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Series · 1992 – 1993 · Comedy

Camp Wilder

★5.0 1992 – 1993 1 Season Matthew Carlson TV-MA

Camp Wilder is an American television sitcom which aired on ABC from September 18, 1992 until February 26, 1993. The premise centered on a young woman who opens up her home to the friends of her younger siblings, who sought it as judgment-free "hangout", and who regularly went to her for advice. The series was created by Matthew Carlson, and produced by a.k.a. Productions in association with Capital Cities Entertainment. The show aired as a part of ABC's popular TGIF lineup, but was cancelled after 19 episodes due to low ratings. A 20th episode was produced, but was never aired in the US. Camp Wilder was also shown in the UK and Germany, where it became a hit.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 19 episodes

Episode 01

Bad Influence

Sep 18, 1992 · 30 min

Ricky is a single mother living with her two younger siblings and six-year-old daughter in San Francisco. When her neighbor Danielle gets into a fight with her mother after she watches the film ""Thelma and Louise"" with the Wilders, Ricky decides that she has become too soft on discipline. Her first victim is her kid brother Brody, who is forbidden from attending a frat party. Meanwhile, Sophie, Ricky's daughter, panics after losing a baby tooth.

Episode 02

See Spot Go

Sep 25, 1992 · 30 min

Sophie becomes disenchanted with her first name and, at Brody's suggestion, changes it to Spot. With Ricky struggling to make ends meet for her extended family, Sophie's behavior is influenced by the teens hanging around the house. This obviously irks Ricky, and she unsuccessfully forbids Dorfman, Danielle, and Beth from coming over.

Episode 03

The First Kiss

Oct 2, 1992 · 30 min

Melissa has fallen head over heels for a classmate named Rob, and she eagerly anticipates her first kiss. Meanwhile, Dorfman becomes a candy striper in order to hang out more with Ricky.

Episode 04

To Protect and Serve

Oct 9, 1992 · 30 min

Brody is bothered by the fact that Ricky is in a physical relationship with a cop. Ricky, however, is bothered by the fact that Brody is intervening.

Episode 05

Melissa's Friend

Oct 16, 1992 · 30 min

Brody ditches school in order to get concert tickets. In the process, he finds out that Melissa has also been deliberatly missing school. Together, they narrowly avoid Ricky's wrath and straighten out an embarassing misunderstanding.

Episode 06

Sophie's Birthday

Oct 23, 1992 · 30 min

Sophie's birthday is coming up, and Ricky wants to throw a party. Unfortunatly, she finds out at the last minute that she has night shift at the hospital. Brody takes over for Ricky, but he leaves at 9pm to go on a date.

Episode 07

Spirit of Friendship

Oct 30, 1992 · 30 min

It's Halloween, and the Wilders become fascinated by a Ouija board Brody and Dorfman find in the attic. Meanwhile, Sophie learns the true meaning of Halloween.

Episode 08

It's a Wonderful Video

Nov 6, 1992 · 30 min

Ricky thinks she will relax on her first real day off in five years. Instead, she must cook for Sophie for school, make a dress for her, and tape a video-message for an old friend who is about to be married.

Episode 09

Something Wilder

Nov 13, 1992 · 30 min

Andrea, an old friend of Ricky's, comes to LA for a visit. It turns out that Andrea was a party animal back in the day, and little has changed since then. The two friends go party-hopping and Ricky ends up neglecting her household duties. With Ricky gone, Brody, Dorfman, Danielle, Beth, and Melissa turn the house upside down.

Episode 10

Boy Loses Girl

Nov 20, 1992 · 30 min

Brody's car breaks down, so he is pressured by Ricky to get a job in order to pay for the repairs. He lands a gig as a tour guide, and ends up befriending a homeless girl named Lydia. Meanwhile, Sophie and Danielle argue over a coffee mug.

Episode 11

Jung at Heart

Dec 4, 1992 · 30 min

Ricky feels that she's missing or neglecting something. Strangely, everything is all right- even Dorfman is behaving. But when Ricky leaves the house for just a few minutes and Dorfman is volunteered to babysit Sophie, all hell breaks loose.

Episode 12

A Close Shave

Dec 18, 1992 · 30 min

Brody gets into a fight with the new kid at school, a transfer student named Dexter. Then, to this chagrin, the family befriends Dexter and ostracizes Brody. Meanwhile, Sophie turns into a tomboy named Kurt.

Episode 13

Career Day

Jan 8, 1993 · 30 min

Brody neglects to tell Ricky that it's ""Career Day"" at his school. When she does find out, she scrambles to write a speech and questions her desire to be a nurse. She then decides that she wants to fulfill a dream of hers and become an oceanographer. Luckily, Dorfman talks her out of it.

Episode 14

I Love You, Margaret B. Sanger

Jan 15, 1993 · 30 min

Danielle has grown to bond with Dexter (see ""A Close Shave"") and decides that she wants to sleep with him. Ricky feels uneasy about all this, and Danielle's mom freaks out and blames Ricky for letting Danielle do something like this. Elsewhere, Melissa enlists Brody to make a personality change and Sophie wants to teach tricks to one of her stuffed animals.

Episode 15

Bringing Up Brody

Jan 22, 1993 · 30 min

Brody becomes smitten with his new study partner, only to discover that she's a single mother.

Episode 16

Forget-Me-Not

Feb 5, 1993 · 30 min

No description available.

Episode 17

Love Stinks

Feb 12, 1993 · 30 min

No description available.

Episode 18

A Portrait of the Artist As A Young Dorfman

Feb 19, 1993 · 30 min

It is revealed that the eccentric Dorfman is a poet.

Episode 19

That Was Thin, This Is Now

Feb 26, 1993 · 30 min

Ricky wants to lose weight, so she goes on a strict health regimen. Unfortunately, she almost becomes addicted to diet pills.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.0 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

Camp Wilder is an American television sitcom which aired on ABC from September 18, 1992 until February 26, 1993. The premise centered on a young woman who opens up her home to the friends of her younger siblings, who sought it as judgment-free "hangout", and who regularly went to her for advice. The series was created by Matthew Carlson, and produced by a.k.a. Productions in association with Capital Cities Entertainment. The show aired as a part of ABC's popular TGIF lineup, but was cancelled after 19 episodes due to low ratings. A 20th episode was produced, but was never aired in the US. Camp Wilder was also shown in the UK and Germany, where it became a hit.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Deborah Tucker

Deborah Tucker

Jill Edwards

Mary Page Keller

Mary Page Keller

Ricky Wilder

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Brody Wilder

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Dorfman

Meghann Haldeman

Melissa Wilder

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Danielle

Margaret Langrick

Margaret Langrick

Beth

Tina Majorino

Tina Majorino

Sophie Wilder

Where to watch Camp Wilder

Camp Wilder is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Matthew Carlson has 1 season and 19 total episodes, rated 5.0/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Camp Wilder have?

Camp Wilder has 1 season with 19 episodes in total.

Is Camp Wilder still on the air?

Camp Wilder has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Camp Wilder?

Camp Wilder airs on ABC.

When did Camp Wilder first air?

Camp Wilder first aired on September 18, 1992.

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