7.6/1016 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2007
A vet, Danny Clarke, drags his family out of New York to spend a year in a broken-down lodge called The Blue Antelope deep inside South Africa. While the family shows signs of anger, Danny wants to do good for the people and the animals.
Director: Bryan Gordon
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1013 votes
#2 - Ubuntu
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2007
On the first day of school at the Peacanwood International School, Katie is very excited to have the popular girls, Emily and Lauren, to help her write a poem in Zulu as part of a class project. Meanwhile, Lauren gets jealous when Oliver befriends Katie. Lauren shows her frustration by inviting Katie to a concert but deliberately giving her the wrong address. On the other hand, Jesse does not want to follow the school's strict rules and along with Oliver goes to a local hangout named Ant Hill. On his first day of job, Danny realizes that animals were mysteriously getting ill and starts investigating. While, Jo wants Art to renovate the Blue Antelope.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1018 votes
#3 - Open for Business
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2007
The Blue Antelope is ready for business and very quickly caters its first guests. While Katie auditions for Spring Sing Fling, she is surprised to see that Oliver and Tumelo can sing. Jesse gets a job at Ant's Hill is soon let go when Mbali knows about his age. Danny continues his investigation about the mysterious illness among the zebras and wildebeests. Jo and Art realize that a lot of patience and time would be required to run an eco-friendly lodge.
Director: Brian Grant
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1017 votes
#4 - Heritage Day
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2007
Its a South African holiday, Heritage Day. While Katie wants to attend a party with Oliver and Emily, she is invited to a traditional township celebration. Danny and Jo decide to go to township party with Chase and Mia. In the meanwhile, Jesse is taunted by a monkey while shaving and snatches his toiletry through the bathroom window.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1014 votes
#5 - Bad to the Bone
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2007
Katie and Jesse are left to do the chores around the lodge by Danny and Jo. They ditch on the chores, Katie goes to visit a bar with Oliver but skips out on the bill, which leads to both ending up in jail.
Director: Brian Grant
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1014 votes
#6 - Games People Play
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2007
When Jesse is rock climbing with James, a guest at The Blue Antelope, he falls down and gets injured. Meanwhile, Katie is very excited to know that there is going to be a charity soccer match between the boys and girls, this match leads to some tension between Oliver and her as Oliver is representing the boys in the match. Jesse gets his job back.
Director: James Steven Sadwith
Writer: Elizabeth Hunter
- 8.2/1017 votes
#7 - The Heart Wants What It Wants
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2007
The first wedding of the show takes place at The Blue Antelope where Katie helps Jo to make arrangements. Katie discovers a secret about Oliver's father which pushes him away from her. Danny encounters a sick elephant, he asks Tumelo to help. It turns out that the sick elephant is in love with a giraffe.
Director: Ed Fraiman
Writer: Maggie Bandur
- 6.7/1015 votes
#8 - Animal House
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2007
Jo and Danny are on their way to a conference for lodge operators and reluctantly leave Jesse and Katie in charge for the weekend. Jesse invites Emily and some of her friends to hang out, which quickly turns into a full blown, out-of-control party. Oliver and Katie are interrupted during a serious conversation when Stella, a lioness, decides to crash the party.
Director: Brian Grant
Writer: Michael Rauch
- 7.7/1016 votes
#9 - The Code
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2007
Katie, Oliver, Emily and Tumelo form their own study group to prepare for their midterms; and Jesse comes to Katie for help in a class that he's failing. Meanwhile, guests at the Blue Antelope are disappointed to learn there's no guided wildlife hunt, so they decide to go the Mara Lodge instead; and Danny and Art take steps to protect white lions from hunters.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1014 votes
#10 - Rescue Me
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2008
Katie and Jesse join their classmates for a trip into the African bush, but rebellious Jesse refuses to participate in the activities, while Katie and Tumelo get lost in a cave. Meanwhile, one of Jo's friends from New York visits and has very strong opinions about Jo's move to Africa.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1017 votes
#11 - Love Life
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/20/2008
Katie befriends the counselor of an HIV-positive support group, and she has doubts about her split from Oliver. Meanwhile, Emily confronts Jesse when he spends a lot of time with Mbali; and an inspector visits the Blue Antelope and reveals that it's not up to eco-friendly standards.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1013 votes
#12 - P.O.C.
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2008
Katie and Tumelo each go through a breakup and discover that their relationship is very special; and Jesse helps Mbali find the strength to call off her engagement. Meanwhile, Jo and Art trade chores to learn whose duties are more difficult.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1015 votes
#13 - Home
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2008
At Art's insistence, Danny tries to introduce a male lion into the Blue Antelope's pride, but the plan goes awry and both men are seriously injured. Meanwhile, Jesse decides that he wants to go back to New York, but Katie tries to persuade him to stay.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Life Is Wild Season 1
Every episode of Life Is Wild Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Life Is Wild Season 1!
The story of a dysfunctional blended family from New York who moves to a rural South African town and finds they must rely on each...
Genre:Drama
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Life Is Wild" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Bryan Gordon and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ubuntu".