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.
CreatorMatthew Carlson
Bad Influence
Sep 18, 1992
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.
See Spot Go
Sep 25, 1992
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.
The First Kiss
Oct 2, 1992
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.
To Protect and Serve
Oct 9, 1992
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.
Melissa's Friend
Oct 16, 1992
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.
Sophie's Birthday
Oct 23, 1992
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.
Spirit of Friendship
Oct 30, 1992
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.
It's a Wonderful Video
Nov 6, 1992
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.
Something Wilder
Nov 13, 1992
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.
Boy Loses Girl
Nov 20, 1992
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.
Jung at Heart
Dec 4, 1992
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.
A Close Shave
Dec 18, 1992
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.
Career Day
Jan 8, 1993
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.
I Love You, Margaret B. Sanger
Jan 15, 1993
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.
Bringing Up Brody
Jan 22, 1993
Brody becomes smitten with his new study partner, only to discover that she's a single mother.
Forget-Me-Not
Feb 5, 1993
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Love Stinks
Feb 12, 1993
No description available.
A Portrait of the Artist As A Young Dorfman
Feb 19, 1993
It is revealed that the eccentric Dorfman is a poet.
That Was Thin, This Is Now
Feb 26, 1993
Ricky wants to lose weight, so she goes on a strict health regimen. Unfortunately, she almost becomes addicted to diet pills.
