# Life Is Wild
> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Life_Is_Wild
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Life_Is_Wild.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_Wild
> Source revision: 1345948372
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
{{About|the TV series|the Clash song|Cut the Crap}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Life Is Wild poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = [Serial drama](/source/Serial_drama)
| based_on = {{based on|''[Wild at Heart](/source/Wild_at_Heart_(British_TV_series))''|[Ashley Pharoah](/source/Ashley_Pharoah)}}
| developer = Michael Rauch
| starring = {{Plain list|
*[D. W. Moffett](/source/D._W._Moffett)
*[Leah Pipes](/source/Leah_Pipes)
*[Stephanie Niznik](/source/Stephanie_Niznik)
*[Andrew St. John](/source/Andrew_St._John_(actor))
*[Calvin Goldspink](/source/Calvin_Goldspink)
*[Atandwa Kani](/source/Atandwa_Kani)
*David Butler
*[K'Sun Ray](/source/K'Sun_Ray)
*[Mary Mouser](/source/Mary_Mouser)
*[Tiffany Mulheron](/source/Tiffany_Mulheron)
}}
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme =
| endtheme =
| composer = {{Plain list|
*[Maurice White](/source/Maurice_White)
*Bob Christianson
}}
| country = {{Plain list|
*United States
}}
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 13
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{Plain list|
*Michael Rauch
*George Faber
*Charlie Pattinson
}}
| producer =
| camera =
| runtime = 60 minutes
| company = {{Plain list|
*34 Films
*[Company Pictures](/source/Company_Pictures)
*[CBS Paramount Network Television](/source/CBS_Paramount_Network_Television)
}}
| network = [The CW](/source/The_CW)
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|10|07}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2008|02|03}}
| related = ''[Wild at Heart](/source/Wild_at_Heart_(British_TV_series))''
}}
'''''Life Is Wild''''' is an American [drama](/source/drama_(film_and_television)) television series adapted by Michael Rauch, [George Faber](/source/George_S._J._Faber) and [Charlie Pattinson](/source/Charlie_Pattinson) from the British drama ''[Wild at Heart](/source/Wild_at_Heart_(British_TV_series))''. The show is about a New York [veterinarian](/source/veterinarian) who moves his second wife and their two sets of children to a [South Africa](/source/South_Africa)n [game reserve](/source/game_reserve) run by his former father-in-law.
Produced by [CBS Paramount Network Television](/source/CBS_Paramount_Network_Television) and [Company Pictures](/source/Company_Pictures), the series was officially greenlit by [The CW](/source/The_CW) and given a thirteen-episode order on May 15, 2007.[[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7389 CBS, The CW Confirm Renewals, Cancellations; Fox Extends "24"], ''The Futon Critic'', May 15, 2007] The series premiered on October 7, 2007, and aired every Sunday night at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central, following a repeat of ''[Aliens in America](/source/Aliens_in_America)''. It aired in Canada on the pay TV channel ''[E!](/source/CH_(television_system))'' as a [mid-season replacement](/source/mid-season_replacement),[{{cite news|last = Bawden|first = Jim|title = TV lineup launch disrupted|url = https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/222376|publisher = Toronto Star|date = 2007-06-06|access-date = 2007-06-15}}] in Europe on pay TV, in the United Kingdom on the [Hallmark Channel](/source/Universal_TV_(British_and_Irish_TV_channel)), in [Greece](/source/Greece) on August 1, 2011 on [Skai TV](/source/Skai_TV), in [South America](/source/South_America) on the pay TV [Warner Channel](/source/Warner_Channel),[[http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=warner073107.htm World Screen – Home]] and in [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand) weekdays during the 2009 Christmas holiday period on [TV3](/source/TV3_(New_Zealand)) in a daytime slot.
In February 2008, the show was canceled after one season due to low ratings.[[http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_8224988 San Jose Mercury News – As Hollywood writers strike end nears, a status report on TV shows] NOTE: Retrieval attempted 2008-05-10; link states page no longer available but story may be available by searching the fee based archives]
==Cast==
===Main===
*[D. W. Moffett](/source/D._W._Moffett) as Danny Clarke[{{cite news|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=Myles set for 'Moonlight' run on CBS |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ib489c7d121532c791de72ee3f539614b |work=[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter) |date=2007-06-27 |access-date=2007-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070630043926/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ib489c7d121532c791de72ee3f539614b |archive-date=2007-06-30 |url-status=dead }}][{{cite news|last = Andreeva|first = Nellie|title = "Everwood" actress Niznik game for "Wild"|url = https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070705/tv_nm/wild_dc;_ylt=AnpZ7rMsLFhCd1_bYi26SZNpMhkF|work = [The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)|date = 2007-07-05|access-date = 2007-07-05}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}] [Jeremy Sheffield](/source/Jeremy_Sheffield) was also originally cast in the recurring role of Colin Banks but was replaced by George Jackos when the show received a series order.
==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#FF632E |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |prodcode= |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=1
|Title=Pilot
|DirectedBy=[Bryan Gordon](/source/Bryan_Gordon)
|WrittenBy=Michael Rauch
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|10|7}}
|ProdCode=100
|ShortSummary=A New York veterinarian moves his second wife and their two sets of children to a South African game reserve run by his former father-in-law.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=2
|Title=Ubuntu
|DirectedBy=[James Steven Sadwith](/source/James_Steven_Sadwith)
|WrittenBy=Michael Rauch
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|10|14}}
|ProdCode=101
|ShortSummary=School begins and Emily and another popular girl, Lauren (Shannon Esra), offer Katie help with an assignment, but Lauren grows jealous of Katie's relationship with Oliver and plays a trick on her. Later, Tumelo shows her true friendship and helps her complete her work. Meanwhile, rebellious Jesse tests the school's rules and falls for a local bartender (Precious Kofi); and Danny battles a mysterious illness among the local wildlife.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=3
|Title=Open for Business
|DirectedBy=[Brian Grant](/source/Brian_Grant_(director))
|WrittenBy=Sue Tenney
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|10|21}}
|ProdCode=102
|ShortSummary=Jo and Art finally open the Blue Antelope and welcome their first guests, but they realize that running an eco-friendly lodge requires more work than they anticipated; and Katie auditions for the Spring Sing Fling and shocks her friends with her beautiful voice. Meanwhile, Jesse gets a job at the Ant's Hill, but Mbali questions him about his age; and Danny investigates a mysterious illness among the zebras and wildebeests.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=4
|Title=Heritage Day
|DirectedBy=[Ed Fraiman](/source/Ed_Fraiman)
|WrittenBy=Dana Baratta
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|10|28}}
|ProdCode=103
|ShortSummary=Katie accepts Tumelo's invitation to join him in the township's traditional celebration of Heritage day, a national holiday, although she'd rather attend a party at the Mara Lodge with Oliver and Emily. Elsewhere, a vervet monkey steals Jesse's shaving kit and is on the loose; and Danny and Jo go to the township's party with Chase and Mia.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=5
|Title=Bad to the Bone
|DirectedBy=Brain Grant
|WrittenBy=Raven Metzner & Stu Zicherman
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|11|4}}
|ProdCode=104
|ShortSummary=Katie and Jesse grumble about having to do chores around the lodge for the weekend rather than hanging out with friends, and they separately make bad decisions in a rebellious moment. Jesse takes off with Oliver, and the pair has an encounter with a cheetah that prompts Jesse to call on Danny for help; later, Katie thinks Oliver likes bad girls, so she meets him at a bar and both of them end up being put in jail.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=6
|Title=Games People Play
|DirectedBy=James Steven Sadwith
|WrittenBy=Elizabeth Hunter
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|11|11}}
|ProdCode=105
|ShortSummary=Katie gets to put her soccer skills to good use when she learns that the boys will compete against the girls in a charity match for underprivileged children. But her talents cause tension between her and Oliver, so she decides to hold back a little. Meanwhile, Jesse befriends a guest (Karl Thaning) at the Blue Antelope, a carefree adventurer whose actions get Jesse hurt.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=7
|Title=The Heart Wants What It Wants
|DirectedBy=Ed Fraiman
|WrittenBy=[Maggie Bandur](/source/Maggie_Bandur)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|11|18}}
|ProdCode=106
|ShortSummary=A wedding is held at the Blue Antelope and Katie helps Jo with the preparations, and she also learns a secret about Oliver's father that pushes her and Oliver apart. Elsewhere, Danny asks Tumelo to help him take care of an ill elephant that also seems to have an unnatural attraction to a giraffe; and Jesse and Mbali share a scary experience at work.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=8
|Title=Animal House
|DirectedBy=Brain Grant
|WrittenBy=Michael Rauch
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|12|2}}
|ProdCode=107
|ShortSummary=Jo and Danny are on their way to a conference for lodge operators and reluctantly leave Jesse and Katie in charge for the weekend. Jesses 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.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=9
|Title=The Code
|DirectedBy=Ed Fraiman
|WrittenBy=Sue Tenney
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|12|9}}
|ProdCode=108
|ShortSummary=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.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=10
|Title=Rescue Me
|DirectedBy=Brain Grant
|WrittenBy=Dana Baratta
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|6}}
|ProdCode=109
|ShortSummary=Katie, Jesse, Oliver, Emily and Tumelo join their classmates on an adventure in the bush. Jesse rebels against the counselor and refuses to participate in any activity, but the others set off to hike the trail. A lost map, a wet radio and a close encounter with a crocodile causes tension between the group and Tumelo and Katie end up lost in a cave. Meanwhile, Jo's best friend from New York is in town and is very honest about her opinion of the new life Jo leads in Africa. After Katie is rescued, at home again, she breaks up with .
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=11
|Title=Love Life
|DirectedBy=Ed Fraiman
|WrittenBy=Jennifer Levin
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|20}}
|ProdCode=110
|ShortSummary=Katie befriends the counselor (Tema Sebopedi) 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.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=12
|Title=P.O.C.
|DirectedBy=James Steven Sadwith
|WrittenBy=Michael Rauch
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|27}}
|ProdCode=111
|ShortSummary=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.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=13
|Title=Home
|DirectedBy=Brian Grant
|WrittenBy=D.E. Klerk
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|3}}
|ProdCode=112
|ShortSummary=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.
|LineColor=FF632E
}}
}}
==Reception==
===U.S. Nielsen ratings===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Episode
! Airdate
! Rating
! Share
! 18–49 (Rating/Share)
! Viewers (m)
! Rank (#)
|-
| 1
| "Pilot"
| October 7, 2007
! style="text-align:center" |1.2
! style="text-align:center" |2
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.65
! style="text-align:center" | 99/110
|-
| 2
| "Ubuntu"
| October 14, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 0.7
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.3/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.06
! style="text-align:center" | 100/110
|-
| 3
| "Open for Business"
| October 21, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 1.1
! style="text-align:center" | 2
! style="text-align:center" | 0.5/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.61
! style="text-align:center" | 96/107
|-
| 4
| "Heritage Day"
| October 28, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 0.8
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.10
! style="text-align:center" | 95/97
|-
| 5
| "Bad to the Bone"
| November 4, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 0.8
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.07
! style="text-align:center" | 98/100
|-
| 6
| "Games People Play"
| November 11, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 1.0
! style="text-align:center" | 2
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.35
! style="text-align:center" | 99/101
|-
| 7
| "The Heart Wants What It Wants"
| November 18, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 1.0
! style="text-align:center" | 2
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.39
! style="text-align:center" | 99/101
|-
| 8
| "Animal House"
| December 2, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 0.9
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.25
! style="text-align:center" | 96/98
|-
| 9
| "The Code"
| December 9, 2007
! style="text-align:center" | 0.8
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.11
! style="text-align:center" | 100/102
|-
| 10
| "Rescue Me"
| January 6, 2008
! style="text-align:center" | 0.6
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.3/1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.85
! style="text-align:center" | 92/94
|-
| 11
| "Love Life"
| January 20, 2008
! style="text-align:center" | 0.6
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.2/.5
! style="text-align:center" | 0.80
! style="text-align:center" | TBA
|-
| 12
| "P.O.C."
| January 27, 2008
! style="text-align:center" | 0.8
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.4/1
! style="text-align:center" | 1.11
! style="text-align:center" | TBA
|-
| 13
| "Home"
| February 3, 2008
! style="text-align:center" | 0.6
! style="text-align:center" | 1
! style="text-align:center" | 0.2/0
! style="text-align:center" | 0.75
! style="text-align:center" | TBA
|}
*Episode 13 aired against [Super Bowl XLII](/source/Super_Bowl_XLII).
''Life Is Wild'' averaged 1.16 million viewers for its sole season.
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0938853|title=Life Is Wild}}
{{The CW programming}}
Category:2000s American teen drama television series
Category:2007 American television series debuts
Category:2008 American television series endings
Category:American television series based on British television series
Category:The CW television dramas
Category:English-language American television shows
Category:Serial drama television series
Category:Television series by All3Media
Category:Television series by CBS Studios
Category:Television shows set in South Africa
---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Life Is Wild](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_Wild) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_Wild?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.