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Wildfire: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Jun 20, 2005 Updated Jul 31, 2026

Wildfire season 1 revolves around Kris Furillo, an 18-year-old who has been given the opportunity to start a new life after serving time at a juvenile detention center. Kris is given a job at the Ritter family-run ranch, Raintree, where she must learn to fit in and form relationships with the family members. The Ritters are facing financial challenges as they attempt to save their ranch from financial ruin. The famil

Season overview

Wildfire season 1 revolves around Kris Furillo, an 18-year-old who has been given the opportunity to start a new life after serving time at a juvenile detention center. Kris is given a job at the Ritter family-run ranch, Raintree, where she must learn to fit in and form relationships with the family members. The Ritters are facing financial challenges as they attempt to save their ranch from financial ruin. The family's patriarch, Henry Ritter, and his daughter Jean are involved in a critical stage of their battle to save the ranch. Kris's talent with horses is recognized by a volunteer and local trainer, Pablo, who arranges her job at Raintree. The season likely explores Kris's experiences as she navigates her new life at the ranch and helps the Ritters in their efforts to save their business.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Jun 20, 2005 · 83 min

Raintree is a thoroughbred horse-farm. Pete, its owner, left the Ritter family and serious debt, but Jean Ritter is determined to keep it in the family, rather then sell control to

S1·E2

Trust

Jun 27, 2005 · 45 min

Kris’s return to the Ritter Ranch is filled with drama. Matt decides to pursue his feelings for Kris. Dani is jealous and becomes intent on getting Kris in trouble, first by tippin

S1·E3

Mothers

Jul 11, 2005 · 45 min

Jean decides to deal with the financial troubles of the ranch by selling her engagement ring. Barb, Kris's mother, unexpectedly shows up and the Ritter's extend an invitation for h

S1·E4

Guilty

Jul 18, 2005 · 45 min

Wildfire gets out of control and injures another horse during a practice race. The vet bills and impending IRS audit further alarm Jean about the future of the ranch. Kris feels re

S1·E5

The Claiming Race

Jul 25, 2005 · 45 min

Tensions are high as Wildfire prepares for the claim race. Kris makes a deal with Junior – she will go on a date with him if he puts a competitive claim on Wildfire for the impendi

S1·E6

Lost & Found

Aug 1, 2005 · 45 min

When horses get loose from Raintree, Kris, Matt, Junior, and Dani go on a trek together to find them. Jean is surprised when Pete, her ex-husband, shows up at the ranch.

S1·E7

The Track

Aug 8, 2005 · 45 min

When Wildfire loses a big race, the Raintree team discovers that he has ingested cattle feed, which is potentially lethal for horses. Matt and Kris think it is most likely Carlos,

S1·E8

The Party

Aug 15, 2005 · 45 min

One of Kris's old friends shows up on the ranch and actually admits that he was the one who was responsible for Kris getting in trouble for the car theft. Matt decides to throw a p

S1·E9

Identity

Aug 22, 2005 · 45 min

While recovering from her broken arm, Kris tries to earn a chance at riding Wildfire in a upcoming race. Tina gives Kris prescription painkillers to help cope with the pain of rid

S1·E10

Tina Sharp

Aug 29, 2005 · 45 min

When Kris has an opportunity to train with a famous female jockey, she neglects her school and work responsibilities. Matt's gambling problem is discovered by others. Dani renews h

S1·E11

Impressions

Sep 5, 2005 · 45 min

A television crew comes to Raintree to profile Tina Sharp. Kris has dinner with the Davis family, and Matt discovers that his dad visited the ranch.

S1·E12

Loyalty

Sep 12, 2005 · 45 min

Tina Sharp leaves the Raintree Farm and rides for the Davis family, and Kris feels betrayed by Junior because their relationship is getting serious. Pablo and Jean finally decide t