This week on Kid Nation, we open with the town sheriff introducing us to the concept of property rights, when she claims a square of property in the center of town. The otherwise nondescript square of dirt then is in high demand, as the townsfolk perceive it as now having value and exclusivity.
The Council Backup Journal tells the Town Council to explore beyond their borders, so they go off on a hike, leaving the sheriff in charge of the town.
The townspeople initially protest having a single, unelected leader. They quickly decide that the town is running as well, if not better, without the over-the-top personalities of the Town Council around.
Meanwhile, the Town Council comes to an Indian encampment, where they are told that children are the future of the world, and receive the suggestion that perhaps they should be using the gold star to invest in the future, rather than reward historical participation.
The townsfolk, minus the Town Council, win their weekly showdown, commenting "we did fine without the council...we didn't need them." The sheriff single handedly selects the weekly reward, and the townsfolk go off on their hot air balloon ride, returning just in time to see the Town Council return from their journey/retreat.
Next week is the finale for Kid Nation. According to the preview, lacking a Fire Fee, the townsfolk will have to fight their own fires.
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