Episode
The Wilds: Day Sixteen
Overview
Assuming that rescue is imminent, the castaways let loose. The only girl who doesn't feel festive is Shelby, and a look into her past reveals why.
Details
- Series
- The Wilds
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2020-12-11
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
Day Sixteen is Episode 8 in Season 1 of The Wilds. It aired on 2020-12-11. The runtime is 58 min.
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Episode 7: Day Fifteen
A tidal surge forces the castaways to relocate their camp. Still suspicious of the island and how they got there, Leah turns her paranoia on one of the other girls, viciously accusing her of knowing more than she's letting on. In flashback, Jeanette's astonishing backstory is unveiled.
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