Wildfire

Wildfire (1986)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Fantasy, Western

In this animated Hanna/Barbera series, the kingdom of Dar-Shan is placed under a curse by the evil Diabolyn, Queen Serena is desposed and her daughter Sarah and her husband Prince Cavan are exiled to Earth. Prince Cavan is stripped of his memories and believes he is John Cavanaugh, a rancher in the American Southwest. Sarah is unaware of her heritage until the day that Wildfire, an intelligent magical horse and the Royal Family's Champion, travels to Earth to bring Sarah to Dar-Shan and aid in whatever problem sthey have. Each week Sarah travels to Dar-Shan with Wildfire, typically to thwart the schemes of Diabolyn as she tries to take the throne and become Queen.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Wildfire: King of the HorsesDez. 13, 1986
S01E12Where Dreams Come FromDez. 6, 1986
S01E11King for a DayNov. 22, 1986
S01E10Dragons of Dar-ShanNov. 15, 1986
S01E09Strangers in the NightNov. 8, 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did 'Wildfire' first premiere?

'Wildfire' first premiered in 1986.

Who plays the lead character in 'Wildfire'?

Actor Kris Kristofferson plays the lead character in 'Wildfire', known as Gideon.

What is the basic premise of 'Wildfire'?

'Wildfire' follows the story of a rancher named Gideon who tries to save his ranch from financial ruin, with the help of a wild horse he captures.

How many episodes were in the first season of 'Wildfire'?

The first season of 'Wildfire' consisted of six episodes.

Who created 'Wildfire'?

Michael B. Frank created 'Wildfire'.

Who directed most of the episodes in the first season of 'Wildfire'?

Virgil W. Vogel directed most of the episodes in the first season of 'Wildfire'.

What is the name of the orphan girl Gideon takes in during the series?

The orphan girl that Gideon takes in during the series is named Sara.

What is the name of the wild horse that Gideon captures in the first episode of 'Wildfire'?

The wild horse that Gideon captures in the first episode of 'Wildfire' is named Wildfire.

What is the name of Gideon's ranch in 'Wildfire'?

Gideon's ranch is named Wildfire Ranch.

What is the name of the wealthy businessman who wants to buy Wildfire Ranch?

The wealthy businessman who wants to buy Wildfire Ranch is named Trotter.

Who plays the role of Jean Ritter in 'Wildfire'?

Actress Linda Hamilton plays the role of Jean Ritter in 'Wildfire'.

What event sets off the plot of the pilot episode of 'Wildfire'?

The death of Gideon's prize bull sets off the plot of the pilot episode of 'Wildfire'.

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