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Six episodes of cult western chaos with a baby-faced Meg Ryan and actual wrestling legend Terry Funk.
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IMDb
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Wildside (1985)

Forgotten '80s fever dreamGritty frontier soapCult curiosity

Latest Episode

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

Until the Fat Lady Sings

Apr 25, 1985

Rileback, an old enemy of Brodie's, shows up with a scheme to get revenge for the loss of his trigger finger and kill Brodie and the others.

Overview

DramaWestern

Wildside is an American series aired by ABC from March to April 1985. The series stars William Smith, J. Eddie Peck, Howard Rollins, William Smith, Sandy McPeak, Terry Funk, John D'Aquino, and Meg Ryan.

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Frontier justice vs. corruptionFound family in lawlessnessThe dying West

Standout Aspects

Acting

Meg Ryan's pre-stardom grit, Terry Funk's terrifying authenticity.

Production

Lavish $1M/episode budget that killed it—gorgeous but doomed.

Costume

Dusty, detailed frontier wear that outclasses most '80s TV westerns.

Best for:Binge: One Saturday, six episodes, wonder why it got cancelled.·Solo: Niche TV archaeology for the terminally curious.
Heads up:Violence: Sudden frontier brutality including shootings and hangings.
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Creator

Tom Greene

First AiredMar 21, 1985
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes6
ABC

Top Cast

John D'Aquino

John D'Aquino

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Cally Oaks

Terry Funk

Terry Funk

Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

William Smith

William Smith

Sandy McPeak

Sandy McPeak

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

ABC burned off the final two episodes in a single night after disastrous ratings against Dynasty and Simon & Simon.

Insight

Creator Tom Greene pitched it as 'The Wild Bunch meets Hill Street Blues'—network executives heard 'profitable' and greenlit TV's most expensive quick death.

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