Running with the Wolves

Follows daytime television icons Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa as they dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of Italian football—not as spectators, but as team owners. Set in the heart of southern Italy, Running with the Wolves chronicles the couple’s bold journey as owners of Campobasso FC, a gritty Serie C soccer club known as the “Lupi” (Italian for “Wolves”). Since taking the reins in 2022, Consuelos and Ripa have helped breathe new life into the once-struggling team and reignited passion among the club’s loyal fanbase.

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Leading the Pack

Mark and Kelly prepare for their third season as Italian soccer club owners. Mark faces crucial roster decisions as Campobasso must sign and cut players before their first game of the season.

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2. Home Games

Kelly travels to Campobasso for the first time as she and Mark explore buying a home in Italy. Mark begins to have doubts about the team’s head coach as they prepare for an epic rivalry match.

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3. The Time Is Now

Mark must make a tough decision after a prolonged losing streak finds Campobasso’s head coach on the hot seat.

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4. The Wolves Den

Campobasso fans protest the team as the Wolves battle to avoid relegation. Mark and Kelly travel to Italy for the final game of the season.

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