Back to the Frontier

Back to the Frontier

Leaving modern life to find what matters most.

Continuing First aired 10/Jul/2025 United States English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
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Follow three American families as they reimagine their lives as 1880s homesteaders, challenged to forgo the comforts of the present day for a more analog life on the frontier.
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Jul/2025
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Three families hailing from across the country join together in the wilderness surrounded by ten thousand acres of nature, without the modern conveniences of technology, running water, or electricity. The Lopers (Alabama), Hanna-Riggs (Texas), and Halls (Florida) must live on the frontier for eight weeks, reinforcing their own shelters, raising livestock, collecting food, and rationing their supplies. Through this immersive experience, the families will have to reflect on their relationships and navigate the challenges that come with an 1880s lifestyle.

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Three families hailing from across the country join together in the wilderness surrounded by ten thousand acres of nature, without the modern conveniences of technology, running water, or electricity. The Lopers (Alabama), Hanna-Riggs (Texas), and Halls (Florida) must live on the frontier for eight weeks, reinforcing their own shelters, raising livestock, collecting food, and rationing their supplies. Through this immersive experience, the families will have to reflect on their relationships and navigate the challenges that come with an 1880s lifestyle.

S1E8
Prove It or Lose It
Air date: 28/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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Time is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbors to secure their land?

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Time is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbors to secure their land?

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S1E7
Bringing Home the Bacon
Air date: 21/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.

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With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.

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S1E6
Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons
Air date: 14/Aug/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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After weeks of tension, the Halls and Lopers attempt to clear the air, while Mia has a rough first day as the homestead community’s new teacher.

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After weeks of tension, the Halls and Lopers attempt to clear the air, while Mia has a rough first day as the homestead community’s new teacher.

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S1E4
A Harrowing Tale
Air date: 31/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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As the families struggle with the frontier's gender roles, the Lopers and Hanna-Riggs learn what 1880's life would have been like for their families.

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As the families struggle with the frontier's gender roles, the Lopers and Hanna-Riggs learn what 1880's life would have been like for their families.

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S1E3
A Whole "Lot" of Trouble
Air date: 24/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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After auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.

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After auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.

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S1E2
No Place Like Homestead
Air date: 17/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.

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After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.

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S1E1
Back To The 1880's
Air date: 10/Jul/2025 · Runtime: 44 min
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As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.

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As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.

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William Hope
William Hope
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Chip Gaines
Chip Gaines
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Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines
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