← Back to the Frontier

Season 1

8 episodes · 2025

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.

  1. 1Back To The 1880's

    10 Jul 2025 · 44 min

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

  2. 2No Place Like Homestead

    17 Jul 2025 · 44 min

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

  3. 3A Whole "Lot" of Trouble

    24 Jul 2025 · 44 min

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

  4. 4A Harrowing Tale

    31 Jul 2025 · 44 min

    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.

  5. 5New Arrivals on the Homestead

    07 Aug 2025 · 44 min

    As fresh faces arrive at the Hanna-Riggs homestead, the Halls attempt to make up for their huge overspend at the auction.

  6. 6Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons

    14 Aug 2025 · 44 min

    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.

  7. 7Bringing Home the Bacon

    21 Aug 2025 · 44 min

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

  8. 8Prove It or Lose It

    28 Aug 2025 · 44 min

    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?