Back to the Frontier

8.4
202548m

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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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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 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.

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1. Back To The 1880's

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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2. No Place Like Homestead

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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3. A Whole "Lot" of Trouble

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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4. A Harrowing Tale

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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5. New Arrivals on the Homestead

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

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6. Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons

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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7. Bringing Home the Bacon

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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8. Prove It or Lose It

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?

Cast

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William Hope

Self - Narrator (voice)

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