

Back to the Frontier
“Leaving modern life to find what matters most.”
RealityFamilyAction & Adventure
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 & episodes
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.
1Back To The 1880's10 Jul 2025 · 44mAs they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.
2No Place Like Homestead17 Jul 2025 · 44mAfter the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.
3A Whole "Lot" of Trouble24 Jul 2025 · 44mAfter auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.
4A Harrowing Tale31 Jul 2025 · 44mAs 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.
5New Arrivals on the Homestead7 Aug 2025 · 44mAs fresh faces arrive at the Hanna-Riggs homestead, the Halls attempt to make up for their huge overspend at the auction.
6Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons14 Aug 2025 · 44mAfter 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.
7Bringing Home the Bacon21 Aug 2025 · 44mWith temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.
8Prove It or Lose It28 Aug 2025 · 44mTime is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbors to secure their land?
Details
- First aired
- 10 Jul 2025
- Last aired
- 28 Aug 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- Magnolia Network
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 6 on TMDB
Cast
William HopeSelf - Narrator (voice)
















