Back to the Frontier
Back to the Frontier

Back to the Frontier (2025)

"Leaving modern life to find what matters most."

8.4 (5 votes)
1 Season
July 10, 2025
English
Reality Family Action & Adventure

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines

Network

Magnolia Network

Episodes

Back To The 1880's
E1

Back To The 1880's

Jul 10, 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.

No Place Like Homestead
E2

No Place Like Homestead

Jul 17, 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.

A Whole "Lot" of Trouble
E3

A Whole "Lot" of Trouble

Jul 24, 2025
44 min

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

A Harrowing Tale
E4

A Harrowing Tale

Jul 31, 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.

New Arrivals on the Homestead
E5

New Arrivals on the Homestead

Aug 7, 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.

Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons
E6

Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Bringing Home the Bacon
E7

Bringing Home the Bacon

Aug 21, 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.

Prove It or Lose It
E8

Prove It or Lose It

Aug 28, 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?

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Details

Original Title

Back to the Frontier

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Production

Wall to Wall, Blind Nil