Back to the Frontier
2025 · 1 season · 8 episodes · Returning Series · Magnolia Network
Reality, Family, Action & Adventure
TMDB 7.3 · 6 votes
Leaving modern life to find what matters most.
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.
Episodes
- S01E01Back To The 1880's2025-07-1044m
As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.
- S01E02No Place Like Homestead2025-07-1744m
After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.
- S01E03A Whole "Lot" of Trouble2025-07-2444m
After auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.
- S01E04A Harrowing Tale2025-07-3144m
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.
- S01E05New Arrivals on the Homestead2025-08-0744m
As fresh faces arrive at the Hanna-Riggs homestead, the Halls attempt to make up for their huge overspend at the auction.
- S01E06Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons2025-08-1444m
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.
- S01E07Bringing Home the Bacon2025-08-2144m
With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.
- S01E08Prove It or Lose It2025-08-2844m
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?
