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Back to the Frontier

Back to the Frontier

Leaving modern life to find what matters most.

PG132025•48m•8.4/10
RealityFamilyAction & Adventure

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.4/10(5)

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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Production

Wall to Wall, Blind Nil

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 10, 2025

Last Aired

August 28, 2025

Networks

Magnolia Network

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Back To The 1880's
E1
Back To The 1880's
Air date: 2025-07-10
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
Air date: 2025-07-17
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
Air date: 2025-07-24
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
Air date: 2025-07-31
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
Air date: 2025-08-07
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
Air date: 2025-08-14
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
Air date: 2025-08-21
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
Air date: 2025-08-28
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

William Hope

William Hope

Self - Narrator (voice)

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