Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West
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Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West was Canadian documentary television series which aired on History Television and the Public Broadcasting Service in 2001. It is the first entry of producer Jamie Brown's "Quest series" which includes Quest for the Bay, Klondike: The Quest for Gold and Quest for the Sea. It was filmed on a site just north of Argyle, Manitoba
Production
Frantic Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 19, 2000
Last Aired
November 27, 2001
Networks
History
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Dream
Air date: 2000-11-19
This episode introduces viewers to hundreds of candidates who volunteered to spend an entire year living as 1870s settlers, and profiles both the intense selection process used to select the two couples and their move onto the Manitoba prairie.
E2
If Momma Ain't Happy...
Air date: 2000-11-19
The settlers struggle against illness, fatigue and self-doubt while plowing fields and caring for livestock; replacement couple.
E3
Prairie Purgatory
Air date: 2001-02-04
The settlers endure an infestation of mosquitoes; isolation and close quarters cause emotional stress.
E4
What Are We Doing This for?
Air date: 2001-02-04
Barn fire; strain between the two couples.
E5
101 Chopping Days 'til Christmas
Air date: 2001-04-01
Crop failure; the settlers begin to hunt and cut firewood; snowstorm.
E6
No Way, We're Not Leaving
Air date: 2001-04-01
The settles try to stay warm; deer hunting; the settlers celebrate a traditional Christmas.
E7
The Long Haul
Air date: 2001-06-10
During the winter months the settlers make bread, quilts, furniture and deerhide moccasins; the dentist.
E8
Going Home
Air date: 2001-06-10
Spring floods threaten to spoil the frozen meats and vegetables; blizzard.
E9
Survivors of the Real West
Air date: 2001-11-27
The settlers reflect on their experiences as they return to the 21st century.
