Back to the Frontier

About Back to the Frontier

Three American families leave the 21st century behind and attempt to survive as 1880s homesteaders -- without running water or electricity. They tackle historical challenges and learn the skills that frontier families needed to survive a long winter.

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May 14, 2025

CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES CHALLENGE FAMILIES TO LIVE LIKE IT’S THE 1880s — “BACK TO THE FRONTIER” PREMIERES THURSDAY, JULY 10 ON MAGNOLIA NETWORK AND MAX
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