Homestead Rescue

2014•7 series

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Idyllic in nature, the concept of living a scaled-down, simpler, off-the-grid life has gained popularity in recent years, but the initial results for many budding homesteaders have been disappointing. The learning curve is steep, especially in the most dangerous and isolated locations across America. Many families are not equipped with the skills, experience or knowledge of how to grow food, find water, harness power or deal with the threat of predators. In `Homestead Rescue', craftsman and survival expert Marty Raney - joined by daughter Misty, a farmer, and son Matt, a hunter and fisherman - attempt to teach these families the essential skills on how to survive - and thrive - in the wilderness. Because sustaining a homestead through hunting, fishing, gardening, building upkeep, security, and problem solving is a full-time job. At the conclusion of each episode, the rookie survivalists decide to either tough out their first year or pack up and return to civilization.

Episode 2Poisoned

Soil poisoned by coal production hampers a Kentucky homestead. The Raneys must build a hillside garden on the only unpolluted land and find a source of clean water. S2, Ep2

Episode 3Flood, Sweat & Tears, Part 1

Flood, Sweat, & Tears - Part 1. A dangerous request from the Smith family in a Missouri flood zone forces the Raneys to build a dam and plan an entire cabin move. S2, Ep3

Episode 4Fire and Ice

Fire & Ice. The Raneys create their first-ever self-automated homestead in the fierce Alaskan wilderness while firefighters Kim and Casey Boespflug are away on duty. S2, Ep4

Episode 5Shock and Awe

Marty embarks on an ambitious, off-grid hydropower system following a storm. Matt creates a meat smoker, but a surprise accident leads to a construction site injury. S2, Ep5

Episode 6Killzone

Marty helps Oregon homesteaders build a barn, Misty creates her first-ever subterranean garden, and Matt finds a humane approach to a mysterious predator threat. S2, Ep6

Episode 7Fury and Fire

Threatened by an approaching wildfire, Stuart and Toni Rinker need a solution to their failing Idaho homestead. But, Stuart opposes the Raneys' fire-proofing plans. S2, Ep7

Episode 8Line of Fire

A homestead in danger of a raging California wildfire prompts Marty to clear cut surrounding trees and create an evacuation ark for the Grants' livestock. S2, Ep8

Episode 9Wisconsin Washout

The homestead of musician Lou and partner Stacey is threatened by water erosion and at serious risk from a torrential rainstorm. The Raneys come to the rescue. S2, Ep9

Episode 10High Country Bear Lair

The Counters moved to a remote plot in Colorado for much-needed tranquillity. But two years in, their crops are failing, and their teenage kids are bored. S2, Ep10

Episode 13Flood, Sweat & Tears, Part 2

Flood, Sweat, & Tears - Part 2. The Raneys must move an entire cabin into the flood zone as Marty's dam is tested. The surprise arrival of chicks means the coop needs an upgrade. S2, Ep13

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