Homestead Rescue

2014•11 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 0Bear Bait

While the Raneys are building their family homestead in the Alaskan wilderness, a bear encounter sends them predator proofing. Later, they rush to help a family in need.(S01,E102)

Episode 1The Bears and the Bees

The Raneys arrives at a homestead with a bee-obsessed owner unintentionally attracting bears with his hives. Plus, dangerous winds threaten the bathhouse.(S01,E14)

Episode 2When Cows Attack

The Raneys arrives at a homestead threatened by heat, coyotes and even cows. Disaster strikes when Marty attempts to protect livestock with a massive build.(S01,E13)

Episode 3The Hill of Death

The Raneys must save an Oregon homestead trapped at the bottom of a 100 foot cliff separating them from four acres of land they need for food and livestock.(S01,E18)

Episode 4Methane Meltdown

The Raneys try to restore a failed homestead in Ohio. Marty's only hope is an old gas well, which if he can get working, can breathe life back into the property.(S01,E16)

Episode 5Ozark Mountain Misery

The Raneys head off to answer an SOS call from an off-grid couple. But with severe storms threatening floods, they are in a race against Mother Nature.(S01,E15)

Episode 6Drowning

In Hawaii the Raneys attempt to save two homesteaders whose dream homestead lays a flash-flood zone. As the weather closes in, can they save the property from the water?(S01,E09)

Episode 7Storm Shelter Showdown, Part 1

The Raneys arrive in Missouri to see a family that has just survived a tornado. Living in a crumbling cabin, they also have no clean water source.(S01,E17)

Episode 8Storm Shelter Showdown, Part 2

The Raneys arrive in Missouri to see a family that has just survived a tornado. Living in a crumbling cabin, they also have no clean water source.(S01,E19)