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Season 1

  • S01E01 Hitting the Trail

    • December 9, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The pioneers set out on there journey of discovery, finding the piece of land they aim to settle in for the next three months. However a slow goat causes conflict, as does a downed tree which is in their path, as night approaches. Then the wagon breaks down as well.

  • S01E02 Westward HO!

    • December 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The Pioneers continue their journey to the homestead, with their wagon now repaired. The groups guide, Chase warns the group of further obstacles they may have to face before leaving them to continue their journey alone. The trailer on the wagon breaks free and crashes on the last steep slope on the way down to the homestead. But spirits are soon lifted when they make it to their final location at last. One couple decides to head home, as the challenges get too much for them.

  • S01E03 Full Settle Jacket

    • December 23, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Still reeling from one couple’s departure, the pioneers put all hands on deck to start construction on their homestead. Their first order of business is digging the foundation for the first sod homes.

  • S01E04 The Storm

    • December 29, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The remaining pioneer couples are busy constructing their first sod home on the prairie. Getting used to their new surroundings and trying to source food and water is proving difficult, but it’s nothing compared with the giant storm rolling in over the prairie.

  • S01E05 Down But Not Out

    • January 6, 2015
    • National Geographic

    After a devastating flood, the pioneers decide to rebuild their settlement, this time on higher ground. They are reunited with Mike and Diane, who return to the homestead and bring along their son Kyle.

  • S01E06 The Last Stand

    • January 13, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Still struggling from the storm that took almost everything, the pioneers are desperately trying to make use of the supplies they acquired by trading their weapons with the locals.