Back to the Frontier

Back to the Frontier

HBO Max To Be Determined Adventure • History

1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered July 10, 2025

Back to the Frontier transports participants to a meticulously recreated historical setting, challenging them to live and compete as pioneers. Contestants must perform tasks essential to frontier life, such as farming, building shelters and crafting tools, using only period-appropriate methods. They face environmental hardships, limited resources and the necessity of community cooperation. The show examines survival instincts, adaptability and the contrast between modern conveniences and historical realities, offering viewers an immersive historical experience.

Where to Watch: HBO Max

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes
E01
Back To The 1880's
Thu, Jul 10 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 46 min
As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.
E02
No Place Like Homestead
Thu, Jul 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 46 min
After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.
E03
A Whole "Lot" of Trouble
Thu, Jul 24 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
After auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.
E04
A Harrowing Tale
Thu, Jul 31 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
As the families struggle with the frontier's gender roles, the Lopers and Hanna-Riggs learn what 1880's life would have been like for their families.
E05
New Arrivals on the Homestead
Thu, Aug 7 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
As fresh faces arrive at the Hanna-Riggs homestead, the Halls attempt to make up for their huge overspend at the auction.
E06
Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons
Thu, Aug 14 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
After weeks of tension, the Halls and Lopers attempt to clear the air, while Mia has a rough first day as the homestead community's new teacher.
E07
Bringing Home the Bacon
Thu, Aug 21 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.
E08
Prove It or Lose It
Thu, Aug 28 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 44 min
Time is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbors to secure their land?

Cast

William Hope
William Hope as Narrator

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