Could You Survive the 1800s? Chip and Joanna Send Families ‘Back to the Frontier’ in New Reality Show
This new series from Chip and Joanna Gaines challenges folks to live like it’s 1883—no electricity!
Ever wish you could go back in time? In the new series Back to the Frontier, executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, three families do exactly that—leaving behind modern comforts to live like it’s the 1880s. Here, read all about the all-new show heading to Max and the Magnolia Network, find out who will be participating and learn where and when you can watch!
Who are Chip & Joanna Gaines?
Chip and Joanna Gaines are a home renovation and interior design couple who rose to fame as the stars of the HGTV reality show Fixer Upper, which depicted the duo flipping homes with their signature farmhouse flair. They gradually became HGTV icons and today, they’ve built quite the empire, with a line of home decor at major retailers like Target, a television channel that replaced the former DIY Network and so much more. Now, they bring their storytelling to the past with Back to the Frontier, one of the most unique reality series of the year.
What is ‘Back to the Frontier’ about?
Back to the Frontier stars three families who must survive without modern luxuries—no electricity, no running water, just old-fashioned grit and homesteading skills. “This series taps into something we’ve always believed–that stepping away from the noise of everyday life can bring you closer to what matters most,” reads a press release. “It is proof that no matter where you find yourself, the most important part of home is the people you share it with.”
Meet the families competing on ‘Back to the Frontier’
In Back to the Frontier, viewers will meet three families from across the U.S.—the Lopers from Alabama, the Hanna-Riggs from Texas and the Halls from Florida—as they adapt to life in the wilderness without modern conveniences. In the final episode, viewers at home will find out which of these families managed to successfully go back to the basics.
“This exciting new series invites viewers to step back in time and experience the challenges of the American frontier,” said the president of Magnolia Network, Allison Page. “By immersing three families in the realities of 1880s life, we provided them—and our viewers—an authentic glimpse into the resilience and grit required to survive. Making this series has been an unforgettable journey, and we trust audiences will find it both captivating and inspiring.”
When and where to watch ‘Back to the Frontier’
Back to the Frontier premieres July 10 on Magnolia Network and Max, with new episodes airing weekly for eight weeks.
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