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The Worst Episodes of Back to the Frontier

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Follow three American families as they reimagine their lives as 1880s homesteaders, challenged to forgo the comforts of the present day for a more analog life on the frontier.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 1 - Back To The 1880's
    7.0/10(67 votes)

    #1 - Back To The 1880's

    S1:E1

    As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 8 - Prove It or Lose It
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Prove It or Lose It

    S1:E8

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 2 - No Place Like Homestead
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #3 - No Place Like Homestead

    S1:E2

    After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 7 - Bringing Home the Bacon
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Bringing Home the Bacon

    S1:E7

    With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 3 - A Whole "Lot" of Trouble
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #5 - A Whole "Lot" of Trouble

    S1:E3

    After auction tensions between Lopers and Halls escalate, the Hall sisters organize an ice cream social to bring frontier families together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 6 - Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Little Schoolhouse, Big Lessons

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 4 - A Harrowing Tale
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #7 - A Harrowing Tale

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Back to the Frontier Season 1 Episode 5 - New Arrivals on the Homestead
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #8 - New Arrivals on the Homestead

    S1:E5

    As fresh faces arrive at the Hanna-Riggs homestead, the Halls attempt to make up for their huge overspend at the auction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Back To The 1880's" is the worst rated episode of "Back to the Frontier". It scored 7/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2025. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Prove It or Lose It".