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The Best Episodes of Building Off the Grid

Every episode of Building Off the Grid ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Building Off the Grid!

Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From unpredictable weather to encroaching wildlife, will they build in time...
Genres:RealityDocumentary
Network:DIY Network

Best Episodes Summary

"Tiny House on a Lake" is the best rated episode of "Building Off the Grid". It scored 9.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/20/2016. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Maine Straw Bale Cabin".

  • Tiny House on a Lake
    9.2/1010 votes
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    #1 - Tiny House on a Lake

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/20/2016

    The Busbys, young entrepreneurs and world travelers, have been living off-the-grid for two years already, but now they're ready to take it to the next level. Follow the adventure as they build a super efficient tiny house in northwestern Montana. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off-the-grid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maine Straw Bale Cabin
    8.7/106 votes
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    #2 - Maine Straw Bale Cabin

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2019

    An eco-friendly couple plans to build a timber frame, straw-bale cabin in a heavily wooded forest of Maine. But when winter comes early, the already difficult build nears impossible as single-digit temperatures threaten to end the dream before it even starts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Solar-Powered Abode
    8.7/106 votes
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    #3 - Solar-Powered Abode

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2020

    Montana for Earthship enthusiast Jeff Saad. Michael and his crew battle nature and time to try and complete this amazing house on Building Off the Grid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coastal Maine
    8.5/1013 votes
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    #4 - Coastal Maine

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/8/2017

    Jason and Crystal always wanted an escape in the middle of Maine's secluded coastline for their family to unplug and enjoy nature. With the help of a small group of friends, they set their sights on building a 320-square-foot cabin in just 12 days. Between the weather, rough terrain and limited access, it's a challenging and exhausting road to the finish line. Their hard work pays off when they can relax in their dream cabin complete with a loft, solar shower, water catchment system and custom touches.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • North Pole
    8.4/109 votes
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    #5 - North Pole

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2015

    Alaskan builder Jeff Ward, has been building houses in remote locations all over Alaska for years. Now his son Bryce, who is also the current mayor of the North Pole, is lending a hand as they combine their talents to create an off-the-grid cabin not too far from Santa's house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Georgia Mountain Treehouse
    8.4/1013 votes
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    #6 - Georgia Mountain Treehouse

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2019

    A young couple sets out to create their dream treehouse in Northern GA.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rocky Mountains
    8.2/105 votes
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    #7 - Rocky Mountains

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/2015

    A creative mountain biking group from Carbondale, Colorado builds a unique mountain retreat that doubles as their very own bike park feature. Dedicated to building off the grid, the team of entrepreneurs and artists haul in their materials across rugged terrain by bicycles and excavate by hand for a truly one-of-a-kind build experience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mountain Man Cave
    8.2/107 votes
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    #8 - Mountain Man Cave

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/15/2017

    Joe Donovan, an avid skier and adventurer, has found the perfect spot for his permanent base camp on a remote ridge in southwest Montana. Follow the adventure as he battles the elements to build his rustic, straw bale dream cabin. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, he'll build it all by hand and completely off the grid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Appalachian Underground
    8.2/105 votes
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    #9 - Appalachian Underground

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2019

    A husband surprises his wife with a vacation home built on a rock quarry.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Off the Grid: Desert Domes
    8.0/107 votes
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    #10 - Off the Grid: Desert Domes

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2018

    Laura Williams is on a mission to build an off-the-grid home in the desert outside of Tucson, Arizona. Together with a group of volunteers, she’ll build an earthen three-dome home completely by hand. The team battles a steep learning curve and Mother Nature in a race to finish before the scorching Arizona summer arrives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maine Mountain Home
    7.9/108 votes
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    #11 - Maine Mountain Home

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2019

    A family building a dovetail log cabin races to beat the elements.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Modern Farmhouse
    7.8/105 votes
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    #12 - Modern Farmhouse

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2019

    A family builds an off-the-grid farmhouse in the Wisconsin countryside.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ohio Valley Hut
    7.8/105 votes
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    #13 - Ohio Valley Hut

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2019

    In Ohio, two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their family's cattle ranch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yurts So Good
    7.7/109 votes
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    #14 - Yurts So Good

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2015

    Chris and Catelyn Williams are building the home of their dreams, a 30-foot tall, 700 square-foot, off-grid yurt in Montana, complete with a breathtaking view of the mountains. And with solar power, its own stream, hot running water, a modern kitchen, all-weather insulation, a second floor loft, and even a guest room for friends and family, this definitely isn't your grandfather's yurt. Follow this young couple as they prep their own land and break ground to build their ultimate luxury yurt in the woods.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cob Cottage
    7.6/1011 votes
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    #15 - Cob Cottage

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2018

    In the coastal forests of western Oregon, one woman is building her dream home completely out of mud. The results? Something truly one-of-a-kind.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mushroom House
    7.6/105 votes
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    #16 - Mushroom House

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2018

    Like a house plucked from a fairytale, this off-grid home is unlike anything you've ever seen before.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Smoky Mountain Homestead
    7.6/105 votes
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    #17 - Smoky Mountain Homestead

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2019

    A family builds a forever home on 46 acres overlooking the Smoky Mountains.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alaska Range
    7.5/106 votes
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    #18 - Alaska Range

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2015

    Ana and Jacob White and their two small kids are a modern-day Swiss Family Robinson, building an off-the-grid cabin on the Alaska Range. With all of their materials needing to be transported by snowmobile, this adventurous couple will have their work cut out for them as they create an entire home with no utilities available. And with the unpredictable Alaskan weather, not to mention aggressive wildlife, this family will be racing against the seasonal clock to get the cabin done before the dead of winter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Edge of Maine
    7.5/109 votes
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    #19 - Edge of Maine

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2018

    A creative family builds a three-story tiny house full of clever features on the easternmost property in the US. But with limited experience and a three-month deadline, they’ll need the help of a few local Mainers to get it done. Follow their journey in the stunning North Atlantic as they handcraft their new off-grid home from the ground up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vermont Timber Frame House
    7.2/105 votes
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    #20 - Vermont Timber Frame House

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2021

    A couple struggles to finish their cabin before the harsh VT winter hits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tennessee Greek Cottage
    7.2/106 votes
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    #21 - Tennessee Greek Cottage

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2021

    A man battles turbulent weather to construct a Greek cottage in Tennessee.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Georgia Appalachian A-Frame
    7.1/107 votes
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    #22 - Georgia Appalachian A-Frame

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2021

    A GA family builds a remote cabin retreat in the Appalachian foothills.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alaska
    7.0/107 votes
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    #23 - Alaska

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2014

    The Perrins brothers are building an extremely remote log hunting cabin in the heart of the Alaskan Range. Steve Perrins II, a native Alaskan, is heading up the build. He will lead his team, which consists of his four younger brothers and his wife, 13 miles on horseback into the deep wilderness of Sheep Lake where they have just two weeks to construct an entire single-story cabin. The build process will include the use of archaic tools, materials, and pioneering techniques throughout. In addition to their tight deadline, unpredictable weather, encroaching wildlife and the daily adventures of building in remote Alaskan will challenge their every will and wit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Montana Earth Home
    7.0/107 votes
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    #24 - Montana Earth Home

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2017

    A couple builds an earthen home in a remote canyon in Montana.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lake Superior Lodge
    7.0/106 votes
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    #25 - Lake Superior Lodge

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2019

    A couple races to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shores of Lake Superior.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A