8.7/106 votes#1 - 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.
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#2 - Pacific Coast Perch
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2020
Mark Smith builds an off-grid modular home perched high on a cliff off the coast of Vancouver, Canada; the pressure is on as even the smallest mistake can result in the home tumbling 85 feet down into the ocean.
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- 3.8/1012 votes
#3 - West Coast Island Getaway
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2020
A family attempts to build a 400-square-foot cabin situated on a small island in Northern Idaho; access to the property is limited, and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in; it's a race to the finish as winter hits the island early.
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#4 - Vermont Stone House
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2020
Novice builder Danny Clark attempts to construct a 600-square-foot stone cabin in Vermont’s White River Valley; the home is sure to be a true work of art, but his inexperience, the harsh winter and the unusual architecture push him to his limits.
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#5 - Carolina Catamaran
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2020
A couple constructs an upcycled off-grid homestead deep in the sprawling South Carolina islands; plans for the catamaran-style home include a luxury yacht aesthetic, but the couple must build during hurricane season to meet their deadline.
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#6 - Ozark Mountain Lodge
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2020
An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest. And while they both have renovation experience, building on the dangerous mountainside terrain in a location plagued by flash foods will be a challenge.
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#7 - California Cob House
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2020
A group of off-grid-living enthusiasts come together to build a 300-square-foot bungalow. With a variety of eco-friendly features, including a solar-powered water pump, this house is a welcome addition to the environmentally friendly community.
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#8 - Hudson Valley Retreat
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2020
Peter and Ashley Jensen build a sustainable straw bale panel house in the Hudson Valley -- the first of its kind in the States. With only three months to work, the race against nature is as they attempt to finish before the East Coast winter sets in.
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#9 - Montana Mountain Modern
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2020
A father-son duo builds an off-grid home in Montana's Flathead Valley. The 720-square-foot stick-frame home takes advantage of the mountain winds using a wind-turbine generator for power and features plenty of upcycled materials from the surrounding area.
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- NaN/100 votes
#10 - Hawaii Dome House
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2020
A mother-and-son team pulls up stake from the crowded confines of Orange County to build an off-grid family commune outside Keaau, Hawaii. With the help of skilled aircrete instructor, the duo overcomes a learning curve to make a dream come true.
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The Best Episodes of Building Off the Grid Season 8
Every episode of Building Off the Grid Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Building Off the Grid Season 8!
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...
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Solar-Powered Abode" is the best rated episode of "Building Off the Grid" season 8. It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/10/2020. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Pacific Coast Perch".