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The Worst Episodes of Building Off the Grid

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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 to beat their deadlines?

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 1 - Bottle Island
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    #1 - Bottle Island

    S3:E1

    John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace a life off the grid in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He hires Richart Sowa and his son Eden to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles. Despite facing many challenges, Richart, Eden and the crew work to make John's dream a reality.

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  2. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 2 - Cliff House
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    #2 - Cliff House

    S3:E2

    Off-the-grid contractor Gregg Smith battles the elements to build a cliffside retreat for a family wanting to reconnect in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. But for Gregg and his team, erecting this functional build in the middle of nowhere comes with its fair share of challenges. Will the harsh weather and terrain push Gregg and his team to the limits?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 3 - Ozark Paradise
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    #3 - Ozark Paradise

    S3:E3

    A realtor and his three children set out to build their dream home together on a wooded ridge top in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. But they aren't building a conventional house. They plan to convert three shipping containers into an off-grid paradise. Follow the journey as they navigate the hardships of their remote setting and unorthodox construction project. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off the grid.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 5 - Spearfish Canyon
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    #4 - Spearfish Canyon

    S3:E5

    Deep in the backwoods of Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota's premier off-grid builder Jared Capp sets out to turn four shipping containers into a stunning two-story mountain hideaway. The five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms property will have a well for water, a living roof, solar panels and other high-end amenities. Getting the containers to the remote location will be challenging, however, and will require Jared to cut a road through the forest first.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 6 - White Mountain
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    #5 - White Mountain

    S3:E6

    With help from a team of friends, an avid outdoorsman takes on the challenge of building a cabin in the remote White Mountains region of Alaska. The crew must work through snow, wind and a whole lot of mud to haul materials and build the perfect cabin in just seven days.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episode 7 - Maine Lighthouse
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    #6 - Maine Lighthouse

    S3:E7

    After witnessing the demise of Casco Bay's Halfway Rock Lighthouse, history-lover and Maine native Ford Reiche now has the chance to return this American icon to its former glory. It will take barges full of scaffolding, brave masons and the cooperation of Mother Nature to pull it off, but there's nothing worth doing 'halfway' when it comes to Halfway Rock!

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Building Off the Grid Season 4 Episode 2 - Vail Log Cabin
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    #7 - Vail Log Cabin

    S4:E2

    The Walker family takes on a multi-generational construction project rebuilding their 100-year-old mining cabin in the Colorado wilderness; they're a family of engineers who are game for any challenges that will face them in the months ahead.

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  8. Building Off the Grid Season 4 Episode 3 - Cabin Of No Return
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    #8 - Cabin Of No Return

    S4:E3

    A family is determined to build an off-the-grid cabin along Idaho's Salmon River; the family members take on Class 5 rapids to portage out materials, and they must race to complete their cabin before low tide hits and they can't return home.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 2 - Montana Mountaintop Dream Home
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    #9 - Montana Mountaintop Dream Home

    S5:E2

    A couple builds their off-grid dream home on a remote mountaintop overlooking the Southwest Montana backcountry. Together they’ve dreamed up a mountain base camp that’s high tech and suits their outdoor lifestyle, but in this far-flung location where mother nature rules, they will be pushed to the edge and beyond.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 3 - Desert Den
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    #10 - Desert Den

    S5:E3

    Beau Dunavant bought a piece of land in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, as a gift for his girlfriend, Samantha Inman, where they can build a home made of mostly recycled materials and dirt. They plan to construct a modest, self-sufficient structure, but with blowing dirt, blistering sun and freezing temperatures, they may have underestimated the power of the desert.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 4 - Desert Mountain Home
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    #11 - Desert Mountain Home

    S5:E4

    A creative family builds a custom home where the mountains and desert collide in Colorado’s last frontier. The dream project quickly turns into a job when the harsh terrain combines with the demanding pace they’ve set for themselves.

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  12. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 5 - High Altitude Hideout
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    #12 - High Altitude Hideout

    S5:E5

    Adventure seeker Joey Caiafa sets out to build a mountaintop hideout outside of Leadville, Colorado. He enlists the help of his friends and an architectural designer to trick out the solar-powered space, but missed deadlines, brutal weather and multiple injuries could bring the build to a halt.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 7 - Tiny Forest Cottage
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    #13 - Tiny Forest Cottage

    S5:E7

    New York newlyweds escape the city to build their first home upstate in a secluded part of the Hudson Valley. Utilizing timber felled from their own property, they plan to craft their own tiny house completely off the grid, but the persistent weather, demanding pace and unexpected setbacks threaten to derail their honeymoon project.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episode 8 - Hawaiian Hideaway
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    #14 - Hawaiian Hideaway

    S5:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Building Off the Grid Season 6 Episode 13 - Mountain Timber Frame
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    #15 - Mountain Timber Frame

    S6:E13

    Kolin Buzerak returns to his family's 100-acre property in Upstate New York to put down some roots; he plans to build an off-grid timber frame cabin with a full kitchen, living space, dining area, and open loft bedroom.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 1 - Bamboo House
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    #16 - Bamboo House

    S7:E1

    Bamboo-home architect David Sands seizes the opportunity to build his own getaway in Hawaii that features a luxurious outdoor bath area and detached, starlit master bedroom. However, volcanic eruptions threaten to send the entire project up in smoke.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 2 - Earth Block Ranch
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    #17 - Earth Block Ranch

    S7:E2

    A family builds thousands of earth blocks while withstanding winter monsoons, freezing temperatures and more to finish their San Antonio forever home.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 3 - Floating Castle
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    #18 - Floating Castle

    S7:E3

    Marine scientists in Florida hire engineers Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet to create a first-of-its-kind floating home. They have nine months to complete it, but unpredictable weather and building hiccups may sink this project before it can swim.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 4 - Container Dreamhouse
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    #19 - Container Dreamhouse

    S7:E4

    First-time builders Shay and Shae set out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma. They hope his background in electrical and welding, and their collection of building materials, helps them finish the job quickly.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 5 - Streamside Cottage
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    #20 - Streamside Cottage

    S7:E5

    Professional treehouse builder Michael "Murph" Murphy wants to build a cottage retreat for his family in Washington. He enlists his friends to create a natural siding and a massive fishing net for lounging above the living space.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 6 - Tropical Paradise
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    #21 - Tropical Paradise

    S7:E6

    A Texas family builds an oceanfront oasis on the majestic slopes of Maui, Hawaii. The Quonset hut they've chosen to go with will keep the budget low but a number of unexpected setbacks will push the hardworking family to their limits.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episode 7 - Piney Woods Place
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    #22 - Piney Woods Place

    S7:E7

    Cat Taylor uses her artistic and naturalistic background to construct a remote sanctuary for her and her husband in the woods of Northwest Texas. The two-story home uses a mixture of sand, clay and straw with a touch of comfort to entertain family.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Building Off the Grid Season 8 Episode 2 - Pacific Coast Perch
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    #23 - Pacific Coast Perch

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Building Off the Grid Season 8 Episode 4 - Vermont Stone House
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    #24 - Vermont Stone House

    S8:E4

    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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  25. Building Off the Grid Season 8 Episode 5 - Carolina Catamaran
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    #25 - Carolina Catamaran

    S8:E5

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bottle Island" is the worst rated episode of "Building Off the Grid". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cliff House".