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Episode 1

The Dream

Synopsis

This episode introduces viewers to hundreds of candidates who volunteered to spend an entire year living as 1870s settlers, and profiles both the intense selection process used to select the two couples and their move onto the Manitoba prairie.

Episode 2

Mins

If Momma Ain't Happy...

Synopsis

The settlers struggle against illness, fatigue and self-doubt while plowing fields and caring for livestock; replacement couple.

Episode 3

Mins

Prairie Purgatory

Synopsis

The settlers endure an infestation of mosquitoes; isolation and close quarters cause emotional stress.

Episode 4

Mins

What Are We Doing This for?

Synopsis

Barn fire; strain between the two couples.

Episode 5

Mins

101 Chopping Days 'til Christmas

Synopsis

Crop failure; the settlers begin to hunt and cut firewood; snowstorm.

Episode 6

Mins

No Way, We're Not Leaving

Synopsis

The settles try to stay warm; deer hunting; the settlers celebrate a traditional Christmas.

Episode 7

Mins

The Long Haul

Synopsis

During the winter months the settlers make bread, quilts, furniture and deerhide moccasins; the dentist.

Episode 8

Mins

Going Home

Synopsis

Spring floods threaten to spoil the frozen meats and vegetables; blizzard.

Episode 9

Mins

Survivors of the Real West

Synopsis

The settlers reflect on their experiences as they return to the 21st century.