Building Off the Grid (2014)

1. S01E01Off the GridJanuary 26, 2014 7.5What do you do if you don't trust the world around you? You build a new one. That's the motto of Michael Reynolds, Architect and visionary t
2. S01E02AlaskaDecember 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 Alaska
3. S01E03North PoleDecember 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 curren
4. S01E04Yurts So GoodDecember 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
5. S01E05Alaska RangeDecember 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. Wit
6. S01E06Rocky MountainsDecember 22, 2015—A creative mountain biking group from Carbondale, Colorado builds a unique mountain retreat that doubles as their very own bike park feature
7. S01E07Mud MenJanuary 18, 2016—Matteo Lundgren is taking the art of natural building to a whole new level with his custom-designed Cob houses that blend with the environme

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Alaskan GlacierAugust 16, 2016—Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee is building a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier where no man has stepped before. But in an area plag
2. S02E02Massive Mud HomeOctober 29, 2016—After getting engaged, Summer and Jack move away from New Jersey to fulfill their life-long dream of living off-grid; they buy a plot of lan
3. S02E03Tiny House on a LakeDecember 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 t
4. S02E04Coastal MaineJanuary 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
5. S02E05Mountain Man CaveJanuary 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. Fo
6. S02E06Yellowstone RiverFebruary 26, 2017—The Lighthiser family sets out to build their dream home overlooking the Yellowstone River. Follow their journey as the activists and advent

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Bottle IslandApril 22, 2017—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
2. S03E02Cliff HouseMay 14, 2017—Off-the-grid contractor Gregg Smith battles the elements to build a cliffside retreat for a family wanting to reconnect in the Sierra Nevada
3. S03E03Ozark ParadiseAugust 8, 2017—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 th
4. S03E04Windy MountainOctober 10, 2017—A snowmobile guide and his wife build an off-the-grid cabin by the rivers and mountain ranges of their beautiful home state of Wyoming. The
5. S03E05Spearfish CanyonOctober 17, 2017—Deep in the backwoods of Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota's premier off-grid builder Jared Capp sets out to turn four shipping containers into
6. S03E06White MountainOctober 31, 2017—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 Ala
7. S03E07Maine LighthouseNovember 7, 2017—After witnessing the demise of Casco Bay's Halfway Rock Lighthouse, history-lover and Maine native Ford Reiche now has the chance to return
8. S03E08Glacier River CabinDecember 5, 2017—A young couple is leaving their Air Force to build a log cabin together and start a new life in the last frontier of Alaska. With only three
9. S03E09Montana Earth HomeDecember 12, 2017—A couple builds an earthen home in a remote canyon in Montana.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Edge of MaineJanuary 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
2. S04E02Vail Log CabinJanuary 16, 2018—The Walker family takes on a multi-generational construction project rebuilding their 100-year-old mining cabin in the Colorado wilderness;
3. S04E03Cabin Of No ReturnJanuary 23, 2018—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 m
4. S04E04Island OasisJanuary 30, 2018—Beth wants a beach getaway on the white sandy beaches of Ambergris Caye, Belize. Construction manager Ken Grissom has experience building in
5. S04E05Underground LivingFebruary 6, 2018—Specialty builders Jon and Amanda D’Aleo design and build “earth-sheltered” homes for clients in southern Colorado, but they weren’t expecti
6. S04E06Cob CottageFebruary 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-
7. S04E07Mushroom HouseFebruary 20, 2018—Like a house plucked from a fairytale, this off-grid home is unlike anything you've ever seen before.
8. S04E08Cabin WanderlustMarch 6, 2018—A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in upstate New York during the harsh winter months. Because of the new and complicated d

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Off the Grid: Desert DomesOctober 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,
2. S05E02Montana Mountaintop Dream HomeOctober 30, 2018—A couple builds their off-grid dream home on a remote mountaintop overlooking the Southwest Montana backcountry. Together they’ve dreamed up
3. S05E03Desert DenNovember 6, 2018—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
4. S05E04Desert Mountain HomeNovember 13, 2018—A creative family builds a custom home where the mountains and desert collide in Colorado’s last frontier. The dream project quickly turns i
5. S05E05High Altitude HideoutNovember 20, 2018—Adventure seeker Joey Caiafa sets out to build a mountaintop hideout outside of Leadville, Colorado. He enlists the help of his friends and
6. S05E06Colorado Mountain LodgeNovember 27, 2018—A Colorado couple attempts to build one of the most energy-efficient homesteads in the state. Mother Nature and bleeding edge technologies g
7. S05E07Tiny Forest CottageDecember 4, 2018—New York newlyweds escape the city to build their first home upstate in a secluded part of the Hudson Valley. Utilizing timber felled from t
8. S05E08Hawaiian HideawayDecember 4, 2018—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Maine Mountain HomeJanuary 8, 2019—A family building a dovetail log cabin races to beat the elements.
2. S06E02Modern FarmhouseJanuary 10, 2019—A family builds an off-the-grid farmhouse in the Wisconsin countryside.
3. S06E03Georgia Mountain TreehouseJanuary 17, 2019—A young couple sets out to create their dream treehouse in Northern GA.
4. S06E04Woodland ExpeditionJanuary 24, 2019—A young man builds an off-the-grid home on family land in rural Illinois.
5. S06E05Rocky Mountain HomesteadJanuary 31, 2019—Two outdoorsmen build an off-the-grid hunting cabin in southern Colorado.
6. S06E06Smoky Mountain HomesteadFebruary 7, 2019—A family builds a forever home on 46 acres overlooking the Smoky Mountains.
7. S06E07Appalachian UndergroundFebruary 14, 2019—A husband surprises his wife with a vacation home built on a rock quarry.
8. S06E08Ohio Valley HutFebruary 21, 2019—In Ohio, two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their family's cattle ranch.
9. S06E09Big Sur Modern RetreatFebruary 28, 2019—A nature-loving architect builds a modern California cabin that rivals the views of nearby Big Sur.
10. S06E10Maine Straw Bale CabinMarch 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
11. S06E11Lake Superior LodgeMarch 14, 2019—A couple races to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shores of Lake Superior.
12. S06E12Volcano HomeMarch 21, 2019—A couple builds a rainforest retreat within the edge of an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.
13. S06E13Mountain Timber FrameMarch 28, 2019—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 fra

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Bamboo HouseOctober 2, 2019—Bamboo-home architect David Sands seizes the opportunity to build his own getaway in Hawaii that features a luxurious outdoor bath area and
2. S07E02Earth Block RanchOctober 9, 2019—A family builds thousands of earth blocks while withstanding winter monsoons, freezing temperatures and more to finish their San Antonio for
3. S07E03Floating CastleOctober 16, 2019—Marine scientists in Florida hire engineers Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet to create a first-of-its-kind floating home. They have nine mo
4. S07E04Container DreamhouseOctober 23, 2019—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 backgrou
5. S07E05Streamside CottageNovember 10, 2019—Professional treehouse builder Michael "Murph" Murphy wants to build a cottage retreat for his family in Washington. He enlists his friends
6. S07E06Tropical ParadiseNovember 17, 2019—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 bu
7. S07E07Piney Woods PlaceNovember 24, 2019—Cat Taylor uses her artistic and naturalistic background to construct a remote sanctuary for her and her husband in the woods of Northwest T
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Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Solar-Powered AbodeJanuary 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 O
2. S08E02Pacific Coast PerchJanuary 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 smalle
3. S08E03West Coast Island GetawayJanuary 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 roug
4. S08E04Vermont Stone HouseJanuary 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 tru
5. S08E05Carolina CatamaranFebruary 13, 2020—A couple constructs an upcycled off-grid homestead deep in the sprawling South Carolina islands; plans for the catamaran-style home include
6. S08E06Ozark Mountain LodgeFebruary 20, 2020—An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest. And while they both have renovation experi
7. S08E07California Cob HouseFebruary 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
8. S08E08Hudson Valley RetreatMarch 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 th
9. S08E09Montana Mountain ModernMarch 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
10. S08E10Hawaii Dome HouseMarch 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. W

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Dakota A FrameJanuary 10, 2020—Jared "Cappie" Capp showcases the luxury of off-grid living by building a modern home in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This stunning all-
2. S09E02Pacific Coast PerchJanuary 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 roug
3. S09E03West Coast Island GetawayJanuary 30, 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 smalle
4. S09E04Vermont Stone HouseFebruary 7, 2020—« Previous Ep. Next Ep. » Novice builder Danny Clark attempts to construct a 600-square-foot stone cabin in Vermont's White River Valley; t
5. S09E05Carolina CatamaranFebruary 14, 2020—A couple constructs an upcycled off-grid homestead deep in the sprawling South Carolina islands; plans for the catamaran-style home include
6. S09E06Ozark Mountain LodgeFebruary 21, 2020—An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest. And while they both have renovation experi
7. S09E07California Cob HouseFebruary 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
8. S09E08Hudson Valley RetreatMarch 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 th
9. S09E09Flathead Lake PontoonMarch 13, 2020—A Montana carpenter has big plans to build a unique pontoon houseboat so he can live on Flathead Lake year-round. As both a builder and arti
10. S09E10Montana Mountain ModernMarch 19, 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
11. S09E11Hawaii Dome HouseMarch 26, 2020—A mother-and-son team pulls up stakes in Orange County, Calif., to build an off-grid family commune outside Keaau, Hawaii; with the help of

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Colorado Cliff HomeOctober 6, 2020—A couple simplifies with an advanced off-grid home on Colorado's eastern front with solar, passive solar, septic and water catchment feature
2. S10E02Passive River HouseOctober 13, 2020—A pro builder constructs an off-grid dream home for his family on a remote riverside plot of land in the heart of Canada's east coast.
3. S10E03Tennessee Dome HomeOctober 21, 2020—A couple looks to build an eco-friendly, off-the-grid geodesic dome, cooled using geothermal caves, with a view of Tennessee's South Cumberl
4. S10E04Arkansas Mountain TreehouseOctober 28, 2020—A college student and musician wants an off-the-grid treehouse compound with three structures, with each serving living and sustainability,
5. S10E05Missouri Modern FarmhouseApril 13, 2021—A Missouri couple who have inherited property are now cleaning it up and building it out, but troubles multiply as hurricane rains flood the
6. S10E06Colorado Straw Bale HomeApril 20, 2021—A newly blended family is building an eco-friendly straw bale house for their daughter in the mountains of Southwest Colorado; with winter f
7. S10E07Georgia Appalachian A FrameApril 27, 2021—Deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a Georgia family is building a remote A-frame cabin retreat. Under sweltering heat, over
8. S10E08Alabama Arch HouseMay 11, 2021—A young family in Alabama breaks ground on their forever home during peak hurricane season. Between the delays from flooding, waiting for th
9. S10E09Colorado Earth HouseMay 18, 2021—Two renovators purchased land in Colorado to build a new home away from home. They've decided on using a rammed-earth process to construct a

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Georgia Mountain SiloApril 6, 2021—A family is challenged while building a silo greenhouse home in Georgia.
2. S11E02Missouri Modern FarmhouseApril 13, 2021—A couple faces flooding and fire while building out an inherited property.
3. S11E03Colorado Straw Bale HomeApril 20, 2021—With winter fast approaching, a family races to finish a straw bale house.
4. S11E04Georgia Appalachian A-FrameApril 27, 2021—A GA family builds a remote cabin retreat in the Appalachian foothills.
5. S11E05Alabama Arch HouseMay 11, 2021—An Alabama family deals with building delays during hurricane season.
6. S11E06Colorado Earth HouseMay 18, 2021—Two renovators realize their building method is more work than anticipated.
7. S11E07Utah Desert CabinMay 25, 2021—Obstacles threaten to turn a coach's dream cabin into a nightmare.
8. S11E08Vermont Timber Frame HouseJune 1, 2021—A couple struggles to finish their cabin before the harsh VT winter hits.

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Georgia Mountain WatchtowerSeptember 21, 2021—A couple faces challenges as they build a watchtower 30 feet in the air.
2. S12E02Texas Hillside RetreatOctober 6, 2021—A family must work together to build a luxury glamping escape in Texas.
3. S12E03Idaho Underground HomeOctober 6, 2021—A family faces Mother Nature’s forces while building an underground home.
4. S12E04Tennessee Greek CottageOctober 13, 2021—A man battles turbulent weather to construct a Greek cottage in Tennessee.
5. S12E05Indiana Grain BinOctober 20, 2021—An Indiana farming family combines old with new to create a grain bin retreat on their busy working farm. They're up against snow, wind and
6. S12E06Country River CabinOctober 26, 2021—After experiencing a devastating tornado, a family wants to build an off-grid retreat overlooking Tennessee's Ocoee River; as amateur builde
7. S12E07Missouri Modern ContainerNovember 2, 2021—A couple looks to bring the shores of Key West to their donkey sanctuary in Missouri; despite having experience with building off-grid prope
8. S12E08Colorado A-Frame CabinsNovember 9, 2021—A couple plans to build a unique outdoor living space in Colorado by using donkeys to get materials to the top of their steep build site. Wh
9. S12E09Mountain Dome HomeNovember 10, 2021—A family of three in the North Georgia mountains are building a unique, geodesic dome home at the top of their property. After endless rains
10. S12E10Idaho BarndominiumNovember 24, 2021—An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains, but weather and material shortages slow his timeline.

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Texas Luxury TentApril 11, 2024 4.0A couple teams up with experts to create a dream glamping experience.
2. S13E02Georgia Mountain CavernApril 11, 2024 4.0A young family builds an in-earth cavern in the mountains of North Georgia.
3. S13E03Arizona Straw Bale HomeApril 18, 2024 7.0A couple plans to build their home out of straw bales in the desert.
4. S13E04Virginia Underground HomeApril 25, 2024 5.0A family builds their own underground home in the hills of Virginia.
5. S13E05Utah Mountain A-FrameMay 2, 2024—A couple and their son head to southern Utah to build a modern A-frame.
6. S13E06Arkansas Mountain CabinMay 9, 2024 5.0A couple heads to Arkansas with their kids to build a mountain getaway.
7. S13E07Maryland TreehouseMay 16, 2024 7.0In an effort to spend more time with their kids, a couple sets out to build a treehouse in remote Maryland.
8. S13E08Season's bestCalifornia Earth HomeMay 23, 2024 7.5Friends and natural builders set out to construct a family adobe dome home.
9. S13E09Georgia Country CottageMay 30, 2024 1.0A couple wants to build a country cottage on the remote family farm.
10. S13E10Coastal Maine YurtJune 6, 2024 6.0Two brothers want to build a yurt that can survive the harsh Maine winter.

Season 13 ranked & reviewed