Specials (2017)
Episodes: 14
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 Off Grid: The Raney Way
Air Date: 2017-07-19
In this special episode, the Raneys hang out in a cabin, answer some viewer questions and tell the story of Marty and Matt's epic adventure.
Ep.2 Bear Bait
Air Date: 2017-10-28
While the Raneys are building their family homestead in the untamed Alaskan wilderness, a bear encounter sends them predator proofing. After using every ounce of off-grid ingenuity to secure their own homestead, they rush to help a family in need.
Ep.3 Hardcore Homesteading
Air Date: 2018-12-27
Embarking on a new season of saving homesteads in peril, the Raneys look back on some of their most ingenious builds, unpacking their techniques and examining the off-grid financial savings before revealing the all-time fan-favorite build.
Ep.4 Shaky Ground
Air Date: 2019-12-26
With just three days to preserve the legacy of a fourth generation Alaskan homesteading family, the Raneys must fix an earthquake-ravaged foundation and revive a dormant garden before hitting the lower 48 for another year of incredible rescues.
Ep.5 Savage Wilderness
Air Date: 2020-01-02
The Raneys explore their most epic rescues, counting down to the five most hostile and dangerous states that present the most grueling challenges for new homesteaders.
Ep.6 Revisited Rescue: The Reathifords
Air Date: 2020-01-21
In the Smoky Mountains, the Reathifords were ravaged by storms that caused crippling power outages that the Raneys solved with a water wheel. Now the homesteaders revisit the rescue and update on how their off-grid dream has progressed since.
Ep.7 Revisited Rescue: The Shields
Air Date: 2020-01-21
In Wisconsin, the Raneys responded to the Shields/Roou homestead on the verge of being washed out by devastating storm run off. Now more than a year later, the homesteaders revisit the rescue and update on how their off-grid dream has progressed.
Ep.8 Built to Thrive
Air Date: 2021-06-10
The Raneys reveal the five essential watchouts for aspiring homesteaders.
Ep.9 The Wild Year
Air Date: 2021-11-14
During a wild, unprecedented year, the Raneys visit a homestead they helped save more than three years ago and check in with other homesteads that have flourished in the months since the Raneys' rescue.
Ep.10 Roadhouse Rally
Air Date: 2023-02-21
The Raneys rally at Rika's Roadhouse, a legendary homestead established by one of Alaska's toughest female pioneers. Gathering inspiration for the summer ahead, they reflect on past rescues and the importance of a well-developed, off-grid mindset.
Ep.11 Homestead and Chill
Air Date: 2023-12-24
It's homestead movie night as the Raneys revisit life-changing rescues!
Ep.12 Raney Origins
Air Date: 2024-10-20
The Raneys recount their journey to Alaska fifty years in the making.
Ep.13 The Lost Builds
Air Date: 2024-10-15
The Raneys reveal unseen builds and share their favorite memories.
Ep.14 Hundred Homestead Highway
Air Date: 2026-05-05
The Raneys celebrate 100 rescues! They reflect, revisit, and answer fans.