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Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch

Season 1
Globetrotters Jon and Etta Smith are ready to settle down with their young daughter by building an off-the-grid home and bison ranch in northwestern Montana. The first-time home builders must race to finish their dream home before a harsh winter arrives.
IMDb 7.120166 episodesTV-G
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  1. S1 E1 - The Build Begins
    May 4, 2016
    20min
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    Jon and Etta get started on their off-the-grid home and bison ranch build in one of the most remote corners of Montana. With the harsh winter right around the corner, they are in a race against time to finish their dream home.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Race Against Winter
    May 4, 2016
    20min
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    Jon and Etta finally have what they need to kick this build into high gear, so they are working hard to get their house dried in as soon as possible. Will wrong measurements derail their plans?
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  3. S1 E3 - The Bison Come Home
    May 11, 2016
    20min
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    Jon and Etta finally get to bring their new bison home to their ranch, but not without a treacherous drive standing in their way. They also find time to take advantage of their land to source their own build materials.
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  4. S1 E4 - Montana Time
    May 11, 2016
    20min
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    'Montana time' has set Jon and Etta's build back, so they are stuck waiting for the well drillers. In the meantime, they work on their windmill and take care of their new bison.
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  5. S1 E5 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
    May 18, 2016
    20min
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    Jon and Etta work through bitter cold to finish the exterior of their home before another massive storm hits. With low temperatures and little daylight, every baby step they make is a victory in its own right.
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  6. S1 E6 - Dreams Become Reality
    May 18, 2016
    20min
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    After construction delays and lots of hard work, the finishing touches are falling into place for Jon and Etta's off-the-grid build.
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