E1 - The Dream

Aired: November 19, 2000

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.

E2 - If Momma Ain't Happy...

Aired: November 19, 2000

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

E3 - Prairie Purgatory

Aired: February 04, 2001

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

E4 - What Are We Doing This for?

Aired: February 04, 2001

Barn fire; strain between the two couples.

E5 - 101 Chopping Days 'til Christmas

Aired: April 01, 2001

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

E6 - No Way, We're Not Leaving

Aired: April 01, 2001

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

E7 - The Long Haul

Aired: June 10, 2001

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

E8 - Going Home

Aired: June 10, 2001

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

E9 - Survivors of the Real West

Aired: November 27, 2001

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