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Frontier House

Three families embark on a journey to settle in the Montana Territory in 1883, facing a multitude of challenges including harsh weather conditions, scarcity of food, and struggles with their neighbors.

The show takes place in 1883 in the Montana Territory, where three modern families face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, hunger, and conflicts with their neighbors.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The American Dream

1. The American Dream

Aired: Apr 29, 2002

The families learn about frontier life in 1883 Montana and ride wagons to the...

Episode 2 Promised Land

2. Promised Land

Aired: Apr 29, 2002

The families settle on their homesteads in Frontier Valley.

Episode 3 Till Death Do Us Part

3. Till Death Do Us Part

Aired: Apr 30, 2002

The families continue working hard and Karen has to visit a modern doctor for...

Episode 4 Survival

4. Survival

Aired: Apr 30, 2002

The Clune family temporarily leaves the homestead to visit a modern neighbor’...

Episode 5 A Family Affair

5. A Family Affair

Aired: May 1, 2002

A one-room schoolhouse is built and the families hire a teacher for the child...

Episode 6 The Reckoning

6. The Reckoning

Aired: May 1, 2002

The homestead experiment comes to an end in the final episode.

Info about Frontier House

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Reality-TV, History