Ep 1. Abandoned & Alone

In the first episode of Homestead Rescue, viewers are introduced to the Raney family - Marty, Misty, and Matt - who travel across the country to help families living off the grid find sustainable ways to thrive in the wilderness.

The episode, titled "Abandoned & Alone," features the Raney family traveling to Montana to help the Nay family, who have been living on their remote homestead for over 20 years. However, the Nay family has hit hard times, with their isolated lifestyle causing them to struggle both financially and socially.

As the Raneys arrive on the Nay family's property, they are immediately struck by the family's lack of infrastructure and vital necessities. The Nay family's only source of water is a nearby creek, which they have to haul back to the property by hand. The property is also littered with various debris and abandoned vehicles, making it difficult for the Nay family to navigate their land.

The Raneys quickly get to work, assessing the Nay family's needs and talking with them about their goals for their homestead. They discover that the Nay family has dreams of expanding their property and becoming self-sufficient, but lack the resources and knowledge to make it happen.

Over the course of the episode, the Raneys work with the Nay family to create a plan for their expansion and sustainability, including building a greenhouse, creating a better water filtration system, and clearing out the debris from their property. Along the way, the Raneys also teach the Nay family crucial survival skills, such as how to start a fire and how to build a shelter.

Throughout the episode, viewers come to understand the unique challenges that come with living off the grid, and the importance of having the right skills and resources to make it work. The Nay family's struggles represent the difficulties that many homesteaders face, and the Raneys' solutions offer a roadmap for how to overcome those challenges.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left with a sense of hope for the Nay family's future, as they have gained a deeper understanding of what it takes to thrive in the wilderness. The episode sets the tone for the rest of the series, highlighting the Raneys' dedication to helping families overcome obstacles and find success in the rugged world of homesteading.