Ep 1. Crisis Calls
- TVPG
- January 2, 2020
- 83 min
In Homestead Rescue season 6 episode 1, entitled "Crisis Calls," the Raneys return to the wilderness to help new families struggling to survive off the grid. The episode kicks off with an urgent call for help from a homesteading family in Arkansas who are facing a major crisis. After their cabin burned down and their only water source ran dry, the family is left with no supplies, no shelter and no way to survive. The Raneys quickly pack their gear and head out to the homestead to asses the situation and come up with a plan to help the desperate family.
The episode then moves on to a new challenge, as the Raneys head to Montana to help a young couple struggling to farm their land. The couple is struggling to make ends meet due to the harsh winters and unpredictable weather, and are in desperate need of a sustainable water source. Marty, Misty and Matt work tirelessly to drill a new well and install a pump, but their efforts are thwarted by unexpected challenges and setbacks.
In a third story, the Raneys receive a call from a family in North Carolina who are struggling to survive in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. The family's homestead was destroyed by the storm, leaving them without shelter, food or water. The Raneys arrive to find the family living in a makeshift shelter and quickly get to work building a new cabin and installing a rainwater catchment system. But when a sudden storm hits the area, their efforts are put to the test as they struggle to keep the family safe and dry.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to stunning footage of the rugged wilderness, as the Raneys trek through dense forests, cross raging rivers, and brave the elements in their quest to help families in need. From using hand tools to build a cabin from scratch to drilling deep wells in frozen tundras, the Raneys' skills and expertise are put to the test time and time again.
But the heart of the show lies in the human stories, as viewers get to know the families struggling to carve out a life off the grid. From a father trying to keep his young children safe in the aftermath of a disaster to a young couple fighting to make a living on their own terms, each family has their own unique challenges and struggles. But despite the difficulties, they are united in their determination to build a better life for themselves and their loved ones, and it's this spirit that makes Homestead Rescue such a compelling and inspiring show.