Pioneer Quest

Documental · 2009 · 1 Season
TV-PG
Two couples take on the challenge of living like 1870's Canadian pioneers for a year, which means no running water, no electricity and no rest.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - The Dream
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - The Dream

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 1 the reality show's selection process, which whittles down the applicants to two couples, is chronicled.

T01:C02 - S01:E02 - If Mama Ain't Happy
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T01:C02 - S01:E02 - If Mama Ain't Happy

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 2 the pioneers fight illness and fatigue while plowing the fields and caring for the livestock.

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Prairie Purgator
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Prairie Purgator

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 3 a mosquito infestation tests the pioneers; crops are planted; homes are built.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - What are We Doing This For?
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - What are We Doing This For?

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 4 a mosquito infestation tests the pioneers; crops are planted; homes are built.

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - 101 Chopping Days 'till Christmas
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - 101 Chopping Days 'till Christmas

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 5 the crops are threatened by a frost. Also: the couples hunt, cut firewood and are tested by a snowstorm.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - No Way, We're Not Leaving
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - No Way, We're Not Leaving

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 6 Frank takes up hunting and bags a deer, while Tim falls ill and is taken to the hospital.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - The Long Haul
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - The Long Haul

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 7 the couples cope during the winter months by making bread, quilts and furniture.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Going Home
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Going Home

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 8 In spring, the meats and vegetables are threatened when water seeps into the in ground freezers.

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Survivors of the Real West
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Survivors of the Real West

48 min
TV-PG

Pioneer Quest: A Year In The Real West, follows two couples as they assume the lives of early settlers to the West and spend one year living as 1870s pioneers on the prairie. Using tools of the period, they will attempt build homes, raise livestock, and grow crops. In Episode 9 the Treadways and Logies return to the 21st century after a year as 1870s pioneers on the Manitoba prairie.

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Documental, Reality
TV-PG
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.