The WORST episodes of Building Off the Grid
Every episode of Building Off the Grid ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Building Off the Grid!
A team of builders face difficult conditions to build innovative homes in remote areas. They are faced with tight deadlines and uninhabitable landscapes as they attempt the impossible.
#1 - Island Getaway
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2020
A family attempts to build a 400-square-foot cabin situated on a small island in Northern Idaho; access to the property is limited, and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in; it's a race to the finish as winter hits the island early.
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Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2020
An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest. And while they both have renovation experience, building on the dangerous mountainside terrain in a location plagued by flash foods will be a challenge.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - California Cob House
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2020
A group of off-grid-living enthusiasts come together to build a 300-square-foot bungalow. With a variety of eco-friendly features, including a solar-powered water pump, this house is a welcome addition to the environmentally friendly community.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Desert Den
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2018
Beau Dunavant bought a piece of land in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, as a gift for his girlfriend, Samantha Inman, where they can build a home made of mostly recycled materials and dirt. They plan to construct a modest, self-sufficient structure, but with blowing dirt, blistering sun and freezing temperatures, they may have underestimated the power of the desert.
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#7 - Colorado Crest
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2019
Builder Phil Parr heads to the wilderness of northern Colorado to build the ultimate off-grid tent. Far beyond simple nylon and poles, this lavish tent has a custom fabricated wooden frame, canvas shell and 650-square-feet of livable elegance.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#8 - Hudson Valley Retreat
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2020
Peter and Ashley Jensen build a sustainable straw bale panel house in the Hudson Valley -- the first of its kind in the States. With only three months to work, the race against nature is as they attempt to finish before the East Coast winter sets in.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Flathead Lake Pontoon
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2020
A Montana carpenter has big plans to build a unique pontoon houseboat so he can live on Flathead Lake year-round. As both a builder and artist, he has the skills to turn his vision into a reality but an early winter threatens the whole project.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Hawaii Dome House
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/2020
A mother-and-son team pulls up stakes from the crowded confines of Orange County to build an off-grid family commune outside Keaau, Hawaii. With the help of a skilled aircrete instructor, the duo overcomes a learning curve to make a dream come true.
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#12 - Container Dreamhouse
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2019
First-time builders Shay and Shae set out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma. They hope his background in electrical and welding, and their collection of building materials, helps them finish the job quickly.
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#13 - Country River Cabin
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2021
After experiencing a devastating tornado, a family wants to build an off-grid retreat overlooking Tennessee's Ocoee River; as amateur builders, they must rely on the help of friends and family, and each other, to reach the finish line.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#14 - Alaskan Glacier
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2016
Alaskan adventure guide Don Lee is building a remote survival cabin on top of a glacier where no man has stepped before. But in an area plagued with avalanches and unpredictable weather, this fearless bushman needs to time his construction perfectly. And when you're building in an untouched area only accessible by air, logistics are just the tip of the iceberg.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#15 - Piney Woods Place
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2019
Cat Taylor uses her artistic and naturalistic background to construct a remote sanctuary for her and her husband in the woods of Northwest Texas. The two-story home uses a mixture of sand, clay and straw with a touch of comfort to entertain family.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#16 - Bottle Island
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2017
John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace a life off the grid in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He hires Richart Sowa and his son Eden to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles. Despite facing many challenges, Richart, Eden and the crew work to make John's dream a reality.
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#17 - Tennessee Dome Home
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2020
A couple looks to build an eco-friendly, off-the-grid geodesic dome, cooled using geothermal caves, with a view of Tennessee's South Cumberland Mountain Range. But they're up against uncertain weather, intricate design and treacherous mountain paths.
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#18 - Tennessee Greek Cottage
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2021
An eclectic builder is ready to take on his next challenge of constructing a Greek cottage in the East Tennessee Valley; when turbulent weather turns his build site into a mud pit, he questions whether or not his vision will ever become a reality.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#20 - High Altitude Hideout
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2018
Adventure seeker Joey Caiafa sets out to build a mountaintop hideout outside of Leadville, Colorado. He enlists the help of his friends and an architectural designer to trick out the solar-powered space, but missed deadlines, brutal weather and multiple injuries could bring the build to a halt.
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#21 - Passive River House
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2020
A pro builder constructs an off-grid dream home for his family on a remote riverside plot in the heart of Canada's east coast. He faces tropical storms, winter blizzards and more all while using innovative methods to meet passive house standards.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#22 - Tiny House on a Lake
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/20/2016
The Busbys, young entrepreneurs and world travelers, have been living off-the-grid for two years already, but now they're ready to take it to the next level. Follow the adventure as they build a super efficient tiny house in northwestern Montana. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off-the-grid.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#23 - Dakota A-Frame
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2020
Jared "Cappie" Capp showcases the luxury of off-grid living by building a modern home in the Black Hills of South Dakota; this stunning all-solar-powered abode has a wood-burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen and a 400-square-foot loft.
#25 - Ozark Paradise
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2017
A realtor and his three children set out to build their dream home together on a wooded ridge top in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. But they aren't building a conventional house. They plan to convert three shipping containers into an off-grid paradise. Follow the journey as they navigate the hardships of their remote setting and unorthodox construction project. Surrounded by stunning views and with a little help from friends, they'll build it all by hand completely off the grid.
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