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 - 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.
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#2 - Colorado Earth House
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2021
Two renovators realize their building method is more work than anticipated.
#3 - Alabama Arch House
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2021
An Alabama family deals with building delays during hurricane season.
#4 - Georgia Appalachian A-Frame
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2021
A GA family builds a remote cabin retreat in the Appalachian foothills.
#5 - Colorado Straw Bale Home
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2021
A newly blended family is building an eco-friendly straw bale house for their daughter in the mountains of Southwest Colorado. With winter fast approaching, the family races to finish when the build is threatened by torrential rains and cold nights.
#6 - Georgia Mountain Silo
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2021
A family is challenged while building a silo greenhouse home in Georgia.
#7 - Missouri Modern Farmhouse
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2021
A couple faces flooding and fire while building out an inherited property.
#8 - AR Mountain Treehouse
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2020
A musician and college student wants an off-the-grid treehouse compound with three structures, each serving living and sustainability, in the Arkansas woods. Water and supply issues will make finishing it in 30 days hard, even with his father's help.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Colorado Cliff Home
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2020
An adventurous couple builds a technologically advanced, solar-heated house on a cliff overlooking the vast plains of Colorado. Their Passive Plus home includes solar, passive solar, septic and water catchment technology ideal for off-grid living.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Montana Mountain Modern
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2020
A father-son duo builds an off-grid home in Montana's Flathead Valley. The 720-square-foot stick-frame home takes advantage of the mountain winds using a wind-turbine generator for power and features plenty of upcycled materials from the surrounding area.
#14 - Utah Desert Cabin
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2021
Obstacles threaten to turn a coach's dream cabin into a nightmare.
#15 - Pacific Coast Perch
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2020
Building pro Mark Smith builds an off-grid modular home high up on a cliff off the coast of Vancouver, Canada. Everyone's on their toes, working as carefully as possible; the smallest mistake could result in the home diving 85 feet down into the sea.
Watch Now:Apple TV#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Ozark Mountain Lodge
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:Apple TV#19 - Carolina Catamaran
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2020
A couple constructs an upcycled off-grid homestead deep in the sprawling South Carolina islands; plans for the catamaran-style home include a luxury yacht aesthetic, but the couple must build during hurricane season to meet their deadline.
#20 - Vermont Stone House
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2020
Novice builder Danny Clark attempts to construct a 600-square-foot stone cabin in Vermont's White River Valley; the home is sure to be a true work of art, but his inexperience, the harsh winter and the unusual architecture push him to his limits.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Cascade Mountain Escape
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2019
Deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, a couple is building their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin. The location gives them amazing views but hauling heavy beams up dusty switchbacks on a six-month deadline pushes them to their limits.
Watch Now:Apple 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.