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Building Off the Grid

Documentary7+ (TV-PG)2014 - Present12 Seasons
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Building Off the Grid (2014 - 2023)

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Documentary Rated: 7+ (TV-PG)2014 - Present12 Seasons

What do you do if you don't trust the world around you? You build a new one. That's the motto of Michael Reynolds, Architect and visionary that created the Earthship. Earthships are houses that are completely self-sufficient and totally off the grid with no electricity or water bills - ever. Michael Reynolds and his team of builders along with 50 interns, who have given up their lives to be part of this project, have just four weeks to build a house in Big Sky, Montana for Earthship enthusiast Jeff Saad. Michael and his crew battle nature and time to try and complete this amazing house.Building Off the Grid has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming with subscription on fuboTV, and 12 others. It's a documentary show with 159 episodes over 12 seasons. Building Off the Grid is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.7 (22 votes).

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Building Off the Grid Season 12 Overview

Sep 20, 2021 - Nov 25, 2021

Season 12 of Building Off the Grid has 11 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Discovery+ and for Rent or Purchase on 4 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 12 Episodes
Season 12, Episode 10 Idaho Barndominium
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S12 E10Idaho Barndominium

Nov 25, 2021

An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains, but weather and material shortages slow...

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Season 12, Episode 09 Mountain Dome Home
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S12 E09 Mountain Dome Home

Nov 12, 2021

A family of three in the North Georgia mountains are building a unique, geodesic dome home at the top of...

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Season 12, Episode 08 Colorado A-Frame Cabins
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S12 E08 Colorado A-Frame Cabins

Nov 10, 2021

A couple plans to build a unique outdoor living space in Colorado by using donkeys to get materials to the...

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Building Off the Grid Season 11 Overview

Apr 8, 2021 - Nov 23, 2021

Season 11 of Building Off the Grid has 12 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 4 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 11 Episodes
Season 11, Episode 11 Idaho Barndominium
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S11 E11 Idaho Barndominium

Nov 23, 2021

An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream home.

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Season 11, Episode 10 Mountain Dome Home
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S11 E10 Mountain Dome Home

Nov 16, 2021

A family is building a geodesic dome.

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Season 11, Episode 09 Colorado A-frame Cabins
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S11 E09 Colorado A-frame Cabins

Nov 9, 2021

A couple builds a unique living space.

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Building Off the Grid Season 10 Overview

Oct 7, 2020 - Jul 13, 2021

Season 10 of Building Off the Grid has 11 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 4 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 10 Episodes
Season 10, Episode 14 Scoudouc River House
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S10 E14 Scoudouc River House

Jul 13, 2021

Constructing an off-grid passive home.

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Season 10, Episode 12 Cumberland Mountain Home
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S10 E12 Cumberland Mountain Home

Jun 22, 2021

A couple faces issues building a home.

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Season 10, Episode 09 Colorado Earth House
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S10 E09 Colorado Earth House

May 18, 2021

Two renovators purchased land in Colorado to build a new home away from home. They've decided on using a rammed-earth...

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Building Off the Grid Season 9 Overview

Jan 10, 2020 - Jul 21, 2020

Season 9 of Building Off the Grid has 22 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 9 Episodes
Season 09, Episode 109 Forest Builds
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S09 E109 Forest Builds

Jul 21, 2020

Building off-the-grid can be magical if you're perched in the canopies of a lush green forest. From an A-Frame in...

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Season 09, Episode 108 Family Builds
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S09 E108 Family Builds

Jul 14, 2020

For some off-grid builders, it's family first. But when family is on the line, the stakes are even higher! From...

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Season 09, Episode 107 Mountain Builds
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S09 E107 Mountain Builds

Jul 7, 2020

For some off-grid builders, there's nothing better than living at sea level, but others prefer the air a little thinner!...

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Building Off the Grid Season 8 Overview

Oct 3, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019

Season 8 of Building Off the Grid has 12 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 8 Episodes
Season 08, Episode 12 Gnome Sweet Home
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Season 08, Episode 11 Hawaii Dome House
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S08 E11 Hawaii Dome House

Mar 27, 2020

A mother-and-son team pulls up stakes from the crowded confines of Orange County to build an off-grid family commune outside...

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Season 08, Episode 10 Dakota A-Frame
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S08 E10 Dakota A-Frame

Dec 18, 2019

Cappie brings together off-grid and luxury in the hills of South Dakota.

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Building Off the Grid Season 7 Overview

Feb 22, 2019 - Dec 18, 2019

Season 7 of Building Off the Grid has 10 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network, TLC, Discovery and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 7 Episodes
Season 07, Episode 10 Dakota A-Frame
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Season 07, Episode 09 Colorado Crest
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S07 E09 Colorado Crest

Dec 9, 2019

Builder Phil Parr heads to the wilderness of northern Colorado to build the ultimate off-grid tent. Far beyond simple nylon...

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Season 07, Episode 08 Episode 8
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S07 E08 Episode 8

Dec 2, 2019

Deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, a couple is building their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin. The location gives them...

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Building Off the Grid Season 6 Overview

Jan 9, 2019 - Mar 29, 2019

Season 6 of Building Off the Grid has 13 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 6 Episodes
Season 06, Episode 13 Mountain Timber Frame
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S06 E13 Mountain Timber Frame

Mar 29, 2019

Kolin Buzerak returns to his family's 100-acre property in Upstate New York to put down some roots; he plans to...

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Season 06, Episode 12 Volcano Home
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S06 E12 Volcano Home

Mar 22, 2019

A couple builds a rainforest retreat within the edge of an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Season 06, Episode 11 Lake Superior Lodge
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S06 E11 Lake Superior Lodge

Mar 15, 2019

A couple races to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shores of Lake Superior.

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Building Off the Grid Season 5 Overview

Feb 28, 2018 - Dec 5, 2018

Season 5 of Building Off the Grid has 9 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 5 Episodes
Season 05, Episode 09 Hawaiian Hideaway
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S05 E09 Hawaiian Hideaway

Dec 5, 2018

Innovative designer and builder Graham Hill sets out to transform a steep Maui jungle plot into a 600-square-foot, high-tech dream...

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Season 05, Episode 08 Hawaiian Hideaway
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S05 E08 Hawaiian Hideaway

Nov 28, 2018

New York newlyweds escape the city to build their first home upstate in a secluded part of the Hudson Valley....

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Season 05, Episode 07 Tiny Forest Cottage
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S05 E07 Tiny Forest Cottage

Nov 14, 2018

New York newlyweds escape the city to build their first home upstate in a secluded part of the Hudson Valley....

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Building Off the Grid Season 4 Overview

Nov 8, 2017 - Feb 21, 2018

Season 4 of Building Off the Grid has 10 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 4 Episodes
Season 04, Episode 10 Mushroom House
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S04 E10 Mushroom House

Feb 21, 2018

Like a house plucked from a fairytale, this off-grid home is unlike anything you've ever seen before.

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Season 04, Episode 09 Cob Cottage
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S04 E09 Cob Cottage

Feb 14, 2018

In the coastal forests of western Oregon, one woman is building her dream home completely out of mud. The results?...

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Season 04, Episode 08 Cabin Wanderlust
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S04 E08 Cabin Wanderlust

Feb 7, 2018

A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in upstate New York during the harsh winter months. Because of the...

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Building Off the Grid Season 3 Overview

Apr 23, 2017

Season 3 of Building Off the Grid has 11 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 3 Episodes
Season 03, Episode 18 Ohio Valley Hut
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Season 03, Episode 12 Desert Mountain House
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S03 E12 Desert Mountain House

A creative family builds a custom home where the mountains and desert collide in Colorado's last frontier. The dream project...

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Season 03, Episode 09 Montana Earth Home
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S03 E09 Montana Earth Home

Dec 13, 2017

A couple builds an earthen home in a remote canyon in Montana.

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Building Off the Grid Season 2 Overview

Aug 17, 2016 - Feb 27, 2017

Season 2 of Building Off the Grid has 6 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 2 Episodes
Season 02, Episode 06 Yellowstone River
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S02 E06 Yellowstone River

Feb 27, 2017

The Lighthiser family sets out to build their dream home overlooking the Yellowstone River. Follow their journey as the activists...

S02 E06 of Building Off the Grid is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, MAX, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 05 Mountain Man Cave
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S02 E05 Mountain Man Cave

Jan 16, 2017

Joe Donovan, an avid skier and adventurer, has found the perfect spot for his permanent base camp on a remote...

S02 E05 of Building Off the Grid is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, MAX, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 04 Coastal Maine
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S02 E04 Coastal Maine

Jan 9, 2017

Jason and Crystal always wanted an escape in the middle of Maine's secluded coastline for their family to unplug and...

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Building Off the Grid Season 1 Overview

Jan 27, 2014 - Mar 6, 2018

Season 1 of Building Off the Grid has 32 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Philo, fuboTV, Discovery+, DIRECTV STREAM, Magnolia Network, Magnolia Network and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Building Off the Grid Season 1 Episodes
Season 01, Episode 31 Cabin Wanderlust
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S01 E31 Cabin Wanderlust

Mar 6, 2018

A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in upstate New York during the harsh winter months. Because of the...

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Season 01, Episode 30 Desert Domes
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Feb 26, 2018

Laura Williams is on a mission to build an off-the-grid home in the desert outside of Tucson, Arizona. Together with...

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Season 01, Episode 29 Mushroom House
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Feb 20, 2018

Sage Stoneman is on the hunt for new ways to build off-grid homes that not only use natural building materials...

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All Seasons of Building Off the Grid

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114 episodes (72%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (MAX, Philo, fuboTV, and 2 others).

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Building Off the Grid has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.7 (22 votes). The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

About Building Off the Grid

Building Off the Grid Overview

What do you do if you don't trust the world around you? You build a new one. That's the motto of Michael Reynolds, Architect and visionary that created the Earthship. Earthships are houses that are completely self-sufficient and totally off the grid with no electricity or water bills - ever. Michael Reynolds and his team of builders along with 50 interns, who have given up their lives to be part of this project, have just four weeks to build a house in Big Sky, Montana for Earthship enthusiast Jeff Saad. Michael and his crew battle nature and time to try and complete this amazing house.

Age rating: 7+ (TV-PG)
Number of seasons: 12 Seasons
Number of episodes: 159 Episodes

Extra Information

Related Genres: Documentary
Original Release Date: Jan 26, 2014
Show Status: Currently Running
Next episode release: TBA