Unplugged Nation: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In each episode of Unplugged Nation, a new family will tour three uniquely "unplugged" properties, in remote locations across America. Before they make their final decision on a home to purchase, they will test out this new lifestyle by living in one of the properties for four days. Off-the-grid expert and outdoors enthusiast, Jay Gruen, will guide each family in the skills needed to transition to a self-sufficient way of life. From harvesting their own food and tending to livestock, to generating their own power, to creating their own home goods – each episode is packed with useful tips on how to successfully live an unplugged lifestyle.

After the four-day trial period, the families will decide whether they can hack it, and change their lifestyle permanently by buying their off-the-grid dream home, or give up, and return to the city to plug back in.

Series details

• Title: Unplugged Nation
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2015-07-29
• Final broadcast date listed: 2018-08-17
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: FYI
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 2625

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2015-07-29; final listed air date 2015-09-26; episode order: 9.
• Season 2: premiered 2017-01-07; final listed air date 2018-08-17; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

Adapted from Unplugged Nation on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.