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Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West

Season 1 Episode 3: Prairie Purgatory

A swarm of mosquitoes descends upon the settlers, amplifying their emotional distress as they struggle to cope with the suffocating isolation of their cramped environment.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Dream

Aired: Nov 19, 2000

Hundreds of volunteers embark on a transformative journey, immersing themselv...

Episode 2 If Momma Ain't Happy...

2. If Momma Ain't Happy...

Aired: Nov 19, 2000

The pioneers face the brutal challenges of frontier life, fighting to overcom...

Episode 3 Prairie Purgatory

3. Prairie Purgatory

Aired: Feb 4, 2001

A swarm of mosquitoes descends upon the settlers, amplifying their emotional ...

Episode 4 What Are We Doing This for?

4. What Are We Doing This for?

Aired: Feb 4, 2001

A devastating barn fire sparks a long-simmering tension between the two coupl...

Episode 5 101 Chopping Days 'til Christmas

5. 101 Chopping Days 'til Christmas

Aired: Apr 1, 2001

As the harsh winter sets in, the settlers must scramble to find new sources o...

Episode 6 No Way, We're Not Leaving

6. No Way, We're Not Leaving

Aired: Apr 1, 2001

Winter's chill sets in, forcing settlers to battle for warmth and sustenance....

Episode 7 The Long Haul

7. The Long Haul

Aired: Jun 10, 2001

The settlers work on creating essential items for the winter, including bread...

Episode 8 Going Home

Aired: Jun 10, 2001

A devastating spring flood imperils the town's food security just as it's sti...

Episode 9 Survivors of the Real West

9. Survivors of the Real West

Aired: Nov 27, 2001

As the settlers return to the 21st century, they take a moment to reflect on ...

Info about Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West

Network: History

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Reality-TV, History