Bus-dwelling Virginia homesteaders struggle for a foothold; after learning the couple sent their son to live with his grandmother until the homestead can thrive, the Raneys undertake one of the biggest rescues ever to reunite the family.

The Raneys answer an urgent call from Central AK, where they find a family with all the infrastructure but minimal skills to realize their dream. With subzero temps looming, the Raneys must help them winter-proof and set them up for the spring ahead.