Ben embarks on an epic journey to meet one of the most remote families he's ever encountered, uncovering what drove academics and married couple Bec and Reece to leave civilisation for complete isolation. Ben ventures deep into the Sturt Desert to Fort Grey, a former homestead now serving as the offgrid headquarters for an ambitious project aimed at revitalising the desolate Australian wilderness. There, he discovers that Bec and Reece are not only raising a young family but also managing a demanding workload. He witnesses how the couple is restoring the landscape to its former glory but is then shocked to learn that their future in the wild is far from certain.

On the Isle of Wight, Ben meets Gav, Lucy, and their son Bo, who have carved out their own slice of wilderness on a cliffside. Ben is captivated by their stunning sea view and the permaculture principles the family has embraced. He pitches in with caring for the goats and shovelling mulch. Gav opens up to Ben about hitting rock bottom in his youth and how meeting Lucy inspired him to turn his life around. However, their dream of living an organic and simple life has faced numerous legal challenges from sceptical neighbours over the years. And their situation becomes even more precarious when it's revealed that their clifftop home is at serious risk of a landslide.