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Saved By The Barn

Season 1
2020TV-PG
Dan McKernan ditched his city life, headed home to rural Michigan and started a sanctuary for animals on his historic family farm. Now he shares the farm's heartwarming rescue stories, unique medical cases and everyday life in modern-day "Americana."
Starring
Dan McKeran
Genres
Documentary
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English

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  1. 1. Spring Fever
    April 11, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    During Michigan's spring, Barn Sanctuary prepares to open the pastures. Dan and Kelley head to Iowa to rescue a lamb named Ginger who is in need of major medical attention, and Dan’s twin Chris is home and ready to be put to work.
  2. 2. Buttercup Stampede
    April 18, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    A cow called Buttercup comes to Barn Sanctuary, but the team is concerned about her feisty behavior towards the rest of the herd. Ginger the lamb battles a life-threatening infection, and Bart the rooster is need of a vet visit.
  3. 3. Cockfight Club
    April 25, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Dan heads to Chicago to give cockfighting roosters a second chance. Later, the crew worries if DJ the cow’s unruly behavior will be welcomed by the rest of the herd.
  4. 4. House Fire Rescue
    May 2, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Chris experiences his first rescue and save two goats called Hugo and Emmy who are in need serious medical attention. Joey the calf returns after a series of surgeries, and Lola the kid goat is surprised with a prosthetic.
  5. 5. Working at the Cow Wash
    May 9, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    As summer arrives, the team hosts a car wash fundraiser to help the cows and donkeys receive medication. Dan goes on a covert mission to save KJ an injured goat kid, and a donkey called Mary Pete needs medical attention.
  6. 6. We’ve Got Pig Problems
    May 16, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Barn Sanctuary welcomes a blind goat called Charlie and two lovable ducklings who need help to learn how to swim. A tussle between pigs June and Jasper ensues during routine tusk and nail trimming.
  7. 7. Baby Fever
    May 23, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    The barn partners with Michigan Humane Society to find forever homes for four neglected calves. As night falls, they welcome a litter of piglets, and Chris is tasked to build a playground for the goats.
  8. 8. Aqua Cow
    May 30, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    A cow called Dwight is ready to conquer his pain from a leg injury and heads to Indiana for hydrotherapy. Lola the goat is gifted with a prosthetic and is ready to walk again, while Dan takes in over a dozen exotic farm animals.
  9. 9. Hungarian Hogs
    June 6, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Dan and Chris head across Lake Michigan to adopt two Mangalica piglets. A rooster called Bart undergoes surgery to remove his spur, and Steve the goat is gifted with pool noodles to protect the other animals from his rage.
  10. 10. Reuniting the Herd
    June 13, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    After a year in the making, the Barn Sanctuary pigs are ready to move in to their pig palace. The turkeys are gifted with musical instruments, and after Andy the cow passes, the staff has a memorial in his honor.
  11. 11. Hog Chase Rescue
    June 20, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Dan races to North Carolina to rescue a group of pigs from horrific living conditions and discovers that one of the pigs is pregnant. Later, the organization’s new sign is displayed, making their transformation official.
  12. 12. Beyond the Barn
    June 27, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Discover how Dan, Chris and the rest of the barn crew adapted during the filming of Saved by the Barn. Revealing deleted scenes, favorite moments and a chance to see what the team is up to today.

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