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Season 1 – Saved By The Barn

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Dan McKernan relocated from Austin, Texas, to take over his family's 140-year-old farm in Michigan and transform it into the "Barn Sanctuary," a place for farm animals that have experienced abuse, neglect and more; the show follows Dan and his family as they learn the ropes of their new life on the farm and give the barnyard animals a second chance at life; it also documents his travels across the country to rescue barn animals.
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Louise C @RT69763679 04/16/2025 A pleasure to watch the events that occur, as Dan and his family, helped by staff - tend to the rescue animals of all kinds. It's delightful to view a programme that is really positive. See more Read all reviews
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Dan McKernan

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Jim Berger

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Scott Feeley

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Corinna Robbins

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 11, 2020 Spring Fever Spring has sprung in Michigan, and Barn Sanctuary prepares to open the pastures; Dan and Kelley head to Iowa to rescue a lamb called Ginger who is in need of major medical attention, and Dan's twin Chris is home and ready to be put to work. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 18, 2020 Buttercup Stampede A cow called Buttercup comes to Barn Sanctuary, but the team is concerned about her feisty behavior toward the rest of the herd; Ginger the lamb battles a life-threatening infection, and Bart the rowdy rooster is in need of a vet visit. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 25, 2020 Cockfight Club Dan heads to Chicago to give cockfighting roosters a second chance; then the crew worries if DJ the cow's unruly behavior will be welcomed by the rest of the herd. Details Episode 4 Aired May 2, 2020 House Fire Rescue Chris experiences his first rescue and saves 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. Details Episode 5 Aired May 9, 2020 Working at the Cow Wash As summer arrives, the team hosts a carwash fundraiser to help the cows and donkeys receive medication; a covert mission to save KJ, an injured goat kid; and a donkey called Mary Pete needs medical attention. Details Episode 6 Aired May 16, 2020 We've Got Pig Problems The sanctuary welcomes a blind goat called Charlie and two lovable ducklings that need help to learn how to swim; a tussle between pigs June and Jasper ensues during routine tusk and nail trimming, while Ginger the goat embraces her new prosthetics. Details Episode 7 Aired May 23, 2020 Baby Fever The barn partners with Michigan Humane Society to find forever homes for four neglected calves; they also welcome a litter of piglets, and Chris is tasked to build a playground for the goats. Details Episode 8 Aired May 30, 2020 Aqua Cow 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 6, 2020 Hungarian Hogs 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 13, 2020 Reuniting the Herd After a year in the making, the Barn Sanctuary pigs are ready to move into their pig palace; the turkeys are gifted with musical instruments, and after Andy the cow passes, the staff has a memorial in his honor. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 20, 2020 Hog Chase Rescue In North Carolina rescuing a group of pigs from horrific living conditions and discovering that one of the pigs is pregnant; the organization's new sign is displayed, making their transformation official. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jim Berger, Scott Feeley, Corinna Robbins
Network
Animal Planet
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 11, 2020