Hillbilly Blood

Season 52011

Up on Cold Mountain, in the heart of the Appalachians, life isn't easy. Mountain folk have learned get by with little. But two men up in these hollers truly embody the Hillbilly lifestyle: inventor Eugene Runkis and his best friend Spencer Bolejack. Together, these two unlock the secrets of the mountain to help them put food on the table and support their families. And if that means concocting gadgets from what most people would consider trash, that's suits them just fine. With their innate Hillbilly skills, they can survive whatever Mother Nature throws in their path.

6 Episodes

    E01 Moonshine: Running Dry

    t's a long, intense process to make moonshine.

    December 18, 2011

    E02 Hunting: The Mountain Provides

    Spencer and Eugene build a crossbow to help them catch dinner in the backwoods of the mountains.

    January 1, 2012

    E03 Homestead: Under Siege

    Spencer and Eugene build the Fort Knox of chicken coops.

    January 8, 2012

    E04 Prospecting: The Hillbilly Savings Account

    Spencer and Eugene are living off of the land and making do with little, but one day they find a tool worth having.

    January 15, 2012

    E05 Barter: Money Can't Buy Everything

    Spencer and Eugene put their bartering skills to the test as they try to procure a chainsaw.

    January 22, 2012

    E06 Stranded: The Journey Home

    The guys find themselves in a perilous situation when Spencer's truck breaks down and, in order to get home, they have to brave plunging temperatures and a long mountain trek.

    January 29, 2012