Animal stories that resonate with humans.

Animal Planet

Discovery+ is the service with something for all. Your favorite genres and brands including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, plus exclusive Originals, all in one place. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here.

Discovery Plus

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.

Saved By The Barn

Hog Chase Rescue

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.

Reuniting the Herd

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.

Hungarian Hogs

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.

Aqua Cow

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.

Baby Fever

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.

We've Got Pig Problems

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.

Working at the Cow Wash

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.

House Fire Rescue

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.

Cockfight Club

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.

Buttercup Stampede

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.

Spring Fever

Discovering how Dan, Chris and the rest of the barn crew adapted during the filming of the series; includes deleted scenes, favorite moments, and seeing what the team is up to today.

Saved by the Barn: Beyond the Barn

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

pageProperties

The latest movies and must watch shows!

referenceIdentity

scrollToTop

tvGuideButtonPanel

Max with DIRECTV

The second season of The House of the Dragon premieres 6/16. Watch on the Max app, HBO Channels or On Demand.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch Special Ops: Lioness and more, all in one network.

Watch exclusive original series and the best of Hollywood with iconic and new blockbusters—uncut and commercial-free.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series and hit movies like Power Book II: Ghost, John Wick: Chapter 4, and much more.

DtvEntertainmentCarousel

tvGuideSearchButton

Dan McKernan ditched his city life, headed home to rural Michigan, and started a sanctuary for animals on his historic family farm; heartwarming rescue stories, unique medical cases, and everyday life in modern-day "Americana."

S1 E5 | Working at the Cow Wash