Some families believe trading hi-tech domesticity for life off the grid will make them strong. `Risking It All' documents the metamorphosis - no smartphones, tablets, electricity - for three households who pack up, say goodbye, and hope that uncluttered living helps overcome challenges. David's career left little time for family, but losing his job forced the Kemps to re-evaluate; the Elliotts want a holistic life to manage Tina's degenerative arthritis; and the Watfords hope relocating can save the marriage - but their boys will miss video games!