Chrisleys Premiere New Reality Series “The Chrisleys: Back to Reality” on Lifetime

September 1, 2025 (New York) - The Chrisley family made their highly anticipated return to television tonight as Lifetime debuted the two-hour premiere of their new docuseries The Chrisleys: Back to Reality at 8 p.m. ET. The series chronicles Todd and Julie Chrisley’s journey from conviction and incarceration to their presidential pardon and emotional reunion with their children.

In an exclusive sit-down on ABC News’ Good Morning America, Todd, Julie and daughter Savannah Chrisley opened up about the unprecedented series, describing it as a candid departure from their former USA Network hit Chrisley Knows Best. “We peel back the layers. We break it down. You’re gonna see the dysfunction. You’re going to see the fight and the tears and everything we had to go through to get to today,” Savannah Chrisley said, promising viewers unprecedented access to the family’s raw and unfiltered experiences.

Key Moments of Tonight’s Premiere

  • Emotional Reunion: The episode captures the moment Todd and Julie first embrace their children following President Trump’s pardon, with Julie tearfully declaring, “Well, we survived,” as Todd quipped, “I never thought I’d be with a dark-headed woman, but I’m willing to try it tonight”.
  • Family Dynamics: Cameras document tensions among the siblings during their parents’ absence, showcasing Savannah’s fears for her brother Chase’s well-being and the strain of managing adulthood without parental guidance.
  • Legal Backdrop: The series revisits the 2022 convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion, the family’s subsequent pardon in May 2025, and the behind-the-scenes efforts-captured via both crew and cell-phone footage-to film the landmark moment of release and homecoming.

Lifetime will air the second part of tonight’s premiere tomorrow, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. ET, before settling into a regular Tuesday-night slot beginning Sept. 9. With a finale slated for Sept. 16, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality promises an intimate look at one of reality TV’s most controversial families as they navigate forgiveness, fame and the future.