The Chrisleys’ Docuseries “Back to Reality” Continues with Second-Night Premiere

Atlanta, GA - On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Lifetime aired the second installment of “The Chrisleys: Back to Reality,” the eight-part docuseries chronicling Todd and Julie Chrisley’s release from federal prison following a presidential pardon. The two-hour episode, which began at 8 p.m. ET, delved deeper into the family’s efforts to rebuild their lives and relationships after serving over two years behind bars.

In Tuesday’s episode:

• Savannah Chrisley publicly confirmed that their previous long-running series “Chrisley Knows Best” was largely scripted for comedic effect, emphasizing that “Back to Reality” offers an unvarnished look at their true family dynamics-with “the fight and the tears and everything we had to go through to get to today”.
• Viewers witnessed intimate moments as Chase and Grayson navigated responsibilities in Todd and Julie’s absence, while Nanny Faye provided emotional support during tense family dinners.
• New footage illustrated the family’s collective reaction to Todd and Julie’s pardon announcement, captured in real time by both professional crews and personal cell-phone cameras. A behind-the-scenes video preview released by ABC News showcased host Juju Chang sitting down with the family three months after the pardon for an in-depth discussion about their journey back to television and public life.

Lifetime’s docuseries, which premiered on September 1 and continues through September, marks the Chrisleys’ first television project since “Chrisley Knows Best” ended in 2023. The show blends documentary storytelling with reality-TV elements to chronicle the family’s path from conviction and incarceration to pardon and renewed fame.