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Great American Media Announces World Premiere of Original Series Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

The Futon Critic· July 14, 2026

Great American Media has scheduled the world premiere of its new original lifestyle series, Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou, for August 2026 across its streaming and broadcast platforms. Starring Jep and Jessica Robertson, the series marks a significant expansion of the company’s unscripted portfolio as it seeks to capture the family-focused and faith-based demographic. This multi-platform rollout highlights the company's strategy of integrating its streaming service, Great American Pure Flix, with its linear networks to drive subscriber engagement and viewership.

Great American Media announced that Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou will debut on the Great American Pure Flix streaming service on Thursday, August 13, followed by a broadcast premiere on Great American Family and the GFAM+ app on Saturday, August 15, at 9 p.m. The unscripted series features Jep and Jessica Robertson, who rose to fame in Louisiana-based family programming, as they relocate to Texas to develop the Comanche Moon Ranch. The show is positioned as a lean-back viewing experience that focuses on intentional living, craftsmanship, and community building, moving away from the fast-paced nature of traditional reality television.

Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief Brand Officer at Great American Media, emphasized that the series is designed to provide audiences with uplifting storytelling rooted in faith and generosity. According to Haubrich, the show aims to meet a growing consumer demand for content that allows viewers to unwind while being inspired by authentic relationships and purposeful work. The production represents a continuation of the company's broader strategy to deliver premium original programming that aligns with its core values of faith, family, and country, which have become the hallmark of the Great American Media ecosystem since its inception in 2021.

The launch of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou is a strategic move for Great American Media as it continues to scale its presence in the competitive streaming and cable landscape. By leveraging established talent like the Robertsons, the network aims to strengthen its position as a leader in faith and family entertainment. The company, founded by Bill Abbott and backed by U.S.-based family offices, currently operates a diverse portfolio including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith & Living. This new series serves as a key content pillar for the GFam+ app and the Pure Flix streaming platform, reinforcing the brand's commitment to providing a cohesive viewing experience across multiple digital and linear touchpoints.

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