TLDR: Maine Cabin Masters Season 12 concluded on March 9, 2026, on the Magnolia Network. As of mid-2026, Season 13 has not been officially ordered, leaving the show in a “fate to be determined” status according to industry trackers.
The show remains available on Max and discovery+, the core crew of Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill, Ryan Eldridge, Jared Baker, and Matt Dix remains intact, and no cancellation has been announced.
After 12 seasons and nearly a decade on television, Maine Cabin Masters is in an uncertain moment.
Season 12 wrapped its broadcast run on March 9, 2026. Magnolia Network has not announced a Season 13 renewal. Industry trackers list the show’s status as “fate to be determined.” That’s not a cancellation — but it’s not a green light either.
Here’s everything known about where the show stands right now.
Season 12 Just Ended and Season 13 Has Not Been Announced
Season 12 premiered on December 29, 2025, with a two-part episode filmed in the remote North Maine Woods at Nine Mile. The season ran through March 9, 2026, covering 10 episodes including a storm-damaged cabin rebuild in Monmouth, a ski shack renovation for a local high school, and a generational camp restoration for a 92-year-old homeowner on a private island.
Some third-party databases have listed episodes with air dates in March and April 2026 under a “Season 13” label, but this appears to reflect either a re-packaging of late Season 12 episodes or a soft rollout without a formal press announcement from Magnolia.
No official renewal statement has been issued by the network or Warner Bros. Discovery as of mid-2026.
Where to Watch Every Season Right Now
All 12 seasons of Maine Cabin Masters are currently available on both Max (formerly HBO Max) and discovery+. New episodes during Season 12 were released on Max and discovery+ the day after their linear premiere on Magnolia Network. The show also streams on Philo and Hulu + Live TV for subscribers to those services.
For linear cable viewers, new episodes when they air appear on Magnolia Network on Monday nights. The Building Italy spin-off is available separately on the same platforms.
The Show Has Survived Two Network Migrations Already
Maine Cabin Masters premiered on the DIY Network on January 11, 2017. By Season 3 it was pulling over 3.5 million total viewers and had become the network’s top-rated program. When Warner Bros.
Discovery launched the Magnolia Network in January 2022, the show moved with it, transitioning from DIY’s action-focused renovation content to Magnolia’s more narrative-driven, authenticity-first programming philosophy.
That transition proved to be a good fit. The show’s emphasis on modest budgets, salvaged materials, and the specific culture of Maine camps aligned naturally with Magnolia’s brand. The manufactured conflict of the early DIY seasons gradually gave way to a more relaxed format that fans consistently cite as the reason they keep watching.
The Italy Season Was a One-Off Not a New Direction
Maine Cabin Masters: Building Italy premiered on June 17, 2024, as a six-episode spin-off following Chase and Sarah Morrill’s renovation of a property in the Molise and Abruzzo regions of Italy.
The property cost approximately $97,000 and the project involved converting former animal stables into living spaces while navigating Italian seismic regulations that required local contractors to take the lead on structural work.
Fan reception was divided. Some viewers appreciated the change of scenery and the inclusion of Chase’s teenage children in the project. Others found the aesthetic choices jarring and missed the Maine setting that defines the show’s identity.
Chase has been clear in interviews that the crew’s focus remains on Maine and the 207 area code. The Italy property is now a private family vacation home. No further international seasons have been announced.
The Core Crew Has Stayed Intact
The five people currently at the center of the show — Chase, Ashley, Ryan, Jared “Jedi” Baker, and Matt “Dixie” Dix — have remained consistent through Season 12. This stability is one of the show’s significant competitive advantages. Most long-running renovation shows see cast turnover that disrupts the chemistry viewers tune in for.
The one significant departure in the show’s history remains Lance Gatcomb, who left in the earlier seasons to pursue personal projects. His absence is still discussed in fan communities, though Jedi and Dixie have filled both the technical and personality roles he occupied.
The Ratings Have Declined But the Brand Hasn’t
Linear ratings for Season 12 ranged from a high of 565,400 viewers for the storm cabin rebuild episode in January to 211,000 viewers by April. That decline reflects a broader pattern affecting all cable television as audiences migrate to on-demand streaming rather than anything specific to the show’s performance.
On streaming, the show performs differently. Its “background binge” quality — low-stress, non-cliffhanger, easy to re-watch — makes it a high-retention title on Max and discovery+. Fan communities report using it as comfort viewing in a way that produces replay rates most drama series never achieve. That metric matters to Warner Bros. Discovery when making renewal decisions.
What Happens Next
The uncertainty around Season 13 is partly a product of broader corporate instability at Warner Bros. Discovery, which has faced merger speculation with Paramount and potential interest from streaming giants. Any significant ownership change at WBD would trigger a review of the Magnolia Network lineup.
Maine Cabin Masters, as one of the network’s most proven retention titles, would likely survive that review — but the format might shift toward longer yearly seasons on Max or additional international specials rather than the traditional weekly cable run.
For now, the show is on hiatus and the crew is based at the Kennebec Cabin Company in Manchester, Maine, running their retail operation, recording the From the Woodshed podcast, and presumably looking at cabins that need saving.
The show premiered in 2017. It has survived the DIY Network, the pandemic, Lance leaving, two corporate rebrands, and a season in Italy. Whatever Magnolia decides about Season 13, the crew has built something that outlasts any particular network’s scheduling decisions.
That’s not nothing after 12 seasons in the Maine woods.
