The Chrisley family returns with a new series titledThe Chrisleys: Back to Reality, premiering as a two-night event Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. The new series follows the brood as they navigate family hardship surrounding Todd and Julie Chrisley's legal woes This announcement follows Todd and Julie's release from prison on May 28, following a pardon from President Donald Trump The Chrisley family's grand return to reality TV has officially arrived. On Thursday, July 31, Lifetime unveiled the long-awaited trailer for the brood's new series titledThe Chrisleys: Back to Reality, which is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions — and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look. The series will follow the Chrisley family, consisting of parentsToddandJulie Chrisley, along withChase Chrisley,Savannah Chrisley,Grayson Chrisley,Chloe ChrisleyandNanny Faye Chrisley, navigating life as the longtime couple "are eventually pardoned, released from prison and return home." The series "shows a side of the Chrisleys that has never been seen before with exclusive access to the family," including Julie's parents, Harvey and Pam, joining the bunch onscreen for the first time. "The new series exposes the raw truth of the Chrisley's lives — past and present — and the reality is far different from what audiences have seen before. The family faces a critical point that will either make their bond stronger or leave it shattered forever. This series delivers an unfiltered, deeply personal look at their journey and introduces the real Chrisleys as they navigate this new chapter." Lifetime The trailer opens with Savannah, 27, and her parents' lawyer, Alex Little, speaking with Todd, 57, over the phone while behind bars. "We will get through this. I don't know how it's going to end. But at some point, the truth is going to come out," Todd says. As footage of Julie and the family appears, the 52-year-old is heard saying: "I live every day with the hopes that I will be reunited with my husband and my kids, and my parents and my mother-in-law." "Do you think there's a possibility that I can get outta here before I need a face lift?" Todd then asks Savannah and his attorney, leading to chuckles from the pair. "My dad always told me, 'I'm sorry that I couldn't apologize for something I didn't do,'" Chase, 19, says. Savannah is then shown tearing up, recalling the moment she bid farewell to her parents. An equally teary-eyed Nanny Faye, 81, also notes that the family "was still all in a fog" over everything that went down, adding, "I hate that I'm emotional, but I can't help it." Lifetime Take PEOPLE with you!Subscribe to PEOPLE magazineto get the latest details on celebrity news, exclusive royal updates, how-it-happen true crime stories and more — right to your mailbox. "Not having my parents around almost felt like a death," Chase, 29, said. Additionally, Savannah says that the Chrisley "household is completely divided" amid Todd and Julie's absence. "I told my parents I don't know if it can ever be repaired, honestly," she adds. The moment Julie steps out of the car, donning her natural brown hair, she immediately hugs her 12-year-old daughter, Chloe. The matriarch then embraces Todd, who is then seen wiping tears away in the next scene. "Well, we survived," Julie says. "We survived." Lifetime Thereafter, Julie's mom tells her in a separate scene: "You haven't seen your spouse for three years. It's never going to be like it is. And if they say that, then that's not true." However, the longtime couple is focused on sharing their truth, as Julie then says, "We can tell this story today, and then, we can be done with this part of our life." "I'm looking at this as me exposing the truth," Todd concludes. "And depending on how long this interview goes, you might see more than what you bargain for." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions (a part of Banijay Americas), counts Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Jesse Daniels, Rit Saraswat, Nicole Blais, Savannah Chrisley and Chase Chrisley as executive producers. Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel executive produce for Lifetime. Lifetime The family was supposed to pick up with a new show. The series, previouslyannounced by PEOPLEin August 2023, eventually fell through, with Savannah telling PEOPLE that "there were some things that were done that I did not like." "I'm not getting myself in a situation I don't feel comfortable and safe in," she added. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Todd and Julie's legal problems began in 2018, when they wereindicted by a federal grand juryon 12 counts of bank and wire fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. Lifetime Following their trial, both were found guilty on all counts. Todd wassentencedto 12 years in prison, while Julie was sentenced to 7, with each also given 16 months probation. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf While they began serving in 2023, the entire Chrisley family maintained their belief in Todd and Julie's innocence, as they tried to appeal to both the courts and, eventually, the president. Lifetime In February, Savannah confirmed to PEOPLE the family's plans to request a pardon fromPresident Donald Trump, whichwas granted three months lateron May 27. They were released the following day. White House Representative Harrison Fields said that "[Trump is] always pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those who have been unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system,"according to NBC.President Trump himselfstated, "I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them good luck." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Just before the news of Todd and Julie's pardon, PEOPLE exclusively revealed that a then-untitled Chrisley projectwas greenlit at Lifetime. The Chrisleys: Back to Realitypremieres as a two-night event Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime, with a finale dropping on Sept. 16. Read the original article onPeople
