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Life Below Zero
2013 - 2025 7.5 (40 votes) 23 Seasons
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Life Below Zero

Overview

Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.

Key Crew

Writer: Claire Allesse

Top Cast

Sue Aikens
Sue Aikens

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Erik Salitan
Erik Salitan

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Andy Bassich
Andy Bassich

Himself

Kate Rorke-Bassich
Kate Rorke-Bassich

Herself

Chip Hailstone
Chip Hailstone

Himself

Agnes Hailstone
Agnes Hailstone

Herself

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2013)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: End of the Road
2013-05-19

Six people separated by hundreds of miles, all joined by the common cause of surviving the winter in the Alaskan bush. In Noorvik, Chip races to set whitefish nets on thin ice for the last catch of the season. Fishing on the frozen river is deadly, but it's vital to haul enough fish to last through the winter. Andy tests the safety of the river surrounding his house that he uses as a link to the outside world. Without this winter lifeline, he is trapped and isolated.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Hunt, Barter and Steal
2013-05-26

Sue heads home after recovering from an injury, only to find that her fuel supply has been stolen. Elsewhere, Chip and Agnes are unable to access their hunting grounds and are forced to barter their supplies.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Winter's Edge
2013-06-02

Sue sets up hand lines between her most important buildings and prepares firearms as a blizzard approaches. Elsewhere, Erik collects water and wood.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Wolf at the Door
2013-06-09

A wolf approaches Sue's cabin; Chip's snow machine breaks down; and Erik hunts for lynx.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Blood, Sweat and Fear
2013-06-16

Sue runs low on fuel and calls for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble and an impending winter storm make travel difficult. Elsewhere, Erik deals with a crafty wolf.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: There Be Monsters
2013-06-23

Kate and Andy collect lumber for their homestead before celebrating her birthday; Chip and Agnes go hunting.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Cold, Dark and Alone
2013-06-30

Sue gets a rare hunting opportunity when a flock of birds end up in her yard; Erik has a snow-machine accident while out setting traps.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Checkmate
2013-07-07

Sue encounters a predator outside her tent; Andy buys a new sawmill and must tow it home despite dangerous snowdrifts on the Taylor Highway.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: The Chase
2013-07-14

Chip and Agnes track a wolf for its fur; Sue hunts for a moose; Kate and Andy prepare for a doomsday scenario.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Hell and High Water
2013-07-21

Sue travels to Fairbanks to buy her Kavik River Camp; Andy and Kate move their dogs to a safe location before an ice breakup; Erik preps for grizzly-hunting season by renting out his property.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2013)

Spring has sprung for our four Alaskan households living miles from the nearest road network in different corners of this merciless territory. After the harsh winter, breakup is under way in remote Alaska and Life Below Zero's hardy characters face a whole new set of challenges.

6 episodes

Season 3 (2014)

In the weeks just before freeze up, our four households are focused on last ditch efforts to bring in enough meat and supplies to enable them to make it through winter. But hungry grizzly bears and unpredictable weather pose a constant threat – and soon bone-chilling cold will add to their minute-by-minute test of survival. Among the many adventures featured in this series, Chip and his family embark on long treks in the blistering cold of the Arctic in their search for remote new hunting grounds, Sue navigates a new all-terrain vehicle back to her remote outpost home across 100 miles of desolate tundra in the dark and -50F temperatures, while Andy and Kate take on the task of teaching a newcomer how to survive life off the grid.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Winter's Warning
2014-04-17

In the third-season premiere, Sue is forced to face a painful memory when she crosses paths with a grizzly bear. Elsewhere, the Bassichs set up a fishing wheel to feed their sled dogs; the Hailstones run into trouble net fishing; and Erik travels to Kodiak Island to hunt for food.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Deadly Grounds
2014-04-24

Erik goes hunting for mountain goats on Kodiak Island; Andy plans to down a moose with a homemade bullet; Sue tries her luck with a herd of caribou; and Chip and Agnes stock up for winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Dark Times Ahead
2014-05-01

The Hailstones hunt for a moose to keep them fed during the winter; Sue hurries to close up camp before the freeze starts; Andy looks for beavers along the Yukon; and Erik tries to trap a fox.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Calling the Wild
2014-05-08

Andy is forced to cut a new trail to his hunting grounds; Sue waits for a fuel delivery before beginning her nine months of isolation; trapping season is off to a bad start for Erik; and the Hailstones hurry to complete their winter preparations.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Fire and Ice
2014-05-15

Andy and Kate teach a visitor survival skills; Sue fortifies her camp against hungry bears; Erik attempts to keep his food out of the reach of wild animals; and the Hailstones go on a seal hunt.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Thin Ice
2014-05-22

Andy and Kate work on training their sled dogs; Sue worries about predators and fuel usage during an interlude of warmer weather; and the Hailstones are prevented from ice fishing when the river fails to freeze over.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Return to the Wild
2014-05-29

Glenn worries about bears as he returns to his wilderness campsite; Andy and Kate's apprentice practices his survival skills while avoiding frostbite; and a recent injury has Sue worried about her ability to last the season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: No Mercy
2014-06-05

Sue heads to a nearby town to buy an all-terrain vehicle; Chip chops wood to heat his stove; Andy and Kate teach their apprentice how to earn money while living in Alaska; and Glenn melts snow for his water supply.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Breaking Point
2014-06-12

Sue makes the long journey back to Kavik with her new all-terrain vehicle; Kate and Andy's apprentice tries to survive on his own; Chip and Agnes' daughter sets traps by herself; and Glenn works on building up his wood stockpile for the winter season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Search and Rescue
2014-06-19

Chip becomes concerned when his son doesn't show up for a hunting trip; Sue has trouble gathering supplies due to unpredictable weather; Andy and Kate train a new lead dog; and Glenn prepares for bears as hibernation ends.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: The Howling
2014-06-26

Sue has concerns over an incoming snowstorm; Andy attempts to retrieve supplies from a frozen river that's breaking apart; the Hailstones prepare for a hunting trip; and Glenn tracks a wolf.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Dark Winter's End
2014-07-03

Chip and Agnes set out to hunt Caribou one last time before the winter season ends; Sue discovers a mysterious object in the tundra; Glenn tracks a wolf in search of meat and fur; and Andy follows snow trails to collect wood.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 4 (2014)

With temperatures rising across Alaska, Sue must battle the elements to keep her camp running in the face of threats from waking predators. In Eagle, break-up on the Yukon River marks the most arduous time of the year, with Andy and Kate spending every hour building and preparing for the oncoming freeze. The Hailstones venture to a new summer camping ground with plans to teach their girls how to stock fresh fish, meat, and other resources while the land is plentiful. With a small window for their subsistence hunting, Erik and his new wife set out to harvest fresh spring meat. As the waterways thaw, Glenn must test his building skills in order to access nearby hunting areas in search of available food sources.

8 episodes

Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2015)

The icy adventures continue for Life Below Zero's hardy characters as they race to prepare for their survival as the oncoming winter freeze begins to take hold in Alaska. With temperatures plummeting and limited daylight, it's a battle to secure the last of available resources.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Ready or Not
2015-04-09

Fall season in the Arctic means the final preparation is in full swing for the long winter months ahead. In Kavik, Sue sets off on a quest for food to survive the coming freeze. In Eagle, Andy and Kate race to get their fish wheel turning before the chum salmon run hits. With their annual caribou hunt on the horizon, the Hailstones build a cache to store their meat for the season. And in Chandalar, Glenn sets out on the most critical hunt of his year as he hopes to harvest a moose that will yield nearly six months’ worth of meat.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Armed for Winter
2015-04-16

With winter around the corner, Alaskans prepare themselves for the onslaught. In Noorvik, the Hailstone family goes caribou hunting to put up meat for the winter. In Kavik, a bear poses a threat to clients at Sue’s camp. In Eagle, Andy repairs the fish wheel to protect the dogs’ food supply. And in Chandalar, Glenn must haul a felled moose over land and water to get it back to the safety of his camp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Out of Control
2015-04-23

With seasons changing and the transition from fall to winter, Alaskans are preparing for the winter months. In Eagle, Andy hunts for elusive moose, as he and Kate need to replenish their red meat supply for the coming winter. In Kavik, Sue seals up camp and heads to Fairbanks for a foot procedure. With Tiktaalik — a local word for burbot — in season, the Hailstones teach their daughters to ice fish on the river. And in Chandalar, Glenn repairs his cabin before the harsh winter hits.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: The Unknown
2015-04-30

In Fairbanks, Sue travels 150 miles on an icy road to investigate a tip that squatters are on her property in central Alaska, and in Chandalar, Glenn chases after a pack of wolves in hopes of harvesting leftover caribou meat.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Ice Highway
2015-05-07

In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel. A blizzard strands Sue in Fairbanks and she must brave a notoriously dangerous road to get home to Kavik.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Darkness Falls
2015-05-14

With dark winter just around the corner, Alaskans continue preparing for the winter months.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Alone in the Dark
2015-05-21

Andy maintains his sled dog trails; Sue works on fixing her generator at the camp; the Hailstones build a tee pee for upcoming hunting trips; and Erik takes his wife hunting for animal hides to sell.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Emergency Cache
2015-05-28

The Hailstones stash supplies along their hunting trails; Sue has trouble contacting people outside her camp; Erik falls while he's gathering firewood; and Andy goes hunting for muskrats.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: No Easy Out
2015-06-04

Chip and Agnes prepare for hunting along the Kiwalik River; Sue builds a pair of snowshoes; Andy goes in search of much needed supplies; Erik and Martha set their first traps of the season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Bent and Broken
2015-06-11

In Eagle, Andy constructs snares to maintain his food supply. In Wiseman, Erik and Martha cut up their last moose quarter and use salvaged supplies to construct a smokehouse.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: The Crash
2015-06-18

As winter begins to fade and signs of spring appear, Alaskans must start to store supplies.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Aftermath
2015-06-25

Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 6 (2015)

When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means it’s time to begin preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer. The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Resurrection
2015-11-24

When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means time to begin preparation for the next freeze, be it hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: The Bottom Line
2015-12-01

The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Running on Empty
2015-12-08

Glenn goes on a scouting trip, while Jessie rushes to complete his fish wheel. Sue faces setbacks at her camp, and the Hailstones go on a hunt.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Red Flag
2015-12-15

Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Predator Control
2015-12-22

Erik returns to embark on a hunt, and Sue attempts to restock her freezers. The Hailstones get a new boat, and Jessie continues to work on his fish wheel.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Divide and Conquer
2015-12-29

Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Under the Gun
2016-01-05

Sue travels to a weaponry in Fairbanks, the Hailstone family head north to collect greens, Jessie constructs new doghouses for his dog team, and Martha goes on a solo duck hunt.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Lost in the Wild
2016-01-12

The Hailstones navigate treacherous waters, Jessie scouts future hunting and fishing locations, Erik and Martha load up on salmon and Sue receives a generous gift.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 7 (2016)

An early winter strikes across Alaska, with temperatures plummeting and snow closing in. Each one of our characters must pursue their last chance to gather, hunt, fish, and build before the land freezes around them. As dark winter arrives, these bush dwellers fight to prepare for months of extreme isolation where they must rely only on themselves to survive.

15 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: On the Edge
2016-04-07

Sue readies her camp for the coming winter. Glenn makes his move from Fairbanks to Chandalar. Jessie revamps his entire dog lot. The Hailstones begin work on a mobile home.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Pride and Power
2016-04-14

Sue waits on a fuel delivery. Glenn goes on a moose hunt. Jessie revamps his dog lot. The Hailstones begin to build a mobile home.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Falling Apart
2016-04-21

Sue makes needed repairs around camp. Jessie collects fish from his fish wheel. Glenn works to haul a moose back to camp. Chip processes and trades pieces of a caribou.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Deadly Tracks
2016-04-28

With the freeze under way, Alaskans scramble to secure their livelihoods. Sue Aikens returns to find a dangerous predator lurking just outside of camp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Breaking Through
2016-05-05

The Arctic’s late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Shakedown
2016-05-12

Repairs, hunting and errands are all on the to-do list as five Alaskans struggle to get through the everyday grind as a long, dark winter looms ahead.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Ghosts of Winter
2016-05-19

The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: No Boundaries
2016-05-26

In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel into the mountains and across frozen rivers and tundra to obtain resources for survival.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Trapped and Hunted
2016-06-02

Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Winter Kill
2016-06-09

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Sue Aikens
2016-06-09

Sue Aikens has chosen to carve out a life of perilous isolation in the remote artic tundra, overcoming constant challenges to thrive at Kavik River Camp, a remote refueling station on the North Slope of Alaska. Sue reveals her journey to Kavik, starting from a rough childhood and tracing through three marriages and numerous ups and downs, and she shares what it is that draws her to a life of solitude.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Loaded
2016-06-09

Sue gets stuck with the loader on the road from Deadhorse to Kavik. Glenn suffers a leg injury on a trek home. Andy kills and processes a lynx. Chip hunts for muskox.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: The Hailstones
2016-06-16

Chip and Agnes Hailstone struggle to live in the Artic and survive as a family, while passing along the importance of their heritage and native traditions to their children. Chip and Agnes discuss their background and experiences, sharing the struggles they have had living a semi-nomadic subsistence lifestyle while hunting, fishing and gathering to survive in the harsh conditions of Northwest Alaska.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: No Shortcuts
2016-06-16

Sue's loader travels to Kavik on a convoy. Glenn builds a snow cave and stays on the mountain overnight. Andy rebuilds his wind turbine. Agnes and Chip travel home to Noorvik.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: Glenn Villeneuve
2016-06-23

Sixty-five miles above the Arctic Circle, in a sparse Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve has given up nearly all modern conveniences to carve out a life of freedom in the wild.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 8 (2016)

In remote Alaska live the hardy characters who make their homes in one of the toughest areas of the world. In this season we follow their lives through the summer thaw as they race against the clock to prepare for the next dark winter freeze.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Confrontation
2016-10-18

Sue hunts a rogue wolverine that has been stalking Kavik. Glenn embarks on a long journey back to camp on foot. Andy checks his traps and catches a beaver. Chip makes bullets and goes ptarmigan hunting.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Blindsided
2016-10-25

Sue gathers peat moss and reopens her greenhouse. Glenn finishes the long journey home. Andy prepares for the Yukon break-up. The Hailstones hunt for geese.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: River of Rage
2016-11-01

Sue experiences problems with her fuel system in Kavik. Glenn fishes and hunts for ducks. Andy deals with break-up in Eagle. Chip and Agnes hunt for caribou at camp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Head Above Water
2016-11-15

Sue fixes the loader and clears the runway at Kavik. Glenn crosses a freezing river to retrieve an old canoe. Andy builds and tests a kayak. The Hailstones move their camp and make a drying rack.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Against the Tide
2016-11-22

Sue unloads and sets up new heating system at Kavik. Glenn scouts for shelter and hunts from his canoe. Andy catches and smokes fish in the rain. The Hailstones fish for herring at camp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: The Slow Grind
2016-11-29

Sue crosses the river and goes fishing. Glenn travels up a mountain, scouts sheep, and rebuilds a blind. Andy builds a yurt with a young client. The Hailstones gather and cook eggs.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Midnight Sun
2016-12-06

Sue must bury her new electric cables to protect them from outside forces. Delayed by a rainstorm, Andy takes a break from hunting and picks blueberries.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Higher Ground
2016-12-13

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Andy Bassich
2016-12-20

A profile of Andy Bassich who lives with his sled dogs in the Alaskan wilderness.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Renegades of the Arctic
2016-12-27

Runtime: 60 min
Season 9 (2017)

The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Unfamiliar Territory
2017-07-06

Alaskans must travel through unfamiliar, freezing and treacherous territories to harvest new and necessary resources, preparing themselves for a dark winter in the Arctic.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Howl of the Wild
2017-07-20

Sue experiences wolves at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Glenn hunts for bull moose. Jessie sets up a new sawmill. Agnes and the girls go net fishing at Kookoochiaq.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: The 11th Hour
2017-07-27

Sue scouts for sheep at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Glenn sets beaver snares. Jessie runs the Cantwell Sled Dog Race. Andy goes muskrat trapping.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Burn the Midnight Oil
2017-08-03

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Arctic Super Moon
2017-08-10

Sue forages for water sources around Kavik. Glenn chisels ice for his cold storage and observes an Arctic super moon. Jessie builds a new sled. Andy camps out and goes trapping for marten.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Winter's Grip
2017-08-17

Sue repurposes materials to build a sauna. Glenn secures his meat cache from wolverine. Jessie travels to Minto to retrieve an injured dog. Andy tests the safety of the Yukon's ice and sets a trail.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Shelter from the Storm
2017-08-24

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: False Start
2017-08-31

Agnes and Ting retrieve a sled and tipi from Kiwalik. Glenn goes paragliding off of a mountain. Jessie deals with snow removal around camp. Andy transitions his pups to the full dog team.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Primitive Ways
2017-10-26

Alaskans apply primitive knowledge and skill to build a life in the Arctic wilderness.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Total Meltdown
2017-11-02

Runtime: 60 min
Season 10 (2017)

The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.

8 episodes

Season 11 (2018)

Rejoin the icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the show returns to Alaska to chart their day-to-day lives in one of the toughest areas of the world.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Tricks of the Trade
2018-09-18

Even the toughest Alaskans sometimes need a helping hand.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Changing of the Guard
2018-09-18

Alaskans must complete their final tasks before the freeze, as winter approaches.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Dirty Work
2018-09-25

Strenuous labor represents just a part of life for isolated Alaskans.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Arctic Harvest
2018-10-09

At the onset of dark winter, the clock is ticking for Alaskans to brace for what lies ahead.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Home Again
2018-10-16

To survive dark winter, Alaskans call on old traditions and learn new techniques.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: The Great Unknown
2018-10-23

With their futures uncertain, Alaskans must adapt to old and new surroundings to survive.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: A Lesson Learned
2018-10-30

Hard lessons must be learned to survive during the dark winter in the Arctic.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Into the storm
2018-11-06

Sue must build new furniture from scratch. Ricko traps a dangerous foe. Jessie constructs a new workshop. The Hailstones journey through a treacherous storm.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Trail of Wolves
2018-11-20

Alaskans take to the frozen trails to harvest much-needed resources for dark winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Trial by Fire
2018-11-27

A lifelong dream is within reach in the Arctic, and only Mother Nature stands in the way.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Window of Opportunity
2018-12-04

Sue settles back into life at Kavik; Ricko replaces the cabin stove; Jessie struggles to free his four-wheeler from the frozen mud; Chip and Agnes hunt an apex predator.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Winds of Change
2018-12-11

The Hailstone family rushes to prepare camp for a possible storm; winds jeopardize Sue's camp and livelihood; as goose season opens, Ricko teaches his daughter to hunt; Glenn heads out to replenish his family's meat supply.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: The Burning Man
2018-12-18

Sue sharpens her survival skills; Jessie sets out for food and medicine; Glenn burns a manmade structure to the ground so that nature can reclaim its rightful place; the Hailstones embark on a traditional hunt for valued seal meat and oil.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: Open Season
2019-01-01

The everyday struggles of living in the Alaskan wilderness where one wrong decision could be deadly.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: The Great Changeover
2019-01-01

Sue rips out her old kitchen to build a new one; the Hailstones go picking for vegetables; Ricko goes fishing with his kids; Jessie goes beaver hunting.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: The Nightmare
2019-01-08

Alaskans make the transition into the Arctic summer; the Hailstone family contends with a natural obstacle; Jessie harvests food; Sue hustles to protect Kavik before clients arrive; Ricko and his children face a deadly threat.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 17: Treading Water
2019-01-15

Sue deals with a flooded runway; the Hailstones patch their fishing net before the run of fish occurs in Kiwalik; Ricko and his children head out to secure camp food; Jessie builds a new raft to haul firewood throughout the summer season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 18: Highways of the Arctic
2019-01-22

In Alaska, summer is spent preparing for what lies ahead; the Hailstones spend a night on the water; Sue Aikens battles river currents to source coal; Ricko DeWilde secures food with nets made by his late mother; Jessie Holmes gathers firewood.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 19: Back in the Saddle
2019-01-29

With the summer ending, Alaskans must overcome exhaustion, injury and failure; after seeking medical aid, Andy returns home to pick up the pieces; Jessie harvests salmon; Sue searches for winter food; the Hailstones gather key resources.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 20: Race Against Time
2019-02-05

As summer wanes, Alaskans race against Father Time to harvest nature's bounty.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 21: No One Fights Alone
2019-02-12

Alaskans scramble to secure provisions before winter; Andy Bassich must secure clean water to grow vital crops; Sue Aikens stalks a herd of caribou; Jessie Holmes returns to a familiar area to hunt a dangerous predator.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 22: Cost of Winter
2019-02-19

At the edge of the warm season, Alaskans prepare to pay winter's cost; Ricko DeWilde heads out on a proxy moose hunt to aid a village elder; Sue Aikens builds an arctic entryway; Jessie Holmes works to finish his dream cabin before conditions worsen.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 12 (2018)

With a seasonal shift spreading across the Arctic, wicked conditions force Alaska residents to plan for the worst or risk losing everything.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Winds of Change
2018-12-11

The Hailstone family rushes to prepare camp for a possible storm; winds jeopardize Sue's camp and livelihood; as goose season opens, Ricko teaches his daughter to hunt; Glenn heads out to replenish his family's meat supply.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: The Burning Man
2018-12-18

Sue sharpens her survival skills; Jessie sets out for food and medicine; Glenn burns a manmade structure to the ground so that nature can reclaim its rightful place; the Hailstones embark on a traditional hunt for valued seal meat and oil.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Open Season
2019-01-01

The everyday struggles of living in the Alaskan wilderness where one wrong decision could be deadly.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: The Great Changeover
2019-01-01

Sue rips out her old kitchen to build a new one; the Hailstones go picking for vegetables; Ricko goes fishing with his kids; Jessie goes beaver hunting.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: The Nightmare
2019-01-08

Alaskans make the transition into the Arctic summer; the Hailstone family contends with a natural obstacle; Jessie harvests food; Sue hustles to protect Kavik before clients arrive; Ricko and his children face a deadly threat.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Treading Water
2019-01-15

Sue deals with a flooded runway; the Hailstones patch their fishing net before the run of fish occurs in Kiwalik; Ricko and his children head out to secure camp food; Jessie builds a new raft to haul firewood throughout the summer season.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Highways of the Arctic
2019-01-22

In Alaska, summer is spent preparing for what lies ahead; the Hailstones spend a night on the water; Sue Aikens battles river currents to source coal; Ricko DeWilde secures food with nets made by his late mother; Jessie Holmes gathers firewood.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Back in the Saddle
2019-01-29

With the summer ending, Alaskans must overcome exhaustion, injury and failure; after seeking medical aid, Andy returns home to pick up the pieces; Jessie harvests salmon; Sue searches for winter food; the Hailstones gather key resources.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Race Against Time
2019-02-05

As summer wanes, Alaskans race against Father Time to harvest nature's bounty.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: No One Fights Alone
2019-02-12

Alaskans scramble to secure provisions before winter; Andy Bassich must secure clean water to grow vital crops; Sue Aikens stalks a herd of caribou; Jessie Holmes returns to a familiar area to hunt a dangerous predator.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Cost of Winter
2019-02-19

At the edge of the warm season, Alaskans prepare to pay winter's cost; Ricko DeWilde heads out on a proxy moose hunt to aid a village elder; Sue Aikens builds an arctic entryway; Jessie Holmes works to finish his dream cabin before conditions worsen.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 13 (2019)

Follow the further icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the series charts their day-to-day lives in Alaska. In an increasingly unpredictable Arctic climate, they must quickly adapt to the changing landscape in their quest for freedom and survival.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Adapt Or Die
2019-09-24

Our Alaskans pay their respects to Mother Nature, to harvest the riches of the Arctic, but reaping her rewards can cost Alaska’s residents everything.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Darkness Approaches
2019-10-01

The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for the harsh winter by any means necessary — or risk paying the ultimate price.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: The Freeze Up
2019-10-08

To survive dark winter, Alaskans must be relentless in their pursuit of critical resources.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Weather The Storm
2019-10-15

Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and Alaskans prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Hard Knocks
2019-10-22

Alaska’s arctic tundra provides vast opportunities for residents, but it’s a delicate balance between life and death to reap these rewards.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Best-Laid Plans
2020-01-29

In order to survive the wrath of dark winter, Alaskans must push their mind, body and soul to the limits.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: New Horizons
2019-11-05

While the tundra remains covered in snow and ice, the residents of Alaska employ old and new ways to survive and improve their lifestyle.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Ahead of the Game
2019-11-12

With the challenges winter brings across Alaska, its residents must adjust to its dangers and hardships using any means necessary.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Arctic Discipline
2019-11-19

Alaskans must save themselves, and each other, to endure the harsh winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Ultimate Sacrifice
2019-11-26

In the face of winter’s adversity, Alaskans must make difficult decisions to survive.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Winter Inferno
2019-12-03

The Arctic is melting at a rapid rate, and residents of Alaska must scramble to adapt.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 14 (2019)

As Mother Nature becomes more erratic, survival in Alaska has never been more uncertain. The Hailstones fight to keep their native traditions alive as their family expands. Sue Aikens creates new tools to survive in the brutal, ever-changing tundra, and battles her aging mind and body in the process.

8 episodes

Season 15 (2020)

More gripping adventures of the resilient characters surviving the punishing environment of the frozen North, as a new season of change and unpredictability in the unforgiving Arctic brings unique threats for the Alaskans.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Brink Of Winter
2020-09-07

With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Life & Death
2020-09-14

With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Taking Chances
2020-09-15

With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans scramble to prepare for the cold months that lie ahead.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: The Other Side
2020-09-22

With dark winter quickly approaching, Alaskans must face their inner demons, and prepare themselves to battle against the dying of the light.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Into the Night
2020-09-29

Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more. To survive, Alaskans must battle deadly conditions and cruel temperatures.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Bone Cold
2020-10-06

In the heart of winter, Alaskans face deadly, bone-chilling temperatures as they struggle to survive in one of the world’s most inhospitable regions.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Man Down
2020-10-13

Frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors for residents of the Arctic.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Blood Lines
2020-10-20

As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow and challenging terrains if they are to survive until spring.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Second Nature
2021-01-01

Under winter’s shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra’s final fertile days.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Young Guns
2021-01-05

As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Lost and Found
2021-01-12

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 16 (2020)

Documentary television series that illustrates the daily and seasonal activities of subsistence hunters as they make their living in remote areas of Alaska.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Bare Bones
2020-11-10

Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: The Big Catch
2020-11-17

Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive and re-learn old lessons of generations past.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Bad Bones
2020-11-24

For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Inside Out
2020-12-01

Despite the formidable challenges facing them, residents of Alaska must tackle any and all adversity to survive the endless daylight of summer.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Past Lives
2020-12-08

As summer’s resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the longer days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Full Circle
2020-12-15

With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Sky's The Limit
2020-12-22

Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks and harvesting small game before winter returns.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Dead Weight
2020-12-29

For Alaskans, seizing the final days of summer is critical; and in doing so, the difference between life and death is often only a moment’s decision.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Second Nature
2021-01-01

Under winter’s shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra’s final fertile days.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Young Guns
2021-01-05

As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Lost and Found
2021-01-12

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 17 (2021)

The residents living in the Arctic wilderness are pushed to new limits. Jessie Holmes recovers from a near-death accident. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker seek new resources on the Yukon River. Cole Sturgis teaches his daughters to survive in the Southeast. Sue Aikens restores her body and spirit on the tundra.

11 episodes

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Season 19 (2022)

The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Blood on the Ground
2022-09-05

Alaskans must face the dangers of the Arctic in order to stockpile resources before dark winter returns to claim the landscape.

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Episode 2: The Dead of Night
2022-09-06

Sue Aikens tracks a deadly foe in Kavik; the Hailstones embark on a traditional task ahead of the freeze; Jessie Holmes adds a vital comfort to his remote camp; Ricko Dewilde guides his youngest children through the wilderness.

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Episode 3: Frigid Fortitudes
2022-09-13

Lessons are learned and personal battles are fought by Alaskans enduring winter's descent.

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Episode 4: Shadow Dwellers
2022-09-20

Alaskans work to secure all loose ends as the unforgiving winter tightens its grip.

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Episode 5: A Storm to Remember
2022-09-27

Alaskans face emotional challenges as they push through a dark winter.

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Episode 6: Into the Freeze
2022-10-04

Alaskans seek out vital resources amid a deep freeze in the heart of Dark Winter.

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Episode 7: Burdens of Winter
2022-10-11

For remote Alaskans, no task is completed easily with the harshness of winter.

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Episode 8: Hard Lessons, Lasting Impressions
2022-10-18

Alaskans break trail and hunt for their survival during the tail end of the brutal winter.

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Episode 9: Can't Change the Fear
2022-10-25

Alaskans embrace change as winter loosens its icy grip on the Arctic.

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Episode 10: Snared
2022-11-01

As winter's edge approaches, the race is on for Alaskans to complete the last of their winter tasks before the landscape and waterways thaw.

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Episode 11: Forbidden Lands
2022-11-08

As Spring weather begins poking through the clouds, secluded Alaskans must venture into their ever-changing landscapes for survival necessities.

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Season 21 (2023)

No overview available.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pulled from the Darkness
2023-09-04

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive and thrive in this brutal season.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 2: Like Ghosts
2023-09-05

Faced with the pressures of success, Alaska residents labor their way through winter’s frigid challenges and make their own luck from loss.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 3: On the Auroras
2023-09-12

Alaskans confront the environment and themselves as winter bears down.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 4: Off the Deep End
2023-09-19

Alaskans rediscover old practices to get through the winter.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 5: Going in Circles
2023-09-26

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 6: From Here to There
2023-10-03

Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 7: The Foundation
2023-10-10

Alaskans must rely on solid foundations to persist through Dark Winter.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 8: The Rising Tides
2023-10-17

As temperatures reach deadly numbers in the Arctic, Alaskans push through the deep cold to increase their odds of survival in the late winter months.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 9: The Silent Hunter
2023-10-24

Alaskans stand their ground and push through adversity as winter brings one final barrage of snow, wind, and ice.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 10: Paving Paths
2023-10-31

As Winter loosens its grip on the Arctic, Alaskans must seize opportunities that the awakening landscape presents.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 11: Waking from Winter
2023-11-07

Alaskans journey, hunt, and prepare for spring.

Runtime: 44 min
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Season 23 (2024)

No overview available.

20 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Deep Dark Winter
2024-10-08

As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 2: Night Moves
2024-10-08

The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 3: School of Ice
2024-10-15

As the deep cold of dark winter persists, Alaskans must become one with the landscape if they are to carry on their way of life.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 4: Creatures of Darkness
2024-10-22

As daylight diminishes, Alaskans contend with the Arctic animals and predators lurking in the shadows.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 5: Dog Eat Dog
2024-10-29

Trapping season is now open in the Arctic, and Alaskans have only a few short months to protect crucial food sources and secure furs for warmth.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 6: What's Up From Down
2024-11-12

In deep winter, Alaskans are confronted with a number of challenges and surprises, and adaptation is critical to their survival.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: Return of the Herd
2024-11-19

As winter deepens, Alaskans must embrace their inner warrior to confront the doubts within and battle Mother Nature head-on.

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Episode 8: Night Country
2024-11-26

Alaskans soldier through the heart of dark winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for survival.

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Episode 9: Rites of Winter
2024-12-03

A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.

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Episode 10: Tastes Like Home
2024-12-10

Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.

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Episode 11: It's Never Easy
2024-12-17

As winter turn to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.

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Episode 12: 100 Miles From Nowhere
2025-01-07

Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.

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Episode 13: Into the Tundra
2025-01-14

Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.

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Episode 14: Mama's Home
2025-01-21

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Episode 15: Rising Water
2025-01-28

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Episode 16: The Warming
2025-02-04

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Episode 17: High Risk, High Reward
2025-02-11

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Episode 18: The Rat Race
2025-02-18

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Episode 19: A New Reality
2025-02-25

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Episode 20: The Last Snow
2025-03-04

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