Alaska: The Last Frontier
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11 Seasons · 157 Episodes · Premiered December 29, 2011 · Ended November 13, 2022
Alaska: The Last Frontier follows the Kilcher family and their simple, off-the-grid lifestyle.The show documents the extended Kilcher family, descendants of a Swiss immigrant Alaska pioneer, at their homestead 11 miles outside of Homer. By living without plumbing or modern heating, the clan must subsist by hunting and preparing for the long winters. The Kilcher family are relatives of the singer Jewel.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
3 episodes
E01
Before the Freeze
Fri, Dec 30 2011 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A hunting trip becomes a necessity after a bear kills two cattle on the homestead in the opener of the series following the Kilcher family in a remote community outside of Homer, Alaska.
E02
Fueling the Fire
Fri, Jan 6 2012 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The first storm of winter approaches as the family races to finish preparing for the next eight months; Atz herds cattle across flooded glacial rivers.
E03
Snow, Cold and Darkness
Fri, Jan 13 2012 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Early winter storms catch the homestead unprepared; Otto's wife and their youngest son search for a newborn calf and its mother in a snowstorm while Otto builds a shelter for the herd.
Season 2
15 episodes
E01
Dead of Winter
Wed, Oct 3 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The extended Kilcher family struggle through a record-breaking harsh winter. Desperate for food, Atz Lee and Jane venture into the brutal elements in search of food.
E02
Spring Has Sprung
Wed, Oct 10 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Spring finally arrives on the homestead. Eivin mills lumber, builds a large chicken house from scratch and helps his wife Eve take out a rogue cannibal hen.
E03
Cattle Drive
Wed, Oct 17 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and his family battle the elements and predators to drive their cattle to the summer pasture. Atz Lee and Jane build a makeshift greenhouse from cast off supplies.
E04
Range Riding
Wed, Oct 24 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eivin and Eve's cannibal hen strikes again. Meanwhile, Atz begins his summer range riding season to protect Otto's cattle herd, but will he keep the predators at bay?
E05
The River Wild
Wed, Oct 31 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The clan have 48 hours to build a cattle fence and rebuild a cabin, or the hazardous river's tide will trap their barge full of critical equipment for another month.
E06
Something's Fishy
Wed, Nov 7 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With summer half over the Kilchers head out fishing. They need 100s of pounds of fish to eat and barter with during winter. But will they reach their target?
E07
Legend of "Terrible Island"
Wed, Nov 14 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Eivin travel 160 miles and brave the bears of "Terrible Island" to hunt deer. Meanwhile, Eve helps Charlotte solve a swarming bee problem.
E08
Fall Feast
Wed, Nov 21 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Autumn arrives and the Kilchers scramble to finish their winter preparations in time. Meanwhile, Eivin uses a samurai sword to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
E09
Life According to Otto
Wed, Nov 28 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Meet cattleman Otto Kilcher who sees life a little differently. Some people think he's crazy, but it's just his readiness to accept whatever life brings him.
E10
Homestead Innovations
Wed, Dec 5 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
For the Kilchers, necessity truly is the mother of invention and recycling takes on a whole new level - from make-do parts to tasty roadkill suppers.
E11
Til the Cows Come Home
Mon, May 20 2013 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Half the herd returns early from the summer grazing grounds, so the Kilchers drive the rest home across icy rivers. But will they escape any casualties?
E12
Poopscicle
Mon, May 27 2013 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto must move the outhouse due to frozen soil. Eivin takes Eve on her first deer-hunt on Afognak Island and Atz and sons gather trees for a big new project.
E13
Eve's Hunting Dilemma
Mon, Jun 3 2013 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto pulls porcupine quills out of a colt's face. Eve has conflicting thoughts about deer hunting and Atz gives Jane a lesson in rabbit skinning.
E14
Fall Flurry
Mon, Jun 10 2013 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers race through the last few days of fall, prepping the cabins, winterising the bee hive, sorting the cellar, bottling raspberry mead and creating a new field.
E15
Family Ties
Mon, Jun 17 2013 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers share never-before-seen family footage and stories about patriarch Yule. Otto and Atz share stories of their own parental style, with their sons chiming in.
Season 3
17 episodes
E01
Cabin Fever
Mon, Oct 7 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a long winter, cabin fever is setting in. Eivin and Atz get caught overnight in the backcountry and Otto gets an orphan calf to connect with an unwilling mother.
E02
Father-Son Ingenuity
Mon, Oct 14 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Before the spring thaw floods the area, Atz Sr. and his sons build a bridge across a river. Meanwhile, Atz Lee and Jane build a new smokehouse.
E03
Spring Has Sprung
Mon, Oct 21 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz and family head out on a black bear hunt. But as Jane's confidence gets stronger, Atz Sr's waivers. Meanwhile, Otto gives CPR to two prematurely born calves.
E04
Spring Delicacy
Mon, Oct 28 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Jane climb reefs to hunt for octopus. Jane must face her fear of heights or be trapped by the tide. Plus, Otto struggles to keep a newborn calf alive.
E05
Parlors and Poop Chutes
Mon, Nov 4 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eivin and Eve decide to finally add running water to their home. While Otto builds Charlotte a milking parlour, Atz and Atz Lee head out to hunt bear.
E06
Outhouses, Cow Bras and Bears, Oh My!
Mon, Nov 11 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers try to make the most of the long hours of sunlight. While Otto helps a cow with an udder problem, Atz Lee goes salmon fishing.
E07
Hunt in the Clouds
Mon, Nov 18 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Senior, Atz Lee and Jane travel to the highest peaks to hunt for wild goat. A wasp infestation destroys Eivin and Eve's bee hive and summer honey harvest.
E08
Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 25 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labour. From Yule's famous nettlebread to Homesteader pie, nothing comes easy when making this feast.
E09
A Prickly Situation
Mon, Dec 2 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A porcupine nails several of the Kilchers' animals with quills and removing them is a dangerous procedure. Atz and his family move an old abandoned cabin.
E10
Of Moose and Men
Mon, Dec 16 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz and Atz Lee swim their horses across a chilly lake to get to bull moose hunting grounds. But the trip is made more difficult by uncooperative weather.
E11
Homestead for the Holidays
Mon, Dec 23 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto decides to give his "Wacky Yak" to a friend, but the gift rejects the idea of being given. Meanwhile, Atz Lee gathers lumps of coal for his gifts.
E12
Predators and Prey
Mon, Dec 30 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Bears and wolves remind the Kilchers that humans aren't always the apex predator on the homestead, but threats to their welfare come in all shapes and sizes.
E13
Marital Maintenance
Mon, Jan 6 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With winter on their doorstep, the Kilchers race to finish their summer projects. Plus, Otto's enormous new project strains his marital bliss.
E14
Call of the Wild
Mon, Jan 13 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Eivin use a duck hunt for some last minute father-son time before Eivin becomes a dad himself. Unfortunately, Atz and Atz Lee's bonding time is less fun.
E15
Circle of Life
Mon, Jan 20 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Eivin brave bears on a remote island to hunt deer. Meanwhile on the homestead, Charlotte and Otto try to save the life of their cow and her calf.
E16
Baby Kilcher Arrives
Mon, Jan 27 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Fall is over and Eiven and Eve prepare for a new arrival before the freeze, and Jane faces wicked weather and quicksand on her first cattle drive with Otto.
E17
Extreme Seasons
Mon, Jan 27 2014 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers' lifestyle is dictated by the seasons, from rescuing calves born in late winter snow to fighting swarms of mosquitos in almost 24 hour solstice sun.
Season 4
20 episodes
E01
A Mild Winter
Mon, Oct 6 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers face fallout from the warmest Alaskan winter in decades. Atz Lee & Eivin tackle an emergency mission to secure their cabins at the head of the bay.
E02
Moving Toward the Future
Mon, Oct 13 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee & Shane struggle to move a two-ton bridge to ensure crossing of glacial rivers, while Otto & Charlotte fight a serious threat to their cattle.
E03
Spring Forward
Mon, Oct 20 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Jane encounter disaster in a hunt for Jane's first black bear. Atz Sr, Bonnie & Shane defend the head of the bay against grizzlies.
E04
On the Move
Mon, Oct 27 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
It's spring, and life is returning to the homestead. But with temperatures soaring things are far from normal. Tensions reach breaking point and the annual cattle drive.
E05
Loaded for Bear
Mon, Nov 3 2014 2:20 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Jane venture out in a risky hunt for black bear, but instead come face to face with a grizzly. Plus, Otto and Eivin introduce new bulls into the herd.
E06
Greener Pastures
Mon, Nov 10 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
To fill their freezer, Atz Lee and Jane chase the first salmon run of the season, while Otto and Eivin fix the homestead's defences to contain their cattle herd.
E07
Waste Not, Want Not
Mon, Nov 17 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto, Charlotte, Eivin & Eve harvest a cow to stock up on meat for winter. At the head of the bay, Atz Senior's range riding skills are tested.
E08
Thanksgiving on the Homestead
Mon, Nov 24 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Homesteaders who work together, give thanks together. The Kilchers celebrate Thanksgiving with the friends who helped prepare the homestead for winter.
E09
Secrets of the Range Rider
Mon, Dec 1 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The end of summer leaves little time to complete winter preparations. To heat the cabin, the family must transform raw metal pipes into a working chimney.
E10
Journey to Perl Island
Mon, Dec 15 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto, Jane & Shane transport a cabin to the distant and uninhabited Perl Island. But things take a sinister turn when they discover a predator on the loose.
E11
Christmas Kaboom!
Mon, Dec 22 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers put their own spin on a Secret Santa gift exchange: hand-making something useful for someone in the family, from a crossbow to explosives.
E12
The Ties that Bind
Mon, Dec 29 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers work together to ensure the homestead's survival: from having each other's back during bear hunts to surviving fishing expeditions gone awry.
E13
Claims, Cans and Cabins
Mon, Jan 5 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto, Eivin and August scramble to stake a claim on 10 tons of priceless steel on a distant beach. Meanwhile, Shane and Kelli break ground on their cabin.
E14
A Hunt Above the Clouds
Mon, Jan 12 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Changing weather forces the Kilchers to venture miles from home in search of food for winter. Eivin and Eve stalk big game above the clouds.
E15
Call of the Cattleman
Mon, Jan 19 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers pay tribute to a fallen friend by driving cattle back home. Atz Lee winterizes the Hunters Cabin, preparing to move further off the homestead.
E16
Fall Bear Fall
Mon, Jan 26 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With bear season nearly over, the pressure is on Jane & Atz Lee as they set out for their last hunt of the year. Atz Sr. & Bonnie encounter a black bear of their own.
E17
Snowy Roundup
Mon, Feb 9 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
At the head of the bay, Atz Sr. has wild game in his sights. Meanwhile, Atz Lee and Jane tackle a long-overdue task to secure their cabin for the winter.
E18
Will Winter Come?
Mon, Feb 16 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers make final preparations for winter. Eivin, Atz Lee, Jane and Shane embark on an epic group hunt for deer to fill their freezers.
E19
Hardcore Homesteading
Mon, Feb 23 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eivin and Atz Lee travel to Shuyak Island to acquire meat. Meanwhile, Otto and Eivin deploy the excavator to free themselves from a sandbar.
E20
The Super Bull Special
Mon, Mar 2 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The cattle are the lifeblood of the homestead. While super bull 13-08 survives near-death experiences, Otto transports a new bull to the head of the bay.
Season 5
20 episodes
E01
Big Changes
Mon, Oct 5 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers confront the realities of the changing Alaskan climate; and Atz Lee enlists Atz Sr., Otto, Eivin, Bonnie and Jane to help with his dream to build an all-new and remote homestead.
E02
Blood, Sweat & Beers
Mon, Oct 12 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers team up to tame the land after a winter of record-setting warm temperatures. As Otto & Eivin tackle turning raw wilderness into a source of food for generations to come, Atz Sr. battles the elements and a menace at the head of the bay.
E03
Fear and Floating
Mon, Oct 19 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Spring arrives on the homestead. Included: Atz and Atz Lee attempt to tame wild stallions at the head of the bay; at the same time, Otto, Eivin, Charlotte and Jane must innovate to protect their calves and overcome threats to their herd.
E04
Calling All Bears
Mon, Oct 26 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With the arrival of spring, the homestead needs work; Atz Sr. hunts to restock dwindling food supplies; Otto, Charlotte and August try to protect livestock; Atz Lee develops a new foothold.
E05
Mobility, Mo' Problems
Mon, Nov 2 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers brace for summer on the homestead; Atz Lee takes a crash course in wilderness survival; Jane fights for food; Otto and Eivin try to build a sauna.
E06
One Small Flush for Man
Mon, Nov 9 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
As spring draws to a close, Otto and August dig into a monumental plumbing project. Included: Eivin attempts to help, but loses control of his truck; Atz Sr. searches for two predators threatening the Kilcher property; Atz Lee and Jane give Shane a hand with his cabin.
E07
Homestead Hardships
Mon, Nov 16 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Living on the remote and rugged homestead poses challenges for the Kilcher family, and members are forced to stick together.
E08
Olden Days, Olden Ways
Mon, Nov 23 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers pay tribute to the family's patriarch and matriarch, Yule and Ruth, by preparing a feast using strictly old-fashioned methods.
E09
No Rain, Big Pain
Mon, Nov 30 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilcher's cattle is threatened by the hot summer; Atz Lee learns how to tame the frontier; Jane faces a bear; Shane and Kelli make progress on their cabin.
E10
The Fall
Mon, Dec 7 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers prepare for winter; Eivin faces treacherous peaks to fill his freezer; Otto helps Shane build the cabin; catastrophe strikes for Atz Lee.
E11
Hard Road Home
Mon, Dec 14 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Charlotte set out on an urgent rescue mission; Atz Sr., Eivin, Shane and Nikos come together to help Atz Lee.
E12
A Very Kilcher Christmas
Mon, Dec 21 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers celebrate Christmas by creating homemade gifts for their loved ones. Included: Otto's explosive present takes Charlotte by surprise; Jane has something musical in mind for Atz Lee; and Eivin constructs a dual-use vehicle for Eve and Findlay.
E13
Cycle of Life
Mon, Dec 28 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Charlotte try to resuscitate a stillborn calf; Eve learns that hunting is difficult; the Kilchers say goodbye to Bruce; Eivin and Eve welcome new life.
E14
Recovery Road
Mon, Jan 4 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee confronts the reality of recovery; Eivin and Jane search for massive halibut; Eve and Otto rush to complete the fall harvest.
E15
New Beginnings
Mon, Jan 11 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Sparks fly between Otto and Charlotte while they build a staircase; Eiven and Eve welcome the newest member of the family.
E16
Do or Die
Mon, Jan 18 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers are unprepared for the arrival of winter; Otto and Charlotte guide the cattle; Shane risks losing a year's progress on the cabin.
E17
The Last Straw
Mon, Jan 25 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto receives a terrifying house call; Atz Lee's return to the hunter's cabin is interrupted; the Kilchers join forces to protect Shane's cabin.
E18
Surviving the Seasons
Mon, Jan 25 2016 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Jane brave subzero temperatures to search for fish; the Kilcher men mount a mission to the head of the bay; Eivin and Atz Lee are pushed to their limits.
E19
The Lost Episode
Mon, Feb 15 2016 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee plans a surprise ceremony to renew his vows with Jane at the head of the bay; the other Kilchers struggle to prepare for the event.
E20
Truth Be Told
Mon, Feb 22 2016 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The most memorable moments of the show with previously unseen footage; viewer questions are answered.
Season 6
18 episodes
E01
The Great Kilcher Quake
Mon, Oct 17 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Southern Alaska is hit by an earthquake and the Kilcher's fight to open access to their roads. Elsewhere, Atz Lee leaves his family to mend his new homestead.
E02
Shattered Shelter
Mon, Oct 17 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Mother Nature continues her onslaught on the Kilcher homestead; Otto, Charlotte, Jane, Bonnie and August scramble to save a hay barn; Atz Lee and Sr. begin building Atz Lee's new cabin.
E03
Stranded
Mon, Oct 24 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers rush to make headway on time sensitive projects; Otto, Charlotte, and Eivin travel to rescue a family relic; the first fishing trip of the year leaves Eve and Jane lost at sea.
E04
Killer Repairs
Mon, Oct 31 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The rush to complete projects intensifies as Otto's surgery looms; the herd's food supply is threatened; Atz Lee and Jane reunite after a month apart.
E05
Under the Knife
Mon, Nov 7 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After years of procrastination, Otto goes under the knife; Jane must take care of the farm and deliver her first calf alone; Eivin and Atz Lee scout the Head of the Bay, but their findings won't ease Otto's concerns.
E06
One Man Short
Mon, Nov 14 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With Otto recovering from surgery, Levi heads to Alaska to lead the annual spring cattle drive with Eivin; Otto's unwillingness to step aside puts him in danger.
E07
Kilchergiving
Mon, Nov 21 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the old family barn and show thanks to friends and family that helped out in the past year.
E08
The Prodigal Daughter Returns
Mon, Nov 28 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto puts his recovery at risk to help save a paralyzed cow; Jane and Atz Lee put their differences aside to prepare for winter; Atz Senior prepares for a very special visitor: his daughter and singer-songwriter, Jewel.
E09
The Monster Catch / When Cows Attack
Mon, Dec 5 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
122 min
The Monster Catch - Singer Jewel returns to the homestead with her son and rides out to assist a neighbor; the Kilcher men work to save Shane's cabin; Atz Lee and Jane investigate signs of a bear.When Cows Attack - The Kilchers attack the biggest jobs in this mega episode! The men reclaim lumber for Shane's cabin. Jewel saddles up and rides again to help a neighbor. Eve makes a gruesome discovery. Atz Lee and Jane encounter signs of an aggressive bear.
E10
Chopper Rescue
Mon, Dec 12 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto flies a massive greenhouse to a new location using a helicopter; Eve takes on the role of provider and learns a new skill to feed her family; Atz Lee risks his recovery to continue his cabin build alone.
E11
Homesteading for the Holidays
Mon, Dec 19 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers celebrate Christmas with a one of a kind gift exchange, using their ingenuity to make homemade gifts.
E12
Bracing for Change
Mon, Jan 2 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Fall brings big changes to the homestead. Tensions flare between Otto and August in their last mission before August leaves for college. Atz Lee, Sr., and Jane work on Atz Lee's new cabin, but Jane still has doubts. Eivin builds a special surprise.
E13
Winter is Coming
Mon, Jan 9 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Frigid temperatures sweep into southern Alaska and the Kilchers need to get jobs done before the freeze.
E14
Gold Rush
Mon, Jan 16 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto pays for his hernia surgery and ends up with gold fever; Jane and Eivin search a remote island for enough deer to last the winter; Atz Lee faces down old fears and reaches new heights as he races the freeze in order to complete his cabin.
E15
Hunting Season
Mon, Jan 23 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers look to the future as winter looms; Atz Sr passes on vital survival knowledge; Atz Lee embarks on a risky solo hunt to a remote and dangerous island; Eivin builds the ideal boat for his young family's adventures on the water.
E16
Decision Time
Mon, Jan 30 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Charlotte fight to round up their cattle; Atz Lee and Jane come to a decision about his cabin; Eivin and Eve take the new boat on a maiden fishing journey; Shane and Kelli brace for unexpected news about her health.
E17
Blood is Thicker than Winter
Mon, Feb 13 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers face daily conflicts from Mother Nature and one another as they survive in the Alaskan wilderness; unseen footage and fan questions.
E18
Like Father, Like Son
Mon, Feb 20 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilcher men share the importance of communication between fathers and sons, especially in the face of danger.
Season 7
16 episodes
E01
The Day the Homestead Almost Died
Mon, Oct 2 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers kick off a complete homestead overhaul; blindsided by a massive snowstorm, the family uses every piece of heavy machinery in their arsenal to ensure the survival of future generations.
E02
The Day the Ice Road Shattered
Mon, Oct 9 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The family bands together on a massive mission to rescue a tractor, but Otto faces pressure to get it going before the ice road melts; Otto puts his safety on the line when the family pitches in to build tracks across the frozen river.
E03
The Day the Homestead Caught Fire
Mon, Oct 16 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto is forced to the edge after a chimney fire threatens to destroy his cabin; Eivin and Eve burn up dangerous brush piles threatening their family; Atz Lee and Jane embark on a dangerous ice fishing mission and end up on thin ice.
E04
The Day the Cattle Swam
Mon, Oct 23 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Eivin race to get the barge ready for its most ambitious mission yet- moving wild buffalo; Jane and Charlotte are put to the test as they lead the Kilchers' first ever all female cattle drive; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee protect a homestead relic.
E05
The Day the Buffalo Broke Free
Mon, Oct 30 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers join forces to conquer big projects. Tensions flare when Otto and Jane journey to Kodiak Island to rescue a herd of wild buffalo. Eivin and Eve tackle an urgent roof repair.
E06
Buffalo 2, Cowboys 0
Mon, Nov 6 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Jane's mission to relocate a herd of wild buffalo on Kodiak Island continues. Atz Sr. ventures into the untamed Alaskan backcountry to hunt spring black bear. Atz Lee and Nikos test their firearm skills using a custom made gun range.
E07
The Day the Glacier Fell
Mon, Nov 13 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Charlotte rush to save the life of a stuck cow before it's too late. A father son shrimping trip turns deadly when Otto and his sons must outrun a colossal caving glacier. Eve and Jane fish for salmon for their family.
E08
The Day Thanksgiving Went Mobile
Mon, Nov 20 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Thanksgiving dinner goes mobile! Kick off the holidays with the Kilchers, as the family shows off new upgrades to the homestead to give thanks to their home and family. Touring the new additions while sharing a feast and good times with family.
E09
The Day the Crane Collapsed
Mon, Nov 27 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and August make a risky attempt to acquire a massive machine. Charlotte, Eivin, and Eve race against the tide to rescue a weak cow. And Atz Lee and Jane go kayak fishing, but reel in more than they bargained for.
E10
The Day Jewel Returned
Mon, Dec 4 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jewel returns to the homestead for son Kase's first cattle drive. Shane faces an uncertain future with his home. And Otto and Eivin fight to save the Kilchers' prized Octagon cabin from destruction.
E11
The Day of Triumph & Tragedy
Mon, Dec 11 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers take on some of the biggest jobs in homestead history as one team tries to pick up the historic Octagon building and move it to safety while another strives to finish Shane's multi-year cabin build before winter once again stops them cold.
E12
The Day Santa Came to the Homestead
Mon, Dec 18 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Christmas has the Kilchers playing Secret Santa! Atz Lee makes art with fire, Eivin tries to avoid blowing himself up, Atz Sr. jams out with a shovel and Jane wraps coal for someone special. After his injury, Shane spends Christmas in the hospital.
E13
Hunting on Land and Sea
Mon, Jan 8 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Atz Sr. trek in search of black bear; Eivin builds a survival motorcycle; the Kilchers film themselves for the first time; Eivin and Eve take their kids crabbing; Atz Senior helps a fellow veteran with a big build.
E14
Hunting Season Begins
Mon, Jan 15 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eve butchers chickens with her children to teach them about the circle of life; Eivin builds a shelter for his trusty horse to protect it from the freeze; Atz Lee and Jane warm up their remote cabin; Atz Sr. goes on a solo hunt.
E15
5000 Mile Hunt
Mon, Jan 22 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Eve finds herself alone with a buck while hunting; Jane and Atz Sr. hunt elk; Otto races a snowstorm while rounding up his cattle; Otto and Charlotte travel to Switzerland to see where the Kilcher family started and learn old building techniques.
E16
Homesteading: The Next Generation
Mon, Jan 29 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
For generations, Yule Kilcher's legacy has survived on perseverance and commitment of his family and a community of fellow homesteaders. Now, in order for that dream to continue, a new generation of young homesteaders must raise up and carry the torch.
Season 8
17 episodes
E01
New Frontiers
Mon, Oct 8 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and his son Eivin's hunt for Ptarmigan ends in disaster. Atz Lee and Jane tour Jane's past and travel to remote Adak Island in search of Caribou. And Atz Sr.'s pioneer spirit leads him to an abandoned barge.
E02
A Predator Strikes
Mon, Oct 15 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Charlotte defend against the homestead's first predator attacks. Atz Lee and Jane travel to Lake Louise to catch massive lake trout. Atz Sr. renovates his new floating homestead. Eve takes on more work as Eivin recovers from a broken rib.
E03
Roll Yuletide Roll
Mon, Oct 22 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Jane rush to aid of a fellow homesteader. Atz Sr searches for a remote spot to anchor his floating homestead. Otto, Eivin, and Levi rebuild a homestead hot tub. Charlotte takes extreme measures to protect her herd from predators.
E04
The Beach is Burning
Mon, Oct 29 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Eivin fight to douse a raging coal seam fire on Kilcher beach. Atz Sr. attempts the most unconventional bear hunt of his life. Jane and Charlotte take a girl's day adventure clamming.
E05
Range Danger
Mon, Nov 5 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto creates a calf caboose for his spring cattle drive at the Head of the Bay. Atz Lee and Jane bring sustainable power to their remote cabin. Atz Sr. builds a smoker to preserve the meat from his epic hunt. Levi renovates his childhood cabin.
E06
A Bridge and a Bear
Mon, Nov 12 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee builds a bridge and encounters a predator in the backcountry. Otto's hay season nearly comes to a halt when a broken tractor forces him to get creative. Eivin, Eve and Bonnie journey to Atz Sr's floating homestead to bring him crops.
E07
A Yuletide Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 19 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilcher Family takes Thanksgiving off the homestead and onto Atz Sr's floating homestead, the Yuletide. Steeped in family tradition, each person brings something special to share - from homestead dishes to the dinner table itself.
E08
To Live or Die on Perl Island
Mon, Nov 26 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee journeys to Perl Island to build a homestead for a friend; tempers flare as Otto, Eivin and Levi work to move an old workshop cabin to Otto's property; Tela constructs a fence for a surprise horse for her children.
E09
Earning Seven
Mon, Dec 3 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Singer Jewel Kilcher throws her son a coming-of-age celebration on the Yuletide; Atz Lee battles worsening weather to help Grady build a homestead on Perl Island.
E10
Calling All Kilchers
Mon, Dec 10 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Kilchers mobilize a major sea/land effort to help finish Grady's Perl Island cabin build, under threat of the approaching remnants of a typhoon; Charlotte and August build a cat patio to keep their house cats from killing the local animals.
E11
Coming of Age
Mon, Dec 17 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eivin takes son Findlay on his first coming of age hunt. Atz Lee and Jane head into the wilderness to fish for pike. Atz Sr. upgrades the Yuletide ahead of the freeze.
E12
Holly Jolly Homesteading
Mon, Dec 24 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
This Christmas, it's the first-ever Couples Secret Santa. And this year, the Kilchers film themselves making inventive homemade gifts.
E13
Hill Country Hunt
Mon, Dec 31 2018 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Atz Lee and Atz Sr. take Jane on an epic hunt on horseback in the foothills. Eivin builds a one-of-a-kind motorized cart for Findlay. Otto, Charlotte, and August race to repair a fence breach after their cattle escape.
E14
Wind and a Prayer
Mon, Jan 7 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and Levi bring wind power to the remote cabin. Atz Lee and Jane help homesteader Mike repurpose an old city house into a cabin. Tela receives help from the Kilchers as she struggles to fix her dry spring. August moves back home on his 21st birthday.
E15
Thrill of the Hunt
Mon, Jan 14 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The fall cattle round-up takes an electrifying turn when a horse gets tangled in electric wire. Eivin and Levi go on a rock-climbing expedition to secure access to a valuable, new hunting ground. Atz Sr. takes Bonnie on an epic hunting date.
E16
Collision Course
Mon, Jan 21 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto and August radio Eivin for rescue after facing an emergency at sea; Atz Sr. must choose between living on the Yuletide and returning to the family homestead; Atz Lee puts Jane's homesteading skills to the test with a wilderness scavenger hunt.
E17
High and Dry
Mon, Jan 28 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With the Constructor dead in the water, it's up to Otto and his crew of family and friends to save the invaluable boat for future use. Eivin takes novice hunter Levi on a last chance hunt to Shuyak Island to stockpile deer meat for winter.
Season 9
13 episodes
E01
New Frontiers, New Threats
Mon, Oct 7 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Spring arrives early in Alaska and the Kilchers are forced to prepare their homestead. And 3,000 miles away, Idaho's River of No Return roars back to life and the people who live on its shores must navigate the raging spring rapids.
E02
Rusted and Busted
Mon, Oct 14 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Otto surveys the condition of his rusting barge after a winter in dry dock; Eivin and Eve use explosives to clear land for a new root cellar; Jane builds an innovative dogsled for Atz Lee.
E03
Bears Descend
Mon, Oct 21 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In preparation for the spring cattle drive, Atz Lee, Otto and August survey the homestead for signs of bears and employ surveillance to track their movements; Eivin and Eve take the kids on a kelp-harvesting expedition; Atz Sr. goes bear hunting.
E04
Boat Rescue Mission
Mon, Oct 28 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While collecting coal on the beach after a storm, Eivin and Eve find a capsized boat and begin looking for survivors; Otto, Charlotte and August build a shelter for their calves; Jane brings the family together with a new spring tradition.
E05
Greener Pastures
Mon, Nov 4 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With predators stalking the homestead, the need for safe grazing land is greater than ever; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee head to Perl Island to begin plans for a new pasture; Otto and Eivin set to work transporting a small herd to the island by boat.
E06
Otto's Surprise
Mon, Nov 11 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When Jane and Charlotte get word of a sick calf at the Head of the Bay, they trek through bear country to protect their herd; three generations of Kilchers build a line shack on Perl Island; Otto has a surprise for Charlotte.
E07
Moving Mountains
Mon, Nov 18 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Things get explosive when the Kilchers expand a road on their homestead with detonation expert Desmond Duffy; Jane and Charlotte get stuck in the mud on a fishing trip; Atz Sr. and Bonnie brave the back country to salvage vital resources.
E08
Turkey with a Side of Hay
Mon, Nov 25 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In the midst of Thanksgiving preparations, a baby seal needs help getting back to its family in time for dinner. Later, Eivin and August engineer a hay baler that will literally take a load off their backs.
E09
By Land or By Sea
Mon, Dec 2 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
The Kilchers navigate their newly blasted road for the first time, hauling a huge pole barn up the hill and across the homestead. Eivin and Atz Sr. get tangled in a mooring line as the tide comes in, pushing Eivin's boat towards the rocky beach.
E10
Christmas Wonderland Woes
Mon, Dec 9 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A backcountry winter wonderland is threatened when unseasonably warm weather brings rain to the homestead. But the Kilchers won't let the storm ruin their Christmas plans, and they adapt to throw a holiday celebration for the entire family.
E11
Dangerous Waters
Mon, Dec 16 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eivin and Eve discover a tangle of nets endangering fish in a nearby river, and launch a risky clean-up operation. Charlotte and Otto rebuild their rotting deck, leaving Jane and Jewel to pitch in elsewhere. And Atz Sr. goes on a solo hunt for moose.
E12
A Right of Passage
Mon, Dec 23 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Honoring tradition and the ways of the past, the next generation of Kilcher men venture out on their first big game hunts. Later, the family rushes to complete unfinished projects before winter's arrival.
E13
Making Kilcher History
Mon, Dec 30 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Otto unearths and restores a homestead relic once used by Yule Kilcher himself. Jane is dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Arctic Circle with only a rifle and a backpack in her first ever solo hunt.
Season 10
12 episodes
E01
A Whole New Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000
121 min
As spring approaches, the Kilchers prepare for a potentially devastating wildfire season. But when Covid-19 threatens the homestead and crews are evacuated, the family must come together and adapt like never before.
E02
Homestead Closed
Mon, Nov 2 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
121 min
An unprecedented new chapter kicks off on the homestead as the Kilchers film themselves coping with Alaska's stay-at-home order amid a growing pandemic. Resources must be stretched, homeschooling proves difficult and Atz Lee's PTSD resurfaces.
E03
Emergency!
Mon, Nov 9 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
122 min
As supply chains in Alaska are disrupted, Jane and Eve focus on maximizing food supplies. The cattle drive is threatened by a runaway stallion, Eivin suffers a serious injury in his workshop and Atz Sr requires emergency surgery.
E04
I Don't Want to Die Today
Mon, Nov 16 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
121 min
Kilcher road is threatened by a dangerous flood and Otto must repair the vital road before it's washed away. Eve struggles to homeschool her kids, Jane and August score big on a deep-sea fishing trip and Atz Sr. recovers from his surgery.
E05
We're Marooned
Mon, Nov 23 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
122 min
While transporting calves to the Head of the Bay by boat, Otto, Charlotte and August are marooned. Still struggling with PTSD, Atz Lee works with his son Etienne to finish the insulation on his backcountry build and Jewel visits the homestead.
E06
Land of the Midnight Sun
Mon, Nov 30 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
121 min
The Kilchers take advantage of the high summer's extra daylight to forge ahead. Atz Lee uses a helicopter to haul in vital equipment. Jane and Charlotte battle an angry nest of wasps, while Eivin fells trees and clears land for an upgraded chicken coop.
E07
Tsunami Evacuation
Mon, Dec 7 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
121 min
An earthquake strikes Homer, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation. Eivin and Eve traverse treacherous mountain terrain on their first-ever goat hunt and Charlotte creates a special memorial for victims of COVID-19.
E08
Fighting Fire with Fire
Mon, Jan 4 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
142 min
To protect the homestead from wildfires, Otto dynamites a reservoir in case of an emergency. Charlotte goes fishing with Jane but finds it's not for her. After falling behind on the Fox Cabin, Atz Sr. enlists the help of his family to get back on track.
E09
Backyard Prey
Mon, Jan 11 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
126 min
As fall approaches, the Kilchers kick into high gear. A large bull moose stalks the homestead and Eivin must keep his family safe. Atz Sr. hunts bear and nearly loses a horse. Otto begins the massive cleanup from an explosive wildfire prevention project.
E10
Homestead Heartache
Mon, Jan 18 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
126 min
As the Fox Cabin nears completion, Atz Sr. unites seven Kilcher siblings to finish the interior of his legacy rebuild. Jane, August and Etienne embark on the final fishing trip of the year and Eivin suffers a devastating loss.
E11
Breaking Point
Mon, Jan 25 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
126 min
The Kilchers rush to prepare for the arrival of winter. Otto saves a friend's home from sinking into the bay. The stress of parenting during the pandemic pushes Eve to her breaking point and Atz Sr. stalks a menacing bear on the homestead.
E12
Fox Cabin Finale
Mon, Feb 1 2021 1:05 AM GMT+0000
121 min
Atz Sr. reveals his Fox Cabin legacy build after months of backbreaking effort. As winter begins, Eivin scrambles to complete a vital project he'd fallen behind on. Jane and Atz Lee attempt to airlift a piano to their remote cabin before snowfall.
Season 11
6 episodes
E01
He Might Die
Mon, Oct 10 2022 1:01 AM GMT+0000
61 min
Otto is trampled by a cow during a severe snowstorm and must be rescued before he succumbs to his life-threatening injuries.
E02
An Uncertain Recovery
Mon, Oct 17 2022 1:01 AM GMT+0000
61 min
After his brush with death, Otto has a long, painful road of recovery ahead. Eivin and August bear the burden of their father's injury.
E03
Paying It Forward
Mon, Oct 24 2022 1:01 AM GMT+0000
61 min
Otto considers leaving cattle ranching behind and Atz Sr. mobilizes a group of veterans to bring water to a local homesteader.
E04
Eivin's New Future
Mon, Oct 31 2022 1:01 AM GMT+0000
61 min
Eivin considers expanding the Kilchers' reach by becoming a bush pilot. Tela takes Alysse dipnetting and Jane's cousin Kate comes to visit from Texas.
E05
August's Choice
Mon, Nov 7 2022 2:01 AM GMT+0000
61 min
August must make some hard choices about his future. To help him clear his mind, Eivin brings his brother on a trip to Red Mountain. Jane and her cousin take Charlotte off the homestead for the first time since Otto's injury.
E06
The Next Chapter
Mon, Nov 14 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
62 min
Before leaving for college, Etienne endures a homestead right of passage in the wilderness and August finally knows what he wants to do with his future.
Cast
Bray Poor
as Narrator
Otto Kilcher
as Otto Kilcher
Atz Kilcher
as Atz Kilcher
Eivin Kilcher
as Eivin Kilcher
Atz Lee Kilcher
as Atz Lee Kilcher
Eve Kilcher
as Eve Kilcher
Jane Kilcher
as Jane Kilcher
Charlotte Kilcher
as Charlotte Kilcher
Bonnie Kilcher
as Bonnie Kilcher
