Life Below Zero

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.

A wolf approaches Sues cabin; Chips snow machine breaks down; and Erik hunts for lynx.

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

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

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.

The runway strip is threatened by runoff from melting snow that could halt vital business for Sues camp. Elsewhere, Chip and Agnes commence on a fishing expedition with their children.

Glenn runs low on provisions and decides to go fishing to replenish his supplies. Elsewhere, Sue investigates a strange sight on the horizon and then tries to collect coal.

Due to a shortage of food, Glenn is forced to travel from Chandalar to Fairbanks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chip becomes concerned when his son doesnt 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.

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.

Chip and Agnes teach their daughters how to live off the land; Sue has three months to make a profit off her camp for the year; Andy and Kate deal with seasonal flooding; and Glenn is on the hunt for

Hailstones daughters hunt for caribou; Andy finds ways to reduce his physical labor; Glen tries out a new tool; and Sue searches for produce items.

Food is stockpiled in preparation for the oncoming freeze.

Pressure is building with the last-minute push to prepare for winter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

The winter comes to a close but the Alaskans are still struggling with their seasonal duties.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

As warming temperatures heat up the Arctic, Alaskans take advantage of the suns return and head out onto ice, water and land for resources.

With only a brief window between breakup and winter, Alaskans scramble to complete chores that will make life easier when the deep chill returns.

With warm conditions in the Arctic, Alaskans brave the land and waterways to hunt for fresh food and gather supplies to improve their homesteads.

As summer turns to fall, Alaskans go to great lengths to accumulate food and supplies before the landscape plunges into a monthslong frozen darkness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

As summer wanes, Alaskans race against Father Time to harvest natures bounty.

At the edge of the warm season, Alaskans prepare to pay winters 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.

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

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

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

In brutal conditions, Alaskans must endure severe circumstances to live off the land.

In the heart of winter, Alaskans are faced with trials that would leave others broken and defeated, and are forced to make grim decisions to survive.

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Alaskans work to gather newly available resources with the spring season underway.

Alaskans must maximize the longer summer days in the Arctic before the freeze returns.

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With winter looming, the residents of Alaska must gather the last of the season’s resources before the freeze returns to the land.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As winter strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react.

Storms threaten lives in the Arctic as dark winter arrives.

Alaskans must brave extreme cold to secure their survival.

Enhanced episode, Alaskans combat the deep cold.

Alaskans confront the unknown in the dead of winter.

The spring comes with new resources and new dangers.

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The Arctic winter does not go quietly into the night.

The final days of winter force Alaskans to push through.

Arctic spring brings new opportunities

Alaskans use the sun drenched days of summer

Alaskans take advantage of the unseasonably mild weather

Alaskans must prepare for the changeover underway in conditions

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.

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

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

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

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

With the sun returning to the Arctic, the women who reside off the grid must seize any opportunity to hunt for game during the brief warm season.

With temperatures on the rise, Alaskans must overlook the beauty of spring and focus on the short window to better their odds at survival.

The last few weeks of summer are upon Alaskans.

Alaskans seize the final harvests of summer.

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.

Alaskans confront the environment and themselves as winter bears down.

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve.

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

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

Alaskans journey, hunt, and prepare for spring.

Alaskans contend with the throes of the warm season in the Arctic.

Alaskans must capitalize on the resources of the Arctic Summer.

Alaskans are in the home stretch of preparing for the upcoming winter.

Alaskans power through the dog days of summer.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Alaskans must overcome rising waters to capitalize on springs offerings.

With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.

Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.