Alaska: The Last Frontier (2011–2022)

1. S01E01Before the FreezeDecember 29, 2011—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 i
2. S01E02Fueling the FireJanuary 5, 2012—The first storm of winter approaches as the family races to finish preparing for the next eight months; Atz herds cattle across flooded glac
3. S01E03Snow, Cold and DarknessJanuary 12, 2012—Early winter storms catch the homestead unprepared; Otto's wife and their youngest son search for a newborn calf and its mother in a snowsto

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Dead of WinterOctober 2, 2012—The extended Kilcher family struggle through a record-breaking harsh winter. Desperate for food, Atz Lee and Jane venture into the brutal el
2. S02E02Spring Has SprungOctober 9, 2012—Spring finally arrives on the homestead. Eivin mills lumber, builds a large chicken house from scratch and helps his wife Eve take out a rog
3. S02E03Cattle DriveOctober 16, 2012—Otto and his family battle the elements and predators to drive their cattle to the summer pasture. Atz Lee and Jane build a makeshift greenh
4. S02E04Range RidingOctober 23, 2012—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
5. S02E05The River WildOctober 30, 2012—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 equ
6. S02E06Something's FishyNovember 6, 2012—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 re
7. S02E07Legend of "Terrible Island"November 13, 2012—Atz Lee and Eivin travel 160 miles and brave the bears of "Terrible Island" to hunt deer. Meanwhile, Eve helps Charlotte solve a swarming be
8. S02E08Fall FeastNovember 20, 2012—Autumn arrives and the Kilchers scramble to finish their winter preparations in time. Meanwhile, Eivin uses a samurai sword to prepare Thank
9. S02E09Life According to OttoNovember 27, 2012—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
10. S02E10Homestead InnovationsDecember 4, 2012—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
11. S02E11Til the Cows Come HomeMay 19, 2013—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
12. S02E12PoopscicleMay 26, 2013—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
13. S02E13Eve's Hunting DilemmaJune 2, 2013—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 skin
14. S02E14Fall FlurryJune 9, 2013—The Kilchers race through the last few days of fall, prepping the cabins, winterising the bee hive, sorting the cellar, bottling raspberry m
15. S02E15Family TiesJune 16, 2013—The Kilchers share never-before-seen family footage and stories about patriarch Yule. Otto and Atz share stories of their own parental style

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Cabin FeverOctober 6, 2013—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 connec
2. S03E02Father-Son IngenuityOctober 13, 2013—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 smokehou
3. S03E03Spring Has SprungOctober 20, 2013—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 pre
4. S03E04Spring DelicacyOctober 27, 2013—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
5. S03E05Parlors and Poop ChutesNovember 3, 2013—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
6. S03E06Outhouses, Cow Bras and Bears, Oh My!November 10, 2013—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.
7. S03E07Hunt in the CloudsNovember 17, 2013—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 sum
8. S03E08ThanksgivingNovember 24, 2013—The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labour. From Yule's famous nettlebread to Homesteader pie, nothing comes e
9. S03E09A Prickly SituationDecember 1, 2013—A porcupine nails several of the Kilchers' animals with quills and removing them is a dangerous procedure. Atz and his family move an old ab
10. S03E10Of Moose and MenDecember 15, 2013—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 uncooper
11. S03E11Homestead for the HolidaysDecember 22, 2013—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
12. S03E12Predators and PreyDecember 29, 2013—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
13. S03E13Marital MaintenanceJanuary 5, 2014—With winter on their doorstep, the Kilchers race to finish their summer projects. Plus, Otto's enormous new project strains his marital blis
14. S03E14Call of the WildJanuary 12, 2014—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 bon
15. S03E15Circle of LifeJanuary 19, 2014—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
16. S03E16Baby Kilcher ArrivesJanuary 26, 2014—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
17. S03E17Extreme SeasonsJanuary 26, 2014—The Kilchers' lifestyle is dictated by the seasons, from rescuing calves born in late winter snow to fighting swarms of mosquitos in almost

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Mild WinterOctober 5, 2014—The Kilchers face fallout from the warmest Alaskan winter in decades. Atz Lee & Eivin tackle an emergency mission to secure their cabins
2. S04E02Moving Toward the FutureOctober 12, 2014—Atz Lee & Shane struggle to move a two-ton bridge to ensure crossing of glacial rivers, while Otto & Charlotte fight a serious threa
3. S04E03Spring ForwardOctober 19, 2014—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 gri
4. S04E04On the MoveOctober 26, 2014—It's spring, and life is returning to the homestead. But with temperatures soaring things are far from normal. Tensions reach breaking point
5. S04E05Loaded for BearNovember 2, 2014—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 ne
6. S04E06Greener PasturesNovember 9, 2014—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 conta
7. S04E07Waste Not, Want NotNovember 16, 2014—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
8. S04E08Thanksgiving on the HomesteadNovember 23, 2014—Homesteaders who work together, give thanks together. The Kilchers celebrate Thanksgiving with the friends who helped prepare the homestead
9. S04E09Secrets of the Range RiderNovember 30, 2014—The end of summer leaves little time to complete winter preparations. To heat the cabin, the family must transform raw metal pipes into a wo
10. S04E10Journey to Perl IslandDecember 14, 2014—Otto, Jane & Shane transport a cabin to the distant and uninhabited Perl Island. But things take a sinister turn when they discover a pr
11. S04E11Christmas Kaboom!December 21, 2014—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
12. S04E12The Ties that BindDecember 28, 2014—The Kilchers work together to ensure the homestead's survival: from having each other's back during bear hunts to surviving fishing expediti
13. S04E13Claims, Cans and CabinsJanuary 4, 2015—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 o
14. S04E14A Hunt Above the CloudsJanuary 11, 2015—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.
15. S04E15Call of the CattlemanJanuary 18, 2015—The Kilchers pay tribute to a fallen friend by driving cattle back home. Atz Lee winterizes the Hunters Cabin, preparing to move further off
16. S04E16Fall Bear FallJanuary 25, 2015—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 en
17. S04E17Snowy RoundupFebruary 8, 2015—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 fo
18. S04E18Will Winter Come?February 15, 2015—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
19. S04E19Hardcore HomesteadingFebruary 22, 2015—Eivin and Atz Lee travel to Shuyak Island to acquire meat. Meanwhile, Otto and Eivin deploy the excavator to free themselves from a sandbar.
20. S04E20The Super Bull SpecialMarch 1, 2015—The cattle are the lifeblood of the homestead. While super bull 13-08 survives near-death experiences, Otto transports a new bull to the hea

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Big ChangesOctober 4, 2015—The Kilchers confront the realities of the changing Alaskan climate; and Atz Lee enlists Atz Sr., Otto, Eivin, Bonnie and Jane to help with
2. S05E02Blood, Sweat & BeersOctober 11, 2015—The Kilchers team up to tame the land after a winter of record-setting warm temperatures. As Otto & Eivin tackle turning raw wilderness
3. S05E03Fear and FloatingOctober 18, 2015—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, Ei
4. S05E04Calling All BearsOctober 25, 2015—With the arrival of spring, the homestead needs work; Atz Sr. hunts to restock dwindling food supplies; Otto, Charlotte and August try to pr
5. S05E05Mobility, Mo' ProblemsNovember 1, 2015—The Kilchers brace for summer on the homestead; Atz Lee takes a crash course in wilderness survival; Jane fights for food; Otto and Eivin tr
6. S05E06One Small Flush for ManNovember 8, 2015—As spring draws to a close, Otto and August dig into a monumental plumbing project. Included: Eivin attempts to help, but loses control of h
7. S05E07Homestead HardshipsNovember 15, 2015—Living on the remote and rugged homestead poses challenges for the Kilcher family, and members are forced to stick together.
8. S05E08Olden Days, Olden WaysNovember 22, 2015—The Kilchers pay tribute to the family's patriarch and matriarch, Yule and Ruth, by preparing a feast using strictly old-fashioned methods.
9. S05E09No Rain, Big PainNovember 29, 2015—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 progr
10. S05E10The FallDecember 6, 2015—The Kilchers prepare for winter; Eivin faces treacherous peaks to fill his freezer; Otto helps Shane build the cabin; catastrophe strikes fo
11. S05E11Hard Road HomeDecember 13, 2015—Otto and Charlotte set out on an urgent rescue mission; Atz Sr., Eivin, Shane and Nikos come together to help Atz Lee.
12. S05E12A Very Kilcher ChristmasDecember 20, 2015—The Kilchers celebrate Christmas by creating homemade gifts for their loved ones. Included: Otto's explosive present takes Charlotte by surp
13. S05E13Cycle of LifeDecember 27, 2015—Otto and Charlotte try to resuscitate a stillborn calf; Eve learns that hunting is difficult; the Kilchers say goodbye to Bruce; Eivin and E
14. S05E14Recovery RoadJanuary 3, 2016—Atz Lee confronts the reality of recovery; Eivin and Jane search for massive halibut; Eve and Otto rush to complete the fall harvest.
15. S05E15New BeginningsJanuary 10, 2016—Sparks fly between Otto and Charlotte while they build a staircase; Eiven and Eve welcome the newest member of the family.
16. S05E16Do or DieJanuary 17, 2016—The Kilchers are unprepared for the arrival of winter; Otto and Charlotte guide the cattle; Shane risks losing a year's progress on the cabi
17. S05E17The Last StrawJanuary 24, 2016—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 ca
18. S05E18Surviving the SeasonsJanuary 24, 2016—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 ar
19. S05E19The Lost EpisodeFebruary 14, 2016—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.
20. S05E20Truth Be ToldFebruary 21, 2016—The most memorable moments of the show with previously unseen footage; viewer questions are answered.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Great Kilcher QuakeOctober 16, 2016—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
2. S06E02Shattered ShelterOctober 16, 2016—Mother Nature continues her onslaught on the Kilcher homestead; Otto, Charlotte, Jane, Bonnie and August scramble to save a hay barn; Atz Le
3. S06E03StrandedOctober 23, 2016—The Kilchers rush to make headway on time sensitive projects; Otto, Charlotte, and Eivin travel to rescue a family relic; the first fishing
4. S06E04Killer RepairsOctober 30, 2016—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 mo
5. S06E05Under the KnifeNovember 6, 2016—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 L
6. S06E06One Man ShortNovember 13, 2016—With Otto recovering from surgery, Levi heads to Alaska to lead the annual spring cattle drive with Eivin; Otto's unwillingness to step asid
7. S06E07KilchergivingNovember 20, 2016—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.
8. S06E08The Prodigal Daughter ReturnsNovember 27, 2016—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
9. S06E09The Monster Catch / When Cows AttackDecember 4, 2016—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 Shan
10. S06E10Chopper RescueDecember 11, 2016—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 f
11. S06E11Homesteading for the HolidaysDecember 18, 2016—The Kilchers celebrate Christmas with a one of a kind gift exchange, using their ingenuity to make homemade gifts.
12. S06E12Bracing for ChangeJanuary 1, 2017—Fall brings big changes to the homestead. Tensions flare between Otto and August in their last mission before August leaves for college. Atz
13. S06E13Winter is ComingJanuary 8, 2017—Frigid temperatures sweep into southern Alaska and the Kilchers need to get jobs done before the freeze.
14. S06E14Gold RushJanuary 15, 2017—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
15. S06E15Hunting SeasonJanuary 22, 2017—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
16. S06E16Decision TimeJanuary 29, 2017—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
17. S06E17Blood is Thicker than WinterFebruary 12, 2017—The Kilchers face daily conflicts from Mother Nature and one another as they survive in the Alaskan wilderness; unseen footage and fan quest
18. S06E18Like Father, Like SonFebruary 19, 2017—The Kilcher men share the importance of communication between fathers and sons, especially in the face of danger.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01The Day the Homestead Almost DiedOctober 1, 2017—The Kilchers kick off a complete homestead overhaul; blindsided by a massive snowstorm, the family uses every piece of heavy machinery in th
2. S07E02The Day the Ice Road ShatteredOctober 8, 2017—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
3. S07E03The Day the Homestead Caught FireOctober 15, 2017—Otto is forced to the edge after a chimney fire threatens to destroy his cabin; Eivin and Eve burn up dangerous brush piles threatening thei
4. S07E04The Day the Cattle SwamOctober 22, 2017—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 a
5. S07E05The Day the Buffalo Broke FreeOctober 29, 2017—The Kilchers join forces to conquer big projects. Tensions flare when Otto and Jane journey to Kodiak Island to rescue a herd of wild buffal
6. S07E06Buffalo 2, Cowboys 0November 5, 2017—Otto and Jane's mission to relocate a herd of wild buffalo on Kodiak Island continues. Atz Sr. ventures into the untamed Alaskan backcountry
7. S07E07The Day the Glacier FellNovember 12, 2017—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
8. S07E08The Day Thanksgiving Went MobileNovember 19, 2017—Thanksgiving dinner goes mobile! Kick off the holidays with the Kilchers, as the family shows off new upgrades to the homestead to give than
9. S07E09The Day the Crane CollapsedNovember 26, 2017—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
10. S07E10The Day Jewel ReturnedDecember 3, 2017—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
11. S07E11The Day of Triumph & TragedyDecember 10, 2017—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
12. S07E12The Day Santa Came to the HomesteadDecember 17, 2017—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
13. S07E13Hunting on Land and SeaJanuary 7, 2018—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
14. S07E14Hunting Season BeginsJanuary 14, 2018—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 fr
15. S07E155000 Mile HuntJanuary 21, 2018—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
16. S07E16Homesteading: The Next GenerationJanuary 28, 2018—For generations, Yule Kilcher's legacy has survived on perseverance and commitment of his family and a community of fellow homesteaders. Now

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Season's bestNew FrontiersOctober 7, 2018 9.0Otto 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 o
2. S08E02A Predator StrikesOctober 14, 2018 9.0Otto and Charlotte defend against the homestead's first predator attacks. Atz Lee and Jane travel to Lake Louise to catch massive lake trout
3. S08E03Roll Yuletide RollOctober 21, 2018 9.0Atz 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 L
4. S08E04The Beach is BurningOctober 28, 2018 8.5Otto 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
5. S08E05Range DangerNovember 4, 2018 9.0Otto 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 cab
6. S08E06A Bridge and a BearNovember 11, 2018 8.5Atz 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
7. S08E07A Yuletide ThanksgivingNovember 18, 2018 8.5The Kilcher Family takes Thanksgiving off the homestead and onto Atz Sr's floating homestead, the Yuletide. Steeped in family tradition, eac
8. S08E08To Live or Die on Perl IslandNovember 25, 2018 9.0Atz 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
9. S08E09Earning SevenDecember 2, 2018 8.5Singer Jewel Kilcher throws her son a coming-of-age celebration on the Yuletide; Atz Lee battles worsening weather to help Grady build a hom
10. S08E10Calling All KilchersDecember 9, 2018 8.5The Kilchers mobilize a major sea/land effort to help finish Grady's Perl Island cabin build, under threat of the approaching remnants of a
11. S08E11Coming of AgeDecember 16, 2018 8.5Eivin 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 Yu
12. S08E12Holly Jolly HomesteadingDecember 23, 2018 9.0This Christmas, it's the first-ever Couples Secret Santa. And this year, the Kilchers film themselves making inventive homemade gifts.
13. S08E13Hill Country HuntDecember 30, 2018 9.0Atz 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,
14. S08E14Wind and a PrayerJanuary 6, 2019 8.5Otto 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 re
15. S08E15Thrill of the HuntJanuary 13, 2019—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 expedit
16. S08E16Collision CourseJanuary 20, 2019—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
17. S08E17High and DryJanuary 27, 2019 8.5With 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

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01New Frontiers, New ThreatsOctober 6, 2019—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 roar
2. S09E02Rusted and BustedOctober 13, 2019—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
3. S09E03Bears DescendOctober 20, 2019—In preparation for the spring cattle drive, Atz Lee, Otto and August survey the homestead for signs of bears and employ surveillance to trac
4. S09E04Boat Rescue MissionOctober 27, 2019—While collecting coal on the beach after a storm, Eivin and Eve find a capsized boat and begin looking for survivors; Otto, Charlotte and Au
5. S09E05Greener PasturesNovember 3, 2019 6.5With 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
6. S09E06Otto's SurpriseNovember 10, 2019 6.5When 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 generati
7. S09E07Moving MountainsNovember 17, 2019—Things get explosive when the Kilchers expand a road on their homestead with detonation expert Desmond Duffy; Jane and Charlotte get stuck i
8. S09E08Turkey with a Side of HayNovember 24, 2019—In the midst of Thanksgiving preparations, a baby seal needs help getting back to its family in time for dinner. Later, Eivin and August eng
9. S09E09By Land or By SeaDecember 1, 2019—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
10. S09E10Christmas Wonderland WoesDecember 8, 2019—A backcountry winter wonderland is threatened when unseasonably warm weather brings rain to the homestead. But the Kilchers won't let the st
11. S09E11Dangerous WatersDecember 15, 2019—Eivin and Eve discover a tangle of nets endangering fish in a nearby river, and launch a risky clean-up operation. Charlotte and Otto rebuil
12. S09E12A Right of PassageDecember 22, 2019—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
13. S09E13Making Kilcher HistoryDecember 29, 2019—Otto unearths and restores a homestead relic once used by Yule Kilcher himself. Jane is dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Arctic Circle

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Season's bestA Whole New FrontierOctober 25, 2020 10.0As spring approaches, the Kilchers prepare for a potentially devastating wildfire season. But when Covid-19 threatens the homestead and crew
2. S10E02Homestead ClosedNovember 1, 2020 10.0An unprecedented new chapter kicks off on the homestead as the Kilchers film themselves coping with Alaska's stay-at-home order amid a growi
3. S10E03Emergency!November 8, 2020 10.0As supply chains in Alaska are disrupted, Jane and Eve focus on maximizing food supplies. The cattle drive is threatened by a runaway stalli
4. S10E04I Don't Want to Die TodayNovember 15, 2020 10.0Kilcher road is threatened by a dangerous flood and Otto must repair the vital road before it's washed away. Eve struggles to homeschool her
5. S10E05We're MaroonedNovember 22, 2020 10.0While transporting calves to the Head of the Bay by boat, Otto, Charlotte and August are marooned. Still struggling with PTSD, Atz Lee works
6. S10E06Land of the Midnight SunNovember 29, 2020 10.0The Kilchers take advantage of the high summer's extra daylight to forge ahead. Atz Lee uses a helicopter to haul in vital equipment. Jane a
7. S10E07Tsunami EvacuationDecember 6, 2020 10.0An earthquake strikes Homer, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation. Eivin and Eve traverse treacherous mountain terrain on their first
8. S10E08Fighting Fire with FireJanuary 3, 2021 10.0To protect the homestead from wildfires, Otto dynamites a reservoir in case of an emergency. Charlotte goes fishing with Jane but finds it's
9. S10E09Backyard PreyJanuary 10, 2021 10.0As fall approaches, the Kilchers kick into high gear. A large bull moose stalks the homestead and Eivin must keep his family safe. Atz Sr. h
10. S10E10Homestead HeartacheJanuary 17, 2021 10.0As the Fox Cabin nears completion, Atz Sr. unites seven Kilcher siblings to finish the interior of his legacy rebuild. Jane, August and Etie
11. S10E11Breaking PointJanuary 24, 2021 10.0The 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
12. S10E12Fox Cabin FinaleJanuary 31, 2021 10.0Atz Sr. reveals his Fox Cabin legacy build after months of backbreaking effort. As winter begins, Eivin scrambles to complete a vital projec

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01He Might DieOctober 9, 2022—Otto is trampled by a cow during a severe snowstorm and must be rescued before he succumbs to his life-threatening injuries.
2. S11E02An Uncertain RecoveryOctober 16, 2022—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.
3. S11E03Paying It ForwardOctober 23, 2022—Otto considers leaving cattle ranching behind and Atz Sr. mobilizes a group of veterans to bring water to a local homesteader.
4. S11E04Eivin's New FutureOctober 30, 2022—Eivin considers expanding the Kilchers' reach by becoming a bush pilot. Tela takes Alysse dipnetting and Jane's cousin Kate comes to visit f
5. S11E05August's ChoiceNovember 6, 2022—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 an
6. S11E06The Next ChapterNovember 13, 2022—Before leaving for college, Etienne endures a homestead right of passage in the wilderness and August finally knows what he wants to do with

Season 11 ranked & reviewed