The best episodes of Alone
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- 01
The remaining survivalists make a final push to the finish line, but only one can win the $500,000 prize and make Alone history as the first winner in a desert climate.
- 02
Premiere of a reality series in which 10 adventurers attempt to survive the wilderness of Vancouver Island with whatever they've been able to place into a backpack. Day one has them dealing with a lack of water and the island's large predators.
- 03
While predators continue to cause problems for a number of the men, water soon becomes a crucial hurdle for others. From fast rising tides to relentless rains, each of the men must adapt to his new environment or tap out and go home. It's the fear of dehydration that plagues one man as another finds his survival threatened along the shoreline by a rogue wave. But it will be a quest for a clean water source that sends one man on a perilous journey in a rickety boat made of sticks.
- 04
After only a short time in the wild, the men find that extreme isolation is beginning to take its toll. A survivalist undertakes a massive cabin project, one man loses his most important tool and another is charged by a large predator leaving him to fend for his life.
- 05
As the days pass, the remaining survivalists show signs of cracking. One man battles isolation as another breaks down after missing his daughters 4th birthday. But it's the real dangers of the environment that could spell the end for one participant when he finds himself stalked by a cougar.
- 06
A storm with gale-force winds pummels the men and rips through their camps, while one survivalist attempts to find a way to set off on the turbulent seas.
- 07
The remaining participants are finally adapting to the cruel environment, but the hunt for food leads them into harms way; one man is forced to drop his new boat miles from camp.
- 08
In the brutally freezing temperatures the hunt for food becomes the paramount focus of the remaining survivalists. While some find gratifying success; others face complete failure and obstacles that beat them down emotionally and push one man to the brink.
- 09
Temperatures plummet on the island and the remaining contestants are forced to face the onset of winter head on. One man risks it all with a risky move while everyone struggles with the ongoing effects of isolation and freezing temperatures.
- 10
Extreme isolation takes its toll on the remaining participants in the wild. Each man's battle turns to the mind as well as the elements.
- 11
Two men remain on Vancouver Island as the storm of the year blows in. The unrelenting elements, isolation and starvation confront both remaining participants, forcing one to go home.
- 12
After a grueling finish, the top three teams of Alone's fourth season reunite to discuss their unique adventures and reveal never before seen moments.
- 13
In Alone's most remote location, ten new survivalists must survive north of the Arctic Circle as they face the cold and dwindling sun for a chance to win $500,000. While the participants prepare for frigid temperatures and dangerous predators, the Mackenzie River Delta begins to test each survivalist. With signs of grizzly bears and wolves all around, one survivalist learns the biggest danger could be himself.
- 14
As five new survivalists begin their first days in the Mackenzie River Delta they are met with an abundance of challenges in the uncharted Arctic terrain. When opportunity presents itself to the participants, will they be able to capitalize on the moment? One participant loses a critical item while another embarks on the hunt of a lifetime.
- 15
Between the fast-approaching Arctic Winter and hunger setting in, the participants double down on their efforts for survival. Procuring food becomes an urgent necessity after survivalists go days without nourishment. While some enjoy the fruits of their labor, others discover that success can be fleeting.
- 16
As the survivalists enter the second week of the competition, new challenges and opportunities arise while they battle to maintain focus. As some participants get raided by unwelcome visitors, one survivalist gets another chance at the shot of a lifetime.
- 17
As the season begins to change, one participant is forced to take on a massive and risky project. Meanwhile, a pack of wolves interrupts the tranquility of the Arctic night and spells trouble for one survivalist.
- 18
With the competition in its final stage, only one survivalist's resolve can secure them the $500,000 prize. As the temperature dips well below freezing, the river stops paying dividends. The three participants are forced to weigh tapping out versus a lifetime of regret.
- 19
As the competition continues to drain the survivalists, they soon face a reckoning with the strategies they've implemented. All of them seem to be teetering over the edge, though one survivalist is overwhelmed by their frustrating performance.
- 20
The call of home grows stronger as the harsh realities of remote Arctic living set in for some participants. One survivalist finally gets their chance at big game, while another is caught off guard by a false sense of security.
- 21
With new weather patterns looming, the days are numbered for those counting on foraging to pull them through. One survivalist is left confused as the Arctic takes back its gift, while another unexpectedly finds a second chance at a missed opportunity.
- 22
The Karoo Desert's heat and lack of shade continue to force the survivalists to focus on water or risk dehydration. Some participants get creative in stockpiling this life-saving resource, while others find themselves realizing it's a little too late.
- 23
As the tumultuous first week nears its end, the remaining survivalists focus on regaining their footing.
- 24
The survivalists finally begin to cash in on food as game proves to be plentiful. This prosperity is short-lived, however, as dark clouds loom in the distance.
- 25
The first day of the adventure begins, with 10 people prepared to head out into unknown wilderness and survive for as long as they can, in total isolation. But when the survivalists confront rocky terrain, wet environments, and hungry predators, all of them begin to question their resolve.
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