The essential episodes of Alone
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Alone — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
The remaining participants dig in for the long haul as they begin building their shelters. While some flourish, others fail and one is threatened by an unwanted visitor in the night.
- 07
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.
- 08
The survivalists begin to face external and internal threats as they work to secure food and complete their shelters. One participant comes face-to-face with one of Mongolia's deadliest predators, while another fights to overcome a debilitating health issue.
- 09
Ten new survivalists have a chance to win $500,000 by enduring the coldest location in the history of Alone: The Arctic. Participants grapple with a harsh storm out of the gate.
- 10
As the participants march deeper into winter, it becomes increasingly difficult to procure food. One participant gets a lucky break, but soon discovers things aren't what they seem. Another attempts to do battle with his own mental demons while another's time in the Arctic comes to an explosive finish.
- 11
Ten new participants brave Alone's most terrifying location yet in pursuit of $500,000. One participant is forced to make a life-or-death decision, and all must contend with Chilko Lake's deadliest predator: the grizzly bear.
- 12
As hunger rapidly sets in, the remaining participants rush to get familiar with the land and do whatever it takes to secure food; one survivalist thinks outside the box for dinner; one participant struggles and makes a costly mistake.
- 13
As the participants get past the shock of being dropped in the wild, the ability to think outside the box proves fruitful to some but a detriment to others. One survivalist successfully adjusts to their situation, while another comes face-to-face with an unlikely predator.
- 14
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.
- 15
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.
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