The worst episodes of Life Below Zero°
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- 01
With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans race to prepare themselves and their homesteads before the freeze overtakes the land.
- 02
Six people separated by hundreds of miles, all joined by the common cause of surviving the winter in the Alaskan bush. In Noorvik, Chip races to set whitefish nets on thin ice for the last catch of the season. Fishing on the frozen river is deadly, but it's vital to haul enough fish to last through the winter. Andy tests the safety of the river surrounding his house that he uses as a link to the outside world. Without this winter lifeline, he is trapped and isolated.
- 03
After being away for several months due to an injury, Sue is finally on her way to her home at the Kavik River Camp. Though she thinks bears may have taken up residence there, she discovers a bigger surprise: thieves have robbed her fuel supply. If she runs out before weather makes a delivery possible, she'll freeze. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes can't access their hunting grounds until their river freezes, forcing them to rely on bartering the supplies they have for the essential items they lack.
- 04
Winter is coming fast and six Alaskans living in the remote corners of the state are in a rush to prepare for the hard months ahead. Alone at the Kavik River Camp, a blizzard descends on Sue's camp as she sets up hand lines between her most critical buildings so she can find them in whiteout conditions. She also prepares firearms in case of a wildlife attack. In Wiseman, Erik tends to two critical tasks: collecting water and wood. If he's unsuccessful, he'll face trouble very quickly.
- 05
In Kavik, nearly 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sue is becoming dangerously low on fuel. With only a seven-day supply left, she calls in for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble with the plane fleet and another impending winter storm leave her holding her breath that they'll be able to deliver before she freezes. In Wiseman, Erik is in a match of wits with a clever wolf that keeps stealing bait from his traps.
- 06
Long days and warm temperatures provide optimal conditions for Alaskans to make sure their bodies and minds are prepared for the coming winter.
- 07
This week's episode of Life Below Zero puts the spotlight on couples. Kate joins Andy out in the wilderness for a challenging day of collecting lumber for their homestead. After a day filled with frustrations, Andy surprises Kate with a quick getaway to celebrate her birthday. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes are working together on a major hunt that could determine their livelihood for the coming year. They'll use the tactics of Agnes' Inupiat ancestors in hopes of getting a leg up.
- 08
The arrival of Spring brings grave danger to Alaskans as winter's snow and ice melts away and the landscape and waterways come roaring back to life.
- 09
To survive during dark winter in the Arctic, hard lessons must be learned.
- 10
Sue Aikens plays a game of chess with a predator; Ricko DeWilde hunts for moose; Jessie Holmes' plans shift from one final resource mission to simply surviving the day; the Hailstone family prepares vital tools needed to endure winter in Noorvik.
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans scramble to prepare for the cold months that lie ahead.
- 14
With dark winter quickly approaching, Alaskans must face their inner demons, and prepare themselves to battle against the dying of the light.
- 15
Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more. To survive, Alaskans must battle deadly conditions and cruel temperatures.
- 16
In the heart of winter, Alaskans face deadly, bone-chilling temperatures as they struggle to survive in one of the world's most inhospitable regions.
- 17
Frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors for residents of the Arctic.
- 18
As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow and challenging terrains if they are to survive until spring.
- 19
Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter.
- 20
Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive and re-learn old lessons of generations past.
- 21
For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter.
- 22
Despite the formidable challenges facing them, residents of Alaska must tackle any and all adversity to survive the endless daylight of summer.
- 23
As summer's resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the longer days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape.
- 24
With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic.
- 25
Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks and harvesting small game before winter returns.
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