Port Protection Alaska (2015–present)

1. S01E01Between Water And WolvesJuly 19, 2015—Resourcefulness is key to survival in Port Protection and for 56-year resident Sam that means making the most of what he's got. He sets out
2. S01E02The Axeman ComethJuly 26, 2015—Winter's end is approaching and the change of season brings new opportunities while closing the door on others. Sam has heard from other fis
3. S01E03Out of LuckAugust 2, 2015—The residents of Port Protection deal with the forces of nature, yet again. Curly decides to support the community and take on pesky beavers
4. S01E04Dead StandingAugust 9, 2015—Spring has come to Port Protection and with it a host of chores and opportunities. Mary Miller takes advantage of bear season and heads into
5. S01E05The Widow-MakerAugust 16, 2015—The spring season progresses and the residents of Port Protection encounter tasks and challenges. When Curly tries to be a good neighbor by
6. S01E06Tree vs. TruckAugust 23, 2015—Spring has arrived, and in Port Protection that means there is work to be done despite erratic bursts of rain, sleet and snow. Hans and Timb
7. S01E07Broken LinesAugust 30, 2015—Timothy "Curly" Leech and Amanda Makar set out to catch halibut with some borrowed equipment. Gary Muehlberger decides to test his mettle —
8. S01E08The Devil's ClubSeptember 6, 2015—Timothy "Curly" Leech and Amanda Makar set out to catch halibut with some borrowed equipment. Gary Muehlberger decides to test his mettle —
9. S01E09Predator ProtectionSeptember 13, 2015—Spring has arrived and the residents of Port Protection complete essential builds and chores. Hans and Timbi take a giant step in realizing
10. S01E10Looking for BloodSeptember 20, 2015—Gary makes a supply run to Wrangell, Alaska, and is asked by Hans and Timbi to bring back some very precious cargo — ducks — that the whole

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Dark Days ComingApril 18, 2016—With winter almost upon them, the residents of Port Protection are busy using the remaining days of good weather and daylight to stock their
2. S02E02First KillApril 25, 2016—For the residents of Port Protection, a transition from fall to winter means not only a change in weather conditions but also a change in pr
3. S02E03Legends In The WoodsMay 2, 2016—As winter looms, the residents scramble to finish the critical tasks that will carry them through the long, cold months ahead. Mary and Curl
4. S02E04Rough WatersMay 9, 2016—Sam and Stuart go shrimping, Curly heads out to trap for land otters, Amanda makes essential repairs to her new skiff, and Hans and Timbi co
5. S02E05The OdysseyMay 23, 2016—In order to survive the menacing winter months, residents scramble to gather any remaining necessities. After a few failed hunts, Gary treks
6. S02E06The Long RoadMay 30, 2016 8.0The dark days of winter have come to Port Protection, but that hasn't stopped its residents from continuing their pursuit of a more sustaina
7. S02E07Shell-shockedJune 6, 2016—As the unnaturally mild winter comes to a close, the residents tackle repairs and community duties, but must work against nature's changing
8. S02E08CollapseJune 13, 2016 7.5As winter comes to an end, Port Protection residents confront the tenuousness of an Alaskan lifestyle and continue to combat Mother Nature.
9. S02E09Tiny TerrorsJune 20, 2016—The community takes advantage of unseasonably warm winter weather to complete necessary builds and essential chores. As Hans and Timbi call
10. S02E10The End Of The EndJune 27, 2016—The residents of Port Protection work together to make improvements in their community.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Backwoods FixMarch 12, 2017—When equipment breaks down in the remote landscape of the Alaskan wild, sometimes the only way to fix things is to use some backwoods ingenu
2. S03E02Hunter's ParadiseMarch 19, 2017—The Alaskan wild offers game for those in Port Protection willing to make the hunt.
3. S03E03Knock On WoodMarch 26, 2017—
4. S03E04Ocean's BountyApril 2, 2017—Sam and Stuart build shrimp pots out of discarded materials. Gary uses the extreme tides to chase down clams and invertebrates. Curly aims t
5. S03E05Family MattersApril 9, 2017—The community of Port Protection depends on each other to survive like a family.
6. S03E06TrappedMarch 1, 2018—Trapping is more than an activity in Port Protection - it's a lifestyle.
7. S03E07If You Build ItMarch 8, 2018—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Mr Fix ItJanuary 8, 2019—
2. S04E02The WoodsmanJanuary 15, 2019—
3. S04E03The SourdoughJanuary 22, 2019—Gary Muehlberger is Port Protection's resident Sourdough.
4. S04E04The NewcomerJanuary 29, 2019—
5. S04E05The City GirlFebruary 5, 2019—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Cost of ParadiseFebruary 18, 2020—In the isolated and rugged village of Port Protection, residents live on their own terms, but staying ahead of Mother Nature's fury is vital
2. S05E02The Company of WolvesFebruary 25, 2020—The independent residents of Port Protection go to great lengths to harvest key resources for their survival in this harsh environment.
3. S05E03Trial by FireMarch 3, 2020—Learning to live in a symbiotic relationship with Mother Nature could be the difference between life and death for the residents of Port Pro
4. S05E04The CrusherMarch 10, 2020—As residents of Port Protection prepare for the impending winter, old tools and new skills prove to be vital in this unforgiving landscape.
5. S05E05Dangerous GroundsMarch 17, 2020—In Southeast Alaska, residents of Port Protection must often work together to overcome difficult and dangerous obstacles in the fight for su
6. S05E06Eyes of the ForestMarch 24, 2020—To survive in Southeast Alaska, residents of Port Protection must adapt to Mother Nature's whims—not only in the forest but also out on the
7. S05E07New BloodMarch 31, 2020—As winter looms in Port Protection, its residents both young and old must prepare for the harsh days ahead or face dire consequences.
8. S05E08Dark DaysApril 7, 2020—Winter has arrived in Port Protection, and residents struggle to survive the elements.
9. S05E09Blood and SnowApril 14, 2020—Port Protection's dwellers use old methods and tenacity to survive the midpoint of winter.
10. S05E10Playing with FireApril 21, 2020—Residents of Port Protection undertake arduous tasks to ensure their winter survival.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01No Place Like HomeJanuary 12, 2021—With winter looming, the residents of Port Protection must rely on each other to prepare for the harsh months ahead.
2. S06E02Cry WolfJanuary 19, 2021—Living in Port Protection means constant preparation for the cruel, unforgiving winter.
3. S06E03The Power of OneJanuary 26, 2021—Living in Port Protection is a never-ending education on the art of survival, and residents must use their own creativity to adapt and thriv
4. S06E04Chasing GhostsFebruary 2, 2021—As winter takes its hold, the independent-minded citizens of Port Protection turn to each other to keep their community thriving.
5. S06E05Wise GuysFebruary 9, 2021—As the temperatures drop in Port Protection, it is critical that residents continue to survive despite the cruel environment around them.
6. S06E06Water WorksFebruary 16, 2021—
7. S06E07No PainFebruary 23, 2021—
8. S06E08Troubled WatersMarch 2, 2021—
9. S06E09Do or DieMarch 9, 2021—
10. S06E10On the EdgeMarch 16, 2021—
11. S06E11Bush SmartMarch 30, 2021—
12. S06E12Tides that BindApril 6, 2021—
13. S06E13The Land GivethApril 13, 2021—
14. S06E14Danger LurksApril 20, 2021—
15. S06E15Subsist or DieApril 27, 2021—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Rising from the AshesJanuary 18, 2022—Following the tragic death of a community pillar, the residents of Port Protection combat their grief by picking up the pieces and moving fo
2. S07E02Float-House ResurrectionJanuary 25, 2022—Spring in Port Protection brings new obstacles and opportunities.
3. S07E03Problem SolvedFebruary 1, 2022—For residents of Port Protection, problems must be confronted head-on.
4. S07E04Bear Hunt RevisitedFebruary 8, 2022—
5. S07E05Fortune Favors the BoldFebruary 15, 2022—
6. S07E06The Kill ShotFebruary 22, 2022—At summer's height, Port Protection residents scour both land and sea to stock up on winter protein.
7. S07E07Breaking GroundMarch 1, 2022—
8. S07E08The Swimming DeadMarch 8, 2022—
9. S07E09Halibut, Hoist, & HomeMarch 15, 2022—
10. S07E10The Hunter And His DogMarch 22, 2022—
11. S07E11Trolling HardMarch 29, 2022—
12. S07E12Through Hell Or High WaterApril 5, 2022—
13. S07E13Squibb GameApril 12, 2022—
14. S07E14A Winters FeastApril 19, 2022—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01What We Lack in HygieneMarch 11, 2025—The villagers of Port Protection are back to paving with good intentions.
2. S08E02Wet FutureMarch 18, 2025—Curly shoots a bear. Troy and Sarah struggle with a new water system.
3. S08E03Plenty of FishMarch 25, 2025—Residents tackle tasks at the height of summer's season of productivity.
4. S08E04Walk the LinesApril 1, 2025—All around Port Protection, neighbors lend each other helping hands.
5. S08E05The Dog ShowApril 8, 2025—Port Protection's canine community takes center stage.
6. S08E06We Can Do Hard ThingsApril 15, 2025—Curly takes advantage of a break between storms to hunt for deer.
7. S08E07It's All Uphill From HereApril 29, 2025—Curly takes a shot and hits a deer, but it won't go down easy.
8. S08E08Natural SelectionMay 6, 2025—
9. S08E09Another Day in ParadiseMay 13, 2025—
10. S08E10Burn It AllMay 20, 2025—

Season 8 ranked & reviewed