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The Last Alaskans

TV·2015–2019·4 seasons, 43 episodes·Discovery·1h 1m·8.0

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The Last Alaskans chronicles the daily rituals of four families choosing to live in seclusion, vast distances from each other as they overcome harsh arctic conditions, frustrating setbacks, and aggressive wildlife while they survive in one of the last great unspoiled and unforgiving wildernesses on the planet. In the refuge, prop planes, canoes and dog sleds replace the modern luxuries that most people take for granted. Humans cohabit with the animal world and often share the same emotions and struggles while they discover that they are not necessary at the top of the food chain. Utilizing an authentic and organic approach to document the weeks leading up to and during the winter season, The Last Alaskans sets a distinctive and vibrant tone unlike any other docu-series before to completely immerse the viewer into a world that would otherwise be lost in history. Complete with stunning aerial shots via drones and a pace that honestly depicts the lives of nonconformists who choose to live off the land and off the grid, the eight-episode series provides viewers with an unbiased look and deep exploration into the unique perspectives of America's last frontiersmen and their loved ones.

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Episodes by season

Season0116Episodes2015AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01The Last Alaskans S01E01No Man's LandMay 25, 2015It's Fall In the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and that means animals are on the move. Heimo pursues the tail end of the caribou migratio
  2. S01E02Welcome to AlaskaMay 31, 2015Explore the deepest, darkest and wildest parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and hear from the last Alaskan families to call it hom
  3. S01E03The Last Alaskans S01E03The HuntedMay 31, 2015Surviving 400 miles from civilization boils down to one thing, finding food. Heimo pursues the animal that can feed he and Edna for months,
  4. S01E04Feast or FamineJune 7, 2015Get the inside scoop from the last Alaskan families to call the 19 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge home.
  5. S01E05The Last Alaskans S01E05Winter is ComingJune 7, 2015Winter's wrath is nearing and to prepare for the unforgiving season when temperatures drop to -50 degrees, everyone must fight to stay alive
  6. S01E06The Final PreperationsJune 14, 2015The inside scoop from the production crew and the last Alaskan families to call the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge home.
  7. S01E07The Last Alaskans S01E07Everything is HungryJune 14, 2015Winter has arrived and now Bob must live without his crashed plane; Heimo must cross a newly frozen river in order to set traps; Ray and his
  8. S01E08A Hungry WorldJune 21, 2015Explore the deepest, darkest and wildest parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and hear from the last Alaskan families to call it hom
  9. S01E09The Last Alaskans S01E09The Last SunsetJune 21, 2015The price of living hundreds of miles from civilization is evident; Tyler and Ashley make a long 15 mile journey to a lake cabin on a quest
  10. S01E10Winter's GripJune 28, 2015Get the inside scoop from the last Alaskan families to call the 19 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge home.
  11. S01E11The Last Alaskans S01E11Into the DarknessJune 28, 2015The first day of darkness has arrived in the refuge and everyone is now in jeopardy of getting caught miles from home in the dark; the Lewis
  12. S01E12The Race Against TimeJuly 5, 2015Get the inside scoop from the last Alaskan families to call the 19 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge home, and the produc
  13. S01E13The Last Alaskans S01E13Nothing Lasts ForeverJuly 5, 2015Residents of the refuge look forward as winter's end approaches; Bob prepares Ruger to be a hunting dog; Ray prepares for life without his d
  14. S01E14The Last Alaskans S01E14The End of DarknessJuly 12, 2015Sunlight has returned to the refuge; -50 degree temperatures stun the residents; the Seldens inhabit a new cabin; Bob has his worst season i
  15. S01E15Saying GoodbyeJuly 15, 2015Explore the deepest, darkest, and wildest parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and hear from the last Alaskan families to call it ho
  16. S01E16The Sun ReturnsDecember 14, 2015Explore the deepest, darkest, and wildest parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and hear from the last Alaskan families to call it ho

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season028Episodes2016AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01The Last Alaskans S02E01Home AgainApril 12, 2016Heimo Korth makes a new cabin for his family as summer comes to an end. The Seldens settle in and seek moose meat to fill their larder.
  2. S02E02The Last Alaskans S02E02Only the StrongApril 19, 2016The countdown to winter continues as Heimo breaks ground on the new cabin. Bob and his daughter embark on a river journey to the cabin where
  3. S02E03The Last Alaskans S02E03Survival ModeApril 26, 2016Preparations for winter continue, and focus centers on finding food. Heimo pursues caribou meat , while Tyler and Ashley score big game, bui
  4. S02E04The Last Alaskans S02E04AloneMay 3, 2016Fall continues in the bush as the Last Alaskans settle into wilderness solitude. Battling loneliness, Bob Harte welcomes a visitor to his ca
  5. S02E05The Last Alaskans S02E05Winter's EdgeMay 10, 2016The race begins to secure food and shelter before the snow arrives. Heimo's family hunts for caribou, but will a hungry bear stop them in th
  6. S02E06The Last Alaskans S02E06On Thin IceMay 17, 2016The Seldens undertake a four day trapping loop; Heimo competes with a pack of wolves to recover a moose; the Lewis cabin is rehabbed, but th
  7. S02E07The Last Alaskans S02E07Dark WinterMay 24, 2016It's the dead of winter and the Last Alaskans move through the icy Arctic. Heimo still needs a moose, while the Seldens embark on the next p
  8. S02E08The Last Alaskans S02E08Fire and IceMay 31, 2016Heimo and Edna say a final goodbye to their oldest cabin, while Charlie meticulously builds his very first and reflects on his future in the

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season039Episodes2017AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01The Last Alaskans S03E01Winter's DawnMarch 22, 2017As the Arctic Circle's short summer nears its end, the Last Alaskans begin their preparations for another winter on the trap-line.
  2. S03E02The Last Alaskans S03E02A Taste of FreedomMarch 29, 2017As the Last Alaskans settle in to their fall routines in preparation for winter's trapping season, several visitors make their way out to th
  3. S03E03The Last Alaskans S03E03Legacy in DangerApril 5, 2017The Last Alaskans are finally home; Heimo and his youngest daughter, Krin, hunt for caribou; the Seldens have helpful visitors and an exciti
  4. S03E04The Last Alaskans S03E04Bear IntruderApril 12, 2017The Last Alaskans gear up for trapping season; Heimo's newest cabin may have been invaded by a marauding bear; Tyler and Ashley are in full
  5. S03E05The Last Alaskans S03E05Killer InstinctApril 19, 2017With winter fast approaching, The Last Alaskans set out to hunt moose. Heimo and Edna team up together. Tyler draws on gut instinct to stalk
  6. S03E06The Last Alaskans S03E06Spirit Of The HunterApril 26, 2017With winter just weeks away, The Last Alaskans are desperate to fill their smokehouses. The Selden's all pitch in to haul home Tyler's recen
  7. S03E07The Last Alaskans S03E07Pray For SnowMay 3, 2017Low snowfall slows the Last Alaskans, as snow machines and dogsleds prove useless in such trail conditions.
  8. S03E08The Last Alaskans S03E08Race Against the SunMay 10, 2017Heimo and Edna's fur count is way down and when wolves invade their traplines, Edna takes matters into her own hands.
  9. S03E09The Last Alaskans S03E09The Great UnknownMay 17, 2017Winter loosens its grip on the frozen north and the Last Alaskans celebrate the sun's reappearance on the horizon.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0410Episodes2018–19AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01The Last Alaskans S04E01Hit The Ground HuntingNovember 25, 2018Heimo stalks his best hunting grounds and Tyler tracks caribou as the pressure is on to get a big kill before the harsh Alaskan winter takes
  2. S04E02The Last Alaskans S04E02The Price Of FreedomDecember 2, 2018Winter is one month away so it's prep time. Charlie's fire-damaged trap line means a tough season ahead, so he preps hard and hunts for his
  3. S04E03The Last Alaskans S04E03Two KillsDecember 9, 2018Tyler and Ashley hope to get some modern amenities by installing a well in their cabin for easy access to water. Heimo takes Krin and Scott
  4. S04E04The Last Alaskans S04E04No RegretsDecember 16, 2018The loss of Bob Harte is felt across the Refuge. Heimo boats to Bob's cabin to bring Bob's possessions to his family. Charlie recovers his f
  5. S04E05The Last Alaskans S04E05The Hunter Is HuntedDecember 23, 2018Moose season opens; as Charlie looks for a kill, he realizes he's being stalked by a bear; Heimo takes Krin to his best moose territory; Tyl
  6. S04E06The Last Alaskans S04E06Winter's WrathDecember 30, 2018As winter closes in, Tyler is on a desperate hunt to get a moose that can feed his family. With the river freezing over, Heimo and Scott rac
  7. S04E07The Last Alaskans S04E07Hard ChoicesJanuary 6, 2019With temperatures plummeting, Heimo pushes into the arctic, desperate to get a moose for winter. Charlie and Tyler look to start their trapp
  8. S04E08The Last Alaskans S04E08Never Gets EasierJanuary 13, 2019With no meat for winter, Heimo is desperate to run his trap line, but he has no choice but to hunt for moose; Krin discovers that a wolf pac
  9. S04E09The Last Alaskans S04E09Biting BackJanuary 20, 2019Heimo tests his trapping skills on both land and water to outsmart one of his favorite catches, beaver; Scott puts lessons learned to the te
  10. S04E10The Last Alaskans S04E10Laying Down Their LegacyJanuary 27, 2019Scrambling to finish the trapping season, Heimo discovers the best catch of the season, a wolf; Charlie walks in a legend's footsteps as he

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

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