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Alaska: The Last Frontier - Episode Guide

Season 1

Before the Freeze

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2011

Before the Freeze

A hunting trip becomes a necessity after a bear kills two cattle on the homestead in the opener of the series following the Kilcher family in a remote community outside of Homer, Alaska.

Fueling the Fire

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2012

Fueling the Fire

The first storm of winter approaches as the family races to finish preparing for the next eight months; Atz herds cattle across flooded glacial rivers.

Snow, Cold and Darkness

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2012

Snow, Cold and Darkness

Early winter storms catch the homestead unprepared; Otto's wife and their youngest son search for a newborn calf and its mother in a snowstorm while Otto builds a shelter for the herd.

Season 2

Dead of Winter

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2012

Dead of Winter

The extended Kilcher family struggle through a record-breaking harsh winter. Desperate for food, Atz Lee and Jane venture into the brutal elements in search of food.

Spring Has Sprung

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2012

Spring Has Sprung

Spring finally arrives on the homestead. Eivin mills lumber, builds a large chicken house from scratch and helps his wife Eve take out a rogue cannibal hen.

Cattle Drive

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2012

Cattle Drive

Otto and his family battle the elements and predators to drive their cattle to the summer pasture. Atz Lee and Jane build a makeshift greenhouse from cast off supplies.

Range Riding

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2012

Range Riding

Eivin and Eve's cannibal hen strikes again. Meanwhile, Atz begins his summer range riding season to protect Otto's cattle herd, but will he keep the predators at bay?

The River Wild

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2012

The River Wild

The clan have 48 hours to build a cattle fence and rebuild a cabin, or the hazardous river's tide will trap their barge full of critical equipment for another month.

Something's Fishy

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2012

Something's Fishy

With summer half over the Kilchers head out fishing. They need 100s of pounds of fish to eat and barter with during winter. But will they reach their target?

Legend of "Terrible Island"

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2012

Legend of "Terrible Island"

Atz Lee and Eivin travel 160 miles and brave the bears of "Terrible Island" to hunt deer. Meanwhile, Eve helps Charlotte solve a swarming bee problem.

Fall Feast

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2012

Fall Feast

Autumn arrives and the Kilchers scramble to finish their winter preparations in time. Meanwhile, Eivin uses a samurai sword to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Life According to Otto

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2012

Life According to Otto

Meet cattleman Otto Kilcher who sees life a little differently. Some people think he's crazy, but it's just his readiness to accept whatever life brings him.

Homestead Innovations

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2012

Homestead Innovations

For the Kilchers, necessity truly is the mother of invention and recycling takes on a whole new level - from make-do parts to tasty roadkill suppers.

Til the Cows Come Home

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: May 19, 2013

Til the Cows Come Home

Half the herd returns early from the summer grazing grounds, so the Kilchers drive the rest home across icy rivers. But will they escape any casualties?

Poopscicle

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: May 26, 2013

Poopscicle

Otto must move the outhouse due to frozen soil. Eivin takes Eve on her first deer-hunt on Afognak Island and Atz and sons gather trees for a big new project.

Eve's Hunting Dilemma

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2013

Eve's Hunting Dilemma

Otto pulls porcupine quills out of a colt's face. Eve has conflicting thoughts about deer hunting and Atz gives Jane a lesson in rabbit skinning.

Fall Flurry

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2013

Fall Flurry

The Kilchers race through the last few days of fall, prepping the cabins, winterising the bee hive, sorting the cellar, bottling raspberry mead and creating a new field.

Family Ties

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2013

Family Ties

The Kilchers share never-before-seen family footage and stories about patriarch Yule. Otto and Atz share stories of their own parental style, with their sons chiming in.

Season 3

Cabin Fever

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2013

Cabin Fever

After a long winter, cabin fever is setting in. Eivin and Atz get caught overnight in the backcountry and Otto gets an orphan calf to connect with an unwilling mother.

Father-Son Ingenuity

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2013

Father-Son Ingenuity

Before the spring thaw floods the area, Atz Sr. and his sons build a bridge across a river. Meanwhile, Atz Lee and Jane build a new smokehouse.

Spring Has Sprung

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2013

Spring Has Sprung

Atz and family head out on a black bear hunt. But as Jane's confidence gets stronger, Atz Sr's waivers. Meanwhile, Otto gives CPR to two prematurely born calves.

Spring Delicacy

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2013

Spring Delicacy

Atz Lee and Jane climb reefs to hunt for octopus. Jane must face her fear of heights or be trapped by the tide. Plus, Otto struggles to keep a newborn calf alive.

Parlors and Poop Chutes

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2013

Parlors and Poop Chutes

Eivin and Eve decide to finally add running water to their home. While Otto builds Charlotte a milking parlour, Atz and Atz Lee head out to hunt bear.

Outhouses, Cow Bras and Bears, Oh My!

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2013

Outhouses, Cow Bras and Bears, Oh My!

The Kilchers try to make the most of the long hours of sunlight. While Otto helps a cow with an udder problem, Atz Lee goes salmon fishing.

Hunt in the Clouds

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2013

Hunt in the Clouds

Atz Senior, Atz Lee and Jane travel to the highest peaks to hunt for wild goat. A wasp infestation destroys Eivin and Eve's bee hive and summer honey harvest.

Thanksgiving

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2013

Thanksgiving

The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labour. From Yule's famous nettlebread to Homesteader pie, nothing comes easy when making this feast.

A Prickly Situation

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2013

A Prickly Situation

A porcupine nails several of the Kilchers' animals with quills and removing them is a dangerous procedure. Atz and his family move an old abandoned cabin.

Of Moose and Men

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2013

Of Moose and Men

Atz and Atz Lee swim their horses across a chilly lake to get to bull moose hunting grounds. But the trip is made more difficult by uncooperative weather.

Homestead for the Holidays

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2013

Homestead for the Holidays

Otto decides to give his "Wacky Yak" to a friend, but the gift rejects the idea of being given. Meanwhile, Atz Lee gathers lumps of coal for his gifts.

Predators and Prey

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2013

Predators and Prey

Bears and wolves remind the Kilchers that humans aren't always the apex predator on the homestead, but threats to their welfare come in all shapes and sizes.

Marital Maintenance

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2014

Marital Maintenance

With winter on their doorstep, the Kilchers race to finish their summer projects. Plus, Otto's enormous new project strains his marital bliss.

Call of the Wild

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2014

Call of the Wild

Otto and Eivin use a duck hunt for some last minute father-son time before Eivin becomes a dad himself. Unfortunately, Atz and Atz Lee's bonding time is less fun.

Circle of Life

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2014

Circle of Life

Atz Lee and Eivin brave bears on a remote island to hunt deer. Meanwhile on the homestead, Charlotte and Otto try to save the life of their cow and her calf.

Baby Kilcher Arrives

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2014

Baby Kilcher Arrives

Fall is over and Eiven and Eve prepare for a new arrival before the freeze, and Jane faces wicked weather and quicksand on her first cattle drive with Otto.

Extreme Seasons

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2014

Extreme Seasons

The Kilchers' lifestyle is dictated by the seasons, from rescuing calves born in late winter snow to fighting swarms of mosquitos in almost 24 hour solstice sun.

Season 4

A Mild Winter

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2014

A Mild Winter

The Kilchers face fallout from the warmest Alaskan winter in decades. Atz Lee & Eivin tackle an emergency mission to secure their cabins at the head of the bay.

Moving Toward the Future

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2014

Moving Toward the Future

Atz Lee & Shane struggle to move a two-ton bridge to ensure crossing of glacial rivers, while Otto & Charlotte fight a serious threat to their cattle.

Spring Forward

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2014

Spring Forward

Atz Lee and Jane encounter disaster in a hunt for Jane's first black bear. Atz Sr, Bonnie & Shane defend the head of the bay against grizzlies.

On the Move

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2014

On the Move

It's spring, and life is returning to the homestead. But with temperatures soaring things are far from normal. Tensions reach breaking point and the annual cattle drive.

Loaded for Bear

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2014

Loaded for Bear

Atz Lee and Jane venture out in a risky hunt for black bear, but instead come face to face with a grizzly. Plus, Otto and Eivin introduce new bulls into the herd.

Greener Pastures

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2014

Greener Pastures

To fill their freezer, Atz Lee and Jane chase the first salmon run of the season, while Otto and Eivin fix the homestead's defences to contain their cattle herd.

Waste Not, Want Not

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2014

Waste Not, Want Not

Otto, Charlotte, Eivin & Eve harvest a cow to stock up on meat for winter. At the head of the bay, Atz Senior's range riding skills are tested.

Thanksgiving on the Homestead

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2014

Thanksgiving on the Homestead

Homesteaders who work together, give thanks together. The Kilchers celebrate Thanksgiving with the friends who helped prepare the homestead for winter.

Secrets of the Range Rider

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2014

Secrets of the Range Rider

The end of summer leaves little time to complete winter preparations. To heat the cabin, the family must transform raw metal pipes into a working chimney.

Journey to Perl Island

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2014

Journey to Perl Island

Otto, Jane & Shane transport a cabin to the distant and uninhabited Perl Island. But things take a sinister turn when they discover a predator on the loose.

Christmas Kaboom!

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2014

Christmas Kaboom!

The Kilchers put their own spin on a Secret Santa gift exchange: hand-making something useful for someone in the family, from a crossbow to explosives.

The Ties that Bind

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Dec 28, 2014

The Ties that Bind

The Kilchers work together to ensure the homestead's survival: from having each other's back during bear hunts to surviving fishing expeditions gone awry.

Claims, Cans and Cabins

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2015

Claims, Cans and Cabins

Otto, Eivin and August scramble to stake a claim on 10 tons of priceless steel on a distant beach. Meanwhile, Shane and Kelli break ground on their cabin.

A Hunt Above the Clouds

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2015

A Hunt Above the Clouds

Changing weather forces the Kilchers to venture miles from home in search of food for winter. Eivin and Eve stalk big game above the clouds.

Call of the Cattleman

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2015

Call of the Cattleman

The Kilchers pay tribute to a fallen friend by driving cattle back home. Atz Lee winterizes the Hunters Cabin, preparing to move further off the homestead.

Fall Bear Fall

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2015

Fall Bear Fall

With bear season nearly over, the pressure is on Jane & Atz Lee as they set out for their last hunt of the year. Atz Sr. & Bonnie encounter a black bear of their own.

Snowy Roundup

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2015

Snowy Roundup

At the head of the bay, Atz Sr. has wild game in his sights. Meanwhile, Atz Lee and Jane tackle a long-overdue task to secure their cabin for the winter.

Will Winter Come?

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2015

Will Winter Come?

The Kilchers make final preparations for winter. Eivin, Atz Lee, Jane and Shane embark on an epic group hunt for deer to fill their freezers.

Hardcore Homesteading

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2015

Hardcore Homesteading

Eivin and Atz Lee travel to Shuyak Island to acquire meat. Meanwhile, Otto and Eivin deploy the excavator to free themselves from a sandbar.

The Super Bull Special

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2015

The Super Bull Special

The cattle are the lifeblood of the homestead. While super bull 13-08 survives near-death experiences, Otto transports a new bull to the head of the bay.

Season 5

Big Changes

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2015

Big Changes

The Kilchers confront the realities of the changing Alaskan climate; and Atz Lee enlists Atz Sr., Otto, Eivin, Bonnie and Jane to help with his dream to build an all-new and remote homestead.

Blood, Sweat & Beers

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2015

Blood, Sweat & Beers

The Kilchers team up to tame the land after a winter of record-setting warm temperatures. As Otto & Eivin tackle turning raw wilderness into a source of food for generations to come, Atz Sr. battles the elements and a menace at the head of the bay.

Fear and Floating

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2015

Fear and Floating

Spring arrives on the homestead. Included: Atz and Atz Lee attempt to tame wild stallions at the head of the bay; at the same time, Otto, Eivin, Charlotte and Jane must innovate to protect their calves and overcome threats to their herd.

Calling All Bears

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2015

Calling All Bears

With the arrival of spring, the homestead needs work; Atz Sr. hunts to restock dwindling food supplies; Otto, Charlotte and August try to protect livestock; Atz Lee develops a new foothold.

Mobility, Mo' Problems

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2015

Mobility, Mo' Problems

The Kilchers brace for summer on the homestead; Atz Lee takes a crash course in wilderness survival; Jane fights for food; Otto and Eivin try to build a sauna.

One Small Flush for Man

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2015

One Small Flush for Man

As spring draws to a close, Otto and August dig into a monumental plumbing project. Included: Eivin attempts to help, but loses control of his truck; Atz Sr. searches for two predators threatening the Kilcher property; Atz Lee and Jane give Shane a hand with his cabin.

Homestead Hardships

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2015

Homestead Hardships

Living on the remote and rugged homestead poses challenges for the Kilcher family, and members are forced to stick together.

Olden Days, Olden Ways

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2015

Olden Days, Olden Ways

The Kilchers pay tribute to the family's patriarch and matriarch, Yule and Ruth, by preparing a feast using strictly old-fashioned methods.

No Rain, Big Pain

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2015

No Rain, Big Pain

The Kilcher's cattle is threatened by the hot summer; Atz Lee learns how to tame the frontier; Jane faces a bear; Shane and Kelli make progress on their cabin.

The Fall

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2015

The Fall

The Kilchers prepare for winter; Eivin faces treacherous peaks to fill his freezer; Otto helps Shane build the cabin; catastrophe strikes for Atz Lee.

Hard Road Home

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2015

Hard Road Home

Otto and Charlotte set out on an urgent rescue mission; Atz Sr., Eivin, Shane and Nikos come together to help Atz Lee.

A Very Kilcher Christmas

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2015

A Very Kilcher Christmas

The Kilchers celebrate Christmas by creating homemade gifts for their loved ones. Included: Otto's explosive present takes Charlotte by surprise; Jane has something musical in mind for Atz Lee; and Eivin constructs a dual-use vehicle for Eve and Findlay.

Cycle of Life

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2015

Cycle of Life

Otto and Charlotte try to resuscitate a stillborn calf; Eve learns that hunting is difficult; the Kilchers say goodbye to Bruce; Eivin and Eve welcome new life.

Recovery Road

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2016

Recovery Road

Atz Lee confronts the reality of recovery; Eivin and Jane search for massive halibut; Eve and Otto rush to complete the fall harvest.

New Beginnings

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2016

New Beginnings

Sparks fly between Otto and Charlotte while they build a staircase; Eiven and Eve welcome the newest member of the family.

Do or Die

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2016

Do or Die

The Kilchers are unprepared for the arrival of winter; Otto and Charlotte guide the cattle; Shane risks losing a year's progress on the cabin.

The Last Straw

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2016

The Last Straw

Otto receives a terrifying house call; Atz Lee's return to the hunter's cabin is interrupted; the Kilchers join forces to protect Shane's cabin.

Surviving the Seasons

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2016

Surviving the Seasons

Atz Lee and Jane brave subzero temperatures to search for fish; the Kilcher men mount a mission to the head of the bay; Eivin and Atz Lee are pushed to their limits.

The Lost Episode

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2016

The Lost Episode

Atz Lee plans a surprise ceremony to renew his vows with Jane at the head of the bay; the other Kilchers struggle to prepare for the event.

Truth Be Told

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2016

Truth Be Told

The most memorable moments of the show with previously unseen footage; viewer questions are answered.

Season 6

The Great Kilcher Quake

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2016 (120 min)

The Great Kilcher Quake

Southern Alaska is hit by an earthquake and the Kilcher's fight to open access to their roads. Elsewhere, Atz Lee leaves his family to mend his new homestead.

Shattered Shelter

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2016

Shattered Shelter

Mother Nature continues her onslaught on the Kilcher homestead; Otto, Charlotte, Jane, Bonnie and August scramble to save a hay barn; Atz Lee and Sr. begin building Atz Lee's new cabin.

Stranded

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2016

Stranded

The Kilchers rush to make headway on time sensitive projects; Otto, Charlotte, and Eivin travel to rescue a family relic; the first fishing trip of the year leaves Eve and Jane lost at sea.

Killer Repairs

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2016

Killer Repairs

The rush to complete projects intensifies as Otto's surgery looms; the herd's food supply is threatened; Atz Lee and Jane reunite after a month apart.

Under the Knife

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2016

Under the Knife

After years of procrastination, Otto goes under the knife; Jane must take care of the farm and deliver her first calf alone; Eivin and Atz Lee scout the Head of the Bay, but their findings won't ease Otto's concerns.

One Man Short

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2016

One Man Short

With Otto recovering from surgery, Levi heads to Alaska to lead the annual spring cattle drive with Eivin; Otto's unwillingness to step aside puts him in danger.

Kilchergiving

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2016

Kilchergiving

The Kilchers gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the old family barn and show thanks to friends and family that helped out in the past year.

The Prodigal Daughter Returns

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2016

The Prodigal Daughter Returns

Otto puts his recovery at risk to help save a paralyzed cow; Jane and Atz Lee put their differences aside to prepare for winter; Atz Senior prepares for a very special visitor: his daughter and singer-songwriter, Jewel.

The Monster Catch / When Cows Attack

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2016 (122 min)

The Monster Catch / When Cows Attack

The Monster Catch - Singer Jewel returns to the homestead with her son and rides out to assist a neighbor; the Kilcher men work to save Shane's cabin; Atz Lee and Jane investigate signs of a bear.

When Cows Attack - The Kilchers attack the biggest jobs in this mega episode! The men reclaim lumber for Shane's cabin. Jewel saddles up and rides again to help a neighbor. Eve makes a gruesome discovery. Atz Lee and Jane encounter signs of an aggressive bear.

Chopper Rescue

Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2016

Chopper Rescue

Otto flies a massive greenhouse to a new location using a helicopter; Eve takes on the role of provider and learns a new skill to feed her family; Atz Lee risks his recovery to continue his cabin build alone.

Homesteading for the Holidays

Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2016

Homesteading for the Holidays

The Kilchers celebrate Christmas with a one of a kind gift exchange, using their ingenuity to make homemade gifts.

Bracing for Change

Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2017

Bracing for Change

Fall brings big changes to the homestead. Tensions flare between Otto and August in their last mission before August leaves for college. Atz Lee, Sr., and Jane work on Atz Lee's new cabin, but Jane still has doubts. Eivin builds a special surprise.

Winter is Coming

Episode: 6x13 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2017

Winter is Coming

Frigid temperatures sweep into southern Alaska and the Kilchers need to get jobs done before the freeze.

Gold Rush

Episode: 6x14 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2017

Gold Rush

Otto pays for his hernia surgery and ends up with gold fever; Jane and Eivin search a remote island for enough deer to last the winter; Atz Lee faces down old fears and reaches new heights as he races the freeze in order to complete his cabin.

Hunting Season

Episode: 6x15 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2017

Hunting Season

The Kilchers look to the future as winter looms; Atz Sr passes on vital survival knowledge; Atz Lee embarks on a risky solo hunt to a remote and dangerous island; Eivin builds the ideal boat for his young family's adventures on the water.

Decision Time

Episode: 6x16 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2017

Decision Time

Otto and Charlotte fight to round up their cattle; Atz Lee and Jane come to a decision about his cabin; Eivin and Eve take the new boat on a maiden fishing journey; Shane and Kelli brace for unexpected news about her health.

Blood is Thicker than Winter

Episode: 6x17 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2017

Blood is Thicker than Winter

The Kilchers face daily conflicts from Mother Nature and one another as they survive in the Alaskan wilderness; unseen footage and fan questions.

Like Father, Like Son

Episode: 6x18 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2017

Like Father, Like Son

The Kilcher men share the importance of communication between fathers and sons, especially in the face of danger.

Season 7

The Day the Homestead Almost Died

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2017

The Day the Homestead Almost Died

The Kilchers kick off a complete homestead overhaul; blindsided by a massive snowstorm, the family uses every piece of heavy machinery in their arsenal to ensure the survival of future generations.

The Day the Ice Road Shattered

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2017

The Day the Ice Road Shattered

The family bands together on a massive mission to rescue a tractor, but Otto faces pressure to get it going before the ice road melts; Otto puts his safety on the line when the family pitches in to build tracks across the frozen river.

The Day the Homestead Caught Fire

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2017

The Day the Homestead Caught Fire

Otto is forced to the edge after a chimney fire threatens to destroy his cabin; Eivin and Eve burn up dangerous brush piles threatening their family; Atz Lee and Jane embark on a dangerous ice fishing mission and end up on thin ice.

The Day the Cattle Swam

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2017

The Day the Cattle Swam

Otto and Eivin race to get the barge ready for its most ambitious mission yet- moving wild buffalo; Jane and Charlotte are put to the test as they lead the Kilchers' first ever all female cattle drive; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee protect a homestead relic.

The Day the Buffalo Broke Free

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2017

The Day the Buffalo Broke Free

The Kilchers join forces to conquer big projects. Tensions flare when Otto and Jane journey to Kodiak Island to rescue a herd of wild buffalo. Eivin and Eve tackle an urgent roof repair.

Buffalo 2, Cowboys 0

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2017

Buffalo 2, Cowboys 0

Otto and Jane's mission to relocate a herd of wild buffalo on Kodiak Island continues. Atz Sr. ventures into the untamed Alaskan backcountry to hunt spring black bear. Atz Lee and Nikos test their firearm skills using a custom made gun range.

The Day the Glacier Fell

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2017

The Day the Glacier Fell

Atz Lee and Charlotte rush to save the life of a stuck cow before it's too late. A father son shrimping trip turns deadly when Otto and his sons must outrun a colossal caving glacier. Eve and Jane fish for salmon for their family.

The Day Thanksgiving Went Mobile

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2017

The Day Thanksgiving Went Mobile

Thanksgiving dinner goes mobile! Kick off the holidays with the Kilchers, as the family shows off new upgrades to the homestead to give thanks to their home and family. Touring the new additions while sharing a feast and good times with family.

The Day the Crane Collapsed

Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2017

The Day the Crane Collapsed

Otto and August make a risky attempt to acquire a massive machine. Charlotte, Eivin, and Eve race against the tide to rescue a weak cow. And Atz Lee and Jane go kayak fishing, but reel in more than they bargained for.

The Day Jewel Returned

Episode: 7x10 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2017

The Day Jewel Returned

Jewel returns to the homestead for son Kase's first cattle drive. Shane faces an uncertain future with his home. And Otto and Eivin fight to save the Kilchers' prized Octagon cabin from destruction.

The Day of Triumph & Tragedy

Episode: 7x11 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2017

The Day of Triumph & Tragedy

The Kilchers take on some of the biggest jobs in homestead history as one team tries to pick up the historic Octagon building and move it to safety while another strives to finish Shane's multi-year cabin build before winter once again stops them cold.

The Day Santa Came to the Homestead

Episode: 7x12 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2017

The Day Santa Came to the Homestead

Christmas has the Kilchers playing Secret Santa! Atz Lee makes art with fire, Eivin tries to avoid blowing himself up, Atz Sr. jams out with a shovel and Jane wraps coal for someone special. After his injury, Shane spends Christmas in the hospital.

Hunting on Land and Sea

Episode: 7x13 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2018

Hunting on Land and Sea

Atz Lee and Atz Sr. trek in search of black bear; Eivin builds a survival motorcycle; the Kilchers film themselves for the first time; Eivin and Eve take their kids crabbing; Atz Senior helps a fellow veteran with a big build.

Hunting Season Begins

Episode: 7x14 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2018

Hunting Season Begins

Eve butchers chickens with her children to teach them about the circle of life; Eivin builds a shelter for his trusty horse to protect it from the freeze; Atz Lee and Jane warm up their remote cabin; Atz Sr. goes on a solo hunt.

5000 Mile Hunt

Episode: 7x15 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2018 (120 min)

5000 Mile Hunt

Eve finds herself alone with a buck while hunting; Jane and Atz Sr. hunt elk; Otto races a snowstorm while rounding up his cattle; Otto and Charlotte travel to Switzerland to see where the Kilcher family started and learn old building techniques.

Homesteading: The Next Generation

Episode: 7x16 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2018

Homesteading: The Next Generation

For generations, Yule Kilcher's legacy has survived on perseverance and commitment of his family and a community of fellow homesteaders. Now, in order for that dream to continue, a new generation of young homesteaders must raise up and carry the torch.

Season 8

New Frontiers

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2018

New Frontiers

Otto and his son Eivin's hunt for Ptarmigan ends in disaster. Atz Lee and Jane tour Jane's past and travel to remote Adak Island in search of Caribou. And Atz Sr.'s pioneer spirit leads him to an abandoned barge.

A Predator Strikes

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2018

A Predator Strikes

Otto and Charlotte defend against the homestead's first predator attacks. Atz Lee and Jane travel to Lake Louise to catch massive lake trout. Atz Sr. renovates his new floating homestead. Eve takes on more work as Eivin recovers from a broken rib.

Roll Yuletide Roll

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2018

Roll Yuletide Roll

Atz Lee and Jane rush to aid of a fellow homesteader. Atz Sr searches for a remote spot to anchor his floating homestead. Otto, Eivin, and Levi rebuild a homestead hot tub. Charlotte takes extreme measures to protect her herd from predators.

The Beach is Burning

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2018

The Beach is Burning

Otto and Eivin fight to douse a raging coal seam fire on Kilcher beach. Atz Sr. attempts the most unconventional bear hunt of his life. Jane and Charlotte take a girl's day adventure clamming.

Range Danger

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2018

Range Danger

Otto creates a calf caboose for his spring cattle drive at the Head of the Bay. Atz Lee and Jane bring sustainable power to their remote cabin. Atz Sr. builds a smoker to preserve the meat from his epic hunt. Levi renovates his childhood cabin.

A Bridge and a Bear

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2018

A Bridge and a Bear

Atz Lee builds a bridge and encounters a predator in the backcountry. Otto's hay season nearly comes to a halt when a broken tractor forces him to get creative. Eivin, Eve and Bonnie journey to Atz Sr's floating homestead to bring him crops.

A Yuletide Thanksgiving

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2018

A Yuletide Thanksgiving

The Kilcher Family takes Thanksgiving off the homestead and onto Atz Sr's floating homestead, the Yuletide. Steeped in family tradition, each person brings something special to share - from homestead dishes to the dinner table itself.

To Live or Die on Perl Island

Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2018

To Live or Die on Perl Island

Atz Lee journeys to Perl Island to build a homestead for a friend; tempers flare as Otto, Eivin and Levi work to move an old workshop cabin to Otto's property; Tela constructs a fence for a surprise horse for her children.

Earning Seven

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2018

Earning Seven

Singer Jewel Kilcher throws her son a coming-of-age celebration on the Yuletide; Atz Lee battles worsening weather to help Grady build a homestead on Perl Island.

Calling All Kilchers

Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2018

Calling All Kilchers

The Kilchers mobilize a major sea/land effort to help finish Grady's Perl Island cabin build, under threat of the approaching remnants of a typhoon; Charlotte and August build a cat patio to keep their house cats from killing the local animals.

Coming of Age

Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2018

Coming of Age

Eivin takes son Findlay on his first coming of age hunt. Atz Lee and Jane head into the wilderness to fish for pike. Atz Sr. upgrades the Yuletide ahead of the freeze.

Holly Jolly Homesteading

Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2018

Holly Jolly Homesteading

This Christmas, it's the first-ever Couples Secret Santa. And this year, the Kilchers film themselves making inventive homemade gifts.

Hill Country Hunt

Episode: 8x13 | Airdate: Dec 30, 2018

Hill Country Hunt

Atz Lee and Atz Sr. take Jane on an epic hunt on horseback in the foothills. Eivin builds a one-of-a-kind motorized cart for Findlay. Otto, Charlotte, and August race to repair a fence breach after their cattle escape.

Wind and a Prayer

Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2019

Wind and a Prayer

Otto and Levi bring wind power to the remote cabin. Atz Lee and Jane help homesteader Mike repurpose an old city house into a cabin. Tela receives help from the Kilchers as she struggles to fix her dry spring. August moves back home on his 21st birthday.

Thrill of the Hunt

Episode: 8x15 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2019

Thrill of the Hunt

The fall cattle round-up takes an electrifying turn when a horse gets tangled in electric wire. Eivin and Levi go on a rock-climbing expedition to secure access to a valuable, new hunting ground. Atz Sr. takes Bonnie on an epic hunting date.

Collision Course

Episode: 8x16 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2019

Collision Course

Otto and August radio Eivin for rescue after facing an emergency at sea; Atz Sr. must choose between living on the Yuletide and returning to the family homestead; Atz Lee puts Jane's homesteading skills to the test with a wilderness scavenger hunt.

High and Dry

Episode: 8x17 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2019

High and Dry

With the Constructor dead in the water, it's up to Otto and his crew of family and friends to save the invaluable boat for future use. Eivin takes novice hunter Levi on a last chance hunt to Shuyak Island to stockpile deer meat for winter.

Season 9

New Frontiers, New Threats

Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2019

New Frontiers, New Threats

Spring arrives early in Alaska and the Kilchers are forced to prepare their homestead. And 3,000 miles away, Idaho's River of No Return roars back to life and the people who live on its shores must navigate the raging spring rapids.

Rusted and Busted

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2019

Rusted and Busted

Otto surveys the condition of his rusting barge after a winter in dry dock; Eivin and Eve use explosives to clear land for a new root cellar; Jane builds an innovative dogsled for Atz Lee.

Bears Descend

Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2019

Bears Descend

In preparation for the spring cattle drive, Atz Lee, Otto and August survey the homestead for signs of bears and employ surveillance to track their movements; Eivin and Eve take the kids on a kelp-harvesting expedition; Atz Sr. goes bear hunting.

Boat Rescue Mission

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2019

Boat Rescue Mission

While collecting coal on the beach after a storm, Eivin and Eve find a capsized boat and begin looking for survivors; Otto, Charlotte and August build a shelter for their calves; Jane brings the family together with a new spring tradition.

Greener Pastures

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2019

Greener Pastures

With predators stalking the homestead, the need for safe grazing land is greater than ever; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee head to Perl Island to begin plans for a new pasture; Otto and Eivin set to work transporting a small herd to the island by boat.

Otto's Surprise

Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2019

Otto's Surprise

When Jane and Charlotte get word of a sick calf at the Head of the Bay, they trek through bear country to protect their herd; three generations of Kilchers build a line shack on Perl Island; Otto has a surprise for Charlotte.

Moving Mountains

Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019

Moving Mountains

Things get explosive when the Kilchers expand a road on their homestead with detonation expert Desmond Duffy; Jane and Charlotte get stuck in the mud on a fishing trip; Atz Sr. and Bonnie brave the back country to salvage vital resources.

Turkey with a Side of Hay

Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2019

Turkey with a Side of Hay

In the midst of Thanksgiving preparations, a baby seal needs help getting back to its family in time for dinner. Later, Eivin and August engineer a hay baler that will literally take a load off their backs.

By Land or By Sea

Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2019 (120 min)

By Land or By Sea

The Kilchers navigate their newly blasted road for the first time, hauling a huge pole barn up the hill and across the homestead. Eivin and Atz Sr. get tangled in a mooring line as the tide comes in, pushing Eivin's boat towards the rocky beach.

Christmas Wonderland Woes

Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019

Christmas Wonderland Woes

A backcountry winter wonderland is threatened when unseasonably warm weather brings rain to the homestead. But the Kilchers won't let the storm ruin their Christmas plans, and they adapt to throw a holiday celebration for the entire family.

Dangerous Waters

Episode: 9x11 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2019

Dangerous Waters

Eivin and Eve discover a tangle of nets endangering fish in a nearby river, and launch a risky clean-up operation. Charlotte and Otto rebuild their rotting deck, leaving Jane and Jewel to pitch in elsewhere. And Atz Sr. goes on a solo hunt for moose.

A Right of Passage

Episode: 9x12 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2019 (120 min)

A Right of Passage

Honoring tradition and the ways of the past, the next generation of Kilcher men venture out on their first big game hunts. Later, the family rushes to complete unfinished projects before winter's arrival.

Making Kilcher History

Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2019 (120 min)

Making Kilcher History

Otto unearths and restores a homestead relic once used by Yule Kilcher himself. Jane is dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Arctic Circle with only a rifle and a backpack in her first ever solo hunt.

Kilcher Quarantine

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Apr 24, 2020

Kilcher Quarantine

As the coronavirus spreads into Alaska and ATLF camera crews are sent home for safety, the Kilcher family self-documents the quarantine and how the CV-19 crisis is changing life on the homestead.

Season 10

A Whole New Frontier

Episode: 10x01 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2020 (121 min)

A Whole New Frontier

As spring approaches, the Kilchers prepare for a potentially devastating wildfire season. But when Covid-19 threatens the homestead and crews are evacuated, the family must come together and adapt like never before.

Homestead Closed

Episode: 10x02 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (121 min)

Homestead Closed

An unprecedented new chapter kicks off on the homestead as the Kilchers film themselves coping with Alaska's stay-at-home order amid a growing pandemic. Resources must be stretched, homeschooling proves difficult and Atz Lee's PTSD resurfaces.

Emergency!

Episode: 10x03 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2020 (122 min)

Emergency!

As supply chains in Alaska are disrupted, Jane and Eve focus on maximizing food supplies. The cattle drive is threatened by a runaway stallion, Eivin suffers a serious injury in his workshop and Atz Sr requires emergency surgery.

I Don't Want to Die Today

Episode: 10x04 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2020 (121 min)

I Don't Want to Die Today

Kilcher road is threatened by a dangerous flood and Otto must repair the vital road before it's washed away. Eve struggles to homeschool her kids, Jane and August score big on a deep-sea fishing trip and Atz Sr. recovers from his surgery.

We're Marooned

Episode: 10x05 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2020 (122 min)

We're Marooned

While transporting calves to the Head of the Bay by boat, Otto, Charlotte and August are marooned. Still struggling with PTSD, Atz Lee works with his son Etienne to finish the insulation on his backcountry build and Jewel visits the homestead.

Land of the Midnight Sun

Episode: 10x06 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2020 (121 min)

Land of the Midnight Sun

The Kilchers take advantage of the high summer's extra daylight to forge ahead. Atz Lee uses a helicopter to haul in vital equipment. Jane and Charlotte battle an angry nest of wasps, while Eivin fells trees and clears land for an upgraded chicken coop.

Tsunami Evacuation

Episode: 10x07 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2020 (121 min)

Tsunami Evacuation

An earthquake strikes Homer, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation. Eivin and Eve traverse treacherous mountain terrain on their first-ever goat hunt and Charlotte creates a special memorial for victims of COVID-19.

Fighting Fire with Fire

Episode: 10x08 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2021 (142 min)

Fighting Fire with Fire

To protect the homestead from wildfires, Otto dynamites a reservoir in case of an emergency. Charlotte goes fishing with Jane but finds it's not for her. After falling behind on the Fox Cabin, Atz Sr. enlists the help of his family to get back on track.

Backyard Prey

Episode: 10x09 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2021 (126 min)

Backyard Prey

As fall approaches, the Kilchers kick into high gear. A large bull moose stalks the homestead and Eivin must keep his family safe. Atz Sr. hunts bear and nearly loses a horse. Otto begins the massive cleanup from an explosive wildfire prevention project.

Homestead Heartache

Episode: 10x10 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2021 (126 min)

Homestead Heartache

As the Fox Cabin nears completion, Atz Sr. unites seven Kilcher siblings to finish the interior of his legacy rebuild. Jane, August and Etienne embark on the final fishing trip of the year and Eivin suffers a devastating loss.

Breaking Point

Episode: 10x11 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2021 (126 min)

Breaking Point

The Kilchers rush to prepare for the arrival of winter. Otto saves a friend's home from sinking into the bay. The stress of parenting during the pandemic pushes Eve to her breaking point and Atz Sr. stalks a menacing bear on the homestead.

Fox Cabin Finale

Episode: 10x12 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2021 (121 min)

Fox Cabin Finale

Atz Sr. reveals his Fox Cabin legacy build after months of backbreaking effort. As winter begins, Eivin scrambles to complete a vital project he'd fallen behind on. Jane and Atz Lee attempt to airlift a piano to their remote cabin before snowfall.

Season 11

He Might Die

Episode: 11x01 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2022 (61 min)

He Might Die

Otto is trampled by a cow during a severe snowstorm and must be rescued before he succumbs to his life-threatening injuries.

An Uncertain Recovery

Episode: 11x02 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2022 (61 min)

An Uncertain Recovery

After his brush with death, Otto has a long, painful road of recovery ahead. Eivin and August bear the burden of their father's injury.

Paying It Forward

Episode: 11x03 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2022 (61 min)

Paying It Forward

Otto considers leaving cattle ranching behind and Atz Sr. mobilizes a group of veterans to bring water to a local homesteader.

Eivin's New Future

Episode: 11x04 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2022 (61 min)

Eivin's New Future

Eivin considers expanding the Kilchers' reach by becoming a bush pilot. Tela takes Alysse dipnetting and Jane's cousin Kate comes to visit from Texas.

August's Choice

Episode: 11x05 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2022 (61 min)

August's Choice

August must make some hard choices about his future. To help him clear his mind, Eivin brings his brother on a trip to Red Mountain. Jane and her cousin take Charlotte off the homestead for the first time since Otto's injury.

The Next Chapter

Episode: 11x06 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2022 (62 min)

The Next Chapter

Before leaving for college, Etienne endures a homestead right of passage in the wilderness and August finally knows what he wants to do with his future.

Specials

Mother's Day Special

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: May 11, 2014

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The Kilchers celebrate the women in their lives, including new mother Eve; Atz and Otto remember their mother.

Father's Day Special

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Jun 15, 2014

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The Kilchers celebrate the men in the family and share stories about their legacy.

Kilchers Revealed: Fueling the Fire

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Sep 2, 2014

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S01E02 with additional clips and interviews. The first storm of winter approaches as the family races to finish preparing for the next eight months; Atz herds cattle across flooded glacial rivers.

Kilchers Revealed: Snow, Cold and Darkness

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Sep 9, 2014

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S01E03 with additional clips and interviews. The early winter storms have left the entire homestead unprepared. A desperate search for a newborn calf and its mother forces Otto's wife and their youngest son into a night snowstorm while Otto is away building shelter for his herd.

Only on the Homestead

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Oct 15, 2014

Only on the Homestead

Life on the Kilcher homestead is full of surprises. From fashioning a support bra for a milk cow to maintaining one-of-a-kind outhouses to fending off relentless attacks from a pesky porcupine, the family shares what could happen only on the homestead!

Thanksgiving

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Nov 9, 2015

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The Kilchers celebrate Thanksgiving on the homestead, and share stories of the dishes they will be enjoying.

Epic Adventures

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Oct 9, 2016

Epic Adventures

The Kilcher family has adventures in Alaska, from a a high altitude hunt, a perilous journey to work, and risking it all to help a neighbor in need.

Thanksgiving

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016 (180 min)

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The Kilchers celebrate Thanksgiving on the homestead once again, and share stories of the dishes they will be enjoying in this 3-hour long special episode.

Jewel's Homecoming

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Jan 1, 2017 (180 min)

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Atz Senior's daughter, singer-songwriter Jewel, and her son, Kase, visit the homestead; interviews with the Kilchers.

The Danger Zone

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Jan 1, 2017

The Danger Zone

For the Kilcher family, life in Alaska means facing danger at every turn. This special episode features behind-the-scenes interviews and the Kilchers reveal how they survive in the untamed Alaskan wild.

Homestead Secrets: One Year After the Fall

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Jan 22, 2017

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One year after his traumatic near-death cliff fall, Atz Lee talks for the first time about the accident and his recovery; the family comes together in a massive effort to aid one of their own; Jane prepares for Atz Lee's homecoming.

Homestead Secrets: Otto's Boneyard

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Jan 29, 2017

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Otto reveals the secrets of the boneyard; Atz Sr and Atz Lee hunt a black bear to restock their depleted food supplies; Eivin and his pregnant wife, Eve, find a natural underground spring and attempt to channel its water directly into their home.

Homestead Secrets: Atz Senior

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Feb 12, 2017

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Otto struggles to maintain control of the annual Kilcher cattle drive; Eivin and Nikos risk it all to bring a homestead relic back to life; Atz Sr. tours the Head of the Bay and pays tribute to Bruce Willard.

Homestead Secrets: Eivin and Eve

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Feb 19, 2017

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Summer ends and Eivin and Eve share a behind-the-scenes look at their life on the homestead; Atz Lee and Jane fish for halibut; Atz and Otto fish for enough Alaskan salmon to fill their freezer.

Homestead Secrets: Jane

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Feb 19, 2017

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Jane offers a tour of her homestead as the family faces the impending winter; Atz Lee tries to gather enough wood for Winter; Otto and Atz try to get the Kilcher cattle back to the safety of the ranch before a ferocious storm.

Homestead Secrets: Otto's Tour

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Apr 21, 2017

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Otto gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the homestead; Atz Senior confronts a giant brown bear and her cubs before he and his son Nikos must take down a killer wolf.

Backcountry Survival

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Sep 17, 2017 (180 min)

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After years of procrastination, Otto goes under the knife; Atz Lee and Jane reunite after a month apart when he brings her to his new homestead; Levi comes to Alaska to lead the annual Spring cattle drive with Eivin.

To Live and Die in AK

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Sep 24, 2017

To Live and Die in AK

The Kilchers answer the audience's most pressing questions about the ups and downs of life on the homestead over the last six years; a sneak peek of what to expect in the next season.

Friends 'til the End

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Dec 3, 2017

Friends 'til the End

The Kilchers pay tribute to their most unique and skilled homesteader friends. From kilt-wearing mountain man Turkey Joe to gold mining surgeon Doc Sayer, these are the fascinating characters who have stood by the Kilchers through thick and thin.

Big Machines, Bigger Risks

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Dec 17, 2017

Big Machines, Bigger Risks

For 80 years, the Kilchers have relied on an arsenal of equipment, machines, and weapons, vital to their family's survival in Alaska. Today, these incredible and dangerous tools of the homestead are the only things keeping it from falling apart.

A Very Kilcher Christmas

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Dec 24, 2017

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‘Tis the season for the Kilchers to create homemade gifts for their significant others. Otto surprises Charlotte with an explosive gift, and Jane builds a musical present for Atz Lee.

Dirty Jobs

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Jan 14, 2018

Dirty Jobs

The Kilchers reveal the stinkiest, filthiest, muddiest and bloodiest jobs on the homestead.

Home Alone

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Jan 18, 2018

Home Alone

The Kilchers film themselves for the first time. Eivin and Eve take their kids on an adventure to go crabbing. Atz Lee and Jane prepare Shane's cabin for his recovery.

The Blind Side

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Feb 4, 2018 (180 min)

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Frontier Beasts

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Feb 11, 2018

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With homesteaders & survivalists, take a first-hand look at the most intense, jaw-dropping, and gut-wrenching animal moments ever caught on camera. In never before seen footage, go behind-the -scenes, with the daring camera crews who capture it all.

One for All

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: Oct 7, 2018

One for All

With Spring on the way, the Kilchers team up to prepare the homestead for the upcoming summer season, and they look back on the most pivotal moments from last year, with fresh insight and never-before-seen footage.

Trials & Tribulations

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: Nov 4, 2018

Trials & Tribulations

The family gets candid about their life in the Alaskan wild, which is a perpetual cycle of fails and fixes. And for every great solve that goes horribly wrong, another is genius, and uniquely Kilcher.

The Rules of Jane

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: Nov 25, 2018

The Rules of Jane

Jane Kilcher relays her five rules that have helped take her from homestead to greenhorn.

Friends, Foes and Feasts

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: Jan 6, 2019

Friends, Foes and Feasts

Animals play a critical role in survival on the homestead. From dangerous predators to hardworking livestock to elusive prey, each has an undeniable effect on the Kilchers' day-to-day life.

Kilcher Kraftsmanship

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Sep 22, 2019

Kilcher Kraftsmanship

The Kilchers reveal how their brand of ingenuity has allowed them to survive in the wild.

Ways of the Wilderness

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Sep 29, 2019

Ways of the Wilderness

After eight decades on the homestead, the Kilcher clan continues to thrive. Now, the family is revealing the valuable lessons, techniques and special skills they've acquired that allow them to flourish in the Alaskan wilderness.

Kilchers on the Move

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019

Kilchers on the Move

Traveling to parts both known and unknown is a part of the Kilcher lifestyle that goes all the way back to Yule and Ruth's time in Switzerland. Now, the family reveals how venturing off the homestead is still necessary for survival and adventure.

Homestead Havoc

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019

Homestead Havoc

The Kilchers reveal the gnarliest, hairiest and downright dirtiest moments from their nine seasons on the homestead. And a "Behind the Blast" bonus scene depicts the family's most earth-shattering, havoc-filled explosion.

Ten Years on the Homestead

Episode: S10 Special | Airdate: Oct 18, 2020 (121 min)

Ten Years on the Homestead

The Kilchers look back on the last decade of their lives homesteading in the Alaskan wilderness. From their first moments on camera to never-before-seen footage, the family relives 10 years of danger, adventure and ingenuity on the last frontier.
 

Kilcher Kritters

Episode: S10 Special | Airdate: Dec 13, 2020

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The family reflects on moments of friendship and mishaps with animals.

Kilcher Cookbook

Episode: S10 Special | Airdate: Dec 27, 2020 (61 min)

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The Kilchers share their most loved homestead recipes.

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