Alaska is difficult during winter, particularly on the outskirts. The Kilcher family survive off their land in the isolated town of Homer, often going without running water and electricity.
EPISODE 1
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.
EPISODE 2
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 the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources must be stretched, homeschooling proves difficult and Atz Lee's PTSD resurfaces.
EPISODE 3
Emergency!
As supply chains in Alaska are disrupted, Jane and Eve focus on maximising food supplies; the cattle drive is threatened by a runaway stallion; Eivin suffers a serious injury in his workshop; Atz Sr requires emergency surgery.
EPISODE 4
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; Atz Sr recovers from his surgery.
EPISODE 5
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 back country build; Jewel visits the homestead.
EPISODE 6
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.
Atz Kilcher
Atz Lee Kilcher
Otto Kilcher
Eivin Kilcher
Brigham Cottam
Molly Mayock
Sandy Varo
Suzanne Rauscher
Gretchen Morning
John Slaughter
Justin Inda
