Bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park bulk up for winter hibernation over 150 days. Battling the elements and each other, they consume three million calories and gain up to 200 pounds in Nature's survival show.
EPISODE 1
Welcome to the Tundra
Stage one of the competition kicks off with seven ravenous bears post-hibernation; tiny Stomper vies for power and Blondie's love, grizzled vet Bernie brawls with clueless teen Casanova and new mum BoldFace battles wolves.
EPISODE 2
Slammin' Salmon
The Stage one winners and some tough new recruits dash to cash on July's salmon feast; BigBoi embarks on a food-finding road trip, QuadMom and RedBack are welcomed to the feast and BoldFace keeps her surviving cub safe.
EPISODE 3
Thanks for the Fish
An icy October storm complicates the race to the finish line; Big Boi bounces after a stumble before tragedy hits QuadMom; fan fave BoldFace hits her stride despite her clingy kid, Raccoon.