Alaska: The Last Frontier

Specials

TV-14

Centers on the Kilcher family and their community outside Homer, Alaska. Begun by patriarch Yule Kilcher who immigrated from Europe during WWII, and currently led by his sons, Otto and Atz Kilcher (singer Jewel's father) the family have lived on their land for four generations. The show also features the homesteaders who live nearby and interact with the Kilchers.

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10 Episodes

Epic Adventures
E15
Epic AdventuresFor the Kilcher family, life in Alaska is a series of epic adventures. Whether it’s a high altitude hunt, a perilous journey to work, or risking it all to help a neighbor in need, nothing they do is for the faint of heart.
Blood Is Thicker Than Winter
E18
Blood Is Thicker Than WinterFor the Kilchers, each day presents new conflicts from Mother Nature and one another. With unseen footage and fan questions, they show us how to survive the Alaskan wilderness and each other.
Like Father, Like Son
E19
Like Father, Like SonEvery Kilcher man relies on the unique knowledge of his father. In this behind-the-scenes episode, the Kilcher men share the importance of communication between fathers and sons, especially in the face of danger.
To Live and Die in AK
E20
To Live and Die in AKIn this special episode, the Kilchers answer the audience's most pressing questions about the ups and downs of life on the homestead over the last six years. They also share a sneak peek of what to expect in this exciting upcoming season.
Friends 'Til the End
E21
Friends 'Til the EndThe Kilcher family pays tribute to some of their exceptional homesteader friends, including kilt-wearing mountain man Turkey Joe and gold-mining surgeon Doc Sayer, by discussing their captivating stories and how they became part of the family's life.
Big Machines, Bigger Risks
E22
Big Machines, Bigger RisksFor 80 years, the Kilchers have relied on an arsenal of equipment, machines, and weapons, vital to there family's survival in Alaska. Today these incredible and dangerous tools of the homestead are the only things keeping it from falling apart.
Frontier Beasts
E24
Frontier BeastsWith homesteaders and survivalists, take a first-hand look at the most intense, jaw-dropping and gut-wrenching animal moments ever caught on camera; and in never-before-seen footage, go behind the scenes with the daring camera crews who capture it all.
Ten Years on the Homestead
E25
Ten Years on the HomesteadThe 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
E26
Kilcher KrittersThe family reflects on moments of friendship and mishaps with animals.
Kilcher Cookbook
E27
Kilcher CookbookThe Kilchers share their most loved homestead recipes.