Life Below Zero

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As Mother Nature becomes more erratic, survival in Alaska has never been more uncertain. The Hailstones fight to keep their native traditions alive as their family expands. Sue Aikens creates new tools to survive in the brutal, ever-changing tundra, and battles her aging mind and body in the process.
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Episodes

  1. S14 E1 - Brink of Winter

    September 6, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    With the Arctic already freezing, Alaskans must ready themselves for the looming winter or risk facing the cold darkness unprepared. Sue Aikens must hunt for caribou before they disappear from the tundra. Jessie Holmes scouts his new land for future hunting grounds.
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  2. S14 E2 - Life and Death

    September 7, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    As winter's grip closes in on the Arctic, Alaskans must quickly prepare for the cold months ahead. Ricko DeWilde races against the freeze to fortify the family cabin. The Hailstones scout the land for seasonal resources. Sue Aikens must repair vital safety equipment before tundra storms arrive.
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  3. S14 E3 - Taking Chances

    September 14, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    As winter sets in, Alaskans must take advantage of seasonal opportunities in dangerous conditions, and in uncharted territories. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker attempt a harvest that isn't usually available this time of year.
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  4. S14 E4 - The Other Side

    September 21, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    Alaskans must face their inner demons as they fight against the deepening cold and the dying of the light. Ricko DeWilde travels to cursed lands to finally lay his brother's spirit to rest. Sue Aikens ventures into the tundra to map the shifting landscape.
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  5. S14 E5 - Into the Night

    September 28, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more, bringing with it the deadly conditions and cruel temperatures of the long night. Sue Aikens must protect Kavik from the dangers that lurk in the shadows. The Hailstones use the cover of night to search for food under the ice.
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  6. S14 E6 - Bone Cold

    October 5, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    The Hailstones brave the freeze to seek new land for the expanding family. Sue Aikens must replenish her resources in Chena to survive the brutal cold. Jessie Holmes learns to harvest food amid the cold in his new surroundings. And Ricko DeWilde must keep his camp livable during a deadly cold front.
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  7. S14 E7 - Man Down

    October 12, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    In the Arctic, frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors. The Hailstones are forced into action when one of their own suffers a critical injury on the ice. Jessie Holmes braves icy conditions to procure key resources.
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  8. S14 E8 - Blood Lines

    October 19, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow, and challenging terrains if they are to survive until Spring. Chip and Carol Hailstone combat brutal conditions on a critical hunt to replenish the family's food supply. Sue Aikens utilizes her time in Chena to upkeep and maintain the property's structures.
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  9. S14 E9 - Bare Bones

    November 9, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter. The Hailstones isolate at their camp in Kiwalik to seize seasonal harvests. Sue Aikens must scour the tundra to secure food to survive.
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  10. S14 E10 - The Big Catch

    November 16, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive, and re-learn old lessons of generations past. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children to survive in the wild as they journey to Huslia. Sue Aikens updates her camp to improve her comfort.
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  11. S14 E11 - Bad Bones

    January 6, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter. Jessie Holmes must build a bridge to gain access to the land beyond his home. Sue Aikens makes critical updates to the facilities in Kavik.
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  12. S14 E12 - Inside Out

    January 13, 2020
    43min
    TV-14
    For Alaskans, survival under the midnight sun will require them to seize every waking moment. Sue Aikens must take advantage of a rare chance for food that has wandered into Kavik. The Hailstones turn to building a native structure to improve their hygiene in the remote wilderness.
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  13. S14 E13 - Past Lives

    January 20, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    As summer’s resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the long days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape. Andy Bassich brings Denise Becker to an area rich in resources and fond memories. Ricko DeWilde shows his children how to harvest food from the rivers for an Athabaskan delicacy.
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  14. S14 E14 - Full Circle

    December 14, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies, and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic. Sue Aikens tracks the abundance of creatures roaming around her camp. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker hope to build a lasting legacy along the Yukon River. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children the value of natural resources.
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  15. S14 E15 - Sky's The Limit

    December 21, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks before the long winter returns. The Hailstones work to repair a vital piece of equipment for their hunting grounds. Sue Aikens contends with the dangers of the tundra while hunting for small game. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker look to improve their odds during future hunts.
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  16. S14 E16 - Dead Weight

    December 28, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    Alaskans must capitalize on the remaining days of summer and complete vital tasks that will be impossible when the onslaught of winter returns. The Hailstones are faced with a life or death decision in high tide. Ricko DeWilde enlists the aid of his children to maintain the family homestead. Jessie Holmes finds new ways to harvest and stockpile food for winter survival.
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  17. S14 E17 - Second Nature

    December 31, 2020
    44min
    TV-14
    Under winter's shadow, Alaskans toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the final fertile days of summer. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker reckon with the sudden loss of a vital resource. Sue Aikens must change her plans after encountering an unexpected bounty on the tundra. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children the value of hard work, and its just rewards.
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  18. S14 E18 - Young Guns

    January 4, 2021
    44min
    TV-14
    As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans rely on tested traditions to survive the times and prepare for the coming winter. Jessie Holmes heads to the high country on the quest for food. Ricko DeWilde takes his children out on the open waters for a vital lesson in bush survival.
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  19. S14 E19 - Lost and Found

    January 11, 2021
    44min
    TV-14
    Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare for winter's return. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out for a key harvest. Sue Aikens braces key structures in camp for winter's wrath. Jessie Holmes says a final goodbye to a place he once called home. The Hailstones harvest the last of the season's resources before they return to the village.
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Producers

Travis ShakespeareJoe Litzinger

Cast

Agnes HailstoneChip HailstoneJames FranzoSue AikensAndy BassichJessie HolmesRicko DeWildeDenise BeckerGlenn VilleneuveKate Rorke-Bassich

Studio

BBC Worldwide
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