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Life Below Zero° follows seven people as they battle for the most basic necessities in the state with the lowest population density in the United States. Living at the ends of the world's loneliest roads and subsisting off the rugged Alaskan bush, they battle whiteout snow storms, man-eating carnivores, questionable frozen terrain, and limited resources through a long and bitter winter. Some of them are lone wolves; others have their families beside them. All must overcome despairing odds to brave the wild and survive through to the spring. Only the mentally fit will be able to endure the extreme test of isolation and endless work required to survive the many months of winter in the Alaska bush.
Six people separated by hundreds of miles, all joined by the common cause of surviving the winter in the Alaskan bush. In Noorvik, Chip races to set whitefish nets on thin ice for the last catch of the season. Fishing on the frozen river is deadly, but it's vital to haul enough fish to last through the winter. Andy tests the safety of the river surrounding his house that he uses as a link to the outside world. Without this winter lifeline, he is trapped and isolated.
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s01e02Hunt, Barter and Steal2013-05-2702:00⌄
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Hunt, Barter and Steal
s01e02 ·
2013-05-27 ·
02:00
After being away for several months due to an injury, Sue is finally on her way to her home at the Kavik River Camp. Though she thinks bears may have taken up residence there, she discovers a bigger surprise: thieves have robbed her fuel supply. If she runs out before weather makes a delivery possible, she'll freeze. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes can't access their hunting grounds until their river freezes, forcing them to rely on bartering the supplies they have for the essential items they lack.
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s01e03Winter's Edge2013-06-0302:00⌄
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Winter's Edge
s01e03 ·
2013-06-03 ·
02:00
Winter is coming fast and six Alaskans living in the remote corners of the state are in a rush to prepare for the hard months ahead. Alone at the Kavik River Camp, a blizzard descends on Sue's camp as she sets up hand lines between her most critical buildings so she can find them in whiteout conditions. She also prepares firearms in case of a wildlife attack. In Wiseman, Erik tends to two critical tasks: collecting water and wood. If he's unsuccessful, he'll face trouble very quickly.
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s01e04Wolf at the Door2013-06-1002:00⌄
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Wolf at the Door
s01e04 ·
2013-06-10 ·
02:00
Mechanical breakdowns and invading predators threaten the lives of six people as they try to survive the dark and cold winter in Alaska. In Kavik, a familiar sound startles Sue. She soon realizes that a deadly wolf has approached her cabin. Nineteen miles north of the Arctic Circle, Chip's snow machine breaks down, threatening his own survival since without it he cannot fish, hunt or trade. In Wiseman, Erik hunts for lynx fur to earn money but the beast outsmarts him every time.
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s01e05Blood, Sweat and Fear2013-06-1702:00⌄
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Blood, Sweat and Fear
s01e05 ·
2013-06-17 ·
02:00
In Kavik, nearly 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sue is becoming dangerously low on fuel. With only a seven-day supply left, she calls in for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble with the plane fleet and another impending winter storm leave her holding her breath that they'll be able to deliver before she freezes. In Wiseman, Erik is in a match of wits with a clever wolf that keeps stealing bait from his traps.
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s01e06There Be Monsters2013-06-2402:00⌄
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There Be Monsters
s01e06 ·
2013-06-24 ·
02:00
This week's episode of Life Below Zero puts the spotlight on couples. Kate joins Andy out in the wilderness for a challenging day of collecting lumber for their homestead. After a day filled with frustrations, Andy surprises Kate with a quick getaway to celebrate her birthday. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes are working together on a major hunt that could determine their livelihood for the coming year. They'll use the tactics of Agnes' Inupiat ancestors in hopes of getting a leg up.
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s01e07Cold, Dark and Alone2013-07-0102:00⌄
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Cold, Dark and Alone
s01e07 ·
2013-07-01 ·
02:00
During winter in the corners of Alaska, every day can be fraught with challenges. Sue sees few hunting opportunities this time of year in Kavik, but after a group of ptarmigan birds takes up residence in her yard, her mouth is watering for a special meal if she can just get her aim on target. While out setting traps, Erik crashes his snow machine. With no part stores within a hundred miles, he must make an unscheduled trip to Fairbanks for repairs, leaving his trap lines to go unchecked.
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s01e08Checkmate2013-07-0802:00⌄
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Checkmate
s01e08 ·
2013-07-08 ·
02:00
In Kavik, Sue wakes up to a strange noise and must scout her perimeter for likely predators. Andy leaves Eagle for a trip across the Taylor Highway to tow his newly bought sawmill home, battling dangerous snowdrifts along the way. Chip and Agnes continue their quest for caribou at the hunting grounds. Erik suddenly abandons his trap lines when he spots a spruce grouse.
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s01e09The Chase2013-07-1502:00⌄
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The Chase
s01e09 ·
2013-07-15 ·
02:00
After realizing she's low on meat, Sue encounters unexpected dangers when she ventures deep into the tundra around Kavik in order to catch a moose. In Wiseman, Erik's attempt at ice fishing turns into a deadly scrap with the local wildlife. In Deering, Chip and Agnes go head to head against a cunning wolf. And in Eagle, Andy and Kate prepare for the river to break up as it threatens to destroy their homestead.
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s01e10Hell and High Water2013-07-2202:00⌄
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Hell and High Water
s01e10 ·
2013-07-22 ·
02:00
On the brink of losing everything she's worked for, Sue travels to Fairbanks, to officially buy her precious Kavik River Camp or else she will be left alone in the cold. Moments before what could possibly be the worst spring breakup of the season, Andy and Kate must move their dogs to an alternate location, or they will die in the flood. In Wiseman, Erik prepares for grizzly hunting season by renting out his property to fellow hunters and guides.
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