About this season
Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.
Episodes (16)
1. The Wasteland
Aired 12 May 2016 • 42 min
Morgan's land fails to provide, leaving him locked in a life or death battle with hunger. Tom's bad luck streak continues into a new season. Rich takes a bruising fall.
2. Fallout
Aired 19 May 2016 • 42 min
Rich deals with the aftermath of his accident. Morgan's search for food intensifies. Eustace gets a golden opportunity, but it may be more trouble than it's worth.
3. All Work and No Play
Aired 26 May 2016 • 42 min
Morgan's surprise discovery could finally put food on the table. Tom's hard work doesn't pay off.
4. No Man Is an Island
Aired 9 June 2016 • 42 min
Tom calls in some help to bail him out; Morgan battles to survive in the deep freeze. A father pulls out all stops to secure his family's future.
5. Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained
Aired 16 June 2016 • 42 min
Tom and Nancy divide and conquer to get ahead. Eustace makes a breakthrough with his lumber business, while Morgan's luck finally turns around.
6. Gone
Aired 23 June 2016 • 42 min
A hard truth forces Tom to do the unthinkable. Morgan goes on a do or die hunt in the high peaks. Marty discovers competition on the line.
7. Freeze Out
Aired 30 June 2016 • 42 min
A jackpot slips from Tom's grasp; Morgan's last ditch effort to find food takes him into the treacherous peaks. Marty is driven off his line.
8. Killer Instinct
Aired 7 July 2016 • 42 min
Rich hunts a known dog-killer on unfamiliar ground. Morgan goes to great heights to protect his food supply. Tom harnesses the power of a bird of prey.
9. Crash and Burn
Aired 28 July 2016 • 42 min
Tom takes on the Snake. Marty's new opportunity goes up in smoke and Eustace takes a hard fall that puts him out of commission.
10. Concussion
Aired 4 August 2016 • 42 min
Eustace struggles to accept the reality of his injuries. Marty scrambles to recover from a costly blow and Tom finally makes a breakthrough.
11. The Bull & The Bear
Aired 11 August 2016 • 42 min
Marty begins an epic overland journey into the Alaskan bush. Morgan clashes with a ravenous grizzly bear.
12. Rock Bottom
Aired 18 August 2016 • 42 min
Tom hits the rocks with only weeks of winter left to go. Morgan seeks protection from the bears and Jason fires up the forge.
13. Nemesis
Aired 25 August 2016 • 42 min
The river deals Tom's season a fatal blow. Marty fights the ice to make it home and Jason battles a deadline to deliver for his family.
14. The Sting of Defeat
Aired 1 September 2016 • 42 min
Tom washes out in Idaho and retreats to the Yaak. Eustace races to stop a breakout and Morgan battles predators large and small.
15. I'll Go Down Fighting
Aired 8 September 2016 • 42 min
Tom scrambles a last minute bear hunt to save his season. Morgan fights for his future with fire. Eustace has an unexpected showdown.
16. Generations
Aired 15 September 2016 • 42 min
Tom pays the price for two consecutive failed winters. Morgan calls in reinforcements for his horses. Eustace and Preston harvest a hog and Rich makes a pick of the litter.