About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. A Whole New Frontier
Aired 26 October 2020 • 89 min
As spring approaches, the Kilchers prepare for a potentially devastating wildfire season. But when Covid-19 threatens the homestead and crews are evacuated, the family must come together and adapt like never before.
2. Homestead Closed
Aired 2 November 2020 • 89 min
An unprecedented new chapter kicks off on the homestead as the Kilchers film themselves coping with Alaska's stay-at-home order amid a growing pandemic. Resources must be stretched, homeschooling proves difficult and Atz Lee's PTSD resurfaces.
3. Emergency!
Aired 9 November 2020 • 88 min
A runaway stallion unexpectedly threatens the cattle drive.
4. I Don't Want to Die Today
Aired 16 November 2020 • 89 min
A flood threatens Kilcher road and Eve struggles to homeschool.
5. We’re Marooned
Aired 23 November 2020 • 89 min
Otto, Charlotte and August find themselves marooned while sailing.
6. Land of the Midnight Sun
Aired 30 November 2020 • 88 min
The Kilchers take advantage of high summer's extra daylight to forge ahead.
7. Tsunami Evacuation
Aired 7 December 2020 • 89 min
An earthquake strikes Homer, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation.
8. Fighting Fire With Fire
Aired 4 January 2021 • 43 min
To protect the homestead from wildfires, Otto dynamites a reservoir; Charlotte goes fishing with Jane but finds it's not for her; after falling behind on the Fox Cabin, Atz Sr. enlists the help of his family to get back on track.
9. Backyard Prey
Aired 11 January 2021 • 89 min
As fall approaches, the Kilchers kick into high gear; a large bull moose stalks the homestead and Eivin must keep his family safe; Atz Sr. hunts bear and nearly loses a horse; Otto begins the cleanup from an explosive wildfire prevention project.
10. Homestead Heartache
Aired 17 January 2021 • 89 min
The Kilchers finish Atz Sr.'s legacy rebuild and Eivin suffers a loss.
11. Breaking Point
Aired 25 January 2021 • 89 min
The Kilchers rush to prepare for the arrival of winter. Otto saves a friend's home from sinking into the bay. The stress of parenting during the pandemic pushes Eve to her breaking point and Atz Sr. stalks a menacing bear on the homestead.
12. Fox Cabin Finale
Aired 1 February 2021 • 88 min
Atz Sr. reveals his Fox Cabin legacy build after months of backbreaking effort. As winter begins, Eivin scrambles to complete a vital project he'd fallen behind on. Jane and Atz Lee attempt to airlift a piano to their remote cabin before snowfall.