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 (16)
1. The Great Kilcher Quake
Aired 19 October 2016 • 43 min
A massive earthquake hits southern Alaska; the Kilcher family scrambles to recover.
2. Shattered Shelter
Aired 19 October 2016 • 43 min
Natural disasters continue their onslaught on Kilcher homestead.
3. Stranded
Aired 24 October 2016 • 43 min
The Kilchers rush to make headway on time-sensitive projects
4. Killer Repairs
Aired 31 October 2016 • 43 min
With Otto's surgery looming, the rush to complete projects becomes urgent.
5. Under the Knife
Aired 7 November 2016 • 43 min
Otto makes the decision to have potentially life-threatening surgery.
6. One Man Short
Aired 14 November 2016 • 43 min
Otto's son Levi comes to Alaska to help lead the cattle drive.
7. Kilchergiving
Aired 21 November 2016 • 43 min
The Kilchers gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the old family barn.
8. The Prodigal Daughter Returns
Aired 28 November 2016 • 43 min
Atz Sr. prepares for a visit from his daughter, singer-songwriter jewel.
9. The Monster Catch
5.0Aired 5 December 2016 • 43 min
Jane trolls for the biggest fish of her life, while the men salvage lumber.
10. Chopper rescue
Aired 12 December 2016 • 43 min
Otto enlists the help of a helicopter to move a massive greenhouse.
11. Homesteading for the Holidays
Aired 19 December 2016 • 43 min
The Kilchers celebrate their most unforgettable Christmas ever.
12. Bracing for Change
Aired 2 January 2017 • 43 min
Tensions flare between Otto and August before August leaves for college.
13. Winter is Coming
Aired 9 January 2017 • 41 min
The Kilchers feel the pressure to get jobs done before winter arrives.
14. Gold Rush
Aired 16 January 2017 • 43 min
Otto pays for his hernia surgery and ends up with gold fever; Jane and Eivin search a remote island for enough deer to last the winter; Atz Lee faces down old fears and reaches new heights as he races the freeze in order to complete his cabin.
15. Hunting Season
Aired 23 January 2017 • 43 min
The Kilchers look to the future as winter looms; Atz Sr passes on vital survival knowledge; Atz Lee embarks on a risky solo hunt to a remote and dangerous island; Eivin builds the ideal boat for his young family's adventures on the water.
16. Decision Time
Aired 30 January 2017 • 43 min
Otto and Charlotte fight to round up their cattle; Atz Lee and Jane come to a decision about his cabin; Eivin and Eve take the new boat on a maiden fishing journey; Shane and Kelli brace for unexpected news about her health.