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Life Below Zero

  • TV-14
  • 2013–2025
  • 23 seasons
  • Reality, Documentary
  • 7.3

Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.

Episodes

When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means it’s time to begin preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer. The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.

8 episodes
  1. 1The Resurrection

    60 minNov 24, 2015

    When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means time to begin preparation for the next freeze, be it hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer.

  2. 2The Bottom Line

    60 minDec 1, 2015

    The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.

  3. 3Running on Empty

    60 minDec 8, 2015

    Glenn goes on a scouting trip, while Jessie rushes to complete his fish wheel. Sue faces setbacks at her camp, and the Hailstones go on a hunt.

  4. 4Red Flag

    60 minDec 15, 2015

    Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.

  5. 5Predator Control

    60 minDec 22, 2015

    Erik returns to embark on a hunt, and Sue attempts to restock her freezers. The Hailstones get a new boat, and Jessie continues to work on his fish wheel.

  6. 6Divide and Conquer

    60 minDec 29, 2015

    Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.

  7. 7Under the Gun

    60 minJan 5, 2016

    Sue travels to a weaponry in Fairbanks, the Hailstone family head north to collect greens, Jessie constructs new doghouses for his dog team, and Martha goes on a solo duck hunt.

  8. 8Lost in the Wild

    60 minJan 12, 2016

    The Hailstones navigate treacherous waters, Jessie scouts future hunting and fishing locations, Erik and Martha load up on salmon and Sue receives a generous gift.

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Series cast

Sue AikensSelf240 episodes
Erik SalitanSelf240 episodes
Andy BassichSelf240 episodes
Kate Rorke-BassichSelf240 episodes
Chip HailstoneSelf240 episodes
Agnes HailstoneSelf240 episodes

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