Alaska: The Last Frontier

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  • TV-14
  • 2011
  • 11 Seasons
  • 7.7  (1,686)

Discovery Channel's Alaska: The Last Frontier follows the Kilcher family. The family, relatives of the famed singer Jewel, struggle to survive off of the grid in Alaska's unforgiving wilderness, just like past generations of their family have done. The show highlights just how hard living in Alaska is for individuals striving to be as self sufficient as possible. Alaska: The Last Frontier is set on the Kilcher family's 600 acres of property located just out side of Homer, Alaska. The first of the family to settle the homestead was Yule Kilcher and his wife Ruth, around 80 years ago. Yule has since passed on, but his way of life is continued on and celebrated by the next two generations, Otto Kilcher and his brother Atz (Jewel's father) and Otto's two sons Atz Lee and Eivin. The family is helped along in their quest to thrive and survive in Alaska by their significant others as well. The other people living in the Kilcher household include Otto's wife Charlotte, Atz's girlfriend Bonnie Dupree, Atz Lee's wife Jane and Eivin's wife Eve, all of whom share a deep love for the land and a need to feel connected to nature and one another. The Kilcher's face many struggles in their every day lives that individuals in the lower 48 never have to deal with. One of the family's main struggles is to make sure that they have enough food to support everyone through the harsh winter months. The family achieves this goal by hunting for bear, fishing the many streams in the area and also raising cattle. In addition, the family has also built a greenhouse in order to take better advantage of the short growing season that is available to those living in Alaska. Each spring and summer is a struggle for the Kilcher's as they try to get enough wood to heat their homes and enough food to fill their bellies for the long winter that awaits them every year. Despite all their trials though, the Kilcher's couldn't imagine making their homes anywhere else.

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Seasons
The Next Chapter
6. The Next Chapter
November 13, 2022
Before leaving for college, Etienne endures a homestead right of passage in the wilderness and August finally knows what he wants to do with his future.
August's Choice
5. August's Choice
November 6, 2022
August must make some hard choices about his future. To help him clear his mind, Eivin brings his brother on a trip to Red Mountain. Jane and her cousin take Charlotte off the homestead for the first time since Otto's injury.
Eivin's New Future
4. Eivin's New Future
October 30, 2022
Eivin considers expanding the Kilchers' reach by becoming a bush pilot. Tela takes Alysse dipnetting and Jane's cousin Kate comes to visit from Texas.
Paying it Forward
3. Paying it Forward
October 23, 2022
Otto considers leaving cattle ranching behind and Atz Sr. mobilizes a group of veterans to bring water to a local homesteader.
An Uncertain Recovery
2. An Uncertain Recovery
October 16, 2022
After his brush with death, Otto has a long, painful road of recovery ahead. Eivin and August bear the burden of their father's injury.
He Might Die
1. He Might Die
October 9, 2022
Otto is trampled by a cow during a severe snowstorm and must be rescued before he succumbs to his life-threatening injuries.
Description

Discovery Channel's Alaska: The Last Frontier follows the Kilcher family. The family, relatives of the famed singer Jewel, struggle to survive off of the grid in Alaska's unforgiving wilderness, just like past generations of their family have done. The show highlights just how hard living in Alaska is for individuals striving to be as self sufficient as possible.

Alaska: The Last Frontier is set on the Kilcher family's 600 acres of property located just out side of Homer, Alaska. The first of the family to settle the homestead was Yule Kilcher and his wife Ruth, around 80 years ago. Yule has since passed on, but his way of life is continued on and celebrated by the next two generations, Otto Kilcher and his brother Atz (Jewel's father) and Otto's two sons Atz Lee and Eivin. The family is helped along in their quest to thrive and survive in Alaska by their significant others as well. The other people living in the Kilcher household include Otto's wife Charlotte, Atz's girlfriend Bonnie Dupree, Atz Lee's wife Jane and Eivin's wife Eve, all of whom share a deep love for the land and a need to feel connected to nature and one another.

The Kilcher's face many struggles in their every day lives that individuals in the lower 48 never have to deal with. One of the family's main struggles is to make sure that they have enough food to support everyone through the harsh winter months. The family achieves this goal by hunting for bear, fishing the many streams in the area and also raising cattle. In addition, the family has also built a greenhouse in order to take better advantage of the short growing season that is available to those living in Alaska.

Each spring and summer is a struggle for the Kilcher's as they try to get enough wood to heat their homes and enough food to fill their bellies for the long winter that awaits them every year. Despite all their trials though, the Kilcher's couldn't imagine making their homes anywhere else.

Alaska: The Last Frontier is a series that is currently running and has 11 seasons (198 episodes). The series first aired on December 29, 2011.

Where to Watch Alaska: The Last Frontier

Alaska: The Last Frontier is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Alaska: The Last Frontier on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Animal Planet, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV and Discovery.

  • Premiere Date
    December 29, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (1,686)