Ep 6. Family First

The Alaskan Bush People season 8 episode 6 titled "Family First" focuses on the Brown family's efforts to set up a homestead in an area near the Chilkat Range. The episode begins with the family gathering around the table to discuss their progress and preparations for the upcoming winter season. They have their hands full as they try to finish building their one-room cabin before winter weather hits.

As winter weather continues to take hold in the Alaska bush, the family is hit with a huge setback. Billy, the family patriarch, is injured when he falls off of a beam while working on the roof of their cabin. He sustains a serious head injury that requires immediate medical attention. The family's isolated location makes it impossible for them to reach a hospital quickly, so they are forced to rely on each other to tend to Billy's injuries.

The Browns band together to care for their patriarch, and this situation really highlights the family's close bond and deep love for each other. The siblings take turns monitoring Billy's vital signs and make a plan to evacuate him to a nearby town as soon as the weather clears. They spend several days cooped up inside their rough-hewn cabin, braving cold temperatures and caring for Billy until they can get him medical attention.

Despite the sudden emergency, the family never loses sight of their goals and priorities. They continue to work on completing their cabin and building a sustainable lifestyle on their small homestead. They rely on their own skills and ingenuity to overcome obstacles and setbacks, showing that they are both resilient and resourceful.

"Family First" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the Browns' fierce loyalty to each other and their determination to make a life for themselves in the wilderness. It's a testament to the human spirit and the power of family bonds, in good times and bad.