Ep 1. Less Is More

In season 5 episode 1 of Highway Thru Hell titled Less Is More, we see the heavy rescue teams back for another season as they battle tough weather conditions and challenging terrains to keep the remote highways of British Columbia open for motorists. The episode begins with Jamie and his team responding to a call to recover a tractor-trailer loaded with lumber that has toppled on a dangerous mountain pass. The team is under pressure to clear the highway as quickly as possible, but the remote location and heavy load make this recovery a difficult one.

Meanwhile, Adam is dealing with a new member, Kevin, who is struggling to keep up with the team. Adam assigns him a basic unit to recover, but Kevin's performance leaves a lot to be desired. The next callout Adam sends Kevin on could make or break his time with the team.

Further down the highway, Colin and his team face a tricky recovery of a trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of freight. The team has to work against the clock to get the trailer off the road before it causes a major accident, and with only a small amount of daylight left, the team must strategize to make the recovery a success.

As the episode unfolds, the teams tackle several more intense recoveries, including a situation where they must rescue a driver trapped in a burning truck. Along with the usual challenges of difficult terrain and less than ideal weather, tension between the team members begins to rise as they all work to make a go of this season.

Less Is More showcases the dangerous and difficult work the heavy rescue teams face on a daily basis. The episode highlights the skill and expertise required to rescue people and clear highways, and the immense pressure the teams face as they work against the clock. Viewers will be enthralled by the action-packed episode, which showcases the risks and rewards of the life-saving work performed by the Highway Thru Hell team.