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Alaska: The Last Frontier
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.
- Cast:
- Atz Kilcher, Atz Lee Kilcher, Otto Kilcher, Charlotte Kilcher
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Discovery
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 7
Episodes
Episode 1
The Day the Homestead Almost Died
2017-10-01 · 43mThe Kilchers kick off a complete homestead overhaul; blindsided by a massive snowstorm, the family uses every piece of heavy machinery in their arsenal to ensure the survival of future generations.
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The Day the Ice Road Shattered
2017-10-08 · 43mThe family bands together on a massive mission to rescue a tractor, but Otto faces pressure to get it going before the ice road melts; Otto puts his safety on the line when the family pitches in to build tracks across the frozen river.
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The Day the Homestead Caught Fire
2017-10-15 · 43mOtto is forced to the edge after a chimney fire threatens to destroy his cabin; Eivin and Eve burn up dangerous brush piles threatening their family; Atz Lee and Jane embark on a dangerous ice fishing mission and end up on thin ice.
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The Day the Cattle Swam
2017-10-22 · 43mOtto and Eivin race to get the barge ready for its most ambitious mission yet- moving wild buffalo; Jane and Charlotte are put to the test as they lead the Kilchers' first ever all female cattle drive; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee protect a homestead relic.
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The Day the Buffalo Broke Free
2017-10-29 · 43mThe Kilchers join forces to conquer big projects; tensions flare when Otto and Jane journey to Kodiak Island to rescue a herd of wild buffalo; Eivin and Eve tackle an urgent roof repair; Atz Sr. and Atz Lee help Shane on his long overdue cabin build.
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Buffalo 2, Cowboys 0
2017-11-05 · 43mOtto and Jane's mission to relocate a herd of wild buffalo on Kodiak Island continues; Atz Sr. ventures into the untamed Alaskan back country to hunt spring black bear; Atz Lee and Nikos test their firearm skills using a custom made gun range.
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The Day the Glacier Fell
2017-11-12 · 43mAtz Lee and Charlotte rush to save the life of a stuck cow before it's too late; a father-son shrimping trip turns deadly when Otto and his sons must outrun a colossal caving glacier; Eve and Jane fish for salmon for their family.
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The Day Thanksgiving Went Mobile
2017-11-19 · 43mThe family shows off new upgrades to the homestead to give thanks to their home and family.
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The Day the Crane Collapsed
2017-11-26 · 43mOtto and August make a risky attempt to acquire a massive crane.
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The Day Jewel Returned
2017-12-03 · 43mJewel returns to the homestead for her son's first cattle drive.
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The Day of Triumph & Tragedy
2017-12-10 · 43mThe Kilchers take on some of the biggest jobs in homestead history as one team tries to pick up the historic Octagon building and move it to safety while another strives to finish Shane's multi-year cabin build before winter once again stops them cold.
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The Day Santa Came to the Homestead
2017-12-17 · 43mChristmas has the Kilchers playing Secret Santa! Atz Lee makes art with fire, Eivin tries to avoid blowing himself up, Atz Sr. jams out with a shovel and Jane wraps coal for someone special. After his injury, Shane spends Christmas in the hospital.
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Hunting on Land and Sea
2018-01-07 · 43mFor the first time ever, the Kilchers film themselves in a special episode.
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Hunting Season Begins
2018-01-14 · 43mEve butchers chickens with her kids to teach them about the circle of life.
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5,000-mile Hunt
2018-01-21 · 43mEve finds herself alone with a buck while hunting; Jane and Atz Sr. hunt elk; Otto races a snowstorm while rounding up his cattle; Otto and Charlotte travel to Switzerland to see where the Kilcher family started and learn old building techniques.
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The Next Generation
2018-01-28 · 43mFor generations, Yule Kilcher's legacy has survived on perseverance and commitment of his family and a community of fellow homesteaders. Now, in order for that dream to continue, a new generation of young homesteaders must raise up and carry the torch.
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Atz Kilcher
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Atz Lee Kilcher
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Otto Kilcher
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Charlotte Kilcher
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