Edge of Alaska
Hidden deep in the wilderness of eastern Alaska is the toughest town in America: McCarthy. Once considered to be the state's very own "Sin City," McCarthy is now an isolated town - a refuge for people who don't want to be found that's surrounded by extreme wilderness. While some believe in continuing the town's frontier way of life, others feel the future of McCarthy depends on dragging itself into the modern age. Which way of life will reign supreme? It's tradition versus transformation. Built during the Gold Rush in 1900, McCarthy was once a vibrant and flourishing city. Today, with over 100 miles between the residents and the nearest law enforcement, only 42 people still brave the extreme conditions to live in this secluded, 'Old West' town. A place where young men go to prove themselves, and old outlaws go to die; home to bear hunters, gold miners, gun smiths, backwoods survivalists - those who choose to reside in this little known town are willing to risk their lives to live truly free. Each of the roughly four dozen residents of McCarthy is living this dangerous wilderness life for their own, very different, reasons. Neil Darish moved to McCarthy with dreams of restoring the small town to its former glory. After spending years buying property after property in downtown McCarthy, he plans to bring this frontier town into the 21st Century. On the opposite end of the spectrum are long-standing residents like Jeremy Keller who came to McCarthy hoping to escape the evils of modern day society, and will fight to protect 'the old way' at any cost. As diverse as the citizens of McCarthy are, they have one thing in common: everyone who ventures to this town is trying to run away from something. They are mavericks and trailblazers, risk takers and rabble rousers, all attempting to escape their past by surviving at the end of America. This is the story of our country's last true frontier town - on the Edge of Alaska.
- 2014-2017
- 4 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Action & Adventure
Hidden deep in the wilderness of eastern Alaska is the toughest town in America: McCarthy. Once considered to be the state's very own "Sin City," McCarthy is now an isolated town - a refuge for people who don't want to be found that's surrounded by extreme wilderness. While some believe in continuing the town's frontier way of life, others feel the future of McCarthy depends on dragging itself into the modern age. Which way of life will reign supreme? It's tradition versus transformation. Built during the Gold Rush in 1900, McCarthy was once a vibrant and flourishing city. Today, with over 100 miles between the residents and the nearest law enforcement, only 42 people still brave the extreme conditions to live in this secluded, 'Old West' town. A place where young men go to prove themselves, and old outlaws go to die; home to bear hunters, gold miners, gun smiths, backwoods survivalists - those who choose to reside in this little known town are willing to risk their lives to live truly free. Each of the roughly four dozen residents of McCarthy is living this dangerous wilderness life for their own, very different, reasons. Neil Darish moved to McCarthy with dreams of restoring the small town to its former glory. After spending years buying property after property in downtown McCarthy, he plans to bring this frontier town into the 21st Century. On the opposite end of the spectrum are long-standing residents like Jeremy Keller who came to McCarthy hoping to escape the evils of modern day society, and will fight to protect 'the old way' at any cost. As diverse as the citizens of McCarthy are, they have one thing in common: everyone who ventures to this town is trying to run away from something. They are mavericks and trailblazers, risk takers and rabble rousers, all attempting to escape their past by surviving at the end of America. This is the story of our country's last true frontier town - on the Edge of Alaska.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Wolves at the Door
Fri, Aug 14, 2015 42 mins
The 42 residents of McCarthy are choosing sides in the battle to draw visitors to this historic frontier town, but when a pack of wolves begins stalking the streets of downtown, locals must unite to protect their way of life.
Episode 2
Starvation Country
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 42 mins
Winter's grip on McCarthy threatens starvation so locals must brave the frozen wilderness to hunt big game, but when the town's richest landowner begins his secret plan to open the frontier to the outside world, McCarthy could be fractured forever.
Episode 3
Defend the Frontier
Fri, Aug 28, 2015 42 mins
The hidden city inside the mountain is within reach but exploration means convincing locals for help. Temperatures drop to 40 below, threatening ranchers trailblazing the frozen tundra, and an emergency meeting is called to defend the frontier.
Episode 4
Dying Days of Winter
Fri, Sep 4, 2015 42 mins
In the dying days of winter, McCarthy locals join forces to survive wolf attacks and starvation, but the plan to open the frontier to the outside world turns residents against each other when locals night at the golden saloon turns into a free for all.
Episode 5
The Breakup
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 43 mins
The great Alaskan breakup fractures McCarthy. Food is lean for man and beast so locals combat hungry wolves stalking their herds. A last chance treaty between supporters of the new and old goes up in flames. Tim closes up his cabin atop the summit.
Episode 6
Return to the Mother Lode
Fri, Sep 18, 2015 42 mins
As the battle for McCarthy wages on, a team of experts works to locate the only known entrance into the Mother Lode mine. Locals fight to break free of Neil's stranglehold on the town by casting their own ammo.
Episode 7
The End of the Frontier
Fri, Sep 25, 2015 43 mins
Neil breaks through to the Mother Lode mine but locals are too busy defending against waking bears to stop him. Jeremy and his son setup a tree stand to protect their farm. Jenny goes on a solo hunt to track down the bear that's been stalking her cabin.
Episode 8
Brave New McCarthy
Fri, Oct 2, 2015 43 mins
Neil defies both nature and locals by developing his mine tour, but when the town discovers his secret construction project planned for downtown, McCarthy draws a line in the sand; and tragedy forces one of McCarthy's best to fight for their life.
