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 3 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Fight for McCarthy
Sun, Oct 23, 2016 42 mins
In McCarthy, Neil Darish is on the brink of reopening the Motherlode mine for tourism, but a new arrival puts Neil's empire at risk. And to grow his family's farm, Jeremy Keller begins a new venture, and an unlikely alliance is formed by two rivals.
Episode 2
Devil's Bargain
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 42 mins
Neil seeks help from McCarthy's unlikeliest resident to pursue his mine tour project. Local legend Tim gets a reminder of home when Mark pays him a surprise visit. Jeremy treks to the Mother Lode to see what Neil has in store for the town's future.
Episode 3
The Stranger
Sun, Nov 6, 2016 42 mins
Neil's new hotel project is over budget so his investing partner moves to push him out of his oldest business. Jeremy and his boys go on a supply run for hay and return with Jason Lobo. Jenny Rosenbaum makes a life-changing discovery.
Episode 4
Thaw and Order
Sun, Nov 13, 2016 42 mins
A new era is upon McCarthy. Big money brings even bigger change as plans for tourism at the Mother Lode mine push forward. And as the last days of winter threaten life as they know it, McCarthy locals must once again band together.
Episode 5
The Cave In
Sun, Nov 20, 2016 42 mins
Neil pushes the town closer to the edge as he begins the first Mother Lode tour, but complications could spell the end of his life's work. Jeremy and Gary embark on a bear hunt but encounter something even more dangerous.
Episode 6
Deadwood Forest
Sun, Nov 27, 2016 42 mins
Jeremy battles rising rivers in search of old growth timber for Neil's lumber project. At the Mother Lode, Neil gambles the entire project on excavating a new entrance. Jenny prepares to bring new life to McCarthy.
Episode 7
The Old Man on the Mountain
Sun, Dec 11, 2016 42 mins
Jeremy battles rising rivers in search of old growth timber for Neil's lumber project. At the Mother Lode, Neil gambles the entire project on excavating a new entrance. Jenny prepares to bring new life to McCarthy.
Episode 8
No Surrender
Mon, Dec 19, 2016 42 mins
McCarthy mainstay Mark seeks out a rare local treasure to welcome home old timer Tim. At long last Neil opens the Mother Lode mine to the public for tourism but his partnership with Jeremy puts the Keller family's future in the town at a crossroads.
