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 4 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Frost and Found
Sun, Oct 8, 2017 43 mins
Jeremy and his sons search the frozen wilderness for a lost bulldozer to sustain his family farmstead. Mark sets out to show his new fiancée the beauty of McCarthy, but finds danger. With his dream on the rocks, Neil makes a last ditch attempt to save it.
Episode 2
Crossing Thin Ice
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 44 mins
When Jeremy crosses a frozen river in a two-ton bulldozer, he finds himself on thin ice. Jenny takes on a dangerous survival mission with her newborn baby in tow.Neil's business partner returns to town, bringing big news that will change the town forever.
Episode 3
Uprooted
Sun, Oct 22, 2017 41 mins
After being devastated by a powerful windstorm, it's all hands on deck as the town recovers. Jeremy discovers his barn is destroyed, Mark must clear dangerously damaged trees before it's too late. Lobo makes a tough trip with valuable but fragile loot.
Episode 4
Big Bad Wolf
Sun, Oct 29, 2017 41 mins
A bulldozer breakdown sends Jeremy on a high flying cross-country journey, but a treacherous river crossing threatens to land him in icy water. When a wolf stalks Jenny and her baby, it's woman versus wild as she faces off with the fierce predator.
Episode 5
Deal with the Devil
Sun, Nov 5, 2017 41 mins
To build out his farmstead, Jeremy must strike a deal with the enemy, but a severe accident may halt his progress for good. Lobo barters for the future of his farm. Neil takes on major upgrades as he prepares to sell the town.
Episode 6
Spring Fever
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 41 mins
As Jeremy rushes to finish his new barn, he learns shocking news. Jenny gets stranded with her newborn and must fight for their survival. Mark and Livvi encounter a bear, so it's time for a McCarthy right of passage- Livvi must to learn to shoot.
Episode 7
Barnstorm
Sun, Nov 19, 2017 41 mins
McCarthy comes together for the biggest barn raising in its history. Only one thing stands between Jeremy and self-sufficiency, but its his riskiest project yet. To support her newborn, Jenny builds a rocket stove. Neil prepares to sell the town.
Episode 8
Winds of Change
Sun, Nov 26, 2017 41 mins
Bears threaten Jenny and her newborn when they get stranded on an island in a storm. As Jeremy gets his farmstead up and running, unfinished business gets in the way. Bad blood and a build gone bad make Neil regret the day he made a deal with Jeremy.
