Escaping Alaska
Escaping Alaska follows a group of young Eskimos (Nuala, Mary, Tamara, Frank, and Q) as they leave their villages for the first time and secretly escape to San Diego, defying the expectations of their families in order to experience life beyond the harsh realities of Alaska. They are a generation torn between their deep-rooted cultural traditions and the modern pop culture of the lower 48 states. This is their story of independence, survival, adventure and forming a new family. Leaving an Inuit community for any earthly reason is difficult, so our cast members are lying about their true intentions, telling their community that they are going on a cultural/religious mission.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- TLC Network
- Reality
Escaping Alaska follows a group of young Eskimos (Nuala, Mary, Tamara, Frank, and Q) as they leave their villages for the first time and secretly escape to San Diego, defying the expectations of their families in order to experience life beyond the harsh realities of Alaska. They are a generation torn between their deep-rooted cultural traditions and the modern pop culture of the lower 48 states. This is their story of independence, survival, adventure and forming a new family. Leaving an Inuit community for any earthly reason is difficult, so our cast members are lying about their true intentions, telling their community that they are going on a cultural/religious mission.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Jul 27, 2014 42 mins
Five young Eskimos prepare to secretly escape their native villages for the first time. They must lie to their loved ones and risk leaving their families stranded during the harsh winter in order to pursue their dreams of a new life in San Diego.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Sun, Aug 3, 2014 42 mins
The group lands in San Diego and quickly discovers that the Lower 48 is drastically different from Alaska. A trip to the grocery store reveals divisions within the group, and they face severe culture shock while celebrating Mardi Gras.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Sun, Aug 10, 2014 42 mins
Despite attempts to cleanse the hostel of bad energy, disagreements erupt between two in the family, leading others to try to bring both sides together in peace. But will it blow up in everyone's face? Meanwhile, Tamara follows her dreams to Hollywood.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Sun, Aug 17, 2014
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Sun, Aug 24, 2014
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Sun, Aug 31, 2014