Life Below Zero
Deep in Alaska, the primal way lives on. Fight the freeze, brave the wild, hold on to your sanity. And winter is no wonderland when temperatures plummet far below zero. This series follows the drama and hardships experienced by Alaskan households in different corners of this merciless territory as they battle to survive, thrive, and live life on their own terms.
- 2013-2025
- 23 seasons
- Disney+
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Reality
- TV-PG
Deep in Alaska, the primal way lives on. Fight the freeze, brave the wild, hold on to your sanity. And winter is no wonderland when temperatures plummet far below zero. This series follows the drama and hardships experienced by Alaskan households in different corners of this merciless territory as they battle to survive, thrive, and live life on their own terms.
Season 23 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
Deep Dark Winter
Wed, Mar 19, 2025 44 mins
At the onset of winter, Alaskans combat threats. A storm batters Kavik as Sue fortifies camp. Ricko searches for elusive wildlife. The Hailstones ice fish. Johnny secures food in the Brooks Range.
Episode 2
Night Moves
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 44 mins
As winter rages on, Alaskans must adapt to increasingly erratic weather to survive. Sue Aikens stockpiles meat before the caribou herd migrates. The Roach family seizes the final hours of open water for a last-chance hunt. The Hailstones work together through the night to secure a seasonal delicacy. And Andy Bassich and Denise Becker devise a plan to harness the full power of the sun.
Episode 3
School of Ice
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 44 mins
As the deep cold of Dark Winter persists, Alaskans must become one with the land if they are to carry on their way of life. Johnny Rolfe hunts for a critical food source in brutal conditions. Sue Aikens devises a new way to hide from her prey. Ricko and Skarlett DeWilde trap for fur-bearing creatures in the woodlands. And Chevie Roach imparts valuable lessons of winter survival to his son, Ryder.
Episode 4
Creatures of Darkness
Tue, Oct 22, 2024 44 mins
As daylight fades, Alaskans contend with the animals, and predators, lurking in the shadows. Sue Aikens investigates an elusive threat in Kavik. Ricko DeWilde takes his daughter, Skarlett, on her first hunt for a small yet evasive animal. Denise Becker protects her garden from an encroaching menace. And Gage and Avery Hoffman race the clock to procure food from under the ice in Bethel.
Episode 5
Dog Eat Dog
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 44 mins
With trapping underway in the Arctic, Alaskans face long days and uncertain outcomes. Ricko DeWilde protects his main food source from apex predators. Chevie Roach sets traps high and low in hopes of securing valuable furs. Chip Hailstone's grandson, Wade, learns to become a provider. And Gage and Avery Hoffman encounter a deadly blizzard while in search of a key resource.
Episode 6
What's Up From Down
Tue, Nov 12, 2024 44 mins
In deep winter, Alaskans face new challenges and obstacles, and adaptation is critical to their survival. The Hoffman brothers travel the frozen tundra in search of a critical food source for the Yup'ik people. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker face potential disaster in a sudden storm. Sue Aikens must seize a rare hunting opportunity. And Johnny Rolfe races the clock to secure valuable furs.
Episode 7
Return of the Herd
Tue, Nov 19, 2024 44 mins
As winter deepens, Alaskans must embrace their inner warrior to battle Mother Nature head-on. The Hailstones brave the ice to secure a resource that may soon disappear once more. The Roaches pass down knowledge of survival to their children. The Hoffman brothers work as a team at the dawn of ice fishing season. And Andy Bassich and Denise Becker prepare their sled dogs for the long winter.
Episode 8
Night Country
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 44 mins
Alaskans soldier through the heart of Dark Winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for their survival. Ricko Dewilde teaches his son the powerful meanings behind wolverine trapping. Qutan Hailstone refines her hunting technique with father, Chip. Chevie Roach teaches his kids about persistence on a quest for moose. And Sue Aikens journeys into the night to secure her lifeblood.
Episode 9
Rites of Winter
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 44 mins
Alaskans journey through snow-covered mountains and across frozen rivers to teach their children the basics of Arctic survival. Skyler DeWilde joins his father on a rite of passage quest for caribou. Chevie Roach teaches his son, Ryder, how to set and maintain a winter trapline. And the Hailstone women set out on an excursion in the deep cold to teach young Sabastian a lifelong skill.
Episode 10
Tastes Like Home
Tue, Dec 10, 2024 44 mins
In the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, few have what it takes to call it their home. Johnny Rolfe must seize an opportunity to fill his freezer for winter. The Hoffman brothers teach their young cousin to catch food under the ice. Ricko DeWilde shows his daughter, Maya, how to secure small game in the wilderness. And Chip and Agnes Hailstone must overcome winter obstacles to bring home a meal.
Episode 11
It's Never Easy
Tue, Dec 17, 2024 44 mins
As winter turns to spring, Alaskans must hunt and trap to round out the year's food supply and protect their food sources. Chevie Roach must guard Shageluk's moose population from a lethal predator. The Hailstones arrive at their spring campground in Kiwalik. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker target an elusive fur-bearing animal. And Johnny Rolfe discovers a new food source in the Brooks Range.
Episode 12
100 Miles From Nowhere
Tue, Jan 7, 2025 44 mins
Alaskans look to replenish their food supplies under spring's sunlight. Chip Hailstone heads out on one last snow machine hunt before the greening of the tundra. Johnny Rolfe scours the Brooks Range for small game with his trusted companion, Java. Ricko DeWilde travels hundreds of miles from Huslia in search of resources. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker try to secure food and fur under the ice.
Episode 13
Into the Tundra
Tue, Jan 14, 2025 44 mins
Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape. In Kiwalik, Chip Hailstone builds a blind in hopes of a successful first-of-the-year hunt. Andy Bassich teaches Denise Becker how to survive a night in the snowy wilderness. Johnny Rolfe looks to secure food using an ancient method. And the Hoffman brothers set out to monitor and protect the local caribou herd.
Episode 14
Mama's Home
Tue, Jan 21, 2025 44 mins
In Alaska, the transition into Spring is marked by longer days, open waterways, and returning wildlife. Sue Aikens finally returns home to Kavik after many weeks away due to an extensive surgery. Ricko DeWilde takes his youngest son, Keenan, on a trapping expedition. In the Brooks Range, Johnny Rolfe harvests a rare food source. And in Shageluk, Chevie and Ryder Roach embark on a seasonal hunt.
Episode 15
Rising Waters
Tue, Jan 28, 2025 44 mins
Alaskans must rely on family to overcome rising waters as they seek the spring's offerings. The Hailstones must work together to overcome a quickly flooding tundra. Chevie Roach teaches his kids how to search the wilderness for an elusive animal. Ricko DeWilde guides his youngest children on a hunt for small game. And Johnny Rolfe takes his beloved companion, Java, on a scout for spring resources.
Episode 16
The Warming
Tue, Feb 4, 2025 44 mins
With spring in full effect across the Arctic, residents of Alaska must seize seasonal opportunities. Sue Aikens sets out to hunt small game but must be wary of her recent surgery. The Roach family looks to capitalize on a spring fish run. Ricko DeWilde searches the flowing Huslia waterways for food. And Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out to secure meat after the breakup of the Yukon River ice.
Episode 17
High Risk, High Reward
Tue, Feb 11, 2025 44 mins
With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate the rivers for reconnaissance and resources. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker must endure a grueling process of launching their boats for a critical hunt. Chevie Roach and his children set out on the Innoko River to replenish their supply of firewood and protein. And Sue Aikens springs into action after witnessing a dangerous predator on the tundra.
Episode 18
The Rat Race
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 44 mins
Melting ice, open waterways, and extended daylight allow Alaskans to chase the opportunities of spring. Sue Aikens hunts the tundra for food but must remain wary of a recent injury. The Hoffman family must seize the opening of the spring salmon run. The Hailstones brave the arctic seas for a traditional hunt. And Chevie Roach takes his eldest child on quest for small game.
Episode 19
A New Reality
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 44 mins
Changing landscapes and animal patterns threaten the survival of those who dwell in the arctic. The Hailstones search for a once abundant food source quickly turns to desperation. Sue Aikens imports a renewable resource in the tundra. Ricko DeWilde guides his son, Keenan, on a key springtime hunt. And the Hoffman brothers teach their young cousin, Jackson, the Yup'ik way of life.
Episode 20
The Last Snow
Tue, Mar 4, 2025 44 mins
The last of the snow melts in Alaska, and residents of the arctic make hay while the midnight sun shines. After a lean winter, Andy Bassich and Denise Becker search for fertile hunting grounds. Sue Aikens aims to get her garden in working order before the freeze returns. The Hailstones brave Kiwalik's backchannels and sloughs. And Ricko DeWilde and his sons hunt on the Huslia river system.