Storyline

Hidden deep in the wilderness of Alaska is the toughest town in America: McCarthy. Only 42 residents brave the extreme conditions. They are mavericks, trailblazers, risk takers and rabble rousers, all trying to escape their past by surviving at the end of America.

First Aired

2014-10-24
Last Aired

2017-11-26
Creator
Genre

Reality
Seasons

4
Episodes

32
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Keywords:

alaska survivalist

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1. Winter's Grip

Hidden deep in the wilderness of Alaska is the toughest town in America: McCarthy. Locked in winter’s ...More

Hidden deep in the wilderness of Alaska is the toughest town in America: McCarthy. Locked in winter’s grip, the 42 souls who are brave enough to live here must battle the elements, and each other, to maintain their pioneer way of life.Less

43mins 2014-10-24

2. Last Days of Winter

The last days of winter bring change. The future of town lies in the balance. Jason races the melting ...More

The last days of winter bring change. The future of town lies in the balance. Jason races the melting river crossings to reach his crashed airplane. Jeremy tests his nine-year-old son with a risky solo dog sled run through the woods.Less

43mins 2014-10-31

3. The Thaw

As seasons change in McCarthy, the town is haunted by its darkest day. The icy ground thaws into a qua...More

As seasons change in McCarthy, the town is haunted by its darkest day. The icy ground thaws into a quagmire, and old-timer Tim Mischel is marooned at his remote cabin. Neil and Jeremy’s frozen truce is set on fire.Less

43mins 2014-11-07

4. The Road

Spring means locals can finally reach the outside world to resupply. Jeremy walks a bull calf home thr...More

Spring means locals can finally reach the outside world to resupply. Jeremy walks a bull calf home through bear country and faces off with a hungry black bear. Jason’s brother Eric departs town for a new job, leaving Jason to face the wild alone.Less

43mins 2014-11-14

5. Bear Attack

McCarthy is under attack from awakening bears. Jeremy’s livestock is attacked and he goes on the hunt....More

McCarthy is under attack from awakening bears. Jeremy’s livestock is attacked and he goes on the hunt. While Gary searches for horses spooked by a grizzly.Less

43mins 2014-11-21

6. The Motherlode

Hidden in McCarthy is the largest man-made ruin in the world - and Neil wants to open it up to tourist...More

Hidden in McCarthy is the largest man-made ruin in the world - and Neil wants to open it up to tourists. Jenny finds a secret creek that holds gold and must pack a raft to inspect the claim.Less

43mins 2014-11-28

7. McCarthy Rising

McCarthy’s future lies in the balance as Neil takes the last steps toward making a town-wide electrica...More

McCarthy’s future lies in the balance as Neil takes the last steps toward making a town-wide electrical grid. Locals are pushed to their limit, so Jeremy calls an emergency meeting to stop Neil’s plans and bring stability back to McCarthy.Less

43mins 2014-12-05

8. The Last Stand

The town meeting erupts over Neil’s power grid, and Jeremy must decide if McCarthy is worth fighting f...More

The town meeting erupts over Neil’s power grid, and Jeremy must decide if McCarthy is worth fighting for. This battle has been brewing for years. A showdown is coming.Less