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Danger is a full-time job for these brave men who put everything on the line each and every day to retrieve the Pacific Northwest timber with which we build our country. Snapped cables, runaway logs

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ax Men Season 5 Episode 8 - Out of Control
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Out of Control

    S5:E8

    When a back injury puts Danny out of action on Big Gun's new job, Levi starts trying out two greenhorns, Josh and Ryan; turns of massive logs bring a widow maker down on the Papac camera crew and threaten to rip out the new tail hold; Shelby and another cousin fight bumblebees and underwater wildlife in search of valuable timber for Swamp Man's latest order; after Rygaard's heavy-duty carriage breaks loose and hurtles all the way down the skyline, Gabe gets in an argument with Craig and storms off the site; Jimmy kicks James off the S&S boat again and works alone while dodging speedboating locals; as Uncle Buck chases down the pieces of a 300-year-old sunken raft, Swilley gets pinned at the bottom of the Suwannee.

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  2. Ax Men Season 5 Episode 14 - Falling Apart
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Falling Apart

    S5:E14

    From Alaska to the bayou, the hits are coming fast and hard. At Rygaard, a crew shakeup leaves everyone scrambling. In Florida, the tides are turning as S&S suffers a blow while Buck & Swilley get unexpected help from James. In Alaska, Papac takes to the open seas for a fishing trip, while, Big Gun must bring in a new yarder operator to have a chance at conquering their dangerous downhill site. And in the swamp, an accident may cost Shelby another one of his assistants.

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  3. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 3 - Sabotage
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Sabotage

    S6:E3

    It s week three and logging country is falling apart. In the swamp, Shelby must rely on niece Stephanie and cousin Belinda to do his dirty work. At Rygaard, the rigging guys formulate a plan to get rid of DJ. In Alaska, wild man Joe Linderborg takes it out on a choker-setter, and in Florida, James must cope with his dad s health issues while also leading his crew. TV14 D-L

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  4. Ax Men Season 5 Episode 10 - Down & Dirty
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Down & Dirty

    S5:E10

    The season hits the halfway mark, and everyone is upping his game. In the swamp, Shelby and cousin Belinda are under the gun to find a huge Cypress. In Florida, S&S hires a new diver but says goodbye to an old one. In Montana, the cowboys of Siderius must break in their greenhorn without breaking him for good. And at Rygaard, two yarders bring in twice the wood and twice the trouble.

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  5. Ax Men Season 5 Episode 15 - Up in Flames
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Up in Flames

    S5:E15

    As the season enters the homestretch, everyone is risking more to stay on top. Jimmy Smith braves the depths of the Suwannee River for the first time in three years, but his fears may get the better of him. In the swamp, Shelby also takes on an old enemy--the log that flipped his winch last season. In Montana, the boys of Siderius are playing fast and loose, while at Rygaard, the crew pushes their yarder to the brink of disaster.

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  6. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 9 - Gators & Hand Grenades
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Gators & Hand Grenades

    S6:E9

    In Florida, the Dreadknots come face-to-face with one of the most fearsome creatures in the river, while over in the swamp, Shelby and Donna are putting his new paddle barge to work. In Washington, DJ returns to work but faces another battle with Craig. And in Wisconsin, the Woodchucks are pushing hard to meet their deadline, but dangerous shortcuts could bring the whole operation down.

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  7. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 11 - The Hurricane Hits
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Hurricane Hits

    S6:E11

    When Hurricane Isaac hits the bayou, Shelby Stanga must race to save his logging empire and neighbors. At Rygaard, a string of crew meltdowns sends the site into chaos. In Florida, Brad and Swilley struggle to get S&S back in the Log-Off after losing their captain. In Canada, Lemare faces an equipment breakdown that could end their whole season, and in Wisconsin, a major accident at the Woodchucks causes the site boss to quit.

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  8. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 19 - In Too Deep
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - In Too Deep

    S6:E19

    In Florida, Brad and Swilley fight against a massive log–and lose. Then, when they get back to the landing, they are greeted by a very unexpected guest. The Swamp Man goes gar fishing with his cousin Cheyenne and they find what could be the log raft! At Rygaard, a tight landing is making everyone nervous. But when a loose log tumbles, Craig's reaction takes everyone by surprise. And at Lemare, a terrifying road scares everyone away.

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  9. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 20 - Fight to the Finish Line
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Fight to the Finish Line

    S6:E20

    In the dramatic Ax Men season conclusion, Shelby hits the lake with a squad of assistants to have one last confrontation with Richard. In Florida, the Dreadknots and S&S struggle to pull enough logs to help out their ailing leader, Jimmy. In Canada, Gord's whip cracking doesn't help as their final site offers lethal challenges. And in Washington, Craig Rygaard and the crew push to finish on time, and Gabe has a surprise for his father on his last day as a logger.

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  10. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 12 - Calling it Quits
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Calling it Quits

    S6:E12

    In Louisiana, the Swamp Man attempts a daring rescue of his aging relatives from the rising storm waters. In Wisconsin, the Woodchucks don't make their deadline and their company hangs in the balance. S&S finally hits a honey hole with the help of Swilley's "brother from another mother." And In Canada, Hook tender Mike has finally had enough and calls it quits on Lemare.

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  11. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 13 - The Aftermath
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Aftermath

    S6:E13

    At Rygaard, Gabe is desperate to fill out his shorthanded crew–and brings in someone very unexpected. In Florida, S&S' bad luck streak continues when they wreck their boat and get into a fight with the Dreadknots. Joe and Coatsy start roadbuilding–to catastrophic results, and then come up with a new plan to start their own company. And The Swamp Man tries to assist his neighbors and relatives in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac.

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  12. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 14 - Unlucky Charm
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Unlucky Charm

    S6:E14

    In the Bayou, Shelby goes on a treasure-hunting mission, and ends up in a race against Belinda. At Big Gun Logging, Jesse's lesson on the whistles almost takes Luke out. On the river, S&S continues to struggle, while the Dreadknots' lucky charm gets destroyed. And at Rygaard, Dave's arrival turns the site upside-down.

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  13. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 10 - Logger Down
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Logger Down

    S7:E10

    It's half way through the season and time to go old school. Down in the Bayou, Shelby's wild ride could end his season early. In the Pacific Northwest, Rygaard and Oakes compete in a no-holds barred turf war. Up in Alaska, an accident sidelines one of the Papac crew. And in Florida, Logzilla continues to derail Kraken.

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  14. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 11 - Bombs Away
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Bombs Away

    S7:E11

    In the Bayou, Shelby goes on the hunt for the thief who stole his boat. Up north in Washington, the battle between rivals explodes as Rygaard refuses to allow Oakes to pass through their landing. Down in Florida, Clint's boat nearly goes up in smoke. And Swilley pulls up a prize from the bottom of the lake, the Chapman crew will never forget.

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  15. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 12 - Who'll Stop the Reign?
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Who'll Stop the Reign?

    S7:E12

    Big noise and big toys turn the season upside down. In Alaska, a misstep by Joe cripples the yarder for Papac. In Washington, Gabe Rygaard pulls out a massive feller buncher–one of the largest machines in the logging industry. Down in Florida, the skies open up on the Dreadknots and Chapman crews as they try to make it through a dangerous lightning storm.

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  16. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 16 - Albie Damned
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Albie Damned

    S7:E16

    In the Bayou, Shelby and his new hand hit pay dirt with one of the biggest logs of the season. In Alaska, Coatsy's misstep in the yarder puts the crew in danger. Down in Florida, the Dreadknots reunite and take the fight directly to Chapman's home turf. And in the pacific northwest, tensions rise and hard hats roll when Rygaard and Oakes are forced to share the same landing.

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  17. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 17 - Tooth and Nail
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Tooth and Nail

    S7:E17

    In Washington, Rygaard's quest for king of the mountain hits the skids when the crew nearly topples the yarder. Down the road, the Oakes crew capitalizes on their sidelined rivals and one team member learns first hand a drastic remedy for a toothache in the brush. In the Bayou, while trying to bring in a land-locked monster cypress, Shelby pushes his boat to the limit. On Alaska's Kupreanof Island, Joe returns, determined to whip the crew back into shape. And down in Florida, Chapman races against a lightning storm to find river gold, while the Dreadknots conspire with a Chapman enemy to secure their lead.

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  18. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 18 - Battle Ax
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Battle Ax

    S7:E18

    In Washington, frustration boils over as Rygaard and Oakes are forced to share the same landing. Down in the bayou, Shelby gets in hot water with the law over a contested log. Up in Alaska, Joe and Coatsy struggle to get the Papac crew back on track. In Florida, the Dreadknots have a run-in with fish and wildlife while the chapman crew works through the night to catch up in the log count. And on the Pearl River, the Ax Cut team races against a fast moving tropical storm.

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  19. Ax Men Season 8 Episode 1 - Logged and Loaded
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Logged and Loaded

    S8:E1

    Rygaard heads into the groups roughest territory yet, hoping to recapture the title. Papac dreams of a repeat in Alaska, but Coatsy's injury hinders that thought.

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  20. Ax Men Season 8 Episode 4 - The Swampman Cometh
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Swampman Cometh

    S8:E4

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  21. Ax Men Season 6 Episode 16 - Hell or High Water
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Hell or High Water

    S6:E16

    In the Swamp, Shelby tries out a new assistant–and meets his match. In Florida, Brad has an MMA title fight–and wins himself a new assistant. In Canada, a new, inexperienced hook tender causes major chaos. In Oregon, the entire Big Gun crew heads out to cut the next road–in high winds. And at Rygaard, Craig drops a bomb.

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  22. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 15 - Dog Days
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Dog Days

    S7:E15

    In Washington, a battle erupts when Oakes is accused of stealing Rygaard's logs. In Alaska, tensions soar as a runaway log nearly wipes out the crew. In the Bayou, Shelby brings out his puppy to help him with a special assignment. Down in Florida, when Swilley gets snagged underwater, it's up to Jeter to save him. And in Louisiana, Ax Cut Lumber uses a homemade invention to float a monster log home.

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  23. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 19 - Trucked Up
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Trucked Up

    S7:E19

    As the loggers close in on the end of the season, one log could be the difference between winning and losing, reeling in fortunes or coming up short. In Louisiana, Shelby is only a log away from completing his big order when a boat crash stops him in his tracks. Up north, Gabe Rygaard unleashes fury on his own crew when he catches them doing a favor for the Oakes team. On Alaska's Kupreanof Island, Joe employs a dangerous strategy to make up for their slow yarder engineer. On Florida's St. Johns River, the Chapman crew closes in on the Dreadknots' lead. And a mistake forces the Ax Cut crew to log into the night, desperately trying to finish up their order.

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  24. Ax Men Season 8 Episode 2 - Falling Fast
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Falling Fast

    S8:E2

    A replacement is sought for Coatsy; the Rygaard crew bring in a second yarder; and the Dreadknots pull the wrong kind of wood in Florida.

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  25. Ax Men Season 7 Episode 13 - Ax Marks the Spot
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Ax Marks the Spot

    S7:E13

    On Snag Hill, the war between Rygaard and Oakes explodes after Kelly demolishes a Rygaard pick-up truck. At Papac's site, tensions between Coatsy and Joe also reach a fever pitch as Coatsy makes a drastic decision regarding Joe's employment. Down in Florida, the Chapman crew may have found the treasure of a lifetime. On the other side of the Sunshine State, with Logzilla still stalling, The Kraken steals Clint's boat. And in the Bayou, Shelby's spin in his new ATV ends in disaster.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Out of Control" is the best rated episode of "Ax Men". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/4/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Falling Apart".