Flying Wild Alaska backdrop
Documentary•Drama•Family

The Best Episodes of Flying Wild Alaska Season 1

Every episode of Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Flying Wild Alaska Season 1!

Binge this in 10h 0m•Peaking at 8.3/10

Flying Wild Alaska is a documentary television series that aired on Discovery Channel in 2011 and 2012. The show features the Tweto family from Unalakleet, Alaska who run the Alaska airline Era Alaska. They operate the

Airs on
Discovery
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Twetos
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Meet the Twetos

    S1:E1

    In the frigid Alaskan town of Unalakleet, the Tweto's and their family-run airline Era Alaska Aviation battle the arctic elements to transport supplies and passengers to some of the most non-accessible spots in North America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 2 - Life or Death
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Life or Death

    S1:E2

    Pilot Luke Hickerson transports dangerous chemicals to Atqasuk; Jim makes arrangements for the transportation of the first casualty of winter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 3 - Blow It Up
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Blow It Up

    S1:E3

    In a dangerous mission, pilot Doug Doherty flies along Russian airspace to transport volatile explosives to the island of St Lawrence. In Unk, Ben slams into a large bird mid-flight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 4 - Indian Summer
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Indian Summer

    S1:E4

    Unseasonably warm weather sends Jim up to the Brooks Range to look for potential landing strips. Ferno and Ariel prepare an Eskimo feast for returning pilot John Ponts and the week ends with an icy plunge into the Unalakleet River.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 5 - Tundra Taxis
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Tundra Taxis

    S1:E5

    In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspect the progress, he is far from happy. In Unalakleet, fierce crosswinds blow John Ponts' tiny 207 all over the sky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 6 - Greenhorn Ben
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Greenhorn Ben

    S1:E6

    Pilot Yuri Ivanoff trains in Bethel; Jim tries to do a river landing in Unalakleet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Flying Wild Alaska

    READ
  7. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 7 - Deep Freeze
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Deep Freeze

    S1:E7

    A canine delivery to Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 8 - Bush Brawl
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Bush Brawl

    S1:E8

    A dangerous frozen river landing leaves Jim and Ferno skating on thin ice, while Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster. The biggest snowstorm of the season hits, shutting down all of Western Alaska and leaving several Era pilots up in the air.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 9 - Trick or Tweto
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Trick or Tweto

    S1:E9

    Halloween in Alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on Era's small planes. Ariel hopes to learn the family business in Unk, but a power blackout tests her abilities when she takes over as station manager.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Flying Wild Alaska Season 1 Episode 10 - Goodbye Sun
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Goodbye Sun

    S1:E10

    The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor and Luke races to complete a daring rescue before the sun sets for two months straight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meet the Twetos" is the best rated episode of "Flying Wild Alaska" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Life or Death".