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The Best Episodes of The Last Alaskans

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In 1980, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, a protected area, home to thousands of native animals and pristine terrain spanning roughly the size of South

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 2 - Only the Strong
    9.4/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Only the Strong

    S2:E2

    The countdown to winter continues as Heimo breaks ground on the new cabin. Bob & his daughter embark on a river journey to the cabin where she was raised. The Lewises resurrect their first cabin in the bush, a place abandoned for nearly 18 years.

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  2. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 4 - Alone
    9.4/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Alone

    S2:E4

    Fall continues in the bush as the Last Alaskans settle into wilderness solitude. Battling loneliness, Bob Harte welcomes a visitor to his cabin. The Seldens bask in the glory of a major triumph, while Ray Lewis is just beginning the hunt for meat.

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  3. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 1 - Home Again
    9.3/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Home Again

    S2:E1

    With summer fading and trapping season around the corner, Heimo Korth works to build a new cabin for his family. The Seldens settle in and look to fill their larder with moose meat, while the Lewis family attempts to reach an old homestead by boat.

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  4. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 5 - Winter's Edge
    9.3/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Winter's Edge

    S2:E5

    The race begins to secure food and shelter before the snow flies. Heimo's family hunts for caribou, but a bear could stop them in their tracks. Tyler and Ashley work to pull in a winter's supply of salmon. Bob and Nancy face a hard truth about his future.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 1 - Winter's Dawn
    9.3/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Winter's Dawn

    S3:E1

    As the Arctic Circle's short summer nears its end, The Last Alaskans begin their preparations for another winter on the trapline.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 9 - The Great Unknown
    9.2/10(15 votes)

    #6 - The Great Unknown

    S3:E9

    Winter loosens its grip on the frozen north and The Last Alaskans celebrate the sun’s reappearance on the horizon. In the Season 3 finale, big changes are on the horizon.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 6 - On Thin Ice
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #7 - On Thin Ice

    S2:E6

    The sun returns, signaling late winter in ANWR. An unwelcome intruder threatens Tyler and Ashley's success. Heimo and Edna say a final goodbye to their oldest cabin, while Charlie meticulously builds his very first and reflects on his future in the bush. The Seldens embark on a 4-day trapping loop that could lead them through dangerous conditions. Heimo must compete with a pack of wolves to secure a moose for winter. The Lewis cabin is rehabbed, but the girls still have a lot to learn about this new home.

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  8. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 8 - Fire and Ice
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Fire and Ice

    S2:E8

    Tyler and Ashley are threatened by an intruder; Heimo and Edna say farewell to their old cabin; Charlie builds his first habitat.

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  9. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 5 - Killer Instinct
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Killer Instinct

    S3:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 8 - Race Against the Sun
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Race Against the Sun

    S3:E8

    As winter tightens its grip, the days grow shorter for The Last Alaskans and that means less daylight for checking traps. Heimo and Edna's fur count is way down and when wolves invade their traplines, Edna takes matters into her own hands.

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  11. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 8 - Never Gets Easier
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Never Gets Easier

    S4:E8

    With no meat for winter, Heimo's desperate to run his trapline, but has no choice but to hunt for moose. Krin makes a devastating discovery - a wolf pack hunting on her trapline. Tyler and Ashley work together to make the most of a recent moose kill.

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  12. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 9 - Biting Back
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Biting Back

    S4:E9

    Heimo tests his trapping skills on both land and water to outsmart one of his favorite catches, beaver. Scott puts lessons learned to the test as he tracks marten. Tyler's plan to run his sled dog team is threatened when the pack turns on each other.

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  13. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 10 - Laying Down Their Legacy
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Laying Down Their Legacy

    S4:E10

    Scrambling to finish trapping season, Heimo discovers the best catch so far: a wolf. Charlie walks a legend's footsteps as he works the traplines Bob left to him. Tyler takes on the challenge of getting their hunting cabin ready for next season.

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  14. The Last Alaskans Season 1 Episode 7 - Nothing Lasts Forever
    9.0/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Nothing Lasts Forever

    S1:E7

    Winter's end is approaching as Bob trains his puppy to be a hunting dog. Meanwhile, Ray adjusts to life without his daughters; and Heimo tests his physical limitations.

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  15. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 3 - Legacy in Danger
    9.0/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Legacy in Danger

    S3:E3

    The Last Alaskans are finally home - some for the winter, others for a much shorter stay. Heimo and his youngest daughter Krin hunt for caribou. The Seldens have helpful visitors and an exciting announcement. Bob arrives back at his cabin.

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  16. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 6 - Spirit of the Hunter
    9.0/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Spirit of the Hunter

    S3:E6

    With winter just weeks away, The Last Alaskans are desperate to fill their smokehouses. The Selden’s all pitch in to haul home Tyler’s recent moose kill. Heimo and Charlie both worry they might not have meat for the winter months ahead.

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  17. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 4 - No Regrets
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #17 - No Regrets

    S4:E4

    The loss of Bob Harte is felt across the Refuge. Heimo boats to Bob's cabin to bring Bob's possessions to his family. Charlie recovers his father's shotgun from a hidden cache and hunts small game. Edna prepares her favorite meal, caribou head.

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  18. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 7 - Hard Choices
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Hard Choices

    S4:E7

    With temperatures plummeting, Heimo pushes into the arctic, desperate to get a moose for winter. Charlie and Tyler look to start their trapping seasons but must overcome devastating fire damage on their traplines.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Last Alaskans Season 1 Episode 5 - The Last Sunset
    8.9/10(36 votes)

    #19 - The Last Sunset

    S1:E5

    Bob visits his daughter, and assesses the damage of his crashed plane; Tyler and Ashley travel 15 miles to a lake cabin to run their dog team and look for food.

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  20. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 3 - Survival Mode
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Survival Mode

    S2:E3

    Preparations for winter continue, and focus centers on finding food. Heimo pursues caribou meat, while Tyler & Ashley score big game, building their confidence in the bush. Bob & his daughter reminisce on the past as they arrive at their cabin home.

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  21. The Last Alaskans Season 2 Episode 7 - Dark Winter
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Dark Winter

    S2:E7

    Heimo still needs a moose; the Seldens embark on the next part of their trapline journey; Charlie Jagow is introduced.

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  22. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 2 - A Taste of Freedom
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #22 - A Taste of Freedom

    S3:E2

    As The Last Alaskans settle in to their fall routines in preparation for winter's trapping season, several visitors make their way out to the cabins. Heimo and Edna roll out the red carpet for their youngest daughter Krinn and new grandson, Colby.

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  23. The Last Alaskans Season 4 Episode 1 - Hit the Ground Running
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Hit the Ground Running

    S4:E1

    Heimo stalks his best hunting grounds and Tyler tracks caribou as the pressure is on to get a big kill before the harsh Alaskan winter takes hold. Charlie inspects his traplines but damage from summer wildfires puts his season in jeopardy.

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  24. The Last Alaskans Season 1 Episode 3 - Winter Is Coming
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    #24 - Winter Is Coming

    S1:E3

    A hunt for a bull moose, which can feed a family for the winter, is critical before temperatures drop to 50 degrees below zero and can make being outdoors even more dangerous.

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  25. The Last Alaskans Season 3 Episode 7 - Pray for Snow
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Pray for Snow

    S3:E7

    Winter in the Arctic Refuge usually means go time for The Last Alaskans but this year low snowfall is slowing them down - snow machines and dogsleds are useless in these trail conditions.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Only the Strong" is the best rated episode of "The Last Alaskans". It scored 9.4/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/19/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Alone".