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.

43 min . 2014-10-24

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.

43 min . 2014-10-31

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.

43 min . 2014-11-07

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.

43 min . 2014-11-14

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.

43 min . 2014-11-21

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.

43 min . 2014-11-28

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.

43 min . 2014-12-05

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.

43 min . 2014-12-12