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Edge of Alaska

2014–2017 · Ended · 4 seasons

Reality Documentary
First aired
Oct 24, 2014
Last aired
Nov 26, 2017
IMDb rating
6.9 / 10 481 votes

Overview

Hidden deep in the wilderness of eastern Alaska and built during the Gold Rush as Alaska's original 'Sin City', only 42 residents currently brave the extreme conditions in McCarthy. It's an isolated outlaw town - a refuge for people who don’t want to be found that’s surrounded by extreme wilderness over 100 miles from the authorities where young men go to prove themselves and old outlaws go to die; hunters, gold miners, gunsmiths, and survivalists who reside in this 'Old West' town are willing to risk their lives to live truly free. While some believe in continuing the town’s frontier way of life, others feel the future of McCarthy depends on dragging itself into the modern age. Which way of life will reign supreme?

Episodes

Season 1 · 8 episodes

  • E1 Winter's Grip
    Oct 24, 2014 45 min

    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.

  • E2 Last Days of Winter
    Oct 31, 2014 45 min

    The last days of winter bring change, and the future of the 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.

  • E3 The Thaw
    Nov 7, 2014 45 min

    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.

  • E4 The Road
    Nov 14, 2014 45 min

    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.

  • E5 Bear Attack
    Nov 21, 2014 45 min

    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.

  • E6 The Motherlode
    Nov 28, 2014 45 min

    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.

  • E7 McCarthy Rising
    Dec 5, 2014 45 min

    An emergency meeting is held in an attempt to stop plans to create an electrical grid in McCarthy.

  • E8 The Last Stand
    Dec 12, 2014 45 min

    A showdown looms in McCarthy in the Season 1 finale.

Cast 8

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