The BEST episodes of Alaska State Troopers
Every episode of Alaska State Troopers ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alaska State Troopers!
They are the first line of defense on the last frontier, the roughly 400 state troopers who patrol the rugged and unforgiving terrain of America’s largest state — Alaska. One of the toughest law enforcement agencies in the nation, these officers often travel hundreds of miles in piercing subzero temperatures to uphold the law. Responding by land, air and sea — with backup sometimes days away — they face danger to protect the people and wildlife of Alaska.
#1 - Summer Solstice
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2026
During Alaska's summer solstice, Alaska State Troopers confront a fleeing suspect, defuse an armed barricade and investigate arson near the Arctic Circle; one wild night of endless daylight tests the limits of law in the Last Frontier.
#2 - Spring Break Crazy
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2011
Springtime in Alaska means one thing for thousands of adrenaline junkies: Arctic Man. It's one of Alaska's most extreme sporting events and the biggest weeklong party of the year. Only 16 troopers are assigned to the festivities, and they're outnumbered almost 1,000 to one, with backup almost 100 miles away. This year, a blizzard brings in trouble. Then, troopers head out on snow machines in search of a family whose sleds got stuck in the treacherous snowy landscape.
#3 - Lost in the Woods
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2026
It's a wild Alaska summer day as troopers locate a naked wolf hunter, track a suspected felon through the woods and respond to an animal hoarder in a remote village just north of the Arctic Circle.
#4 - Wild and Dangerous
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2026
Alaska State Troopers pursue gas thieves, use pepper balls to arrest a barricaded suspect and respond to shots fired in a remote village - showing the risks of policing Alaska's wild terrain.
#5 - Cold Truth and Consequences
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2026
In the Mat-Su, Troopers catch a runner connected to an alleged Facebook scam and arrest a suspect wanted on murder charges. In Fairbanks, two hunters are caught butchering a moose in a bank drive-thru.
#6 - On the Run
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2026
Troopers go undercover to bring down a wanted fugitive, arrest a driver who throws drugs out the window during a traffic stop and engage in a high-speed pursuit on city streets.
#7 - Cowboy Fugitive
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/18/2011
Deep in the rugged Talkeetna Mountains, Trooper John Cyr and rookie Trooper Scott Lanier are on the lookout for illegal hunters of sheep, caribou and moose. But when Trooper Cyr tips over his four-wheeler and breaks his ankle, Lanier is alone in the wild, with backup a half-day away. Almost 300 miles south, in the rough waters of the Gulf of Alaska, tourists flock to Kodiak, Alaska's largest island.
#8 - Rock-Throwing Rampage
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/18/2015
Troopers scramble to rescue lost snowmobilers, help a stranded citizen, and recover a frozen body, lost to the harshness of the terrain.
#10 - Hairy Threat
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/18/2015
The show features a dog saved from wildlife and a hunt for dangerous wild lynx.
#11 - Village Vigilantes
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2012
Troopers go the distance in this episode of Alaska State Troopers, taking to land, air, and snow machine to bring justice to some of Alaska's most remote locations. Alaskan villages on the outskirts often present challenges for troopers, both tactically and culturally. With the help of concerned locals, troopers are able to track down wanted criminals and solve mysterious cases.
#12 - Gun N Hide
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2012
When troopers respond to a call regarding a discharged gun in the Mat-Su Valley, they discover a large stash of weapons hidden inside a boat. There is a good chance that the suspect is still armed and dangerous as officers venture out into the dark woods to search for him. Later, troopers patrol villages near Juneau, handle the fall moose hunt in the Denali wilderness, and search the southeast Alaskan ocean floor for a stolen firearm.
#13 - Highway Hijinks
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2011
From traffic stops to fleeing suspects to checking bear bait stations, troopers on the Seward Highway stretching along the Kenai Peninsula hunt criminals, enforce wildlife laws and keep the peace.
#14 - 2-For-1 Takedown
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/25/2015
After a long winter, Alaskans greet the emerging spring full throttle and for the most competitive among them, spring means one thing: the world-famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. The Alaska State Troopers are on hand to start the race off safely.
#15 - Armed & Squatting
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2012
In this episode of "Alaska State Troopers," danger is around every corner--troopers must confront a man who is illegally living on public land, find a missing toddler who has disappeared into the woods, and track a man with a warrant as he tries to hide in a remove village on the Yukon River.
#16 - One in the Chamber
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2014
Troopers pursue illegal moose hunters in the mountains surrounding the Mat-Su Valley, but the search turns dicey when they come across a fresh, warm grizzly bed still ripe with the stink of the bear. Later, all units rush to the scene when they receive a call about a man with a stolen gun. A tense four-hour standoff ensues when the suspect flees to a nearby residence. The chaos continues when troopers come across some drugged-up fishermen they must detain.
#17 - Anchorage Undercover
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2011
Troopers team up with the FBI to confront Anchorage's drug problem- taking down 17 suspects in one night. Across town, a known felon barricades himself inside his house, resulting in a tense standoff for hours. Meanwhile, the search is on for an injured hiker stuck halfway up a treacherous mountain. And troopers patrol Alaska's version of the Everglades in air boats to search for illegal moose hunters.
#18 - Vice Squad
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2011
Troopers chase down thieves and smugglers, set up prostitution stings with the VICE squad, catch drunk drivers, regulate moose and caribou hunts, and greet Buddy, a famous dog who saved his family from a fire.
#19 - Frontier Force
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2009
Go inside one of the worlds most unique law enforcement agencies as the Alaska State Troopers fight crime, enforce fish and game regulations, and patrol the rugged terrain of Americas largest state. This episode takes viewers across Alaskas vast frontier as Troopers fight crime in Brevig Mission, survey the devastating flooding of the mighty Yukon River, go inside the walls of Anvil Mountain Correction Center in Nome, and take a few minutes to watch part of the famed Iditarod Dog Sled Race.
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - Hammered on the Holiday
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2013
In this one-hour episode of "Alaska State Troopers," Trooper Dan Dahl scans the wilderness for missing hunters in his floatplane. An off-road pursuit turns into a forest foot chase and Fourth of July celebrations keep Troopers busy.
#21 - Operation Moose Decoy
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2011
Alaska’s elite state troopers take down an armed bandit, investigate a junkie hangout, and track down unlawful moose hunters using a unique partner in crime.
#22 - Midnight Poachers
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/22/2012
See where it all begins at the Trooper Academy in Sitka, AK, patrol for illegal hunters and traps with wildlife troopers and combat dangerous drunk drivers, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Alaska.
#23 - Armed and Bootlegging
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2012
It's a criminal homebrew operation, and Trooper Tim Smith must head into a 'dry' village where illegal manufacturing of alcohol has gotten out of control. Meanwhile, Trooper Gordon Young hunts down a dangerous thief and must race to the airport to stop the suspect from fleeing. Later, Trooper Jared Noll makes a seemingly routine traffic stop only to discover that the driver is one of the biggest meth cooks in the valley, and he's got knives with him.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Dead-End Deranged
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/25/2015
Follow the Alaska State Troopers as they are swept into a high-speed chase with a dangerous and wanted man and must think on their toes when routine traffic stops are not what they seem. Worsening road conditions wreak havoc on motorists, and trooper recruits earn their stripes as they strip down for the frigid arctic waters. And don’t miss wildlife Trooper Ellison as he goes on patrol in black bear country.