The WORST episodes of Alaskan Bush People

Every episode of Alaskan Bush People ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Alaskan Bush People!

Deep into Alaska's bush, naturalist and adventurer Billy Brown, along with his wife, Ami, and their seven children, chooses to live life on their own terms, connected to wild nature and bonded to each other. The family of nine strives to be self-sufficient against all odds — often shunning modern society to live off the wilderness and to walk where no man has ever walked before.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
star
6.60
5 votes

#1 - Chasing the Wolfpack

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2018

For the first time ever, film crews reveal the risk and reward of following the nine member Brown Family in the wilderness from Alaska to the Pacific Northwest.

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7.00
5 votes

#2 - Secrets of the Bush

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2018

As the Wolfpack attempts to start over from the ground up, they reveal the relationships and values from decades in the wild, where they learned a way of life unique to the bush of Alaska.

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7.21
160 votes

#3 - All That Matters

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2017

A storm overtakes Chichagof island and threatens the safety of the Brown Family as they set out on a journey to bring home a new addition to Browntown, while oldest brother Matt returns home for a fresh start.

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star
7.22
313 votes

#4 - Shots Fired

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2015

In the wake of Ami's injury, the Browns have to work even harder to stay on track with winter prep. Included: Birdie, Gabe and Bear set off to climb the alpine in search of deer; and Bear's skills are immediately put to the test after he steps up as hunt leader.

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Back in Browntown
star
7.23
127 votes

#5 - Back in Browntown

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/15/2016

In anticipation of reuniting with one member, the family finally returns to Browntown to reclaim the bush. But as spring brings life to the forest, the Browns struggle with the principals that make them a Wolfpack.

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Raised Wild (Pilot)
star
7.30
395 votes

#6 - Raised Wild (Pilot)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2014

A small shack is built in the opener of this series following an Alaska family who live in the wilderness.

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star
7.32
275 votes

#7 - Rock, Paper, Skipper

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2015

An emergency brings Browntown to a halt, leading Billy to make an unexpected choice that impacts the lives of the entire wolf pack. Meanwhile, Matt steps up to take his role as eldest brother more seriously.

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star
7.33
139 votes

#8 - Breaking Ground

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/2018

The Browns begin an ambitious barn build, the key to Billy's grand vision. Noah return reuniting the entire wolfpack for the first time since Alaska.

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Rise of Browntown
star
7.34
246 votes

#9 - Rise of Browntown

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2015

The Browns move into their new home; Matt creates a unique tire house for himself.

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Human Wolf Pack
star
7.35
303 votes

#10 - Human Wolf Pack

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2014

The Brown brothers are forced to step up when building a one room cabin for the family. During some down time, the wolf pack of five goes into a small bush town to hunt for potential mates. It’s the first time they’ve been in public together in months.

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star
7.37
137 votes

#11 - Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2018

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Return to the Wild
star
7.38
290 votes

#12 - Return to the Wild

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2015

The Browns are determined to make it to their new piece of land; after avoiding disaster on the seas, the family seeks help from an old friend.

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star
7.38
161 votes

#13 - Head Above Water

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2018

Disaster strikes as floods plague the region, and the Brown's must balance the fate of their new community with the success of their homestead.

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Released to the Wild
star
7.38
137 votes

#14 - Released to the Wild

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/8/2016

After thirty long days in Juneau, the Brown family reunites and plans a trip to rediscover their love of the bush. But an issue plaguing one of the children puts the sanctity of the wolfpack in jeopardy.

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Rocky Seas
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7.40
245 votes

#15 - Rocky Seas

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2015

Billy and three of his sons travel home on their newly purchased boat; Matt and Noah work on an improvement.

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The Wolf Pack Returns
star
7.41
375 votes

#16 - The Wolf Pack Returns

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2016

A happy homecoming for the Brown family means hard work is ahead to get Browntown back on track. Time away came at a cost and prospects are lean without a working skiff. A highly risky haul with an all or nothing offer may be the only solution.

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Surviving The Lower 48
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7.42
335 votes

#17 - Surviving The Lower 48

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2016

In this lost episode, to save the wolf pack from going stir crazy during Billy's medical treatment, the family heeds the call of the wild and goes on an adventure even further into the lower 48.

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star
7.43
256 votes

#18 - Ballad of Billy Brown

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/2/2015

The family plan a series of surprises to celebrate Billy's birthday; and a visit from a childhood friend prompts the wolf pack to reflect back on their adventures in the wild.

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star
7.43
276 votes

#19 - Strength in Numbers

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2017

A major diagnosis shakes the Brown family and forces them toward a decision that could reshape their lives. While medical analysis continues for Ami in the lower 48, oldest son Matt attempts to get back to normal as he reunites with Noah in Browntown.

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A Wolfpack Divided
star
7.43
290 votes

#20 - A Wolfpack Divided

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2015

The Brown family is ready to move into their new home when Ami requires immediate medical attention and must travel to a big city for surgery. Meanwhile, the pressure is on the boys to secure a wood-burning stove so the family can stay warm over winter.

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Welcome to Browntown
star
7.43
223 votes

#21 - Welcome to Browntown

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2015

The Browns set up their home site; when the boys' skills seem rusty, they must prove to Billy that they still have what it takes.

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star
7.44
202 votes

#22 - Dead in the Water

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2015

Matt, Bam, Gabe, and Bear just want to get home, but engine trouble cripples the Integrity. In Browntown, the rest of the family continues to prep for winter while competing with their bear neighbors.

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star
7.44
54 votes

#23 - Stormy Straight and Narrows

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2022

The Browns must navigate the treacherous Wrangell Narrows on course for the storied Mosman Island, where Bird hopes to begin a new chapter; with the clock ticking for Noah to find his homestead, stormy seas threaten their journey.

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A Big Gamble
star
7.45
206 votes

#24 - A Big Gamble

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2015

After Billy is offered a deal on one-of-a-kind boat, the Brown family is faced with a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, youngest brother Noah kindles a new relationship in town.

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star
7.46
35 votes

#25 - One Brown Down

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2017

Half the family hangs spewing over the railing, because the browns have fallen into a storm on the open sea. And catering on board the "Integrity" also leaves much to be desired. Except for a few breakfast ingredients is hardly left over. Nevertheless, the resettlers continue to pursue Prince of Wales Island, where they are to carry out an order for a freight forwarder. The island in the south-east of Alaska has a lot of memories with Billy, Ami and the children, because the "Wolfsrudel" has lived on the island for ten years

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