The BEST episodes of Buying Alaska
Every episode of Buying Alaska ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Buying Alaska!
BUYING ALASKA proves that forgoing basic amenities is a reasonable tradeoff when it comes to breathtaking views and stunning wild surroundings that you can't find anywhere in the lower 48 states. Offering much more than living quarters, these properties are so in tune with the extraordinary landscape that it's often what's beyond the house that proves to be the main attraction - from the ability to hunt and fish from a back deck, to extreme seclusion on your own private island, to self-sustaining features such as smokehouses and greenhouses. However, there are also dangers that come with all the beauty, and living in this rugged and remote terrain can lead to animal attacks and brutal winters that cut you off from society.
#1 - Ruff-ing It
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2013
Pete and Anja are dog mushers and want to buy an Alaskan home that's right for them and their 21 dogs. The first property they see, The Pond House, is tucked so far away in the wilderness that there's a guest house on an island of the pond in the yard but is there enough open area for the dogs?
#3 - Mrs. Alaska Military Man
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2013
A Mrs. Alaska titleholder and her soldier husband search for a home in Fairbanks, Alaska.
#4 - Outhouse Life
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2013
Sean and Charlotte want a home in Fairbanks, Alaska, that won’t cost them a penny in utility bills. So they’re going off-the-grid. And that means one thing...there’ll be no bathrooms...just an outhouse!
#5 - Life on a Mountain
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/12/2013
Russ and Dana search for a home in a small mountain town in Alaska where the views are spectacular, the area is prime for outdoor adventures, but life can change at any moment from the danger of an avalanche.
#6 - Guys Getaway
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/19/2013
David Parks and Chris Erickson are best friends. And they’re also professional handymen. They want to buy a weekend getaway house in the wilds of Alaska, but they don’t want to spend a lot of money.
#7 - Isolated Village
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2013
Sean and Jolene want a home in the isolated Alaskan village of Gustavus, where the wildlife runs rampant. It's so remote that bears can walk into your house! There are no roads in or out; the only way to reach the town is by ferry or by plane. One home the list has decorations made from moose bones hanging in every corner of the yard, while another features a rustic hot tub that seems like a luxury... until you see what's floating in the water.
#8 - Tiny Homes, Big Mountain
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/2/2013
Pete and Martha have lived and worked in some of the wildest locations in the U.S. Now they're in the untamed last frontier of Alaska and want an isolated home with views of the tallest peak in North America - Mount McKinley.
#9 - Dollars or Drains
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/9/2013
Texas native Colby wants an affordable home, but he’s in for a shock because, in Alaska, that means a dry cabin with no running water. He doesn’t know anything about life without plumbing so he enlists the help of his friend.
#10 - Kenai Kabins
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/29/2014
Darien and Delana are looking to buy their first house near the Kenai River. But this musical couple can’t afford to break the bank, so they’ll have to look for a bargain away from the river’s edge.
#11 - Rocks to Riches
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2014
Alaskan natives Cole and Amanda have worked hard to build their successful rock climbing business. They’re living the Alaskan dream, but the only thing missing is their dream house. They’ll look at three million-dollar homes in the Last Frontier.
#12 - Homer Improvement
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/6/2014
A couple who are tired of making daily trips to the grocery store for water decide to give up their high-maintenance dry cabin and upgrade to a bigger place with indoor plumbing.
#13 - Glacier River Homes
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/29/2014
A recently engaged couple who love the water and fishing look for a home in the town of Soldotna on the glacier-fed Kenai River.
#14 - Lakes of the Last Frontier
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/22/2014
Glennallen, Alaska is home to dozens of beautiful, remote lakes. After living in their crowded B&B, that’s exactly where Eric and Cynthia want to look for their new Last Frontier escape.
#15 - Kenai Islands
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/15/2014
Tim and Natalie rent a place on the Kenai River now but they’ve always dreamed of living in a home on one of the river’s few islands. Living in the middle of a river can be a challenge – there are no bridges to the islands and no sewage systems, either.
#16 - Alaskan Beach Town
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/8/2014
There aren’t any palm trees or tropical ocean breezes in the 49th state, but you can still live a beach life style on one of Alaska’s 3 million lakes. Dave and Elena are ready to find their dream Alaskan beach home.
#17 - Waterfront Wilderness
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/1/2014
A couple who live off the land want a house where they can hunt, fish, garden and live the Alaskan lifestyle.
#18 - Tundra Town
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/25/2014
Arizona natives, Eric and Kendra, are relocating from the desert of Phoenix to the tundra of Delta Junction, Alaska. Will they be able to find a place they can call home in one of the most remote areas of America’s last frontier?
#19 - Mountain Homes and Domes
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2014
Kevin and Katelynn have toured all over Alaska but they keep coming back to the hillside town of Eagle River. It’s rustic mountain living that’s close to the big city of Anchorage. But no home in Alaska comes without risk... or quirks.
#20 - Frontier Comfort
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2014
Fairbanks natives Dave and Penny want to get out of town and find a home on the river where they can enjoy their favorite outdoor activities like snow machining, fishing, and riding ATVs.
#21 - Timber Homes
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2014
Newlyweds Mike and Jen moved to Fairbanks a year ago. Living near downtown has been convenient for work, but they've alwyays dreamed of living in a log home. Now they're headed for the hills above Fairbanks to make that dream a reality.
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Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 3/23/2015
A couple with a budget of $350,000 search for a home in Juneau where their toddler can have more space.
#23 - Pilot's Paradise
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/29/2014
Nicole and pilot Bruce have decided to leave the Lower 48 behind and make a new life up north. With their own private plane, they can buy a house anywhere they want. The search is on for a home with a runway.
#24 - Frontier City
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/5/2015
Roland and Tiffany live in Alaska’s biggest city, Anchorage. But the non-stop, fast-paced lifestyle is getting to be too much for their big family. They want a home within 30 minutes of downtown where they can still escape into the wilderness.
#25 - Million Air
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/12/2015
Wes and Angela own an air taxi company in Alaska. He flies the plane and she runs the office. They want to land a million dollar dream home and can fly anywhere in the state to find it. But if they can’t agree on the location, their search may be grounded