The BEST episodes of Life Below Zero

Every episode of Life Below Zero ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Life Below Zero!

When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be pretty lonely. Add minus-60-degree days and a constant battle for the most basic necessities, and you have the daily challenges of people who live in remote corners of Alaska. This series takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.

Last Updated: 4/14/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Continuing

8.67

6 votes

#1 - Fast Food

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2021

As winter’s chill grips the Arctic, the path forward will require trial and error, and only the determined will succeed in their quest for survival.

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8.57

14 votes

#2 - Summer Camp

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2023

The warm season provides for Alaskans.

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8.56

9 votes

#3 - Whiteout

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2021

With limited daylight during Dark Winter, Alaskans must brave cruel temperatures to secure the resources needed for their survival.

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8.50

6 votes

#4 - Cold Crusade

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2021

Despite the deepening cold, those living in the Arctic must constantly brave the elements and the unknown of the natural landscape.

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8.50

6 votes

#5 - Winter Reigns

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/26/2021

In the Arctic, winter does not go quietly into the night, as subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall means a lack of resources, and a lack of safety.

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8.44

27 votes

#6 - From Here to There

Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2023

Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.

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8.44

18 votes

#7 - One Last Chance

Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/2024

As the sun fades, Alaskans brace for Dark Winter's return.

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8.42

26 votes

#8 - Off the Deep End

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2023

Alaskans rediscover old practices to get through the heart of winter.

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8.40

15 votes

#9 - Cold Rage

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2021

Brutal storms threaten the lives of those living in the Arctic as they enter Dark Winter.

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8.39

31 votes

#10 - Raging Waters

Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/7/2021

As temperatures warm in the Arctic, the landscape and waterways are returning to life, and Alaskans must seize all opportunities under the spring sun.

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8.33

3 votes

#11 - Winter Inferno

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/2019

Sue transports a new generator. Andy and Denise gather wood. Ricko and his kids hunt for muskrat. Chip and Agnes move cam

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8.29

28 votes

#12 - Something Out There

Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2021

Extended daylight, blossoming greens, and open waterways make the arctic spring a crucial time for Alaskans to brave the landscape for resources.

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8.26

19 votes

#13 - Beyond the Tundra

Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/26/2023

With summer nearing its end, Alaskans kick into high gear.

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8.25

16 votes

#14 - Run Aground

Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/2023

Alaskans are in the home stretch of preparing for the upcoming winter.

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8.23

39 votes

#15 - Pulled from the Darkness

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2023

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive and thrive in this brutal season.

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8.23

26 votes

#16 - The Foundation

Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2023

Alaskans must rely on solid foundations to persist through Dark Winter.

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8.22

59 votes

#17 - Into the Night

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2020

Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more. To survive, Alaskans must battle deadly conditions and cruel temperatures.

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8.21

61 votes

#18 - The Other Side

Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2020

With dark winter quickly approaching, Alaskans must face their inner demons, and prepare themselves to battle against the dying of the light.

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8.18

143 votes

#19 - The Widowmaker

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2018

Andy undergoes reconstruction of his fish wheel. Jessie gathers chaga and burl posts. Glenn encounters a dangerous animal and hunts for Dall sheep. Sue constructs a pop-up tent and camps out, gathering resources.

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8.18

67 votes

#20 - Life & Death

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2020

With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.

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8.17

18 votes

#21 - Transitions

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/2023

Alaskans harness the power of the sun as they toil.

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8.16

70 votes

#22 - Ahead of the Game

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2019

Sue travels home to Kavik. Andy and Denise return to Eagle. Jessie prepares for the Iditarod. The Hailstones do chores in Kiwalik.

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8.14

14 votes

#23 - The Way of the Bear

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2023

Alaskans must capitalize on the resources of the Arctic Summer.

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8.13

16 votes

#24 - Cold Harvest

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2021

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

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8.12

85 votes

#25 - Open Season

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2019

The Hailstones bind together for a family hunt. Jessie recuperates from a hard-fought Iditarod. Ricko finds an unexpected treasure. Sue's rush to clear the runway is interrupted by an unexpected breakdown.

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