The BEST episodes of Life Below Zero season 11

Every episode of Life Below Zero season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Life Below Zero season 11!

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: 12/10/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Continuing
Trial by Fire
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7.89
90 votes

#1 - Trial by Fire

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2018

Jessie runs the race of a lifetime at the Iditarod. Ricko hunts for small game. The Hailstones go on a family rabbit hunt. Sue clears snow from her rooftops.

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No Guarantees
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7.86
95 votes

#2 - No Guarantees

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2018

As conditions worsen during the grueling arctic winter, Alaskans risk their lives to prepare for months of total darkness. Andy Bassich braves unsafe conditions on the Yukon River to hunt for needed meat. Sue Aikens tests a new piece of equipment that could be the difference between life and death. The Hailstones set a trap line near their homestead for vital fur. And Jessie Holmes must avoid thin ice to harvest the lifeblood of the Arctic.

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Home Again
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7.86
91 votes

#3 - Home Again

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2018

In the Arctic, maintaining a subsistence lifestyle requires Alaskans to constantly learn new techniques, and honor those who came and lived before. In Kavik, Sue Aikens makes a cost-effective hunting weapon using harvested materials. The Hailstones embark on a family harvest. The training must continue for Andy Bassich and his youngest sled dogs. And for the first time this winter, Ricko Dewilde returns to the cabin where he spent his youth.

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Arctic Harvest
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7.82
103 votes

#4 - Arctic Harvest

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2018

In the clutches of Dark winter, Alaskans face uncertain conditions caused by unseasonably warm temperatures. But the warmth won't last, and opportunities must be seized. Sue Aikens braves the unstable tundra to replenish her water supply. Jessie Holmes is on a quest for firewood as the Iditarod approaches. Chip Hailstone teaches his daughter Carol to hunt winter caribou. And Andy Bassich makes use of a recent caribou harvest.

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Window of Opportunity
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7.81
79 votes

#5 - Window of Opportunity

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2018

Sue settles back into life at Kavik; Ricko replaces the cabin stove; Jessie struggles to free his four-wheeler from the frozen mud; Chip and Agnes hunt an apex predator.

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Into the Storm
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7.79
90 votes

#6 - Into the Storm

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2018

Alaskans attempt to survive and thrive while struggling with unpredictable winter weather. Jessie Holmes prepares for the Iditarod by doing some home demolition. Sue Aikens braves freezing conditions to make a bed with resources from her new land. Ricko DeWilde camps at a nearby hot springs to trap a wolverine for a traditional Athabaskan memorial. And the Hailstones run into a severe blizzard on a trek to their hunting grounds in Kiwalik.

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The Great Unknown
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7.77
94 votes

#7 - The Great Unknown

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2018

Sue assesses the conditions of her new property at Chena River. Ricko traps for beaver. Jessie trains new puppies for the dog team. Agnes, Edward, and Idi embark on a wood gathering trip.

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A Lesson Learned
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7.76
97 votes

#8 - A Lesson Learned

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/2018

As dark winter's grip tightens across the Arctic, Alaskans must learn new ways of survival in their surroundings. Chip Hailstone teaches his daughter Carol new survival skills as they hunt for small game. Ricko DeWilde reconnects with his past, and attempts to open a pathway to receive messages from the nearby village. Sue Aikens searches for resources at her land along the Chena River. And Jessie Holmes takes to the woods for a needed meal.

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Changing of the Guard
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7.75
113 votes

#9 - Changing of the Guard

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2018

As winter returns to the Arctic, preparation is crucial for Alaskans to survive the coming months. For the Hailstones, the window to hunt big game animals grows shorter with each passing day. Sue Aikens must stay alert and aware of predator presence in Kavik. Glenn Villeneuve ensures the frozen lake in Chandalar is safe for his family's arrival. For Andy Bassich, camp preparations and sled dog training before the snow flies is key. And for Jessie Holmes, to be competitive in the upcoming Iditarod race, training must begin.

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Trail of Wolves
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7.70
90 votes

#10 - Trail of Wolves

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2018

For Alaskans, utilizing the frozen trails to secure resources is a requirement for survival in dark winter. At the family hunting grounds in Kiwalik, Chip Hailstone follows a trail of wolves to find harvestable game. Ricko DeWilde secures wood to repair a generations-old smokehouse. Sue Aikens scours unfamiliar trails to harvest a needed meal. And Jessie Holmes makes his final preperations for the upcoming Iditarod sled dog race.

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End Of The Rope
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7.62
102 votes

#11 - End Of The Rope

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2018

To survive the quickly worsening conditions in the Arctic, Alaskans must finish the tasks that will keep them ahead of winter's wrath. Glenn Villeneuve hunts caribou to keep his family fed for the remainder of winter. The Hailstones set out for a timely harvest in the blistering cold. A severe storm forces Sue Aikens inside to reinforce her camp. And Andy Bassich readies his camp in Eagle for upcoming winter projects.

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