The BEST episodes of Life Below Zero season 8

Every episode of Life Below Zero season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Life Below Zero season 8!

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: 4/26/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Continuing

7.94

197 votes

#1 - River of Rage

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2016

Alaskans face tremendous obstacles with the spring breakup in full swing.

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7.87

215 votes

#2 - Blindsided

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2016

As the snow melts and the ice on the waterways breaks up, the Arctic becomes a land of opportunity. The Hailstones hunt, Sue Aikens reopens her greenhouse, and Glenn Villeneuve returns home.

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7.72

155 votes

#3 - Higher Ground

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2016

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

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7.64

162 votes

#4 - Midnight Sun

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2016

Alaskans must ensure they are prepared to withstand the extreme cold that lies ahead.

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7.62

216 votes

#5 - The Confrontation

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2016

With seasons changing in the Arctic, Alaskans hunt in the wilderness before the spring breakup fully arrives.

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7.60

174 votes

#6 - Against the Tide

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2016

Sue unloads and sets up new heating system at Kavik. Glenn scouts for shelter and hunts from his canoe. Andy catches and smokes fish in the rain. The Hailstones fish for herring at camp.

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7.56

172 votes

#7 - Head Above Water

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2016

As the rivers melt, Alaskans try to stay ahead of the changing landscape.

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7.53

155 votes

#8 - The Slow Grind

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2016

As the summer begins to fade, Alaskans must take advantage of the long days to prepare for the long freeze that lies ahead.

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