The WORST episodes of Port Protection

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

Port Protection is home to the few who have left behind normal society and chosen a different life in a remote Alaskan community, where survival of the individuals and community cannot sustain without the other. The stakes are high. The land is rugged and unforgiving and the seas which surround Port Protection are cold and merciless. With risk comes a reward more profound than mere survival: a world of beauty and freedom with the security of community and without the constraints of bureaucracy. In Port Protection there are no clear roads to survival, inhabitants must carve one themselves.

Last Updated: 4/10/2026Network: National GeographicStatus: Continuing
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#1 - It's All Uphill From Here

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2025

Curly’s deer hunt comes to a thrilling end with a shot gone awry. Sam, Troy and Terry struggle with uneven ground to build Troy a bathroom. Sarah, Veronica and Breanna forage for berries to make a rare treat. Squibb works solo on a build at home to replace a deck destroyed by falling snow and ice in a massive storm.

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#2 - Between Water and Wolves

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2015

Resourcefulness is key to survival in Port Protection and for 56-year resident Sam that means making the most of what he’s got. He sets out to extend the wear of his boots using mink oil — but first he must find and trap the minks.

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#3 - Broken Lines

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2015

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#4 - Dark Days Coming

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2016

With winter almost upon them, the residents of Port Protection are busy using the remaining days of good weather and daylight to stock their freezers and complete crucial chores.

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#5 - Legends In The Woods

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2016

Mary and Curly head out on a duck hunt that tests their limits. Sam hunts for a Sitka black-tailed deer with one of his oldest hunting partners.

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#6 - Shell-Shocked

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2016

The residents continue making repairs around town during a mild winter.

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#7 - The Cost of Paradise

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2020

In the isolated and rugged village of Port Protection, residents live on their own terms, but staying ahead of Mother Nature’s fury is vital.

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#8 - Dangerous Grounds

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/2020

In Southeast Alaska, residents of Port Protection must often work together to overcome difficult and dangerous obstacles in the fight for survival.

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#9 - Water Works

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2021

Life in Alaska never slows down — even in winter. Residents build a water catchment system, trap fur, collect logs and rescue an escaped float house.

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#10 - No Pain

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2021

Dodging disaster and surviving in Port Protection requires its residents to be masters of hunting, gathering and building.

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#11 - Troubled Waters

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2021

During the unforgiving winter, Port Protection residents must turn to their lifelong talents in order to survive.

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#12 - Do or Die

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2021

During the winter, residents of Port Protection must find ways to combat Mother Nature.

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#13 - Bush Smart

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/30/2021

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#14 - Tides that Bind

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2021

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#15 - The Land Giveth

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/13/2021

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#16 - Danger Lurks

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/20/2021

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#17 - Float-house Resurrection

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2022

Spring brings new obstacles and opportunities

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#18 - Rising from the Ashes

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2022

In an enhanced episode, Port Protection tries to recover from the loss of a valued village elder.

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#19 - We Can Do Hard Things

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2025

Curly takes advantage of a break between storms to hunt for deer in a fruitful area he hasn’t been able to access for a couple of years. Troy explores sunken boats for lost treasures. Veronica and Terry work together to revamp the garden Litzi left behind. Sam and Squibb reel in more than they can handle on their quest for halibut.

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#20 - Still Icy

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2024

Winter continues to pummel Port Protection and some venture out to find food for their families. Carl spots a buck in his crosshairs.

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#21 - This Must Be The Place

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/25/2023

With the help of neighbors Carl and Morgan, novice crabber Matt Carlson breaks in his new boat in an iceberg minefield.

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#22 - Last Flat Day

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/19/2023

Residents spend time and energy to get results before winter. Matt and Carl get ready for an epic journey. Oliver chases after deer.

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#23 - Granpa's Pot

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/12/2023

Breanna and Oliver drop pots for shrimp. Sam and Curly help each other out and look for salmon. Squibb and Matt make major upgrades.

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#24 - The Huntress And The Greenhorn

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2023

Breanna puts her lifetime of hunting experience to the test on a solo mission for deer but encounters some unsettling signs.

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#25 - Apex Predator

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2023

Residents race to complete projects before winter. Curly constructs a duck blind. Oliver and Breanna try to load up on crab.