Synopsis
Centers on the Kilcher family and their community outside Homer, Alaska. Begun by patriarch Yule Kilcher who immigrated from Europe during WWII, and currently led by his sons, Otto and Atz Kilcher (singer Jewel's father) the family have lived on their land for four generations. The show also features the homesteaders who live nearby and interact with the Kilchers.
Episodes
1E1Before the FreezeMeet the Kilcher family, who live on a 600-acre homestead in Alaska. With another brutal winter approaching, and bears having killed two of the family's cattle, they are forced to pin all of their hopes of surviving the winter on one last hunting trip.43m2E2Fueling the FireThe first storm of winter approaches as the family races to finish preparing for the next eight months; Atz herds cattle across flooded glacial rivers.43m3E3Snow, Cold and DarknessThe storms hit earlier than expected; search for a newborn calf and its mother; Otto builds shelter for his herd.43m4E4Dead Of WinterDesperate for food, the Kilchers struggle to get through a harsh winter.43m5E5Spring Has SprungSpring arrives and the family deals with a rogue hen and hunts for food.43m6E6Cattle DriveThe family battles danger to drive their cattle to the summer pasture.43m7E7Range RidingAtz begins range riding to protect Otto's cattle herd from predators.43m8E8The River WildThe Kilchers call in favors to help build a fence before the high tide.43m9E9Something's FishyThe Kilchers fish for the hundreds of pounds of fish needed over winter.43m10E10Legend of "Terrible Island"Atz Lee and Eiven travel to "Terrible Island" to hunt deer.43m11E11Fall FeastFall arrives and the Kilchers scramble to finish their winter preparations.43m12E12Life According To OttoOtto's sense of humor and ingenuity inspire his family and neighbors.43m13E13Homestead InnovationsThe Kilchers must not only reuse and recycle, but also reinvent.43m
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