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.
Cast: Atz Kilcher, Atz Lee Kilcher, Otto Kilcher
13 episodes
- 1. Before 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.TV-14CC43minDec 29, 2011
- 2. Fueling 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.TV-14CC43minJan 5, 2012
- 3. Snow, Cold and DarknessThe storms hit earlier than expected; search for a newborn calf and its mother; Otto builds shelter for his herd.TV-14CC43minJan 12, 2012
- 4. Dead Of WinterDesperate for food, the Kilchers struggle to get through a harsh winter.TV-14CC43minOct 3, 2012
- 5. Spring Has SprungSpring arrives and the family deals with a rogue hen and hunts for food.TV-14CC43minOct 10, 2012
- 6. Cattle DriveThe family battles danger to drive their cattle to the summer pasture.TV-14CC43minOct 17, 2012
- 7. Range RidingAtz begins range riding to protect Otto's cattle herd from predators.TV-14CC43minOct 24, 2012
- 8. The River WildThe Kilchers call in favors to help build a fence before the high tide.TV-14CC43minOct 31, 2012
- 9. Something's FishyThe Kilchers fish for the hundreds of pounds of fish needed over winter.TV-14CC43minNov 7, 2012
- 10. Legend of "Terrible Island"Atz Lee and Eiven travel to "Terrible Island" to hunt deer.TV-14CC43minNov 14, 2012
- 11. Fall FeastFall arrives and the Kilchers scramble to finish their winter preparations.TV-14CC43minNov 21, 2012
- 12. Life According To OttoOtto's sense of humor and ingenuity inspire his family and neighbors.TV-14CC43minNov 28, 2012
- 13. Homestead InnovationsThe Kilchers must not only reuse and recycle, but also reinvent.TV-14CC43minDec 5, 2012
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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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Discovery Studios
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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