Life Below Zero

Name: Life Below Zero
Genre: Reality, Documentary
Released: 2013-05-19
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Sue Aikens, Erik Salitan, Andy Bassich, Kate Rorke-Bassich, Chip Hailstone

ENDED23 Seasons240 Episodes★ 7.3

Life Below Zero is a reality and documentary series on National Geographic that ran from 2013 to 2025, ending after 23 seasons and 240 episodes.

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NetworkNational Geographic

First AiredMay 19, 2013

Last AiredMar 4, 2025

GenreReality, Documentary

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionBBC Worldwide, Adjacent Productions, BBC Studios

Viewers go 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.

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Cast

Sue Aikens

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Erik Salitan

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Andy Bassich

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Kate Rorke-Bassich

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Chip Hailstone

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Agnes Hailstone

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Seasons & Episodes23 seasons · 240 episodes

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E1Deep Dark Winter

Oct 8, 202443m

As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.

E2Night Moves

Oct 8, 202443m

The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.

E3School of Ice

Oct 15, 202443m

As the deep cold of dark winter persists, Alaskans must become one with the landscape if they are to carry on their way of life.

E4Creatures of Darkness

Oct 22, 202443m

As daylight diminishes, Alaskans contend with the Arctic animals and predators lurking in the shadows.

E5Dog Eat Dog

Oct 29, 202443m

Trapping season is now open in the Arctic, and Alaskans have only a few short months to protect crucial food sources and secure furs for warmth.

E6What's Up From Down

Nov 12, 202443m

In deep winter, Alaskans are confronted with a number of challenges and surprises, and adaptation is critical to their survival.

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E7Return of the Herd

Nov 19, 2024

As winter deepens, Alaskans must embrace their inner warrior to confront the doubts within and battle Mother Nature head-on.

E8Night Country

Nov 26, 2024

Alaskans soldier through the heart of dark winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for survival.

E9Rites of Winter

Dec 3, 2024

A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.

E10

E10Tastes Like Home

Dec 10, 2024

Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.

E11

E11It's Never Easy

Dec 17, 2024

As winter turn to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.

E12100 Miles From Nowhere

Jan 7, 2025

Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.

E13Into the Tundra

Jan 14, 2025

Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.

E14Mama's Home

Jan 21, 2025

Alaskans embrace the flowing waters and returning wildlife of spring.

E15Rising Water

Jan 28, 2025

Alaskans must overcome rising waters to capitalize on spring's offerings.

E16The Warming

Feb 4, 2025

Alaskans seek opportunities that come with spring, no matter the cost.

E17High Risk, High Reward

Feb 11, 2025

With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.

E18The Rat Race

Feb 18, 2025

Daylight returns to the Arctic, bringing new opportunities for residents.

E19A New Reality

Feb 25, 2025

Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.

E20The Last Snow

Mar 4, 2025

Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.

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About Life Below Zero

Life Below Zero is a reality, documentary series on National Geographic. The show first aired on May 19, 2013 and currently has 23 seasons and 240 episodes. Life Below Zero has ended. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 44 votes. The cast includes Sue Aikens, Erik Salitan, Andy Bassich, Kate Rorke-Bassich, Chip Hailstone.