Life Below Zero 2013
What is Life Below Zero?
Life Below Zero is a reality and documentary television series that premiered in 2013. The program takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they attempt to stay one step ahead of severe storms and man-eating beasts in order to survive until spring.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 240
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 19, 2013
- Last aired
- Mar 4, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Reality, Documentary
- Updated
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Overview
Life Below Zero is a reality and documentary television series that premiered in 2013. The program takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they attempt to stay one step ahead of severe storms and man-eating beasts in order to survive until spring. Sue Aikens lives in a remote area where her closest neighbor is more than three hundred miles away. Eric Salitan relies entirely on what he can hunt and forage for his subsistence. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish to use as currency when bartering for necessary supplies. Andy and Kate Bassich utilize a pack of sled dogs for their primary mode of transportation. The series falls under the television rating category of TV-14 and follows these individuals as they navigate the extreme challenges of the harsh Alaskan environment.
Should you watch it?
“Follow six tough residents trying to survive a harsh Alaskan winter.”
- Showcases life in remote Alaska
- Features real survival challenges
- Limited to available documentary footage
- Focuses on a specific regional environment
Watch it if you are interested in reality documentaries about surviving remote Alaskan winters.
Rated TV-14 for documentary content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 End of the Road May 19, 2013
- E2 Hunt, Barter and Steal May 26, 2013
- E3 Winter's Edge Jun 2, 2013
- E4 Wolf at the Door Jun 9, 2013
- E5 Blood, Sweat and Fear Jun 16, 2013
- E6 There Be Monsters Jun 23, 2013
- E7 Cold, Dark and Alone Jun 30, 2013
- E8 Checkmate Jul 7, 2013
- E9 The Chase Jul 14, 2013
- E10 Hell and High Water Jul 21, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Below Zero about?
It follows six residents trying to survive an Alaskan winter.
When did the series premiere?
The series began in 2013.
How many residents are featured?
Six tough and resilient residents are featured.
What challenges do the residents face?
They try to stay ahead of storms and beasts to make it through to spring.
What genre is the show?
It is a reality and documentary series.