Mountain Men: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Mountain Men Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Wasteland
May 12, 2016
Morgan's land fails to provide, leaving him locked in a life or death battle with hunger. Tom's bad luck streak continues into a new season. Rich takes a bruising fall.
Fallout
May 19, 2016
Rich deals with the aftermath of his accident. Morgan's search for food intensifies. Eustace gets a golden opportunity, but it may be more trouble than it's worth.
All Work and No Play
May 26, 2016
Morgan's surprise discovery could finally put food on the table. Tom's hard work doesn't pay off.
No Man Is an Island
Jun 9, 2016
Tom calls in some help to bail him out; Morgan battles to survive in the deep freeze. A father pulls out all stops to secure his family's future.
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained
Jun 16, 2016
Tom and Nancy divide and conquer to get ahead. Eustace makes a breakthrough with his lumber business, while Morgan's luck finally turns around.
Gone
Jun 23, 2016
A hard truth forces Tom to do the unthinkable. Morgan goes on a do or die hunt in the high peaks. Marty discovers competition on the line.
Freeze Out
Jun 30, 2016
A jackpot slips from Tom's grasp; Morgan's last ditch effort to find food takes him into the treacherous peaks. Marty is driven off his line.
Killer Instinct
Jul 7, 2016
Rich hunts a known dog-killer on unfamiliar ground. Morgan goes to great heights to protect his food supply. Tom harnesses the power of a bird of prey.
Crash and Burn
Jul 28, 2016
Tom takes on the Snake. Marty's new opportunity goes up in smoke and Eustace takes a hard fall that puts him out of commission.
Concussion
Aug 4, 2016
Eustace struggles to accept the reality of his injuries. Marty scrambles to recover from a costly blow and Tom finally makes a breakthrough.
The Bull & The Bear
Aug 11, 2016
Marty begins an epic overland journey into the Alaskan bush. Morgan clashes with a ravenous grizzly bear.
Rock Bottom
Aug 18, 2016
Tom hits the rocks with only weeks of winter left to go. Morgan seeks protection from the bears and Jason fires up the forge.
Nemesis
Aug 25, 2016
The river deals Tom's season a fatal blow. Marty fights the ice to make it home and Jason battles a deadline to deliver for his family.
The Sting of Defeat
Sep 1, 2016
Tom washes out in Idaho and retreats to the Yaak. Eustace races to stop a breakout and Morgan battles predators large and small.
I'll Go Down Fighting
Sep 8, 2016
Tom scrambles a last minute bear hunt to save his season. Morgan fights for his future with fire. Eustace has an unexpected showdown.
Generations
Sep 15, 2016
Tom pays the price for two consecutive failed winters. Morgan calls in reinforcements for his horses. Eustace and Preston harvest a hog and Rich makes a pick of the litter.