Season 5

2016 · 16 episodes

Episodes

1The WastelandMorgan'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.
2FalloutRich 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.
3All Work and No PlayMorgan's surprise discovery could finally put food on the table. Tom's hard work doesn't pay off.
4No Man Is an IslandTom 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.
5Nothing Ventured Nothing GainedTom and Nancy divide and conquer to get ahead. Eustace makes a breakthrough with his lumber business, while Morgan's luck finally turns around.
6GoneA 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.
7Freeze OutA 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.
8Killer InstinctRich 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.
9Crash and BurnTom takes on the Snake. Marty's new opportunity goes up in smoke and Eustace takes a hard fall that puts him out of commission.
10ConcussionEustace struggles to accept the reality of his injuries. Marty scrambles to recover from a costly blow and Tom finally makes a breakthrough.
11The Bull & The BearMarty begins an epic overland journey into the Alaskan bush. Morgan clashes with a ravenous grizzly bear.
12Rock BottomTom hits the rocks with only weeks of winter left to go. Morgan seeks protection from the bears and Jason fires up the forge.
13NemesisThe 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.
14The Sting of DefeatTom washes out in Idaho and retreats to the Yaak. Eustace races to stop a breakout and Morgan battles predators large and small.
15I'll Go Down FightingTom scrambles a last minute bear hunt to save his season. Morgan fights for his future with fire. Eustace has an unexpected showdown.
16GenerationsTom 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.