Alaskan Bush People
| Alaskan Bush People | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Reality |
| Starring | Brown Family |
| Narrated by | Asa Siegel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 14 |
| No. of episodes | 114 |
| Production | |
| Production locations |
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| Running time | Approx. 42 minutes |
| Production company | Park Slope Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Discovery Channel |
| Release | May 6, 2014 – December 4, 2022 |
Alaskan Bush People is an American docudrama-style reality television series that follows the Brown family in an attempt to survive in the remote wilderness, apart from modern society. The series premiered on the Discovery Channel on May 6, 2014.[1] Filmed on location in Alaska near Copper Center, Hoonah, and Chichagof Island,[2] with later seasons filmed on location in Okanogan County, Washington, it follows the extended Brown family's life.[3][4] Although purportedly a genuine reality TV show, it has been criticized for being scripted and/or fake.[5][6][7][8]
In April 2019, Radar Online learned that the show was renewed for a 10th season.[9] On November 13, the show was renewed for season 11, which premiered on December 4, 2019.[10] Season 12 premiered on August 23, 2020.[11] In August 2020, cast member Bear Brown posted on Instagram saying that the family's home had been destroyed in the 2020 Washington wildfires.[12] Patriarch Billy Brown died at age 68 on February 7, 2021, after suffering a seizure.[13]
Background
[edit]The series follows the Brown family of Hoonah, Alaska, as they build lives together off the grid in Alaska.
Series overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 5 | May 6, 2014 | June 15, 2014 | |
| 2 | 8 | January 2, 2015 | February 20, 2015 | |
| 3 | 8 | May 22, 2015 | July 24, 2015 | |
| 4 | 8 | November 11, 2015 | January 6, 2016 | |
| 5 | 10 | May 6, 2016 | July 15, 2016 | |
| 6 | 8 | January 4, 2017 | February 22, 2017 | |
| 7 | 8 | June 21, 2017 | August 23, 2017 | |
| 8 | 9 | August 19, 2018 | September 30, 2018 | |
| 9 | 5 | March 3, 2019 | March 31, 2019 | |
| 10 | 7 | August 4, 2019 | September 15, 2019 | |
| 11 | 8 | December 4, 2019 | January 29, 2020 | |
| 12 | 8 | August 23, 2020 | October 11, 2020 | |
| 13 | 11 | September 19, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | |
| 14 | 11 | October 2, 2022 | December 4, 2022 | |
Episodes
[edit]Season 1 (2014)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Raised Wild" | May 6, 2014 | |
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A unique family of nine chooses to live off the grid in the Alaskan bush. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Human Wolf Pack" | May 13, 2014 | |
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The Brown brothers travel to town for supplies after months of seclusion. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Blindsided" | May 20, 2014 | |
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Frigid conditions hit Alaska as the Brown family races to finish their cabin. Illness strikes and the brothers must scramble to gather essential supplies before winter comes. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Fight or Flight" | May 27, 2014 | |
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The Brown family deal with an unforeseen confrontation while filming. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Wild Life" | June 15, 2014 | |
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The Brown family reflect on their experience the past year. | ||||
Season 2 (2015)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 6 | 1 | "Breaking Free" | January 2, 2015 | |
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After being stuck in Ketchikan, the Browns are ready to return to the wild; a series of emergencies keep the family trapped. | ||||
| 7 | 2 | "Return to the Wild" | January 9, 2015 | |
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The Browns are determined to make it to their new piece of land. | ||||
| 8 | 3 | "Welcome to Browntown" | January 16, 2015 | |
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The Brown boys are challenged when tasked with setting up the home site. | ||||
| 9 | 4 | "Birdy Get Your Gun" | January 23, 2015 | |
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Birdy braves bear territory to provide food for the family. | ||||
| 10 | 5 | "Pile It On" | January 30, 2015 | |
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The Browns endure significant setbacks after a major storm hits. | ||||
| 11 | 6 | "On the Prowl" | February 6, 2015 | |
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While grabbing lunch in town, the boys meet some local girls. | ||||
| 12 | 7 | "Home Alone" | February 13, 2015 | |
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After Billy falls ill, the kids are left to fend for themselves. | ||||
| 13 | 8 | "Now or Never" | February 20, 2015 | |
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The Browns experience a series of setbacks while building their home. | ||||
Season 3 (2015)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 14 | 1 | "A Wolfpack Divided" | May 22, 2015 | |
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Ami needs medical attention while boys search for a wood-burning stove. | ||||
| 15 | 2 | "Rise of Browntown" | June 5, 2015 | |
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Ami tries to find mates for her five boys with the help of a matchmaker. | ||||
| 16 | 3 | "Divide and Conquer" | June 12, 2015 | |
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Matt and Bam hunt for meat while the other Brown kids look for chickens. | ||||
| 17 | 4 | "Bloodlines" | June 19, 2015 | |
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Ami is forced to confront her past and the life she left behind years ago. | ||||
| 18 | 5 | "A Big Gamble" | June 26, 2015 | |
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The potential purchase of a boat leaves the Brown family conflicted. | ||||
| 19 | 6 | "Rocky Seas" | July 3, 2015 | |
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Billy and three of his sons head home on the old boat they just purchased. | ||||
| 20 | 7 | "Sink or Swim" | July 17, 2015 | |
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The Browns face many challenges during the boat's maiden voyage. | ||||
| 21 | 8 | "Never Give Up" | July 24, 2015 | |
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The Browns get their first official job for the hauling business. | ||||
Season 4 (2015–16)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 22 | 1 | "Block & Tackle" | November 11, 2015 | |
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The Browns' hauling business suffers from a lumber shortage. | ||||
| 23 | 2 | "Shots Fired" | November 18, 2015 | |
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The Browns are tested when trying to stay on track with winter prep. | ||||
| 24 | 3 | "Rock, Paper, Skipper" | November 25, 2015 | |
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Billy makes an unexpected choice that changes the lives of the Wolfpack. | ||||
| 25 | 4 | "Ballad of Billy Brown" | December 2, 2015 | |
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In honor of Billy's birthday, the family sets up a series of celebrations | ||||
| 26 | 5 | "Dock-u-Drama" | December 9, 2015 | |
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Matt, Bam, Bear, and Gabe head out on a hauling job without their father. | ||||
| 27 | 6 | "Dead in the Water" | December 16, 2015 | |
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Engine trouble prevents Matt, Bam, Gabe, and Bear from heading home. | ||||
| 28 | 7 | "Alarmed & Dangerous" | December 30, 2015 | |
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The Brown brothers try to redeem themselves after a failed hauling job. | ||||
| 29 | 8 | "Bush Heart" | January 6, 2016 | |
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In Browntown, circumstances force a decision that affects the whole family. | ||||
Season 5 (2016)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 30 | 1 | "The Wolfpack Returns" | May 6, 2016 | |
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The family returns to Browntown and must work hard to get back on track | ||||
| 31 | 2 | "Driving Miss Rainy" | May 13, 2016 | |
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The Wolfpack takes on a risky job to secure a skiff the desperately need. | ||||
| 32 | 3 | "Winter Watch" | May 20, 2016 | |
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The Browns visit Excursion Inlet and face unforeseen challenges. | ||||
| 33 | 4 | "Growing the Wolfpack" | May 27, 2016 | |
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A visitor from Billy's past brings uncertainty to the Wolfpack. | ||||
| 34 | 5 | "Surviving the Lower 48" | June 3, 2016 | |
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The Brown's embrace their wild side while they explore the lower-48. | ||||
| 35 | 6 | "High Tide Housing" | June 10, 2016 | |
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A visit from the mayor of Hoonah could change the face of Browntown. | ||||
| 36 | 7 | "Shots in the Dark" | June 17, 2016 | |
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The Wolfpack is on high alert after mysterious shots are fired. | ||||
| 37 | 8 | "Judgement Day" | June 24, 2016 | |
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The Browns are forced to leave the bush for an unknown fate in Juneau. | ||||
| 38 | 9 | "Released to the Wild" | July 8, 2016 | |
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After 30 long days in Juneau, the Brown family reunites. | ||||
| 39 | 10 | "Back in Browntown" | July 15, 2016 | |
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The Browns return to Browntown ready to reclaim the bush. | ||||
Season 6 (2017)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 40 | 1 | "All That Matters" | January 4, 2017 | |
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Matt returns while a dangerous storm overtakes Chichagof island. | ||||
| 41 | 2 | "Bear With Us" | January 11, 2017 | |
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The Browns protect their newest member from hungry bears. | ||||
| 42 | 3 | "Browntown Boom" | January 18, 2017 | |
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The Browns embark on their biggest project to date. | ||||
| 43 | 4 | "Dead in the Water" | January 25, 2017 | |
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The Browns face turbulent weather as they try to accomplish a haul. | ||||
| 44 | 5 | "One Brown Down" | February 1, 2017 | |
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The Browns face unbelievable odds as the navigate through open water. | ||||
| 45 | 6 | "All Falls Down" | February 8, 2017 | |
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Matt builds a storage unit for the family to store food and supplies. | ||||
| 46 | 7 | "Field of Dreams" | February 15, 2017 | |
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Billy scrambles during a last minute barter deal. | ||||
| 47 | 8 | "Wind and a Prayer" | February 22, 2017 | |
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The Browns face many obstacles when closing a deal on a wind turbine. | ||||
Season 7 (2017)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 48 | 1 | "Faith and Family" | June 21, 2017 | |
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Noah braves the dangers of the wilderness to defend the homestead. | ||||
| 49 | 2 | "The Long Road" | June 28, 2017 | |
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A major medical diagnosis shakes the Brown family. | ||||
| 50 | 3 | "Strength In Numbers" | July 5, 2017 | |
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The Browns navigate the possibility of leaving their lifelong dream behind. | ||||
| 51 | 4 | "Unanchored" | July 12, 2017 | |
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The Browns await treatment options for Ami. | ||||
| 52 | 5 | "Weight of the Wolfpack" | July 19, 2017 | |
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As Ami awaits treatment, the Wolfpack is left to pack up the homestead. | ||||
| 53 | 6 | "Bush Code" | August 9, 2017 | |
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After leaving Browntown, the kids are faced with a critical decision | ||||
| 54 | 7 | "A New Chapter" | August 16, 2017 | |
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Bear, Bird and Rain work together to search for a homestead in the bush. | ||||
| 55 | 8 | "Blazing a New Trail" | August 23, 2017 | |
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The family leaves Browntown looking forward to a fresh start. | ||||
Season 8 (2018)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 56 | 1 | "Back to the Bush" | August 19, 2018 | |
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The Browns journey to their new property to start their next adventure. | ||||
| 57 | 2 | "Breaking Ground" | August 26, 2018 | |
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The Browns begin an ambitious barn build and Noah returns home. | ||||
| 58 | 3 | "Head Above Water" | September 2, 2018 | |
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The Browns are faced with the threat of major flooding. | ||||
| 59 | 4 | "Call to Duty" | September 9, 2018 | |
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Billy gives daughter Rain major new responsibilities. | ||||
| 60 | 5 | "Bird and the Bees" | September 16, 2018 | |
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Ami prepares for a critical check up. Bears destroy Bam's new beehives. | ||||
| 61 | 6 | "Family First" | September 23, 2018 | |
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The family confronts Bam after he becomes distracted with his own projects. | ||||
| 62 | 7 | "Where There's Smoke There's Fire" | September 30, 2018 | |
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Noah becomes the first one married and wildfires threaten the homestead. | ||||
| 63 | 8 | "A New Beginning" | September 30, 2018 | |
Season 9 (2019)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 64 | 1 | "Bull by the Horns" | March 3, 2019 | |
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The Wolfpack's quest for freedom takes a big step forward with livestock. | ||||
| 65 | 2 | "The Buffalo Trail" | March 10, 2019 | |
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The Wolfpack prepares to stockpile meat with their first ever buffalo hunt. | ||||
| 66 | 3 | "Beware the Bear-Crow" | March 17, 2019 | |
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The Wolfpack devises inventive solutions to defend their livestock. | ||||
| 67 | 4 | "Mountain Emergency" | March 24, 2019 | |
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The Wolfpack is forced to be resourceful after a medical emergency. | ||||
| 68 | 5 | "Winter Is Here" | March 31, 2019 | |
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The browns make a risky attempt to bring Billy home as snow begins to fall. | ||||
Season 10 (2019)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 69 | 1 | "King of the Mountain" | August 4, 2019 | |
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A snowstorm threatens progress as the Wolfpack hauls Bear's new home. | ||||
| 70 | 2 | "The Wolfpack vs. the Wolf" | August 11, 2019 | |
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The Browns discover a dangerous new predator stalking their ranch. | ||||
| 71 | 3 | "Clear and Pheasant Danger" | August 18, 2019 | |
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The Wolfpack's first pheasant hunt turns into a competition. | ||||
| 72 | 4 | "Fowl Weather Friends" | August 25, 2019 | |
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Birdi goes on a treacherous hunt to bring home meat and save her chickens. | ||||
| 73 | 5 | "The Chaos Before the Storm" | September 1, 2019 | |
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A big winter storm forces Noah and Rhain Alisha to make a tough decision. | ||||
| 74 | 6 | "The Big Push" | September 8, 2019 | |
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The Browns struggle to finish their homes as the ground begins to freeze. | ||||
| 75 | 7 | "The Wild New Wild" | September 15, 2019 | |
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Discover if the Wolfpack has wat it takes to conquer Washington. | ||||
Season 11 (2019–20)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 76 | 1 | "Wind and Water" | December 4, 2019 | |
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The Browns kick off their most ambitious plan to conquer the mountain yet. | ||||
| 77 | 2 | "Bears of a Feather" | December 11, 2019 | |
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Three young ostriches attract hungry bears to the homestead. | ||||
| 78 | 3 | "Storm's Fury" | December 18, 2019 | |
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The first major storm of the season threatens the family's progress. | ||||
| 79 | 4 | "A Very Bush Wedding" | January 1, 2020 | |
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The Wolfpack prepares for their first ever wedding in the bush. | ||||
| 80 | 5 | "Bam Bam's Big Build and Bears" | January 8, 2020 | |
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Bam plays nice with his siblings to finally break ground on his homestead. | ||||
| 81 | 6 | "Bear Meets Girl" | January 15, 2020 | |
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Bear gets visitor and the family celebrates a special date. | ||||
| 82 | 7 | "Noah's Animal Ark" | January 22, 2020 | |
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The Browns devise ingenious new safety measures while fleeing from a storm. | ||||
| 83 | 8 | "Where There's Water There's a Way" | January 29, 2020 | |
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Billy gets earth-shattering news for the Wolfpack and Bear goes on a hunt. | ||||
Season 12 (2020)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 84 | 1 | "Life in the Extreme" | August 23, 2020 | |
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The Browns scramble to pull off an "extreme" wedding on the mountain. | ||||
| 85 | 2 | "Rumble in the Bush" | August 30, 2020 | |
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Gabe is attacked by an aggressive ostrich and loses one of his most prized possessions in the process; the ranch gets hit with the first snowfall, the family builds a big bonfire to unfreeze the ground under their house site. | ||||
| 86 | 3 | "Range Ridin'" | September 6, 2020 | |
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When the ranch comes under fire from encroaching hunters, Gabe takes it upon himself to learn to ride a horse as the family constructs a fence around the property; Gabe and Raquell leave the mountain for the birth of their baby girl. | ||||
| 87 | 4 | "Bush Below Zero" | September 13, 2020 | |
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The Browns build livestock shelters before a cold front comes through. | ||||
| 88 | 5 | "Water to Ice" | September 20, 2020 | |
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A deep freeze halts the water supply, sending the ranch into a new crisis. | ||||
| 89 | 6 | "A Bottle for Your Thoughts" | September 27, 2020 | |
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Bear overnights in the wild and Bird makes Gabe an unusual gift. | ||||
| 90 | 7 | "The Land Giveths and Takeths" | October 4, 2020 | |
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The Browns complete the main house before a massive wildfire strikes. | ||||
| 91 | 8 | "Faith & Fury" | October 11, 2020 | |
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A wildfire rages on Palmer Mountain, threatening the Brown's livelihoods. | ||||
Season 13 (2021)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 92 | 1 | "Wild Wild Wonderland" | September 19, 2021 | |
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Billy rallies the family toward the next stage of North Star Ranch. | ||||
| 93 | 2 | "Scorched Earth" | September 19, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack questions the future of their dream after a ruinous wildfire. | ||||
| 94 | 3 | "Little River and the Big Sea" | September 26, 2021 | |
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Bear meets son River for the first time and Bird contemplates a journey. | ||||
| 95 | 4 | "Back to Browntown" | October 3, 2021 | |
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Bird, Bear and Rain return to Alaska to reconnect with their bush past. | ||||
| 96 | 5 | "The Storm and the Sea" | October 10, 2021 | |
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An incoming storm threatens to cut the siblings Alaska trip short. | ||||
| 97 | 6 | "Browntown Boomtown" | October 17, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack grieves a lose while building a new "Boomtown" basecamp. | ||||
| 98 | 7 | "Bringing Up Babies" | October 24, 2021 | |
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Young father Bear welcome River to North Star for the first time. | ||||
| 99? | 8 | "One Last Dance, Da'" | October 31, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack faces difficult next steps after the death of Billy. | ||||
| 100 | 9 | "Millon-Dollar Mountain" | November 7, 2021 | |
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The Browns salvage 80-tons of old mining equipment as gold fever strikes. | ||||
| 101 | 10 | "Heart of Gold" | November 14, 2021 | |
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The Browns meet their match brining salvaged mining equipment to life. | ||||
| 102 | 11 | "All for One" | November 21, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack celebrate Billy but some question the future without him. | ||||
Season 14 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 103 | 1 | "A New Crossroad" | October 2, 2022 | |
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The Browns begin their new spring with differing ambitions. | ||||
| 104 | 2 | "Heart of a Wolf" | October 3, 2022 | |
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Crisis strikes another member of the Wolfpack. | ||||
| 105 | 3 | "Growing Pains" | October 10, 2022 | |
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Gabe leads a risky salvage job while Bird fights to return to Alaska. | ||||
| 106 | 4 | "Coming Home" | October 17, 2022 | |
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The siblings adventure north to Alaska to kick of a property hunt. | ||||
| 107 | 5 | "The Alaskan Code" | October 24, 2022 | |
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Noah risks losing a dream property to help an Alaskan bush family in need. | ||||
| 108 | 6 | "No Sleep Till Petersburg" | October 31, 2022 | |
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With the clock ticking, the Brown siblings face boat trouble in Alaska. | ||||
| 109 | 7 | "Stormy Straight and Narrows" | November 7, 2022 | |
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The Browns fight stormy seas en route to storied Mosman Island. | ||||
| 110 | 8 | "All Aboard the Barter Train" | November 14, 2022 | |
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Noah must complete a tricky barter to secure an ideal Alaskan home. | ||||
| 111 | 9 | "Gabe Against the Machine" | November 21, 2022 | |
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The Wolfpack juggles three big projects that compete for resources. | ||||
| 112 | 10 | "Gold Blooded Browns" | November 28, 2022 | |
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The Browns assemble their goldmining rig and set up a first longhorn sale. | ||||
| 113 | 11 | "A Golden Future" | December 4, 2022 | |
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The Browns strive to turn their dream of mining on the ranch into reality. | ||||
Specials
[edit]| Featured season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Back to the Bush - A Family of Nine" | July 15, 2014 | |
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The Brown family reveals their unique Christmas traditions out in the Alaskan bush. They also reflect on the past year as well as what's on the horizon for the family. | |||
| 1 | "Back to the Bush - The Race Is On" | July 25, 2014 | |
| 1 | "Back to the Bush - The Big Decision" | July 29, 2014 | |
| 2 | "A Very Bush Christmas" | December 19, 2014 | |
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The Brown family reveals their unique Christmas traditions out in the Alaskan bush. They also reflect on the past year as well as what's on the horizon for the family. | |||
| 3 | "Wild Times" | May 22, 2015 | |
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The Family look back on their life in the wild and talk about memorable and extreme moments from the show. | |||
| 3 | "Lost Footage" | July 31, 2015 | |
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Never before seen footage from season 2. | |||
| 3 | "The Wild Year" | August 7, 2015 | |
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The Brown family looks back on the last year of their lives. From their time in Ketchikan until the present, they reflect upon their crazy journey and respond to burning questions viewers have about events that have happened over the course of the season. | |||
| 3 | "Endless Summer" | November 4, 2015 | |
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Never before seen footage and an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming season. | |||
| 4 | "Return to the Bush" | January 3, 2016 | |
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The Browns try to find their way back to the bush after their boat is sunk. | |||
| 4 | "Paradise Lost" | January 6, 2016 | |
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This special features a look back at the Brown’s first summer on Chichagof Island. | |||
| 5 | "Browntown or Bust" | April 29, 2016 | |
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As the Browns return home from the Lower 48, we look back on what they miss the most about Alaska. Also never before seen footage and an exclusive sneak peeks of the new season. | |||
| 5 | "Browns Down South" | July 22, 2016 | |
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In this special episode, a deeper look into the Brown's time spent down south. And in never before seen footage brothers Bear and Bam commemorate their time in the Lower 48 in an extreme way. | |||
| 5 | "Made in the Wild" | July 29, 2016 | |
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A look behind the lens at the countless hours spent to bring bush life to the lower 48 and how Brown luck influences what makes it to air. | |||
| 6 | "A Browntown Christmas" | December 7, 2016 | |
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Join the Brown family as they celebrate Christmas, Alaskan Bush style. | |||
| 6 | "Browntown Bound" | December 28, 2016 | |
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It is the end of one of the toughest years the Brown family has had in the wilderness of Alaska. | |||
| 6 | "Harsh Wilderness" | March 1, 2017 | |
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Having a well-functioning homestead takes massive amounts of ingenuity and hard work, something The Browns have worked tirelessly to achieve. | |||
| 6 | "Forever Browntown" | March 8, 2017 | |
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As the modern world encroaches on Southeast Alaska, the Browns fight to prove that the bush way of life is worth saving. | |||
| 6 | "Heart of the Browns" | March 15, 2017 | |
| 7 | "One for All" | June 14, 2017 | |
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The Browns continue to work hard and tirelessly to gather food, secure resources and build everything from scratch in their pursuit of a self-sustaining town and being more isolated and independent than ever before. | |||
| 7 | "From the Ground Up" | June 16, 2017 | |
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The Brown family continues to work hard to build everything from scratch in their pursuit of a self-sustaining town. | |||
| 7 | "Forging a New Future" | September 21, 2017 | |
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As Ami prepares to undergo treatment for lung cancer, siblings Bear, Bird and Rain work to give the family's homestead back to the bush; the entire wolfpack must forge a new beginning using the skills they acquired in the Alaskan wilderness. | |||
| 7 | "Home Away for the Holidays" | December 15, 2017 | |
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While the Browns anxiously await rebuilding in the Lower 48, they get into the Christmas spirit with a special surprise for mother Ami. | |||
| 7 | "A Very Brown Christmas in Alaska" | December 23, 2017 | |
| 8 | "Unbreakable Will" | August 19, 2018 | |
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The Browns prepare for a new adventure in the remote wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, following unprecedented obstacles over the past year. | |||
| 8 | "Secrets of the Bush" | August 26, 2018 | |
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As the Wolfpack attempts to start over from the ground up, they reveal the relationships and values from decades in the wild, where they learned a way of life unique to the bush of Alaska. | |||
| 8 | "Chasing the Wolfpack" | September 30, 2018 | |
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For the first time ever, film crews reveal the risk and reward of following the nine member Brown Family in the wilderness from Alaska to the Pacific Northwest. | |||
| 9 | "This Land is Our Land" | March 1, 2019 | |
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Never before seen footage and exclusive insight reveal how the Browns struggle during their first Spring on the mountain. | |||
| 10 | "Secrets of the Hunt" | September 22, 2019 | |
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Over decades in the Alaskan bush, the Browns have developed their own unique tricks and secrets to hunt like only the Wolfpack can. | |||
| 10 | "Never Surrender" | September 29, 2019 | |
| 11 | "Growing Pains" | November 27, 2019 | |
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The Wolf Pack risks everything to transform the raw wilderness into a working ranch; as they grow faster than expected, the family is forced to evolve in ways they never imagined. | |||
| 11 | "Let the Feast Begin" | November 27, 2019 | |
| 11 | "Beyond the Bush" | January 1, 2020 | |
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The Wolfpack gathers and gets candid about untold secrets and burning questions that fans have wondered for years. From epic adventure to major struggles, they expose their world like never before. | |||
| 12 | "Back to the Future" | October 18, 2020 | |
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Months before the fire, the Browns film their daily life locked down on the mountain. And watching and reacting to memorable moments from the show for the first time, the Wolfpack reflects on their adventures in Alaska. | |||
| 12 | "The Legacy of Billy Brown" | February 28, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack celebrates the remarkable life of their patriarch Billy Brown. Through never-before seen footage and interviews, Billy speaks to the bush legacy he was driven to establish, fueled by faith and his love of family. | |||
| 13 | "Chaos and Catastrophe" | September 12, 2021 | |
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The Browns reflect on a chaotic year on North Star Ranch. | |||
| 13 | "The Way of the Wolfpack" | November 28, 2021 | |
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In the wilds of Alaska, Billy and Ami taught their seven children how to think outside the box to survive. As the family finds themselves at a crossroads after the passing of their patriarch, they celebrate the ways they use those lessons everyday. | |||
| 13 | "North Pole to North Star" | December 19, 2021 | |
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The Wolfpack vows to make Christmas happier than ever for the newest generation, crafting unique homemade gifts for each other in a one-of-a-kind Secret Santa exchange. And the siblings surprise Mother Ami with a meaningful addition to the ranch. | |||
| 14 | "Above Us Only Blue" | November 29, 2022 | |
| 14 | "World Beyond the Wild" | December 5, 2022 | |
| 14 | "Heart and Soul of the Pack" | December 6, 2022 | |
Family members
[edit]| Name | Relationship | Full name | Birth | Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Brown | Father | Billy Bryan Brown | December 3, 1952 | February 7, 2021 |
| Ami Brown | Mother | Amora Larene Branson Brown | August 28, 1963 | |
| Matt Brown | Son | Matthew William Brown | September 7, 1982 | |
| Bam Bam Brown | Son | Joshua Bam Bam Brown | September 18, 1984 | |
| Bear Brown | Son | Solomon Isaiah Freedom Brown | June 10, 1987 | |
| Gabe Brown | Son | Gabriel Starbuck Brown | December 15, 1989 | |
| Noah Brown | Son | Noah Darkcloud Brown | July 18, 1992 | |
| Bird(y) Brown | Daughter | Amora Jean Snowbird Brown | November 18, 1994 | |
| Rain(y) Brown | Daughter | Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown | November 23, 2002 | |
| Twila Byars | Daughter (by Billy's first wife Brenda) | Twila Wilson | 1971 | |
| Rhain Alisha Brown | Daughter-in-law (Noah's wife) | Rhain Alisha | ||
| Eli Brown | Grandson (by Noah and wife, Rhain Alisha) | Elijah Connor Brown | February 26, 2019[14] | |
| Adam Brown | Grandson (by Noah and wife, Rhain Alisha) | Adam Bishop Brown | October, 2021 | |
| Raquell Brown | Daughter-in-law (Gabe's wife) | Raquell Rose Pantilla | ||
| Sophie Brown | Granddaughter (by Gabe and wife, Raquell) | |||
| Winifred Brown | Granddaughter (by Gabe and wife, Raquel) | |||
| Raiven Brown | Daughter-in-law (Bear's wife) | Raiven Adams | ||
| River Brown | Grandson (by Bear and wife, Raiven) | River Anthony Brown | March 9, 2020 | |
| Cove Brown | Grandson (by Bear and wife, Raiven) | January, 2023 |
Billy has a criminal history of horse theft in 1980.[15] Ami has a criminal history of welfare fraud.[16]
Billy was previously married to Brenda Britt; their daughter, Twila Byars, appeared in the episode "Growing the Wolfpack" (S05E04).[17] It has been suggested that the couple had a second child, Brandy.[18]
Residency issues
[edit]On October 3, 2014, following an investigation by the Alaska Department of Revenue, a Juneau grand jury indicted the Browns with 60 counts of first-degree unsworn falsification regarding Permanent Fund Dividend forms for their residency and first- and second-degree theft that took place between 2009 and 2012.[19]
Billy was charged with 24 of those counts, which occurred from 2010 to 2013 as well as for the theft of more than $21,000 in dividend money for himself and others.[19] The charges meant that the state believed the family spent more than 180 days a year living outside of Alaska and lied about it on their applications.[19]
On November 18, 2015, Billy and Joshua struck a plea deal for the whole family except Matt and Rain (Matt wasn't living there and didn't file and Rain was too young). They pled guilty for the rest of the family for lying on PFD forms.[20] Billy and Joshua's punishment for stealing over $21,000 was restitution, fines and 30 days of house arrest at a Juneau hotel.
References
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- ^ Ancell, Alycia (July 12, 2016). "Alaskan Bush People". Inquistr. Archived from the original on July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ Fehrenbacher, Emily (July 12, 2016). "Matt Brown says he's headed to rehab on 'Alaskan Bush People'". Anchorage Daily News. Archived from the original on July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ Matthews, Toni (November 15, 2016). "Why it's finally time to cancel Alaskan Bush People". Looper.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ White, Tiffany (March 28, 2018). "Alaskan Bush People Brown Family: Fans Now Know the Show Is Fake". In Touch Weekly. American Media, Inc. Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Cheatle, Julian (October 20, 2017). "Why do people think Alaskan Bush People is fake?". Monsters and Critics. Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ Matthews, Toni (June 14, 2016). "'Alaskan Bush People' Exclusive: Fake Boat Accident Planned For Show? [Rumor]". Inquisitr. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "Browns Return For Big Bucks! 'Alaskan Bush People' Is Renewed For Season 10". Radar Online. April 25, 2019. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
Alaskan Bush People is being renewed on the Discovery Channel for season 10, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
- ^ "Discovery Channel's 'Alaskan Bush People' Renewed For Season 11 + Premiere Date". www.renewcanceltv.com. November 13, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "The Brown Family Battles Mother Nature's Extreme Weather in Brand-New Season of "Alaskan Bush People" Premiering August 23 on Discovery Channel". The Futon Critic. August 3, 2020.
- ^ Matthews, David (August 19, 2020). "'Alaskan Bush People' family's home destroyed by fire, reality star says". nydailynews.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Alaskan Bush People star dead at 68". tmz.com. February 8, 2021.
- ^ "Alaskan Bush People's Noah Brown and Wife Rhain Alisha Welcome Son Elijah Connor". People.
- ^ El Paso County Texas District Clerk, April 14, 1980
- ^ State of Alaska Dept of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, October 12, 1993
- ^ "15 Dark Secrets You Never Knew About Alaskan Bush People". Screen Rant. November 3, 2017.
- ^ "'Alaskan Bush People': Meet Rarely Seen Members of the Brown Family". December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Hanlon, Tegan (October 22, 2014). "Stars of Alaska reality TV show charged with PFD fraud". Alaskan Dispatch News. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ Hanlon, Tegan (November 18, 2015). "'Alaskan Bush People' stars plead guilty to lying on PFD forms". Alaskan Dispatch News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.