National geographic

Lawless Island

Sunday 12.00am

Cert 16

National geographic

Lawless Island

Sunday 12.00am

Cert 16

WHEN TO WATCH

Sunday 15 December 12.00am
Do Or Die (Season 4)
Sunday 15 December 01.00am
On The Edge (Season 4)
Monday 16 December 12.00am
Rising from the Ashes (Season 5)

Synopsis

In the wilderness of Southeast Alaska, the residents of Port Protection use skill and perseverance to survive and thrive in their self-reliant lifestyle on the fringes of society. Long-time residents battle the elements and time as they learn from past mistakes, and new challenges. Fresh faces in town learn to adapt and survive as they build a life in this beautiful but unforgiving landscape.

Episodes

Season 6

Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1

The Perfect Bear
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As the community of Port Protection springs forward, Squibb and Troy join forces to repair a sinking float that could cause a massive oil spill.
Everything Eats Each Other
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When a massive sunken tree blocks the local waterway, Matt Carlson uses his boat and a rope to try to haul the stump to safety. Curly targets a bear.
Sink House
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Curly and Mary try for crab. Sam and his sons go fishing. Troy helps Oliver and Breanna lift their house. Carl and Morgan teach Veronica to survive.
Loading for Bear
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When one of the town’s only phone lines to the outside world goes down, village newcomer Veronica Arrants steps up to prove she’s got what it takes.
Uphill Battle
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Residents of Port Protection join forces to move a thousand-pound sawmill to Carl and Morgan’s property.
Deadwood
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Veronica tries to fell a tree. Sam and Squibb set nets for sockeye. Oliver builds a rainwater catchment system. Carl and Morgan install a garden.
Alaskan Gothic
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With fishing season underway, Sam and Matt race to fix an old boat for Matt’s first fishing trip as captain. Carl and Morgan target valuable salmon.
A Run at the Kings
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With some neighborly help from David Squibb, Tim “Curly” Leech finally tears out the death trap decking waiting just outside his front door.
It Gets Shallow Fast
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With winter on its way, Sam and Squibb band together to build Curly a hoist but struggle to lift a massive piece of steel into place.
Treasure & Hunters
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Sam and Troy embark on a treasure dive. Mary stalks a buck. Curly sets a skate for big fish. Oliver quests for firewood.
Apex Predator
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Residents race to complete projects before winter. Curly constructs a duck blind. Oliver and Breanna try to load up on crab.
Wolfpack
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Tim “Curly” Leach may have bitten off more than he can chew as a pack of wolves turn a routine duck hunt into a potential bid for survival.
The Huntress and the Greenhorn
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Breanna puts her lifetime of hunting experience to the test on a solo mission for deer but encounters some unsettling signs.
Grandpa's Pot
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Breanna and Oliver drop pots for shrimp. Sam and Curly help each other out and look for salmon. Squibb and Matt make major upgrades.
Last Flat Day
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Residents spend time and energy to get results before winter. Matt and Carl get ready for an epic journey. Oliver chases after deer.
This Must Be The Place
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With the help of neighbors Carl and Morgan, novice crabber Matt Carlson breaks in his new boat in an iceberg minefield.

Rising from the Ashes
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Following the tragic death of a community pillar, the residents of Port Protection combat their grief by picking up the pieces and moving forward.
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Float-House Resurrection
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With spring in full bloom, Port Protection’s residents are dealt a new series of obstacles and opportunities.
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Locked and Loaded
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To Carve out a life for themselves, residents of Port Protection lean on ingenuity to outsmart mother nature.
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Bear Hunt Revisited
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Two generations come together to build a life-changing tool to help ensure the future of Port Protection.
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Fortune Favors the Bold
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The residents of Port Protection work tirelessly to better their lives in this rugged landscape through tradition and innovation.
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Monday 23 December 12.00am
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The Kill Shot
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At summer’s height, Port Protection residents scour both land and sea to stock up on winter protein.
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Monday 23 December 01.00am
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Breaking Ground
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With the help of the locals, a newcomer begins construction on his cabin in a remote corner of Alaska.
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Sunday 29 December 12.00am
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The Swimming Dead
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The citizens of Port Protection race to build shelter for their newest resident before the brutal and unforgiving winter hits the town.
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Sunday 29 December 01.00am
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Halibut, Hoist and Home
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With winter approaching, villagers of Port Protection, unite to build new homesteads and stockpile fish.
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Monday 30 December 12.00am
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The Hunter and His Dog
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On the edge of winter, Matt trudges through powerful winds, rain, and snow determined to secure some deer for the long months ahead.
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Trolling Hard
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Residents of Port Protection, Bre and Oliver, secure a massive haul to start their winter king salmon season.
Through Hell or High Water
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Residents of Port Protection, Matt, Sam, and Carl, race against the tide to ensure the seaworthiness of Matt’s home on the water.
Squibb Game
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The citizens of Port Protection come together to help improve the town infrastructure and provide aid to a neighbor preparing for the brutal and unforgiving winter.
A Winter’s Feast
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With winter slowly setting in, Sam and Matt embark on a father and son hunt and brave chilling conditions on their final mission for deer.

No Place Like Home
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For those who choose to live in Port Protection, freedom comes at the cost of isolation.
Cry Wolf
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Living in Port Protection means constant preparation for the cruel, unforgiving winter.
The Power of One
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To survive in Port Protection, residents must use their creativity to adapt and thrive.
Chasing Ghosts
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While residents of Port Protection remain fiercely independent, no man can stand alone.
Wise Guys
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With winter in full effect, Mother Nature tests the strength of Port Protection residents.
Water Works
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Residents of Port Protection face hardships that require physical and mental strength.
No Pain
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Persistence and patience are necessary skills for the residents of Port Protection.
Troubled Waters
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Residents of Port Protection rely on their hard-earned skills to survive the winter.
Do Or Die
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During the winter, residents of Port Protection must find ways to combat Mother Nature.
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Sunday 15 December 12.00am
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On The Edge
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In the season finale, citizens of Port Protection work together to endure winter.
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Sunday 15 December 01.00am
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The Cost of Paradise
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As winter approaches in Port Protection, residents must be prepared or face dire consequences. Open deer season provides Gary Muehlberger with an opportunity to stockpile meat for the season ahead.
The Company of Wolves
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For the independent residents of Port Protection, danger lurks around every corner. Mary Miller journeys into the forest to hunt deer, but wolves in the area may threaten her safety.
Trial By Fire
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In Port Protection, Alaska, as winter approaches, Gary Muehlberger works to fall a massive tree to restock his firewood. Mary Miller contends with an unexpected guest and Curly Leech and his new puppy head out on the dog's first goose hunt.
The Crusher
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With winter barreling down on Port Protection, its inhabitants must do everything they can to brace themselves for its brutality. Stuart Andrews must harvest a forest giant to ensure his warmth.
Dangerous Grounds
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Residents of Port Protection must complete vital tasks before winter, and they must often enlist the help of family or friends.
Eyes of The Forest
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As fall fades into winter, residents of Port Protection must adapt to the whims of Mother Nature if they are to survive. Gary Muehlberger takes to the forest to acquire valuable marten furs.
New Blood
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As winter looms in Port Protection, its residents both young and old must prepare for the harsh days ahead, or face dire consequences.
Dark Days
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As winter descends on Southeast Alaska, residents in the remote village of Port Protection must combat deadly conditions in their quest for survival.
Blood And Snow
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Residents of Port Protection survive the midpoint of winter using old techniques and knowledge that has been acquired over the years.
Playing With Fire
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In the unforgiving landscape of Port Protection, residents must perform critical safety measures and secure vital resources during the brutal winter.

Mr. Fix It
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The Woodsman
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The Sourdough
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The Sourdough: Han and Timbi are always keen to help out. Their community garden is a true example of what can be achieved when Port Protection pulls together.
The Newcomer
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The Newcomer: Amanda, the newest member of Port Protection, reveals how the community teaches newcomers to become self-sustaining Alaskans.
The City Girl
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One time city girl, Mary, has a story that breaks the mold. Living alone in Alaska is tough and the learning curve is steep. Luckily, she has the help of the Port Protection community to help her stand on her own two feet

Between Water And Wolves
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Out Of Luck
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The Axeman Cometh
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Hunter's Paradise
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Hunter's Paradise: The remote off-the-grid community go in search of food. For Gary, this means hunting deer. Curly takes his dog on a goose hunt and Mary tracks down a black bear. (4 of 7)
Dead Standing
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Knock On Wood
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Knock on Wood: Wood is crucial to the survival of those living off the grid in Alaska's Port Protection. For Hans and Timbi, increasing their stockpile means building a zipline. (5 of 7)
Knock On Wood
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Knock on Wood: Wood is crucial to the survival of those living off the grid in Alaska's Port Protection. For Hans and Timbi, increasing their stockpile means building a zipline. (5 of 7)
The Widow-Maker
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The Widow-Maker: Spring arrives in the remote Alaskan community. Mary teaches Amanda how to hunt and track game, while Curly helps Jiggy save his house from a rotten tree. (S1, ep 5)
Family Matters
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Family Matters: When times get tough, Port Protection pulls together. Amanda turns to a neighbour for help with her new boat. Worried about her health, Mary leans on Gary. (6 of 7)
Tree Vs. Truck
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Tree Vs. Truck: As brutal weather hits the remote Alaskan community, Sam searches for materials to build a stove. Curly gives Amanda a gruelling lesson in dropping trees. (S1, ep 6)
The Road To War
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Family Matters: When times get tough, Port Protection pulls together. Amanda turns to a neighbour for help with her new boat. Worried about her health, Mary leans on Gary. (6 of 7)
Broken Lines
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Broken Lines: The group's resident inventor Sam attempts to build a wind turbine out of junk and scrap metal. Hans makes a discovery that threatens the town's water supply. (S1, ep 7)
Ocean's Bounty
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Ocean's Bounty: The sea is key to the community's subsistence lifestyle. From shrimps and clams to halibut, it provides no end of food. But it can be dangerous and unpredictable. (7 of 7)
Ocean's Bounty
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The bays and straits offer a bounty of edible aquatic life. As a community that focuses on a subsistence lifestyle, the breadth of food beneath the surface is unparalleled. But, in order to reap the reward, they must pay the price. The danger of the open ocean can take life as easily as it gives it. Sam and Stuart build shrimp pots out of discarded materials. Gary uses the extreme tides to chase down clams and invertebrates. Curly aims to catch his first king salmon of the season. Hans and Timbi use the break in weather to store their shelves with more halibut. And Mary Miller finds pleasure in the little things at smaller estuaries.
The Devil's Club
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Devil's Club: The Alaskan community faces new challenges as Gary goes shrimping, Timbi searches for much-needed remedies and Sam heads into the wilderness on a bear hunt. (S1, ep 8)
Predator Prevention
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Predator Prevention: With duck pens to be built, firewood to harvest, trucks to renovate and trout to catch, spring brings plenty of chores for the remote Alaskan community. (S1, ep 9)
Looking For Blood
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Looking For Blood: The remote community counts on Hans and Timbi as they transport some very precious cargo. Meanwhile, Curly sets out on a solo bear hunt. (S1, ep 10)
Dark Days Coming
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Dark Days Coming: With the 'dark days' almost upon them, the residents of Port Protection use the last days of good weather and daylight to stock their freezers. (S1, ep 11)
First Kill
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First Kill: Amanda has a moment of truth on her first deer hunt, while Gary embarks on a buck hunt of his own that takes him deep into the Alaskan bush. (S1, ep 12)
Legends In The Woods
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Legends in the Woods: The residents of Port Protection scramble to finish the critical tasks that will carry them through the long, cold months ahead. (S1, ep 13)
Rough Waters
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Rough Waters: As winter arrives in Port Protection, the community takes advantage of some mild weather to increase their chances of survival. (S1, ep 14)
The Odyssey
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The Odyssey: After a series of failed hunts, 70-year-old Gary Muehlberger treks deep into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a doe. (S1, ep 15)
The Long Road
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The Long Road: The dark days of winter have come. Sam looks to get his garden ready for spring, while the Porters head off to pick up two newcomers to the community. (S1, ep 16)
Shell-Shocked
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Shell Shocked: The community works together to battle the obstacle presented by nature, and prepare for the worst with a search-and-rescue drill. (S1, ep 17)
Collapse
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Collapse: The Porters rush to prepare their farm for baby goats, but in his haste Hans has a shocking accident with his chainsaw. (S1, ep 18)
Tiny Terrors
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Tiny Terrors: A pesky varmint has been tunnelling holes under Mary's home and eating her food. Sam takes advantage of the good weather and goes octopus hunting. (S1, ep 19)
The End Of The End
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The End of the End: The community pulls together to rebuild after it is hit by a violent storm, while Mary's poor health forces her to seek outside help. (S1, ep 20)