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Life Below Zero

2013 – 2025Show23 seasons240 episodesNR

DocumentaryReality
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A tense, thrilling reality series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or big ideas.

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Episodes

23 seasons · 240 episodes · best: S10E13 "Queens of the North" 9.6

Episodes

7.6
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.8
7.5
7.5
7.6
8.1
8.2
8.0
8.1
8.6
8.6
8.7
9.1
8.6
8.9
8.9
8.8
9.1
9.3
9.2

Story

Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.

Feels like

  • Alaskan Survival
  • Reality Television
  • Harsh Environment Drama
  • Self-Sufficiency Lifestyle
  • Family Resilience
  • Nature Documentary Style
  • Isolation & Endurance
  • Wildlife Encounters
  • Winter Wilderness
  • Real-Life Stakes

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Claire Allesse
Music by
Killer Tracks

Everyone

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Facts

May 19, 2013 · March 4, 2025 · Ended

First aired
May 19, 2013
Last aired
March 4, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
23 seasons · 240 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Life Below Zero?"

Questions about Life Below Zero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life Below Zero?

Disney+HulufuboTVThe RokuYouTube TVSpectrum On DemandNational Geographic

In the United States, Life Below Zero streams on Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Spectrum On Demand, and National Geographic. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Life Below Zero worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.5 against 9.3 for the best season.

Which season of Life Below Zero is best?

Season 22, with an IMDb average of 9.3. Seasons 6 and 7 are the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Queens of the North (season 10, episode 13) at 9.6, and the lowest is Sue Aikens (season 7, episode 11) at 6.8.

Is Life Below Zero okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Life Below Zero?

240 h

About 240 hours: 240 episodes in 23 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2025.

Can I half-watch Life Below Zero?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.