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Building AlaskaEngine issues stall Tom's build, a welder battles the wind on the boardwalk at Rich's island retreat and Creig brings the heat to his bear lodge. S4/Ep2Tue, Feb 25, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaDerek and his band are about to give up on their dream of a cliffside ski hut when their luck turns. Tony's cabin is in good enough shape to take a break and go fishing. S3/Ep9Tue, Feb 18, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe work grows more dangerous as Lee's crew must balance on a second story beam to get work done. Derek attempts to clear the ski hut site in the face of wicked winds. S3/Ep6Thu, Feb 13, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaLee brings in the Ninja Framer to get his client's project back on schedule. Derek's crew struggles to work on the ski hut through an infestation of mosquitoes. S3/Ep5Wed, Feb 12, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaTony's crew outside of Haines get a visit from a hungry bear. Derek reveals the tragic story behind the heli-skiing industry in Valdez. S3/Ep3Sat, Feb 8, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe challenge continues as Lee organises an 18-load helicopter drop to deliver the equipment and supplies he'll need. Derek hand-crafts logs with a scriber. S3/Ep2Fri, Feb 7, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaIt's spring in Alaska, and the race is on for three builders trying to construct homes in the wilderness before the return of winter shuts them down. S3/Ep1Thu, Feb 6, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaWinter arrives and the race is over, as each builder reflects on the year as they pack up and head home for the season. How did they cope with Alaska's hostile nature? S2/Ep8Wed, Feb 5, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaWith winter looming, the builders learn the smallest mistakes have big consequences. As the days get shorter and colder, they race to get their homes sealed in. S2/Ep7Tue, Feb 4, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaWinter is fast approaching. As all three of the builders find themselves with less help to finish the massive tasks, tempers flare at one camp. S2/Ep6Sat, Feb 1, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaAfter the tragic loss of his righthand man, Chuck returns to finish the job they started as the builders find themselves defeated by elements they can't control. S2/Ep5Fri, Jan 31, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaTragedy strikes one of the builders. With work suspended, a decision must be made to continue or not. Plus, Jim and his family try to salvage their cabin in Chicken. S2/Ep4Thu, Jan 30, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJosh and his team fight the rain and wind to install the wood stove and Chris Maynard and his wife rush to install the kitchen counters and furniture. S9/Ep8Thu, Jan 2, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaTime is running out for the builders to complete their projects. Chris Maynard gets help installing solar panels and sets up cameras to watch for bears. S9/Ep7Wed, Jan 1, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJohn and Heather's build is put on pause as they try to figure out how to install their drywall without covering their timber frame. S9/Ep6Tue, Dec 31, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJeff starts a challenging cliffside build. Chappie Cook's team struggle to get materials on site without roads and first-time builder Chris faces harsh realities. S8/Ep1Thu, Dec 12, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaNick's dad, Paul, returns to help put the finishing touches on the cabin. Plus, Jere and Ben complete the Sea Otter Sound Lodge just in time as the first guests arrive. S7/Ep8Wed, Dec 11, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaAll the builders are in the final stretch as they complete their cabins and floating lodge. But, Jere and Ben's progress halts when they run out of necessary equipment. S7/Ep7Tue, Dec 10, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaNick races to finish his cabin before his mum visits again. Bears are still a threat, so he makes sure the electric fence is working. S7/Ep6Sat, Dec 7, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaRain and a muddy trail slow down Brannon's cabin build. Despite their dampened spirits, the gang is able to haul the windows across the two-mile trail. S7/Ep5Fri, Dec 6, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaNick experiences first-hand just how dangerous living in Alaska can be while hunting for driftwood to build his fishing lodge and warehouse. S7/Ep4Thu, Dec 5, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJere, Ben and Tim put the finishing touches on the biggest project they've undertaken: building a 112-foot floating barge. S7/Ep3Wed, Dec 4, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaReality hits first-time extreme cabin builder Nick as he fights the tides to get pylons for his foundation. But, he needs the right kit to dig postholes. S7/Ep2Tue, Dec 3, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaIt's the end of the road for the three builders and their respective teams as they race to put the finishing touches on their remote Alaskan builds. S6/Ep8Fri, Nov 29, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe three teams face relentless rain, high tensions and tight deadlines as they continue their builds in unique and remote Alaskan settings. S6/Ep7Thu, Nov 28, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe builders make progress on their Alaskan jobs but must overcome a catastrophe involving a 1,000-pound ridge beam and a supply shortage. S6/Ep6Wed, Nov 27, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe three teams continue their builds in unique Alaskan locations. They must deal with poorly cut glulam beams and cancelled orders. S6/Ep5Tue, Nov 26, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe build teams persevere through pounding rain and impending snowfall in remote Alaskan settings. S6/Ep4Sat, Nov 23, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaThe three build teams have problems with broken generators and a missing crew member. Meanwhile, Dave decides to go solo despite the risks of working alone. S6/Ep3Fri, Nov 22, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaIt's do or die time for all the builders. The tides become the ultimate decider for Dave and Hans, while Mike is racing the first snowfall. S5/Ep13Tue, Nov 19, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaFor builder Adam Tschappat, a faster pace comes to a screeching halt when two crucial logs go missing at his build site in McCarthy. S5/Ep12Sat, Nov 16, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaOn Shelter Island, builders Dave Bartlett and Hans Moser are on their own with setting the extremely heavy ridge beam until help arrives. S5/Ep11Fri, Nov 15, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaBuilder Mike Williams falls further behind schedule due to bad weather. On Shelter Island, Dave Bartlett and Hans Moser get much needed help to finish the cabin. S5/Ep10Thu, Nov 14, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaBuilders Dave and Hans deal with dangerous heavy fog on their boat journey to Shelter Island. Plus, builder Adam Tschappat saves the day with an extra bag of cement. S5/Ep9Wed, Nov 13, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaBuilder Mike Williams' son Cody comes up with a fix for their pressure washer problem in order to peel the logs for their cabin build in Eagle Song. S5/Ep8Tue, Nov 12, 5:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaRich's island build is between a rock and a hard place. Tom gets a lesson in logging and Creig feels the sting of remote building and shoddy materials. S4/Ep3Fri, Oct 18, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaEngine issues stall Tom's build, a welder battles the wind on the boardwalk at Rich's island retreat and Creig brings the heat to his bear lodge. S4/Ep2Thu, Oct 17, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaExtreme building is back in Alaska. Three men risk it all to build a remote hunting cabin, an off the grid bear lodge and an island retreat. S4/Ep1Wed, Oct 16, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaLee is down to a crew of three as he races to finish the cabin before the lake freezes. Derek's crew must push through endless rainfall to complete the project. S3/Ep12Tue, Oct 15, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaLee and his crew install a new woodstove to dry out the drywall mud and tape. Derek and his band of ski buddies race to protect the cabin from curious bears. S3/Ep11Sat, Oct 12, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaAt Trinity Lake, Chris and Joe battle an 80-foot spruce that begins to fall as a helicopter delivery almost goes wrong. Plus, John and Heather fall behind. S9/Ep2Fri, Aug 16, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaWinter is about to hit Alaska hard and the crews are trying desperately to get the heating systems complete as quickly as possible. S8/Ep7Tue, Aug 13, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaChris receives necessary help from his family. Then, Chappie's build is brought to a standstill due to engine problems and Jeff makes a critical error. S8/Ep6Sat, Aug 10, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJeff struggles with the front deck for his cabin. Then, Chappie's team uncovers a major error while building the exterior insulation and Chris runs out of materials. S8/Ep5Fri, Aug 9, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaChappie Cook's team struggle to lift 600-pound rafters on the cabin's roof. Then, Chris works on drying out his cabin and Jeff installs his cabin's windows. S8/Ep4Thu, Aug 8, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaChappie Cook's crew run into both bears and boats while hauling materials. Plus, Jeff constructs his slippery roof and Chris works relentlessly on his cabin. S8/Ep3Wed, Aug 7, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaChris is expecting a helicopter delivery of 17,000 pounds of material. Then, Jeff fights the weather conditions to stay on schedule and Chappie's crew struggles. S8/Ep2Tue, Aug 6, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaJeff starts a challenging cliffside build. Chappie Cook's team struggle to get materials on site without roads and first-time builder Chris faces harsh realities. S8/Ep1Sat, Aug 3, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaNick's dad, Paul, returns to help put the finishing touches on the cabin. Plus, Jere and Ben complete the Sea Otter Sound Lodge just in time as the first guests arrive. S7/Ep8Fri, Aug 2, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins
Building AlaskaAll the builders are in the final stretch as they complete their cabins and floating lodge. But, Jere and Ben's progress halts when they run out of necessary equipment. S7/Ep7Thu, Aug 1, 4:00 amDMAX60 mins