Skip to content
Wild10

Alone

Season 1 episode guide

11 episodes filmed at Vancouver Island, British Columbia, 2015 — air dates, the full cast, and what each episode covers.

Season 1 at a glance

Alone Season 1 put 10 survivalists alone on Vancouver Island, British Columbia with ten items each and no camera crew. The season ran 11 episodes, premiering Jun 18, 2015. Alan Kay outlasted the field at 56 days.

Season 1 winner

Alan Kay — Alone Season 1 winner
Alan Kay

56 days in the field · Blairsville, Georgia, United States

Winning 10 items: Saw, Axe, Sleeping bag, Large 2-quart pot, Ferro rod, Water bottle/canteen, 300 yards single filament line with 25 assorted hooks, Small gauge gill net, 3

Every episode

  • Episode 1: And So It BeginsJun 18, 2015

    Ten survivalists are dropped alone at separate remote sites on Vancouver Islands Quatsino Sound with limited gear and cameras to document themselves. Each begins building shelter and searching for food and fresh water as isolation sets in immediately. Within hours, Josh Chavez decides the danger from nearby bears is too great and taps out.

  • Episode 2: Of Wolf and ManJun 25, 2015

    With shelters underway, the remaining participants focus on securing reliable food sources such as fish, shellfish and small game. Predator encounters and unnerving nighttime sounds heighten anxiety for several contestants. Chris Weatherman, unsettled by fear of wolves in his area, chooses to tap out early in the competition.

  • Episode 3: The Talons of FearJul 2, 2015

    Isolation and fear of local wildlife weigh heavily on the contestants as they work to improve shelters and secure food. Wayne Russell and Joe Robinet both struggle with their circumstances, with Russell rattled by bear activity near his camp and Robinet hampered by the loss of his fire-starting flint. Both ultimately decide to tap out.

  • Episode 4: StalkedJul 9, 2015

    As the field narrows, remaining contestants contend with unpredictable coastal weather and the psychological toll of solitude. Brant McGees health declines after resorting to drinking salt water, forcing him to leave the competition. The episode underscores how quickly dehydration and poor decisions can end a run.

  • Episode 5: Winds of HellJul 16, 2015

    Punishing coastal winds and storms batter the contestants camps, testing shelter durability and morale. Dustin Feher, increasingly anxious about surviving a major storm alone, decides he cannot continue and taps out. The remaining group presses on, focusing on stockpiling food ahead of worsening conditions.

  • Episode 6: Rain of TerrorJul 23, 2015

    Relentless rain saturates gear and camps, making fire-building and staying dry a constant struggle for the six remaining survivalists. Contestants adapt their shelters and foraging routines to cope with the wet conditions. The episode highlights the mental grind of prolonged isolation compounded by miserable weather.

  • Episode 7: The HungerJul 30, 2015

    With easy food sources dwindling, contestants intensify efforts to hunt, fish and forage as caloric deficits mount. Energy levels drop noticeably, and participants reassess their strategies for the weeks ahead. The toll of sustained hunger becomes a central challenge for those still in the game.

  • Episode 8: After the RescueAug 5, 2015

    The episode reflects on the risks producers and participants weigh when danger arises in the wilderness. The surviving contestants continue refining shelters and food strategies as fatigue builds. Tensions between ambition and safety remain a recurring theme.

  • Episode 9: The FreezeAug 6, 2015

    Dropping temperatures add a new layer of difficulty as contestants work to keep warm overnight. Long stretches without human contact continue to wear on the remaining survivalists mental resilience. The group narrows further as the physical and emotional strain of the challenge intensifies.

  • Episode 10: Brokedown PalaceAug 13, 2015

    With weight loss and exhaustion becoming severe, Lucas Miller and Mitch Mitchell both reach their personal limits. Miller feels satisfied with what he has accomplished, while Mitchell is drawn home by concern for his mothers cancer diagnosis. Their departures leave only two contestants remaining on the island.

  • Episode 11: TriumphAug 20, 2015

    Only Alan Kay and Sam Larson remain, both having endured weeks of hunger and isolation while subsisting largely on foraged seafood. After a major storm strikes the island, Larson decides he has met his personal goals and leaves, making Kay the seasons winner after 56 days. The finale reflects on the physical and psychological toll of the season.

Season 1 cast

Other seasons

Keep going

Explore more Alone coverage

The gear behind what you just read

Ranked lists for the exact categories that decide a season.