What is the show?
Life Below Zero follows residents of remote Alaska as they obtain food, maintain their homes and equipment, and confront severe weather and wildlife far from the road system. National Geographic's description emphasizes the challenges of winter survival and the new demands of spring breakup. The series premiered May 19, 2013 and ran for 23 seasons; reality blurred reported in November 2024 that it would end after season 23, with the last listed episodes airing in early 2025.
- Network
- National Geographic
- Premiered
- May 19, 2013 (“End of the Road,” per National Geographic)
- Seasons
- 23 (Disney+ and Wikipedia agree)
- Episodes
- Sources conflict: 325 (Wikipedia), 240 (Seasontracker), 231 (epguides)
- Ended
- Final season reported November 2024; last episodes early 2025 — Wikipedia dates February 23, epguides March
- Spinoffs
- Next Generation, First Alaskans and Port Protection
Seasons
- Season 23 — 2024, 20 episodes
- Season 22 — 2023, 9 episodes
- Season 21 — 2023, 11 episodes
- Season 20 — 2022, 8 episodes
In the news
- Life Below Zero's star and showrunner on its end, its future (!), and their relationship — reality blurred
- Interview: Life Below Zero executive producer Joe Litzinger on the legacy of the Nat Geo series — Awards Radar
- Life Below Zero cancelled, ending after 23 seasons — reality blurred
The cast
Long-running cast member
Sue Aikens
Kavik River Camp, Alaska
Operates Kavik River Camp, north of the Arctic Circle. In a 2025 reality blurred interview she discussed the show's end and a possible future.
Photo: Carl Burger, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Shows the region, not the person.
Long-running cast members
Chip and Agnes Hailstone
Alaska
National Geographic describes them catching fish to barter for supplies; Agnes has spent her entire life in Alaska.
Photo: Thester11, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Shows the region, not the person.
Long-running cast member
Andy Bassich
Alaska
National Geographic describes him using sled dogs for transportation in remote Alaska.
Photo: William Troyer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Shows the region, not the person.
Later-seasons cast member
Ricko DeWilde
Alaska
The series follows him living in his family's remote cabin.
Photo: zhengxu, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Shows the region, not the person.
When & where to watch Life Below Zero
Season 23 premiered Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. on National Geographic and ran into 2025.
The show was reported to have ended after season 23, based on statements by cast member Chip Hailstone; National Geographic has not issued a cancellation statement we've verified.
Stream it on
- Hulu
- Disney+
- fuboTV
- YouTube TV
- The Roku Channel — with ads
- Hoopla — free with a library card
- Buy episodes: Amazon Video, Apple TV or Fandango at Home
- JustWatch: Life Below Zero — US availability
- What's On Disney Plus: Life Below Zero reported ended after 23 seasons
- National Geographic: Life Below Zero
Availability checked October 22, 2026; services and schedules change, confirm with the provider.
Life Below Zero FAQ
Was Life Below Zero cancelled?
It was reported to have ended after season 23, based on cast member Chip Hailstone saying production was out of contract; we have not verified a direct network cancellation statement.
How many seasons of Life Below Zero are there?
The US streaming catalog lists 23 seasons, starting in 2013 and running into 2025.
Is Life Below Zero on Disney+ or Hulu?
Both — US listings include Disney+ and Hulu, plus fuboTV, YouTube TV and free options like Hoopla.
Where is Life Below Zero filmed?
It follows individuals and families living in remote parts of Alaska.
Wild10 is an independent fan hub and is not affiliated with National Geographic or Disney. Facts checked October 22, 2026; videos are embedded from the official YouTube channel. Like survival TV? See our Mountain Men hub.