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Building Alaska

★7.7 2012 – 2020 5 Seasons TV-MA

What does it take to build a house totally off the grid in some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet? We follow a cast of characters who set out to construct three incredible cabins in the obscure Alaskan wilderness. With no roads and no building supply centers, they’ll have to get creative in a new season of Building Alaska.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 43 episodes

A Demolition the Bob May Way

Episode 01

A Demolition the Bob May Way

Nov 11, 2012

Hunting and fishing guide Bob May is building a new cabin on a remote island in southern Alaska. But, before he begins construction, he needs to tear down the old, abandoned cabin. Easier said than done! You won't believe how he accomplishes this and - no - you won't find a demolition like this anywhere in the lower 48.

Framing Is A Bear

Episode 02

Framing Is A Bear

Nov 18, 2012

On a nearly deserted island of Alaska, Bob is forced to adapt with inferior lumber, changing weather conditions, and an 11-foot brown bear all causing havoc on the build site. Despite these challenges, Bob and team are able to get the foundation dug in and set.

Roughing It on the Island

Episode 03

Roughing It on the Island

Nov 25, 2012

We learn how things are built differently in a state which experiences 100 earthquakes a day. Though the framing is completed and the rough wiring and plumbing get underway, the grind of the 5-month project starts to wear Bob down.

Getting Squirrelly

Episode 04

Getting Squirrelly

Dec 2, 2012

A sub-contractor fails to show up at the jobsite for weeks pushing Bob further behind schedule. Meanwhile, Bob and his brother Rick contend with some furry troublemakers of the job site that are chewing through hoses, cables, and grocery bags.

Self-Sufficient Building

Episode 05

Self-Sufficient Building

Dec 9, 2012

When you live this far off the grid, you need to be self-sufficient, whether it is using recycled oil, fishing for dinner, or installing hydro and wind energy systems. The insulation delays continue as Bob waits for a delinquent subcontractor.

Cast Away

Episode 06

Cast Away

Dec 16, 2012

It's a sprint to the finish as Bob gets the cabin completed before his first paying customers arrive. Furniture and other items are installed at the last moment. He works 16-hour days, goes over budget, but ends up with the cabin of his dreams.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 7 votes

Synopsis

What does it take to build a house totally off the grid in some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet? We follow a cast of characters who set out to construct three incredible cabins in the obscure Alaskan wilderness. With no roads and no building supply centers, they’ll have to get creative in a new season of Building Alaska.

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Where to watch Building Alaska

Building Alaska is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 5 seasons and 43 total episodes, rated 7.7/10 by 7 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Building Alaska have?

Building Alaska has 5 seasons with 43 episodes in total.

Is Building Alaska still on the air?

Building Alaska has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Building Alaska?

Building Alaska airs on DIY Network.

When did Building Alaska first air?

Building Alaska first aired on November 11, 2012.

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