Otto and Charlotte's rescue mission to Halibut Cove brings jeopardy. On the homestead, Atz Sr., Eivin, Shane and Nikos come together to aid one of their own. After his tragic accident, Atz Lee begins the painful process of coming home.
Otto gets creative to beat the frozen soil when he realizes he must move the outhouse, now. Eivin takes Eve on her first deerhunt on Afognak Island, which is teeming with wild animals including awake bears. Atz and sons gather trees for a big new project.
Thanksgiving on the homestead. The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labor and share each dish's story. From turkey and pumpkin pie to Yule's famous nettlebread and Homesteader pie, nothing comes easy when making this feast.
Homestead holidays bring gifts of kindness: Otto decides to give his "Wacky Yak" to a friend, but the gift rejects the idea of being given. Atz Lee gathers lumps of coal--for the nice--as his gift. Atz deals with cows on ice to bring a friend's herd home.
Fall is over. The Kilchers take care of last minute projects before the winter freeze--and the baby-- arrive. Jane faces wicked weather and quicksand while on her very first cattle drive with Otto. Eivin and Eve introduce the newest Kilcher to the world.
Homesteaders come together to honor cattleman Bruce Willard who passed away and drive his cattle back to his farm. Eve gets to experience the struggle of halibut fishing for the first time with Jane. Atz Lee winterizes the Hunters Cabin.
The Kilchers are back, and with the family legacy in jeopardy, they kick off a complete homestead overhaul. Blindsided by a massive snowstorm, the family uses every piece of heavy machinery in their arsenal to ensure the survival of future generations.
SEASON FINALE:In this special the Kilchers share never-before-seen family footage and stories about patriarch Yule. Otto and Atz share stories of their own parental style, with sons chiming in. Looking forward, the Kilchers pan gold in a secret icy place.
It's life and death as Otto once again puts his recovery at risk to help save a paralyzed cow. Jane and Atz Lee put their differences aside to prepare for winter, and Atz Senior prepares for a very special visitor- his daughter singer-songwriter, Jewel.