Alone is a survival show that first aired on the History channel in 2015. The show follows hardcore survivalists as they are placed alone in the Vancouver Island wilderness to try and survive for as long as possible. The show has now had 10 seasons and there are many great episodes that can be found. Here are some of the best episodes of Alone, each ranked and discussed.
The first episode that comes to mind is season 4 episode 11. This episode focused on an intense fire that broke out in the wilderness and how the contestants had to react to this new challenge. It was one of the most interesting episodes of the show and showed how the contestants managed to handle such a difficult and dangerous situation.
Another great episode is season 8 episode 10. This episode followed the contestants as they explored a deep cave system that was full of mystery and danger. The contestants had to brave the darkness and the unknown as they navigated the cave and tried to make their way out. It was a thrilling episode and showed the contestants' bravery and determination.
Written by Sophie and last updated on jun 18, 2023.
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The final four contend with mental fatigue and physical exhaustion. As one participant faces stiff competition for fish, another may miss the salmon run due to a potentially disastrous miscalculation.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 552 votes.
Despite their best efforts, many of the participants are still battling debilitating hunger and starvation. Just as some find sustenance, an approaching storm threatens their survival plans.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 571 votes.
The first day of the adventure begins, with 10 people prepared to head out into unknown wilderness and survive for as long as they can, in total isolation. But when the survivalists confront rocky terrain, wet environments, and hungry predators, all of them begin to question their resolve.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 691 votes.
After several days, the participants attempt to acclimate to their new environment and make order out of chaos. One survivalist proves incredibly skillful and finds enormous success scavenging and hunting for food. Meanwhile, doubts emerge for others as debilitating hunger sets in.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 648 votes.
Three weeks in, mental and physical struggles take their toll on the remaining participants. While the brutal reality of their situation consumes some, others battle deep conflicts that have them teetering on the edge of calling it quits.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 576 votes.
Emotions run high for the remaining participants as they struggle to adapt; one participant wrestles with the solitude, while the other risks it all, taking a perilous journey into the unknown.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 598 votes.
One participant races to find the salmon run before it ends, while another undertakes an epic journey; one of the survivalists tries to combat nature's fury head on.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 570 votes.
Winter arrives and the final participants are forced to take risks as food sources dwindle. Between the frigid temperatures and the deepening need for human contact, the lure of home is stronger than ever.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 543 votes.
After a week on Vancouver Island, several of the participants are finding success in their new environment. But while some work in harmony with the wilderness, others battle against it and careless mistakes threaten to send two people home.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 603 votes.
While some of the participants push themselves to ensure long-term survival, others question their ability to endure.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 572 votes.
A severe lack of food takes a toll on the remaining participants. Many of them haven’t eaten in days and it’s beginning to impair their mental and physical capabilities, pushing some to the edge of surrender.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 590 votes.
Alone's episode Into the Abyss takes the remaining participants to the edge of their physical and mental limits. Faced with starvation, isolation and their own personal demons, the men must dig deep to push through the unbearable conditions in the hopes of surviving the wilderness. One man in particular is put through the ringer as he faces a potentially deadly situation.
This episode of Alone is sure to be an intense and emotional journey. The participants will be tested in every way imaginable as they fight to stay alive and make it through this treacherous chapter of the competition. The audience will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the participants battle the elements, their own minds and the challenges of the wilderness. With the stakes so high, it's sure to be an episode no one will forget.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 522 votes.
The show Alone reaches its conclusion in the season 2 finale, "The End Game". After months of physical and mental strain, the remaining participants make one last push to secure the grand prize of $500,000. In a grueling test of survival, one will come out on top and be crowned the winner.
Despite the promise of a thrilling conclusion, some viewers found this season to be a disappointment overall. While the challenges were just as intense, the contestants seemed to lack the charm of previous seasons. Rather than being inspired by the contestants' courage, viewers found themselves disinterested in their stories and found many of them to be quite unlikeable.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 563 votes.
