Yukon Men
| Yukon Men | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Narrated by | Pat Duke Darren O'Hare |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | French Horwitz[1] |
| Production locations | Tanana, Alaska, United States |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 40–45 minutes |
| Production company | Paper Route Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Discovery Channel Animal Planet |
| Release | August 24, 2012 – present |
Yukon Men is an unscripted[citation needed] American cable television series aired on the Discovery Channel. It is produced by Paper Route Productions and has premiered on August 24, 2012.[2]
The series details the lives of several inhabitants of the remote Alaskan village of Tanana which is situated by the Yukon River. These men make their living by fishing, hunting and trapping game as well as raising sled dogs and logging.[3][4]
The show's prominent themes are community and survival.
Initial reception
Yukon Men's critical reception by media has been mostly positive. Mark A. Perigard from the Boston Herald stated "For a network that specializes in tough-guy shows (think "Survivorman" and "Deadliest Catch"), "Yukon Men" doesn’t stint on testosterone."[5] Tom Conroy from Media Life Magazine said "The show doesn't need all this dramatic foreshadowing. The scenes of hunting, setting traps, dressing a carcass and even stoking the furnaces at the water plant are enlightening and fun. Most of the men work with their sons, and the bonding isn't overhyped. The half light of winter gives an extra beauty to the spectacular landscapes."[4]
Key personnel
Stan Zuray: Stan was raised in Boston, Massachusetts before he moved to Alaska. He is an outdoorsman with over 40 years of experience in the Alaskan wilderness.[5]
Joey Zuray: Joey is Stan's son in his early twenties. According to his father, he is a natural at home in the Alaskan interior. He hunts and traps to sustain himself, his family and elders of the community.
Charlie Wright: Charlie is a water-plant operator, mechanic, trapper and hunter.[5]
Robert "Bob" Wright: Robert is Charlie's son in his early twenties. Throughout the show he is being taught family traditions and skills such as beaver trapping by his father.
The Moore family: Pat Moore owns the leading local kennel where his children Thomas Moore and Courtney Agnes work. He also has to care for his wife Lorraine.
James Roberts: James is a major provider of lumber for Tanana. He also owns a kennel. His teenage sons help with the businesses.
List of episodes
Season 1 (2012)
| № | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Hunt or Starve" | August 24, 2012 | 1.955[6] |
| 2 | "The Race for Fur" | August 31, 2012 | 1.484[7] |
| 3 | "Going for Broke" | September 7, 2012 | 1.518[8] |
| 4 | "On Thin Ice" | September 14, 2012 | 1.642[9] |
| 5 | "Tragic Spring" | September 21, 2012 | TBD |
| 6 | "Man Up, Move Out" | September 28, 2012 | TBD |
| 7 | "Logjam" | October 5, 2012 | TBD |
| 8 | "Wheel of Misfortune" | October 12, 2012 | TBD |
| 9 | "Last Chance" | October 19, 2012 | TBD |
Season 2 (2013)
| № | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Feast or Famine" | February 22, 2013 |
| 2 | "New Kid in Town" | March 1, 2013 |
| 3 | "Hell Freezes Over" | March 8, 2013 |
| 4 | "Tough Choices" | March 15, 2013 |
| 5 | "Fresh Blood" | March 22, 2013 |
| 6 | "Pray for Snow" | March 30, 2013 |
| 7 | "Eeling and Dealing" | April 5, 2013 |
| 8 | "Dead of Winter" | April 12, 2013 |
| 9 | "No Quarter" | October 20, 2013 |
| 10 | "Turf War" | October 27, 2013 |
| 11 | "Wolf Invasion" | November 3, 2013 |
| 12 | "Deadly Crossing" | November 10, 2013 |
| 13 | "Rite of Spring" | November 17, 2013 |
| 14 | "River Rising" | November 24, 2013 |
| 15 | "Aftermath" | November 30, 2013 |
| 16 | "Season of Change" | December 1, 2013 |
Season 3 (2014)
| № | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Breaking Points" | September 2, 2014 |
| 2 | "Day of Reckoning" | September 9, 2014 |
| 3 | "The Longest Day" | September 16, 2014 |
| 4 | "Rising Sons" | September 23, 2014 |
| 5 | "New Blood" | September 30, 2014 |
| 6 | "Mother vs. Nature" | October 7, 2014 |
| 7 | "Stan's Gamble" | October 14, 2014 |
| 8 | "Winter takes All" | October 21, 2014 |
Season 4 (2015)
| № | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dark Days" | September 15, 2015 |
| 2 | "The Black Wolf[10]" | September 22, 2015 |
| 3 | "On Thin Ice[11]" | September 29, 2015 |
| 4 | "Gut check" | October 6, 2015 |
| 5 | "Tanana's test" | October 13, 2015 |
| 6 | "Life on the line" | October 20, 2015 |
| 7 | "Blood on their Hands" | October 27, 2015 |
| 8 | "All In[12]" | November 3, 2015 |
| 9 | "Breaking Point[13]" | November 10, 2015 |
Season 5 (2016)
| № | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tanana's Last Stand" | March 11, 2016 |
| 2 | "From the Ashes" | March 18, 2016 |
| 3 | "No Man's Land" | March 25, 2016 |
| 4 | "Desperate Measures" | April 1, 2016 |
| 5 | "Drive to Survive" | April 8, 2016 |
| 6 | "The Yukon Way" | April 15, 2016 |
| 7 | "The Edge" | April 22, 2016 |
| 8 | "The Final Shot" | April 22, 2016 |
References
- ^ "Men of Yukon". Video Clip. Discovery Channel. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Bridget Brady (Aug 13, 2012). "Yukon Men, Friday at 10PM E/P". Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ O'Connell, Michael (2012-08-23). "'Yukon Men' Takes Discovery to Tanana, Alaska". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ a b Tom Conroy (August 24, 2012). "'Yukon Men,' turn off the sound". media life magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ a b c Mark A. Perigard (August 24, 2012). "Danger lurks in 'Yukon Men'". Boston Herald. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (August 27, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Bering Sea Gold: Under The Ice' & 'Yukon Men' Win Night, + 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown', 'For Better or Worse' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (September 4, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: College Football Wins Night, 'WWE Smackdown', 'Robot Chicken', 'For Better or Worse','American Hoggers','Lost Girl ' & More". Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 10, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: WWE on Top + 'Bering Sea Gold: Under The Ice', 'Daily Show', 'American Pickers', 'Hardcore History', 'Yukon Men' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (September 17, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown' Wins Night, 'Yukon Men', 'Bering Sea Gold', 'Ultimate Fighter', 'Lost Girl', 'Gravity Falls' & More". Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
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- ^ "On Thin Ice". Zap2it. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "All In". Zap2it. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Breaking Point". Zap2it. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
