Series synopsis
Great Yellowstone Thaw is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on June 21, 2017. It ended on July 5, 2017. It stars Kirk Johnson.
Journey with Kirk Johnson to Yellowstone, where wolves, grizzlies, beavers and Great Gray owls survive one of the greatest seasonal changes on the planet. As the temperature swings 140 degrees, cameras capture how the animals cope.
Premise
Journey with Kirk Johnson to Yellowstone, where wolves, grizzlies, beavers and Great Gray owls survive one of the greatest seasonal changes on the planet. As the temperature swings 140 degrees, cameras capture how the animals cope.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kirk Johnson as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | June 21, 2017 | July 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Surviving winter can be tough for the wildlife of Yellowstone, and will this year’s weather favor predator or prey? Will the grizzlies that emerge early survive, and why are the wolves and Great Gray Owls in danger of starvation? Plus find out how Yellowstone’s unique geology affects the mighty bison. |
June 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Spring in Yellowstone brings new life and a break from the brutal temperatures of winter, but the dangers aren’t over. The wildlife families now face a torrent of water cascading down the mountains as the Great Thaw gets underway, and the beavers are in particular danger. |
June 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Its summer in Yellowstone and with soaring temperatures comes the risk of wildfires that could devastate the ecosystem. When a major fire breaks out in the Beartooths, a team is scrambled to see if the Great Gray Owl family has survived. And how is one particular wolf pack feeding its 11 pups? |
July 5, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 21, 2017 |
| Last aired | July 5, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |