Series synopsis
River of No Return is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Discovery on October 6, 2019. It stars Aubrey Barton and Peter Metz.
In the Frank Church Wilderness, the only means of transport and accessing supplies are by way of the largest un-dammed river in North America, the Salmon River, commonly referred to as “The River of No Return.” Under these circumstances, the residents of “The Frank” tackle everyday life in one of America’s last frontiers – from twenty-somethings seeking to test their limits, to the living legends of the River who have chosen to spend their lives there.
Premise
In the Frank Church Wilderness, the only means of transport and accessing supplies are by way of the largest un-dammed river in North America, the Salmon River, commonly referred to as “The River of No Return.” Under these circumstances, the residents of “The Frank” tackle everyday life in one of America’s last frontiers – from twenty-somethings seeking to test their limits, to the living legends of the River who have chosen to spend their lives there.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aubrey Barton as Aubrey Barton
- Peter Metz as Peter Metz
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 6, 2019 | November 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roaring Back To Life As the winter ice thaws, Idaho's River of No Return flows, and the people living on its violent shores navigate the raging spring rapids. The small community hustles to work so they can survive another season in this rugged and dangerous backcountry. |
October 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Bearing Down on the Ranch A predatory bear stalks a homestead forcing the rancher to aggressively protect himself and his cattle. A jetboat engine failure in the river rapids puts Buck's operation in jeopardy. A violent storm forces bush pilots to make an emergency landing. |
October 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Rapid Response When a rafter goes overboard, a legendary jetboat captain springs into action to save the man before the river's rapids claim another victim. Heavy rains threaten to destroy Aubrey's ranch. She calls in air support to help save her barn. |
October 20, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 10, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |