Series synopsis
Alone is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on August 6, 2023. It ended on September 10, 2023. It stars Tony Hirst.
Eleven Britons are dropped into the remote Northern Canadian wilderness, where each must survive entirely alone. Equipped with only a handful of basic tools, they'll film their adventure themselves. Whoever lasts longest will win £100,000
Premise
Eleven Britons are dropped into the remote Northern Canadian wilderness, where each must survive entirely alone. Equipped with only a handful of basic tools, they'll film their adventure themselves. Whoever lasts longest will win £100,000
Premise: No camera crews. No gimmicks. It is the ultimate test of human will.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tony Hirst as Self - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 14 seasons with 153 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 17 | August 5, 2015 | June 24, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 6 | August 6, 2023 | October 1, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 20, 2016 | July 14, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 10 | December 7, 2016 | February 9, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 10 | June 15, 2017 | August 17, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 10 | June 14, 2018 | August 16, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 11 | June 6, 2019 | August 22, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 11 | June 10, 2020 | August 20, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 11 | June 2, 2021 | August 19, 2021 |
| Season 9 | 11 | May 26, 2022 | August 4, 2022 |
| Season 10 | 11 | June 8, 2023 | August 17, 2023 |
| Season 11 | 12 | June 13, 2024 | August 29, 2024 |
| Season 12 | 10 | June 12, 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
| Season 13 | 10 | June 17, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After the Rescue The first six men to go home explain the reasons they left, plus an exclusive preview of the what's to come for the remaining participants. |
August 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Making the Cut: Season 2 Meet the 10 new participants on ALONE season 2 and see what it takes to make the cut. From exhaustive skills tests to camera and safety training, each of the hopefuls has to prove they have what it takes to survive alone in the wild. |
April 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
Season 2 Reunion Special The cast of Alone season 2 reunites for the first time since leaving Vancouver Island to watch and discuss the 10 most talked about moments of the series posted on social media. Hosted by Kevin Burkhardt; each cast member speaks in depth about their experience on the island, view never before seen moments and get a sneak peek at season 3. |
July 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 There's shock and trepidation as the ultimate test of survival begins. But who can face their fears and the harsh realities of the unforgiving wilderness to survive their first night?. |
August 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 While some contestants get stuck into the realities of living alone in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, it threatens to overwhelm others. Will it prove too much and tempt anyone to quit? |
August 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As extreme hunger kicks in, finding food becomes even more crucial but increasingly challenging for some... who can overcome their fears when the threat of predators becomes real? |
August 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Once More Unto the Breach 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. |
April 20, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Knife's Edge 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. |
April 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Beasts of Night 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. |
May 5, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Land The adventure begins as ten new participants are abandoned in the remote wilderness of Patagonia to live as long as they possibly can. Faced with the unforgiving terrain of a foreign land and the onset of winter, each must act quickly to adapt to their new environment in order to survive. |
December 8, 2016 |
| 2 |
First Blood As they venture deeper into their surroundings, the nine remaining survivalists realize that this terrain is unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. One participant suffers a serious injury. |
December 15, 2016 |
| 3 |
Eternal Darkness The remaining participants dig in for the long haul as they begin building their shelters. While some flourish, others fail and one is threatened by an unwanted visitor in the night. |
December 22, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Divide and Conquer In a new twist, seven family member pairs are dropped miles apart on Northern Vancouver Island and must find each other. To win the $500,000 prize, they must survive the island's unforgiving terrain and deadly predators together. |
June 15, 2017 |
| 2 |
Hell on Earth As their teammates attempt to set up camp, the hikers find that Vancouver Island's terrain is even more punishing when on the move. The island beats one pair into submission, while another grapples with a devastating accident. |
June 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
Margin of Error On Vancouver Island, a seriously injured participant weighs the risks of seeking medical help and sacrificing his shot at $500,000. Danger awaits all participants as predators continue to stalk the island’s newest inhabitants. |
June 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Redemption Ten survivalists from previous seasons return for a chance at redemption and a second chance to win the $500,000 prize; this time, survivalists face the dangers of Northern Mongolia, a location more wild and more remote than they've ever seen. |
June 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Haunting Participants explore new - and risky - food sources in Mongolia. As the survivalists begin to settle into their new remote surroundings, they realize they're not the only predators on the prowl. |
June 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Serpent The survivalists begin to face external and internal threats as they work to secure food and complete their shelters. One participant comes face-to-face with one of Mongolia's deadliest predators, while another fights to overcome a debilitating health issue. |
June 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Icebreaker Ten new survivalists have a chance to win $500,000 by enduring the coldest location the series has visited: the Arctic; participants grapple with a harsh storm out of the gate. |
June 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Tainted As they close in on the one week mark, the survivalists make some risky choices in order to eat; serious infection becomes a very real possibility, driving one participant to consider pulling out early. |
June 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Up in Flames The remaining survivalists start seeing their hard work pay off as they procure food, but as the days mount and the isolation continues, contestants start to notice the physical and mental toll of surviving arctic. |
June 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Million Dollar Mistake Ten new participants last 100 days in the Arctic to win $1 million, and they must overcome the first hurdle,which includes facing a variety of predators. |
June 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Rock House In order to endure the Arctic for 100 days, the participants start building shelters that can make it for the long haul, turning their attention to procuring food and inadvertently drawing the attention of dangerous predators. |
June 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
That Was No Bunny As they enter the second week of the competition, the participants focus on securing a food source that can last them 100 days. Many focus on fishing, another puts himself in a dangerous position to keep his food safe -- with disastrous consequences. |
June 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hunted Ten new participants brave Alone's most terrifying location yet in pursuit of $500,000. One participant is forced to make a life-or-death decision, and all must contend with Chilko Lake's deadliest predator: the grizzly bear. |
June 3, 2021 |
| 2 |
Open Season More participants begin their fight against the land's harsh conditions and its abundant grizzly population; one survivalist builds a unique shelter, while another tests their might against the treacherous waters of Chilko Lake. |
June 10, 2021 |
| 3 |
Chewed Up The participants test new strategies to procure food as the predators pose an increasing threat. One participant fears they consumed a poisonous plant, while an intruder sabotages another’s only chance at hunting. |
June 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drop Shock Ten new participants return to the History Channel's #1 summer survival series. In Big River, Labrador, the participants face the stalking predator, the Polar bear. |
May 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
Consequences As hunger rapidly sets in, the remaining participants rush to get familiar with the land and do whatever it takes to secure food; one survivalist thinks outside the box for dinner; one participant struggles and makes a costly mistake. |
June 2, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Law of the Land As Labrador's winter draws near, the participants split their time between building permanent shelters and getting food; many participants struggle; one allows an opportunity to slip through their fingers; one braces for a deadly encounter. |
June 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Game On Ten new participants compete to win $500,000 in the show's most remote location yet, northern Saskatchewan; as the survivalists set out into the wilderness searching for food and shelter, one participant makes a costly mistake. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ties That Bind As the survivalists struggle to find their footing, signs of winter's onslaught motivates them to put their plans into action; some claim their first victories, while one participant grapples an unexpected issue. |
June 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Growing Pains As the participants get past the shock of being dropped in the wild, the ability to think outside the box proves fruitful to some but a detriment to others; some grapple with the choice between building a permanent shelter and securing food early. |
June 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enter The Circle In Alone's most remote location, ten new survivalists must survive north of the Arctic Circle as they face the cold and dwindling sun for a chance to win $500,000. While the participants prepare for frigid temperatures and dangerous predators, the Mackenzie River Delta begins to test each survivalist. With signs of grizzly bears and wolves all around, one survivalist learns the biggest danger could be himself. |
June 13, 2024 |
| 2 |
Opportunity Cost As five new survivalists begin their first days in the Mackenzie River Delta they are met with an abundance of challenges in the uncharted Arctic terrain. When opportunity presents itself to the participants, will they be able to capitalize on the moment? One participant loses a critical item while another embarks on the hunt of a lifetime. |
June 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
Fortune Between the fast-approaching Arctic Winter and hunger setting in, the participants double down on their efforts for survival; procuring food becomes an urgent necessity after survivalists go days without nourishment. |
June 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Land of Great Thirst In Alone's driest location yet, ten new participants must survive in the Great Karoo desert as they face extreme temperatures, new species of predators, and a host of exhausting challenges, all for a chance to win $500,000. With big game more abundant than ever, some play the odds, while one survivalist gets hit with a debilitating infection. |
June 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
Best Laid Plans Faced with skittish game and unfamiliar plants, the final group of survivalists quickly learns their earliest strategies will be met with unforgiving resistance. |
June 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Thirst Trap The Karoo Desert's heat and lack of shade continue to force the survivalists to focus on water or risk dehydration. Some participants get creative in stockpiling this life-saving resource, while others find themselves realizing it's a little too late. |
June 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Worlds Collide: Part 1 In ALONE's first-ever World Championship, ten new survivalists from across the globe are dropped into the remote and rugged Arctic Circle to battle for $500,000; while some find early success through trapping and hunting, one competitor quickly discovers that skill alone may not be enough to endure what lies ahead. |
June 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Worlds Collide: Part 2 Ten new survivalists from across the globe are dropped into the remote and rugged Arctic Circle to battle for $500,000 and the title of the world's greatest survivalist; while one participant makes a mistake, another gets the chance to secure a big game. |
June 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
Building Momentum After a tumultuous week, the remaining survivalists continue to battle with settling into life in the Arctic. One participant finally gets their chance at big game, while another reaps the benefits of a well-placed trapline. |
July 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2023 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |