Sarah Palin's Alaska

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Sarah Palin's Alaska is an American television show hosted by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. According to Palin, the show's aim is to bring "the wonder and majesty of Alaska to all Americans". The series, which began airing on TLC in November 2010, was eight episodes long, and was part travelogue, part documentary series, according to a story in The Vancouver Sun, six months before the release of the series trailer. In reviewing the first episode, The New York Times said the show allows viewers to "observe Ms. Palin observing nature". In 2011, it was announced that the show would not be renewed for a second season. The show was produced by Mark Burnett Productions for Discovery Communications.

Episodes

Cast

Mama Grizzly

1. Mama Grizzly

14th Nov 2010

Sarah spends time with her daughter Piper; salmon fishing in bear country; Sarah and Todd climb one of Denali's peaks.

Just for the Halibut

2. Just for the Halibut

21st Nov 2010

The Palins take a road trip to Homer, Alaska. Later, Sarah and Bristol go deep-sea fishing, and enjoy some quality mother-daughter bonding.

Salmon Run

3. Salmon Run

28th Nov 2010

The Palins celebrate the Fourth of July with a family fishing trip in Alaska's Bristol Bay.

She's A Great Shot

4. She's A Great Shot

5th Dec 2010

Sarah travels above the Arctic Circle to go caribou hunting with her father, Chuck.

Alaskan Hospitality

5. Alaskan Hospitality

12th Dec 2010

Sarah welcomes Kate Gosselin and her big brood to Alaska. They plan a camping adventure in the wilderness, and Sarah helps Kate prepare by bringing her to a bear safety class for rifle practice.

Rafting

6. Rafting

19th Dec 2010

The Palins pile into their RV for an overnight trip that includes white-water rafting and riding ATVs. Later, Sarah and Piper dogsled on a glacier.

Logging

7. Logging

26th Dec 2010

Sarah, Todd and Willow head to a remote logging camp on Afognak Island for a look at the Alaskan logging industry.

Gold Mining and Oil

8. Gold Mining and Oil

9th Jan 2011

The family goes hunting for gold then goes kayaking.

Follow Me There

9. Follow Me There

9th Jan 2011

The one-hour series finale is a clip episode showing of series' most notable moments, and feature never before seen moments.

First air date

14th Nov 2010

Last air date

9th Jan 2011

Status

Ended

Type

Reality

Original language

en

Networks