SEASON ONE EPISODE GUIDE
MEET THE TWETOS
Premiered: Jan. 14, 2011 From the frigid Alaskan town of Unalakleet, the Tweto's and their family-run airline battle the arctic elements to transport supplies and passengers to some of the most inaccessible spots in North America.  WATCH MEET THE TWETOS VIDEO
LIFE OR DEATH Premiered: Jan. 21, 2011 Pilot Luke Hickerson transports dangerous chemicals from Barrow to the remote village of Atqasuk. Then, in Unalakleet, the cold and dark winter claims its first casualty and Jim must make arrangements to transport the casket. WATCH LIFE OR DEATH VIDEO
BLOW IT UP Premiered: Jan. 28, 2011 In a dangerous mission, pilot Doug Dorherty flies along Russian airspace to transport volatile explosives to the island of St Lawrence. Jim carries a couple of true frontier folks home to the most remote cabin in Alaska. WATCH BLOW IT UP VIDEO
INDIAN SUMMER Premiered: Feb. 4, 2011 Unseasonably warm weather sends Jim up to the Brooks Range to look for potential landing strips. Ferno and Ariel prepare an Eskimo feast for returning pilot John Ponts and the week ends with an icy plunge into the Unalakleet River. WATCH INDIAN SUMMER VIDEO
TUNDRA TAXIS Premiered: Feb. 11, 2011 In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspect the progress, he is far from happy. In Unalakleet, fierce crosswinds blow John Ponts' tiny 207 all over the sky. WATCH TUNDRA TAXIS VIDEO
GREENHORN BEN Premiered: Feb. 18, 2011 Pilot Yuri Ivanoff trains in Bethel for a potential promotion to fly the 208 Caravan. But danger strikes when heavy ice forms on the wings. In Unalakleet, weeks of rain force Jim to do a river landing and a greenhorn comes on board during some of the worst weather to fly. WATCH GREENHORN BEN VIDEO
DEEP FREEZE Premiered: Feb. 25, 2011 Era Alaska makes a special canine delivery to four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks. After the first snow in Unalakleet, Jim and Ferno cope with an influx of schoolteachers on their busiest day of the year. WATCH DEEP FREEZE VIDEO
BUSH BRAWL Premiered: March 4, 2011 A dangerous frozen river landing leaves Jim and Ferno skating on thin ice, while Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster. The biggest snowstorm of the season hits, shutting down all of Western Alaska and leaving several Era pilots up in the air. WATCH BUSH BRAWL VIDEO
TRICK OR TWETO Premiered: March 11, 2011 Halloween in Alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on Era's small planes. Ariel hopes to learn the family business in Unk, but a power blackout tests her abilities when she takes over as station manager. WATCH TRICK OR TWETO VIDEO
GOODBYE SUN Premiered: March 18, 2011 The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor and Luke races to complete a daring rescue before the sun goes away for two months straight. WATCH GOODBYE SUN VIDEO
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