A storm overtakes Chichagof island and threatens the safety of the Brown Family as they set out on a journey to bring home a new addition to Browntown, while oldest brother Matt returns home for a fresh start.

The Browns work to protect their newest family member from the many bears searching for food on Chichagof Island. Later, Matt risks his life as he attempts to return home.

Billy’s dreams of self sustainability are put to the test as the Browns embark on the beginning of their biggest project to date, while Matt and Bam decide to help the expansion of Browntown with a different venture on their own.

The Browns face turbulent weather as they try to accomplish a haul to Port Alexander at the very edge of southeast Alaska; the Integrity shows its age as problems arise; and the family's left stranded in the middle of the water.

The Browns cross open water and face insurmountable odds as they search for the final pieces to accomplish their off the grid dream. Noah misses his girl, while Bam surprises Billy and Ami with an announcement.

The hopes for the wind turbine are threatened when Bear and Gabe make a miscalculation. Noah and Rhain reunite and move their relationship further along. Matt takes on a project to up Browntown’s ability to store food supplies.

Billy bites off more than he can chew for a last-minute barter, as the family try to secure their stores for winter; and a rogue bear is playing havoc with Browntown and a nearby logging camp.

The Browns try to close a deal to help restore their dream of a wind turbine, but they simultaneously get thrown a curveball when Browntown runs out of gas, forcing them to get creative. Later, Noah gets some bad news from his girlfriend.

If you think living off the land in seclusion seems peaceful, think again. Having a well-functioning homestead takes massive amounts of ingenuity and hard work, something The Browns have worked tirelessly to achieve

As the modern world encroaches on Southeast Alaska, the Browns fight to prove that the bush way of life is worth saving.

The Browns are plagued by an unrelenting series of hardships during a merciless winter.