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Season 1 2008 · 13 eps

1. 1 Man vs. Mountain Deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, rugged men make their living doing one of the deadliest jobs in the world... logging. Their mission is to retrieve timber perched on mo… Mar 9, 2008 60m
2. 2 Risk and Reward Just days into the fall logging season, the Ax Men are already being put to the test. J.M. Browning races to meet a big deadline. Stump Branch Logging tempts fate by jury-rigging … Mar 16, 2008 60m
3. 3 Storm Season Strikes As a storm closes in on the Oregon coast, the Ax Men race to stay one step ahead. Jesse continues to push the J.M. Browning crew to meet its looming deadline, while muddy roads tr… Mar 23, 2008 60m
4. 4 The Big Hit Across Northwest Oregon, the Ax Men continue to grind it out. Storm season arrived with a vengeance--shutting some crews down while others struggled to stay afloat. Now a bigger s… Mar 30, 2008 60m
5. 5 Market Meltdown The loggers of the Pacific Northwest perform what is said to be North America's most dangerous job. Watch as the men react to news of upcoming layoffs. Gustafson Logging tries to … Apr 6, 2008 60m
6. 6 Reversal of Fortune Logging has been called North America's most dangerous job. Logging giants throughout Oregon are falling. Two of the biggest--J.M. Browning and Gustafson Logging--are fighting to … Apr 13, 2008 60m
7. 7 The Close Call The season is halfway through, and the gap between winners and losers is widening. Stump Branch tests a new but more dangerous logging strategy... and it poses great danger to the… Apr 20, 2008 60m
8. 8 Loggers Under Fire In the wake of the plummeting logging market, the Ax Men are barely surviving. The Gustafson bosses have a close call while taking over for their laid-off crew. An old hook tender… Apr 27, 2008 60m
9. 9 A Logger's Thanksgiving Thanksgiving arrives; winter weather strikes and the men of Pihl lose one man after another to illness. The younger crew members of Gustafson blow off steam while the bosses toil … May 4, 2008 60m
10. 10 Black Friday Thanksgiving is over, but the return to work brings more trouble for the Ax Men. The Gustafson crew now faces a nearly impossible deadline after returning from a devastating two-w… May 11, 2008 60m
11. 11 Storm of the Century The town of Vernonia is declared a disaster area as the worst storm in 25 years pounds the Oregon coast. Members of Pihl and Stump Branch are forced to flee. Jay Browning can't be… May 18, 2008 60m
12. 12 Picking Up the Pieces The loggers try to put the storm behind them, so they can get back to work; Darrell makes a discovery that startles the crew; Jay struggles to motivate his crew without phone serv… Jun 1, 2008 60m
13. 13 The Final Haul The loggers toughest season begins to wind down; Jesse begins to wonder about the family business; rumors begin to spread, to the other crews, that the Gustafson crew is pulling o… Jun 8, 2008 60m

Season 2 2009 · 12 eps

1. 1 Ax Men Cometh J.M. Browning and Pihl Logging are joined by two new teams of newcomers, Rygaard Logging and S&S Aqua Logging, in a race to see which team can cut down the most timber in the year… Mar 2, 2009 60m
2. 2 Initiation Day After just starting the race, men from the groups begin quitting; Jay Browning's big financial gamble shows that it won't pay out; the Aqua Logging crew attempts to reel in what c… Mar 9, 2009 60m
3. 3 "By Air, Land and Sea" A helicopter logging company makes it's presence know in the competition; Dustin tries to convince his father into returning to Pihl Logging; a member of the Rygaard team must fac… Mar 16, 2009 60m
4. 4 Moby Dick Strikes R&R Conner Aviation have to make a decision to either keep their workers safe or to amp up production; Jimmy and James battle a deadhead log known as "Moby Dick." Mar 23, 2009 60m
5. 5 The King Crumbles A member of the Rygaard crew fights to save his job; Jimmy heads into minefield laced waters; the pilot from R&R gets trapped in fog. Mar 30, 2009 60m
6. 6 Lost in the Fog A helicopter is trapped when a fog rolls over a mountain; Jimmy's barge is threatened to be destroyed; and a crew of a downhill logging site faces challenges. Apr 13, 2009 60m
7. 7 One Weak Link Jimmy discovers a once-in-a-lifetime log, as the Pihl Logging team is challenged by formidable lumber. Also, the helicopter's team finds their weak link in their operation, the ne… Apr 20, 2009 60m
8. 8 The Ax Falls The bosses weigh through some tough decisions concerning the new guys, and one greeenhorn will be released. Apr 27, 2009 60m
9. 9 Fresh Meat The crews receive some new loggers. Then, a search is conducted when a cutter disappears. Also, tempers flare among the aqua loggers. May 4, 2009 60m
10. 10 Clash of the Titans A new pilot endangers the helicopter when he becomes reckless. Bad weather delays the aqua loggers; and a greenhorn attempts to prove himself. May 11, 2009 60m
11. 11 The Reckoning (1) The crews rush to meet their goals as logging season nears it's end, and one logger is let go. May 18, 2009 60m
12. 12 The Reckoning (2) The season two finale finds a fight erupting within one crew. Elsewhere, Jimmy has trouble with his barge, and a pair of crews are facing disasters. May 18, 2009 60m

Season 3 2010 · 13 eps

1. 1 Ax to Grind The third-season opener introduces new locations as crews begin work in the summer. In addition to sites in the Pacific Northwest, loggers will battle the terrain and heat of Flor… Jan 10, 2010 60m
2. 2 Deeper into the Swamp Greenhorns are tested by Rygaard; Jay Browning hires a new yarder operator; and an argument brews between two members of the Pihl crew. Jan 17, 2010 60m
3. 3 Diving for Dollars Jimmy and James arrive in Florida and realize that the challenges are tougher than they expected; Rygaard runs into problems when a cable snaps; and Browning learns that rapid pro… Jan 24, 2010 60m
4. 4 Boiling Point Mistakes at Browning threaten the safety of the loggers; the Rygaard greenhorns receive an ultimatum; Melvin and Leland compete for the yarder seat; and Jimmy has a dangerous firs… Jan 31, 2010 60m
5. 5 Surviving the Swarm Melvin endangers other crew members with his recklessness; Jimmy has an encounter with an alligator; Shelby battles debris caused by Hurricane Katrina; and Jay Browning collapses … Feb 14, 2010 60m
6. 6 Showdown Tempers erupt, especially among the Pihl loggers; Jay Browning suffers shock from an allergy; and a Rygaard greenhorn is let go. Feb 21, 2010 60m
7. 7 Chopping Block Loggers are fired, and one disappears; Shelby takes a risky job searching for a sunken raft of logs; and Jay Browning gets some bad news. Feb 28, 2010 60m
8. 8 Assault by Air The loggers struggle to get back on track after losing a man. At Browning, a weak cable threatens to kill half the crew, while the only remaining greenhorn at Rygaard is in the li… Mar 7, 2010 60m
9. 9 Crash and Burn Shelby's desperate dash for cash is halted when he crashes in the swamp. A monster gator stalks the S&S boys, pushing Jimmy to his breaking point. At Rygaard, Gabe competes agains… Mar 14, 2010 60m
10. 10 Curse of Kalina Jimmy and James come face-to-face with the 12-foot gator that has stalked them for weeks. In the swamps of Louisiana, Shelby goes solo on a challenging mission. At Rygaard, greenh… Mar 21, 2010 60m
11. 11 End of the Line Dave persuades Gabe to give him one last chance at Rygaard, but a careless error puts Craig on the verge of firing him; Jimmy's desperate decision to snatch a log already marked b… Apr 4, 2010 60m
12. 12 Eleventh Hour Craig storms off the Rygaard site and Dave fails to show up, leaving Gabe to manage a shorthanded crew alone; after Jimmy's log-poaching last week, James goes out on the Suwannee … Apr 11, 2010 60m
13. 13 King of the Mountain It's an all-out fight to the finish for Browning and Rygaard, as Gabe mounts a last minute surprise comeback. Shelby vows revenge on the lake log, and at Conner, it's up to the ju… Apr 18, 2010 60m

Season 4 2010 · 20 eps

1. 1 Alaska The fourth season of Ax Men returns and this year, the stakes are higher than ever. Father-and-son team Craig and Gabe Rygaard are back to take down reigning top dog J.M. Browning… Dec 12, 2010 60m
2. 2 Sink or Swim Rygaard tries to tame two monsters at the same time--the super-juiced Mean Bean and the downhill site on which it's deployed. Pihl's greenhorn must prove herself to the crew but a… Dec 19, 2010 60m
3. 3 Day from Hell On the edge of America's final frontier, it's every logger's worst nightmare: one of Papac's men has disappeared into thin air. Logging country is rattled to its core when logger … Dec 26, 2010 60m
4. 4 Manhunt At Papac Alaska, time is running out for missing logger Van Huffman. At Rygaard, Gabe gambles on a helicopter... and loses. At Pihl, rigging slinger Eric Davis is rushed to the ho… Jan 2, 2011 60m
5. 5 Battle for Survival It's a battle for survival in logging country. In Bayou country, Shelby's nighttime mission brings him face-to-face with an alligator. In Florida, Jimmy and James push their luck … Jan 9, 2011 60m
6. 6 Judgment Day Logging country is turned upside down when one of the mountain's best bows out. At Papac, the men suffer under the reign of a new yarder operator. At Rygaard, it's machinery gone … Jan 16, 2011 60m
7. 7 Under Fire Logging country is teetering on the edge. At Rygaard, Gabe lands on the wrong end of a volatile log pile. At Papac Alaska, Coatsy risks sending their million-dollar yarder over th… Jan 23, 2011 60m
8. 8 Overboard Ax Men is hitting the freezing waters of southeast Alaska when a new tug boat company enters the fold. Charged with towing Papac Alaska's million-dollar payday to the mill, this v… Jan 30, 2011 60m
9. 9 Lock & Load At Rygaard, Craig's secret weapon arrives with a bang... but the crew's welcome of the new guy is far from warm. In Florida, Collins and Smith go log-for-log as both teams take a … Feb 13, 2011 60m
10. 10 Fallout Zone As the season reaches the halfway mark, logging country is feeling the pressure. In Florida, Swilley gets hooked in a pile of rusty metal while Jimmy and James ride a wave of high… Feb 20, 2011 60m
11. 11 Tipping Point Logging country is coming unglued. Rygaard is a war zone when the battle between chasers threatens to tear apart the entire crew. At Papac Alaska, Joe and Coatsy let the fists fly… Feb 27, 2011 60m
12. 12 King of the Hill In this episode of Ax Men, it's out with the old, in with the new. King of the Mountain J.M. Browning returns with son Jesse leading the charge. At Rygaard and Pihl, both companie… Mar 6, 2011 60m
13. 13 Fraying at the Edges While the competition between American loggers is more heated than ever... up north, there's a new game in town. Canadian top dogs Lemare Lake Logging are facing one of the toughe… Mar 13, 2011 60m
14. 14 This Means War From coast to coast, logging companies are willing to do anything to stay on top. At Browning, the crew gambles on a slipping skyline. In the bayou, Shelby puts his swamp buggy to… Mar 20, 2011 60m
15. 15 The Mouth from the South There's a new crop of loggers in Ax Men country... but fitting in with the old guard ain't easy. In Louisiana, a beauty queen quickly pushes all of Shelby's buttons at once. At Le… Apr 3, 2011 60m
16. 16 Blast Off From Canada to Louisiana, desperate times call for desperate measures. At Lemare, a washed out road threatens to trap their logs on the landing... until Gord decides to blast half… Apr 10, 2011 60m
17. 17 Man Down As the logging season winds down, the pressure to produce, heats up. In Alaska, a family emergency takes Mark from the yarder seat and with no time for a shut down... Papac calls … Apr 17, 2011 60m
18. 18 Final Countdown It's time to finish the season strong. In Florida, the Log-Off is locked in a dead heat, and with Joe and Swilley sidelined after sinking their second boat, Jimmy and James are po… Apr 24, 2011 60m
19. 19 Fever Pitch Across logging country, the final push begins. At Papac, Joe Linderborg's reign on the yarder has everyone running scared. At Browning, Jay receives devastating news that could me… May 1, 2011 60m
20. 20 Down To The Wire It's the final week of Ax Men, and as the clock counts down, tempers heat up. In the bayou, Shelby races to raise his rig before offshore storms force the end of the season. In Fl… May 8, 2011 60m

Season 5 2012 · 20 eps

1. 1 Ax Is Back It's a new season of Ax Men and a new battle for "king of the mountain." Papac returns as reigning king of the mountain, but the stress of maintaining the title pushes hook tender… Jan 8, 2012 60m
2. 2 Damage Control Swamp Man Shelby Stanga is hired to remove a log from private property, but complications lead to disaster. Infighting reaches a fever pitch at S&S Aqua Logging, while the competi… Jan 15, 2012 60m
3. 3 No Pain, No Gain Jimmy Smith is smitten with his new assistant, while rivals Uncle Buck and Swilley push their equipment to the breaking point. Shelby Stanga scouts his newest log order with his d… Jan 22, 2012 60m
4. 4 Hell Hole At Papac Alaska, the site is turned upside down when the yarder operator walks off in the middle of the day. In Florida, Swilley's determination to beat S&S in the Suwannee River … Jan 29, 2012 60m
5. 5 Cowboy Up Start-up outfit Big Gun Logging hits a snag as their deadline approaches. In Florida, Buck & Swilley make a run for the lead in the Log-Off while Jimmy deals with a crew crisis. S… Feb 12, 2012 60m
6. 6 Fists of Fury It's a fight to the death between Shelby Stanga and a massive standing tree. At Rygaard, the bad blood between Dave and Fernando boils over. In Alaska, Papac's men are on the run … Feb 19, 2012 60m
7. 7 Wake-up Call Shelby Stanga takes his newest assistant loggin' and froggin'. In Montana, young Siderius cutter Travis earns his stripes when he's forced into a deadly situation. The father and … Feb 26, 2012 60m
8. 8 Out of Control When a back injury puts Danny out of action on Big Gun's new job, Levi starts trying out two greenhorns, Josh and Ryan; turns of massive logs bring a widow maker down on the Papac… Mar 4, 2012 60m
9. 9 Rygaard vs. Rygaard Unable to see eye to eye, Rygaard runs two yarders side by side, doubling their production but increasing their odds of making errors. Meanwhile, Jimmy and James Smith are tired o… Mar 11, 2012 60m
10. 10 Down & Dirty The season hits the halfway mark, and everyone is upping his game. In the swamp, Shelby and cousin Belinda are under the gun to find a huge Cypress. In Florida, S&S hires a new di… Mar 18, 2012 60m
11. 11 Let 'Er Rip As the season moves on, everyone's going to greater lengths to stay on top. At Papac, an accident sends one man over the edge of the landing. In horse country, the loggers take to… Mar 25, 2012 60m
12. 12 Burning the Bear In the swamp, the battle between Shelby Stanga and his nemesis Richard comes to a head. On the river, Buck and Swilley's boat goes boom. At Big Gun, one of their greenhorns shows … Apr 1, 2012 60m
13. 13 Where's Willy? On the mountain, Gabe's two-yarder plan goes further off track when one crew member defects to the other team. Big Gun races their tightest deadline yet, while in Alaska, Joe and … Apr 8, 2012 60m
14. 14 Falling Apart From Alaska to the bayou, the hits are coming fast and hard. At Rygaard, a crew shakeup leaves everyone scrambling. In Florida, the tides are turning as S&S suffers a blow while B… Apr 22, 2012 60m
15. 15 Up in Flames As the season enters the homestretch, everyone is risking more to stay on top. Jimmy Smith braves the depths of the Suwannee River for the first time in three years, but his fears… Apr 22, 2012 60m
16. 16 Family Rivalry At Rygaard, Gabe's two yarder sides are reunited, but the infighting that's plagued them all year is worse than ever. In Florida, the alliance between Team Buck and James Smith co… Apr 29, 2012 60m
17. 17 Swamp Gold Shelby stumbles upon something of potentially great value in the swamp; Craig and Wayne prank Dave in Washington; personality clashes in New Hampshire lead to ox-logger walk-offs;… May 6, 2012 60m
18. 18 Up in Smoke Shelby searches for gold in Lake Pontchartrain; a log-off in Florida goes to sudden death; and a potentially disastrous mistake occurs at Big Gun. May 13, 2012 60m
19. 19 Betting It All From Alaska to Florida, one of the toughest seasons on record is almost over. At Papac, pushing hard pushes Joe to his breaking point, while at Rygaard, Dave has officially worn o… May 20, 2012 60m
20. 20 The Ax Stops Here It's the nail-biting conclusion of the race to be crowned King of the Mountain. While Papac battles to bring their yarder operator back from the brink, Craig Rygaard forces Gabe t… May 20, 2012 60m

Season 6 2012 · 20 eps

1. 1 All or Nothing An all-new season of Ax Men starts with a bang. Swamp Man Shelby Stanga is in search of a million-dollar payday, but nemesis Richard is hot on his trail. In Florida, S&S Aqua Logg… Dec 9, 2012 60m
2. 2 We're Not Alone The season has only just begun, and already, things are off to a rough start. In Alaska, Joe Linderborg is back in the yarder seat and the whole crew is paying the price. At Rygaa… Dec 16, 2012 60m
3. 3 Sabotage It s week three and logging country is falling apart. In the swamp, Shelby must rely on niece Stephanie and cousin Belinda to do his dirty work. At Rygaard, the rigging guys formu… Dec 23, 2012 60m
4. 4 Put Up or Shut Up As the season picks up speed, not everyone can keep up with the pace. At Rygaard, odd man out DJ Jeremiah is pushed to his breaking point. In Alaska, Coatsy boots Joe Linderborg f… Dec 30, 2012 60m
5. 5 Cage Match Tempers have reached a fever pitch in logging country. At Rygaard, three years of tension between Craig and DJ comes to a head. In the swamp, the Swamp Man is on a special mission… Jan 6, 2013 60m
6. 6 Flipping Logzilla In Louisiana, the Swamp Man targets a money log, but it s in dangerous territory. At Rygaard, DJ gets put on notice, while in Florida, Brad and Swilley struggle to keep S&S from r… Jan 13, 2013 60m
7. 7 Rock Slide Tempers are on the rise across logging country, and some are pushed to their breaking point. At Rygaard, Gabe faces a crew mutiny. At Lemare, the guys put their chaser to the test… Jan 20, 2013 60m
8. 8 Shelby's New Toy As the season gets more competitive by the week, it takes more than ever to stay on top. In Louisiana, Shelby is building his new empire one big toy at a time. In Florida, the men… Jan 27, 2013 60m
9. 9 Gators & Hand Grenades In Florida, the Dreadknots come face-to-face with one of the most fearsome creatures in the river, while over in the swamp, Shelby and Donna are putting his new paddle barge to wo… Feb 10, 2013 60m
10. 10 Goldmine In the swamp, Shelby puts his new toys to work and discovers a huge payday right in his own backyard. At Rygaard, runaway logs send Craig over the edge, while in Montana, Joe and … Feb 17, 2013 60m
11. 11 The Hurricane Hits When Hurricane Isaac hits the bayou, Shelby Stanga must race to save his logging empire and neighbors. At Rygaard, a string of crew meltdowns sends the site into chaos. In Florida… Feb 24, 2013 60m
12. 12 Calling it Quits In Louisiana, the Swamp Man attempts a daring rescue of his aging relatives from the rising storm waters. In Wisconsin, the Woodchucks don't make their deadline and their company … Apr 7, 2013 60m
13. 13 The Aftermath At Rygaard, Gabe is desperate to fill out his shorthanded crew–and brings in someone very unexpected. In Florida, S&S' bad luck streak continues when they wreck their boat and get… Apr 14, 2013 60m
14. 14 Unlucky Charm In the Bayou, Shelby goes on a treasure-hunting mission, and ends up in a race against Belinda. At Big Gun Logging, Jesse's lesson on the whistles almost takes Luke out. On the ri… Apr 21, 2013 60m
15. 15 Slippery Slope Shelby finds a legendary old grave site and the crew has an accident. Big Gun has yet another yarder accident and Levi decides to make some major crew changes. Brad and Swilley ar… Apr 28, 2013 60m
16. 16 Hell or High Water In the Swamp, Shelby tries out a new assistant–and meets his match. In Florida, Brad has an MMA title fight–and wins himself a new assistant. In Canada, a new, inexperienced hook … May 5, 2013 60m
17. 17 The Final Straw Shelby is reunited with his old assistant DaVi and together, they go on a mission to help the people of New Orleans. In Oregon, the Big Gun crew is scrambling to finish up the Gri… May 12, 2013 60m
18. 18 Risking it All In Louisiana, after Shelby and DaVi have an argument, Shelby makes it up to DaVi by giving him a very unusual gift. In Washington, Gabe Rygaard rushes his crew to finish the site,… May 19, 2013 60m
19. 19 In Too Deep In Florida, Brad and Swilley fight against a massive log–and lose. Then, when they get back to the landing, they are greeted by a very unexpected guest. The Swamp Man goes gar fis… Jun 2, 2013 60m
20. 20 Fight to the Finish Line In the dramatic Ax Men season conclusion, Shelby hits the lake with a squad of assistants to have one last confrontation with Richard. In Florida, the Dreadknots and S&S struggle … Jun 2, 2013 60m

Season 7 2013 · 20 eps

1. 1 Axes and Allies An all-new season of Ax Men explodes on to the scene. Swamp Man Shelby Stanga continues his search for the million-dollar log raft but a rough first day and a new opportunity chan… Nov 10, 2013 60m
2. 2 Pain in the Ax The season is just beginning, and already, things are off to a rough start. At Rygaard, worried about his son's rocky start, Craig stops by and gets an unwelcome surprise of his o… Nov 17, 2013 60m
3. 3 Burying the Hatchet It's week three and the surprises keep on coming. In Washington, Gabe's king of the mountain title is in the hands of a novice crew, until he gets some help from an unlikely famil… Nov 24, 2013 60m
4. 4 Out on a Limb It's week four and the season is already running off the rails. On the Olympic Peninsula, Gabe runs a hung-over greenhorn into the ground but Jason disagrees with Gabe's managemen… Dec 15, 2013 60m
5. 5 Swamp Man Sabotage The competition is heating up a quarter of the way through the season. Down in the Bayou, Shelby brings in a new assistant, but the logging gets put on hold when the Swamp Man fin… Dec 15, 2013 60m
6. 6 Large Barge In Cajun country, Shelby has found a huge cash of logs, but to get it, he has to navigate the paddle barge through a narrow canal surrounded by private homes and docks. On the Oly… Dec 22, 2013 60m
7. 7 Father Knows Best In Washington, Gabe Rygaard is in over his head when a logging legend bails him out of trouble and gets him back in the race for King Of the Mountain. Down in Louisiana, Shelby an… Dec 29, 2013 60m
8. 8 A Frayed Knot The Rygaard family is back on the mountain and firing on all cylinders, until new yarder team Oakes Logging crashes onto the site, challenging Gabe face-to-face for the title of K… Jan 5, 2014 60m
9. 9 Log Jam In the bayou, Shelby goes diving in gator infested waters. Up north, rivals Rygaard and Oakes square off on a one-way road and a Rygaard driver is nearly killed when his truck fli… Jan 12, 2014 60m
10. 10 Logger Down It's half way through the season and time to go old school. Down in the Bayou, Shelby's wild ride could end his season early. In the Pacific Northwest, Rygaard and Oakes compete i… Jan 19, 2014 60m
11. 11 Bombs Away In the Bayou, Shelby goes on the hunt for the thief who stole his boat. Up north in Washington, the battle between rivals explodes as Rygaard refuses to allow Oakes to pass throug… Jan 26, 2014 60m
12. 12 Who'll Stop the Reign? Big noise and big toys turn the season upside down. In Alaska, a misstep by Joe cripples the yarder for Papac. In Washington, Gabe Rygaard pulls out a massive feller buncher–one o… Feb 9, 2014 60m
13. 13 Ax Marks the Spot On Snag Hill, the war between Rygaard and Oakes explodes after Kelly demolishes a Rygaard pick-up truck. At Papac's site, tensions between Coatsy and Joe also reach a fever pitch … Feb 16, 2014 60m
14. 14 End of a Legend In the Bayou, Shelby teaches his new puppy how to hunt for wood. On Snag Hill, the Rygaard crew breaks out their biggest weapon, but the increased production leads to total chaos.… Feb 23, 2014 60m
15. 15 Dog Days In Washington, a battle erupts when Oakes is accused of stealing Rygaard's logs. In Alaska, tensions soar as a runaway log nearly wipes out the crew. In the Bayou, Shelby brings o… Mar 2, 2014 60m
16. 16 Albie Damned In the Bayou, Shelby and his new hand hit pay dirt with one of the biggest logs of the season. In Alaska, Coatsy's misstep in the yarder puts the crew in danger. Down in Florida, … Mar 9, 2014 60m
17. 17 Tooth and Nail In Washington, Rygaard's quest for king of the mountain hits the skids when the crew nearly topples the yarder. Down the road, the Oakes crew capitalizes on their sidelined rivals… Mar 16, 2014 60m
18. 18 Battle Ax In Washington, frustration boils over as Rygaard and Oakes are forced to share the same landing. Down in the bayou, Shelby gets in hot water with the law over a contested log. Up … Mar 23, 2014 60m
19. 19 Trucked Up As the loggers close in on the end of the season, one log could be the difference between winning and losing, reeling in fortunes or coming up short. In Louisiana, Shelby is only … Mar 30, 2014 60m
20. 20 Cutting it Close In the season finale, battles and fortunes are all on the line. On Alaska's Kupreanof Island, a chainsaw accident leaves the crew short-handed on the last and most dangerous site … Apr 6, 2014 60m

Season 8 2014 · 20 eps

1. 1 Logged and Loaded Rygaard heads into the groups roughest territory yet, hoping to recapture the title. Papac dreams of a repeat in Alaska, but Coatsy's injury hinders that thought. Nov 30, 2014 60m
2. 2 Falling Fast A replacement is sought for Coatsy; the Rygaard crew bring in a second yarder; and the Dreadknots pull the wrong kind of wood in Florida. Dec 7, 2014 60m
3. 3 Failure to Communicate A dangerous process is instituted in Alaska; Rygaard boosts production by doubling its number of yarders. Dec 14, 2014 60m
4. 4 The Swampman Cometh Dec 21, 2014 60m
5. 5 Hire Wire Act Shelby and his assistant Bob search the area for scrap metal they can use to repair the wheels on the Swamp Man buggy; Coatsy's return to Papac is marred by arguments with Joe and… Dec 28, 2014 60m
6. 6 The Log and Winding Road Ax Men is the first-ever non-fiction series about the treacherous life of Pacific Northwest timber cutters. From History and Original Productions, the same team responsible for th… Jan 5, 2015 60m
7. 7 Swamp Man Boogie Shelby, Belinda, and Bob have their hands full trying to free a log stuck in the mud of Lake Pontchartrain for Swamp Man; Chapman employs a heavy-duty barge and extreme tactics in… Jan 11, 2015 60m
8. 8 Teepee of Death In Washington, Rygaard's remaining veterans go old school to keep the team on track. Deep in the Bayou, Shelby and Bob discover a valuable sinker cypress, but reeling it in is eas… Jan 18, 2015 60m
9. 9 Old Log, New Tricks Shelby, Belinda, and Bob take the Swamp Man buggy out on a log hunt to pay for upgrades to the jet boat; with the Rygaard machines back in action, Gabe hires DJ to fill a crew ope… Feb 8, 2015 60m
10. 10 All's Fair in Loggin' War While waiting on the parts for the Swamp Man jet boat, Shelby takes flyboard lessons and borrows a jet ski to scout the bayou; a flat section of the Rygaard site puts so much stre… Feb 15, 2015 60m
11. 11 Don't Cross the Boss DJ's unexpected absence leaves the Rygaard crew shorthanded and prompts Gabe to fire him the following day; Papac takes a risk by bringing in a substitute yarder operator long out… Feb 22, 2015 60m
12. 12 DaVi and Goliath High water and strong currents test Shelby and DaVi during their search for the last logs needed to fund the Swamp Man jet boat upgrades; as the Papac crew moves the yarder to a n… Mar 1, 2015 60m
13. 13 Jet Logged Shelby and Bob test the upgraded Swamp Man jet boat by trying to haul in a capsized fishing boat; newly promoted hook tender Jeremy tries to send up an oversized log without bucki… Mar 8, 2015 60m
14. 14 Log Runners Trucker Todd Dewey (featured on seasons 7 and 8 of the History series Ice Road Truckers) must negotiate a treacherous access road while hauling out loads for Rygaard; after modify… Mar 15, 2015 60m
15. 15 Cuts Like a Knife A jet boat breakdown leaves Shelby wit no good logs to show off for an unexpected visit by the Swamp Man buyer, but his cousin gives him a tip on a promising location; Jeremy's in… Mar 22, 2015 60m
16. 16 Fall of a Legend With the Swamp Man jet boat repaired, Shelby trades favors with a friend to get help pulling in the log his cousin showed him, now floating among an expanse of tree stumps; while … Mar 29, 2015 60m
17. 17 Rock Bottom With Rygaard crippled by equipment damage, and both Craig and the yarder operator out due to injuries, Gabe calls in his crew from previous seasons to jump-start production; one o… Apr 5, 2015 60m
18. 18 Great Logs of Fire Shelby pulls a log off private property in order to make sure he has enough wood on hand to meet the Swamp Man buyer's expectations; after the Zitterkopf skidder rolls downhill an… Apr 12, 2015 60m
19. 19 All Hands on Deck Mike joins the crew on the landing and brings in Skooby, a veteran from past years, to help with an area full of huge logs; Rygaard must overcome yet another knife breakdown and a… Apr 19, 2015 60m
20. 20 Axpocalypse Joe's misstep brings his spiked boot down on a Papac man's hand, but the crew continues working to finish out the season; Dreadknots sends out both its new and old boats to get ev… Apr 26, 2015 60m

Season 9 2015 · 15 eps

1. 1 Shelby Strikes Back Swamp Man receives an order from furniture designer Brandon Morrison to find logs for a table and benches that he plans to donate to the local Boys & Girls Clubs of America chapte… Nov 22, 2015 60m
2. 2 Shelby Gets Schooled Mar 13, 2016
3. 3 Life & Limb Mar 13, 2016
4. 4 Sloppy Joe Mar 13, 2016
5. 5 Family Tree Dec 20, 2015 60m
6. 6 Madman of the Mountain Dec 27, 2015 60m
7. 7 Root Canal Mar 13, 2016
8. 8 Rygaard's Revenge Mar 13, 2016
9. 9 Log Eat Log Mar 13, 2016
10. 10 Every Log Has Its Day Mar 13, 2016
11. 11 Getting a Leg Up Mar 13, 2016
12. 12 Take This Log and Shove It Mike Papac is forced to step in as Joe and Coatsey's arguments threaten to bring the job to a halt. At Rygaard Logging, Gabe gives his son Aidan a baptism of fire in the rigging, … Feb 14, 2016 60m
13. 13 Reunited and It Feels Like Wood Mar 13, 2016
14. 14 Back in Black With only two weeks remaining in the season, the Ax Men are sprinting to the finish line. The Rygaards are back in full force with all three generations of loggers on the site, fi… Feb 28, 2016 60m
15. 15 All Hail The King Mar 6, 2016

Season 10 2019 · 10 eps

1. 1 Back to the Woods The Ax Men return, facing tougher conditions than ever before. This season, industry titans Pihl Logging and Rygaard Logging tackle some of their most challenging jobs yet, attemp… Jul 12, 2019 60m
2. 2 A Legend Returns Mike Pihl looks for help from a logging legend; Jason Rygaard faces his biggest test as the new boss and his father Craig's future at Rygaard logging is questioned; The Harkness c… Jul 19, 2019 60m
3. 3 Uphill Battle Brandon Harkness fights his way up a mountainside in the 29-ton Tigercat; Mike Pihl get his 52-ton yarder lodged between trees; Wade Ettiene's "Big Mama" takes a two-inch steel sa… Jul 26, 2019 60m
4. 4 Steel Knot Danny Pihl gambles on horsepower to untangle a massive steel knot that's shut down the jobsite. Rygaard blows out the cobwebs as the company begins logging on their massive, new j… Aug 2, 2019 60m
5. 5 The Longest Road Rygaard Logging fights to fix a crooked skyline, crossing a deep valley on their longest road yet. Danny Pihl pushes himself physically and mentally while running his first jobsit… Aug 9, 2019 60m
6. 6 White Out A breakdown forces Jason Rygaard to choose between his crew's safety and finishing the job. Frank Harkness is caught in a whiteout while moving the excavator on a narrow mountains… Aug 16, 2019 60m
7. 7 Measure Twice, Cut Once Danny Pihl relies on the experience of veteran cutters Dwayne and Chuck to take down massive old-growth trees; Craig Rygaard discovers son Jason made a catastrophic and costly mis… Aug 23, 2019 60m
8. 8 Man Down Rygaard Logging races to complete four settings and three yarder moves in a single day in an effort to stay on schedule and on budget; Frank Harkness fights for traction while dri… Aug 30, 2019 60m
9. 9 Snappin' Trees Jason Rygaard fights the weather while hauling heavy, slick trees on the steepest setting of the season; Danny Pihl and his veteran crew precisely drop 250-foot, old-growth cedars… Sep 6, 2019 60m
10. 10 Untethered Jason Rygaard races to clear a hillside in time to fill four logging trucks; Jay R Harkness fights to control the untethered Tigercat on a steep, snow-covered mountainside; Buckin… Sep 13, 2019 60m

Specials 2008 · 2 eps

1. 1 The Toughest Season A recap of the the show's first season. May 25, 2008 60m
2. 2 Road to Season 2 A preview of the season 2 from the reality series, including an introduction of the new crew. Feb 26, 2009 60m