The TV show "Alone" is an American survival competition series that airs on the History channel. It features 10 individuals (or teams in some seasons) who are dropped off alone in remote wilderness locations with limited survival gear. They self-document their daily struggles to survive as long as possible in isolation. The last contestant or team remaining wins a cash prize, originally $500,000 and increased to $1 million for some seasons. Each season is filmed in different remote locations ranging from Vancouver Island, Patagonia, Mongolia, to the Arctic and South Africa. The show began airing in 2015 and as of 2025, has completed at least 12 seasons with various challenging wilderness settings. The participants face extreme physical and psychological challenges, including finding food, building shelter, and enduring isolation, cold, and predators. The format includes regular medical check-ins and contestants can "tap out" at any time. The series is notable for its authentic, self-documented style and extreme survival conditions.
The show is available for streaming on platforms like Netflix and Hulu, and it has inspired international versions, including "Alone Germany".
