Escaping Alaska - Season 1

Five young Eskimos prepare to secretly escape their native villages for the first time. They must lie to their loved ones and risk leaving their families stranded during the harsh winter in order to pursue their dreams of a new life in San Diego.

The group lands in San Diego and quickly discovers that the Lower 48 is drastically different from Alaska. A trip to the grocery store reveals divisions within the group, and they face severe culture shock while celebrating Mardi Gras.

Despite attempts to cleanse the hostel of bad energy, disagreements erupt between two in the family, leading others to try to bring both sides together in peace. But will it blow up in everyone's face? Meanwhile, Tamara follows her dreams to Hollywood.

Troubling news from home causes a few members to second-guess leaving their families. Meanwhile, the group get makeovers to shed their traditional Alaskan styles; and a rift between Qituvituag and Nuala gets wider.

A member's disappearance brings the others together. Meanwhile, Nuala makes new friends and thinks about her future; a visit to a reservation makes everyone homesick; and Qituvituag gets creative to solve a cash-flow problem.

In the Season 1 finale, Tamara owns up to her lies; Mary tries to save her relationship with Tory; the reason for Frank's disappearance is revealed; and Nuala gets a surprise visit from Q.