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Is Polar Bear Town coming back?

Polar Bear Town (2015–2017) — adventure · nature on Smithsonian Channel

The answer: Concluded December 6, 2017.
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Genre
Adventure · Nature
Network / streamer
Smithsonian Channel
Premiered
September 22, 2015
Ended
December 6, 2017
Runtime
~30 min per episode
2seasons
15episodes

About Polar Bear Town

Polar Bear Town ended on December 6, 2017, on Smithsonian Channel. The series concluded after its second season, which aired from November 22 to December 6, 2017.

Set in the Arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, the documentary series showcased the seasonal migration of polar bears and the human efforts to observe and coexist with these majestic creatures. Each fall, the town becomes a hub for tourists eager to witness close encounters with polar bears, as thousands of bears pass through the area in search of food. The show provided a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of guides and locals who interact with the bears, highlighting both the dangers and the unique beauty of the region.

The episodes were approximately 30 minutes long, and the series featured real-life guides like Kelsey Eliasson and Dennis Compayre, who helped tourists navigate the dangerous yet awe-inspiring environment.

Polar Bear Town episode schedule

15 aired

Aired · 15

DateEp.Title
December 6, 2017 S2·E3 The Big Exodus
November 29, 2017 S2·E2 The Search for Big Bear
November 22, 2017 S2·E1 Bears vs. Belugas
December 15, 2015 S1·E12 Quest for the Cubs
December 8, 2015 S1·E11 The Last Dance
December 1, 2015 S1·E10 The Perfect Storm
November 24, 2015 S1·E9 Wolves at the Door
November 17, 2015 S1·E8 Feast or Famine
November 10, 2015 S1·E7 Bears in the Air
November 3, 2015 S1·E6 Trick or Trap
October 27, 2015 S1·E5 Therapy/Lost in Translation
October 20, 2015 S1·E4 Up the Creek
October 13, 2015 S1·E3 Someone to Watch Over Me
October 6, 2015 S1·E2 Bear Insecurity
September 22, 2015 S1·E1 The Gauntlet