From the very first episode of The Last Alaskans, the Lewis family captured the hearts of the viewers. The series premiered on May 25, 2015, with the episode No Man’s Land, which introduced the adventurous and authentic lifestyle of Ray, Cindy, and their three daughters. The fans loved the warm and friendly personalities of the Lewis family, as well as the strict yet kind attitude of Ray. The series followed their journey of learning how to survive and thrive in the Alaskan wilderness.
The Lewis family had some memorable moments on the show, such as Ray building his own houseboat, Molly becoming a wilderness guide, Emma training sled dogs, and Sarah learning how to hunt. After making regular appearances in the first and second seasons, the Lewis family was nowhere to be seen during the third season. This left fans concerned and fearing for the worst. Discovery confirmed their fears by later announcing that Ray and his family had been cut off from the show. The channel also came out with an explanation. During the previous seasons of the series, it was shown that Ray was passionate about houseboats. When the second series wrapped up, he completed the boat he was working on and took the family across Alaskan waters. As Ray started to spend more time on the sea than on land, it became a nuisance for producers to include them in the series. Also, since Ray was no longer living in the Alaskan refuge, he didn’t match the context of the show. As a result, the Lewis family was let go from the series.
