The programme makers behind "Alone" season 12 have left wolves and frostbite behind and opted to test their ten survivalists in the Karoo Desert in northern South Africa. The survival challenge will be different but the rules remain the same...
"Alone" season 12 airs on the History Channel in the U.S. & Canada every Thursday — and viewers abroad can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date and time: "Alone" season 12 premieres on the History Channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, June 12.
• U.S. — History via Hulu + Live TV (FREE trial) / Sling, Philo
• Canada — History Channel
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The 2025 contestants get to choose 10 survival items from a list of 40 - for example, Kelsey Loper opted for: Fishing, bow, ferro rod, pot, blanket, tarp, 1/3 rice 1/3 salt 1/3 sugar, "Leatherman", paracord and saw (see below for full list of available items) - and the aim is to stay where they are dropped as long as possible.
The Karoo Desert (aka "The Land of Great Thirst") has variable climate and topography across its 250,000 square miles and will provide for encounters with warthogs and wildebeests and snakes and scorpions, and cheetahs. As ever, there are only two ways out, fail a medical or tap out. Stay the course and win $500,000.
Read our guide to how to watch "Alone" season 12 online and from anywhere in the world – including for free.
How to watch 'Alone' season 12 online in U.S.
In the U.S., "Alone" season 12 premieres on the History Channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, June 12 – followed by the new season of "Alone Australia" at 10:30 p.m..
"Alone" fans can stream History with Hulu + Live TV 's 3-day free trial.
New episodes of season 12 are also available to stream the next day on Hulu.
The History Channel is available with most cable packages. If you have a cable login, you can also watch "Alone" season 12 episodes on History.com.
You can watch "Alone" season 12 live on other live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Philo (7-day free trial), YouTube TV and DirecTV.
Americans abroad can catch the show from anywhere by using a good VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Alone' season 12 from anywhere
Just because the History Channel isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you can't watch "Alone" season 12 if you're abroad. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is NordVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your platform of choice and stream new episodes of "Alone" season 12 online.
Watch 'Alone' season 12 in Canada
In Canada, "Alone" season 12 airs on the History channel via Global TV at 10 p.m. ET/PT every Thursday.
You can also stream "Alone" via the STACKTV add-on with Prime Video, which grants access to programming from the History Channel, Global Television, the Disney Channel, National Geographic, Showcase, W Network, and Adult Swim.
A Prime membership costs CA$9.99 each month, and a Stack TV subscription costs CA$12.99 on top, but both offer free trials to new users.
Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas.
Can you watch 'Alone' season 12 in Australia?
"Alone" season 12 premieres on Stan in Australia on Friday, June 13.
For now, anybody currently abroad in Australia from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
Prefer the Australian version of the show? You can watch all episodes of "Alone Australia" season 3 for free right now.
Can you watch 'Alone' season 12 in the U.K.?
There is no release date for "Alone" season 12 in the U.K. as yet but it will almost certainly air on the History Channel soon.
Visiting the U.K. currently? Use NordVPN to unblock Hulu/Sling/Fubo and watch "Alone" season 12 from anywhere in the world!
Alternatively, you can watch old episodes of "Alone" for free on Channel 4.
'Alone' season 12 cast
Meet the cast of "Alone" season 12:
- PABLO ARGUELLES: Age: 55/ Profession: Video Editor/ Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
- COLTON GILMAN: 35/ Carpenter/ Red Lodge, MT
- WILL LAMB: 31/ Exotic Animal Rancher/ Leakey, TX
- KELSEY LOPER: 35/ Horse Trainer/ Winnett, MT
- BAHA MAHMUTOV: 50/ Homesteader, Railroad Maintenance/ Wharncliff, Ontario, Canada
- DOUGLAS S. MEYER: 57/ Primitive Technology Instructor/ Kannapolis, NC
- DUG NORTH: 53/ User Experience Designer/ Nashua, NH
- NATHAN OLSEN: 52/ Tech CEO/ Buhl, Idaho
- JIT PATEL: 35/ Outdoor Educator/ Anakiwa, New Zealand
- KATIE RYDGE: 46/ Survival Skills Instructor & Mentor/ Emerald Beach, Gumbaynggirr Country, NSW, Australia
'Alone' season 12 - FAQ
Alone Season 12 episode schedule
When is the next episode of "Alone" season 12 out? Here's the answer...
- Episode 1 – "The Land of Great Thirst": Thursday, June 12
- Episode 2 – "Best Laid Plans": Thursday, June 19
- Episode 3 – "Thirst Trap": Thursday, June 26
- Episode 4 – "Finding a Foothold": Thursday, July 10
- Episode 5 – “The Tempest": Thursday, July 17
- Episode 6 – “Purpose": Thursday, July 24
- Episode 7 – "Echoes of Emptiness”: Thursday, July 31
- Episode 8 – "Weak Spot": Thursday, August 7
- Episode 9 – "The Promised Land": Thursday, August 14
- Episode 10 – "No Regrats": Thursday, August 21
Is Alone Season 12 on Netflix?
No, not right now. You can stream season 12 of 'Alone' on the History channel via Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV. Episodes stream the following day on Hulu.
What are the 40 survival items on the list for contestants in 'Alone' season 12?
Shelter:
Ground cloth/tarp (12x12)
8mm climbing rope (10 meters)
550 Paracord (80 meters)
3mm cotton cord (40 meters)
Sleeping bag
Bivy bag
Sleeping pad
Hammock
Hygiene:
Bar of soap
Toothpaste (8 oz)
Face flannel
Dental floss (40 mm)
Small bar of shower soap
Towel (30" x 60")
Comb
Shaving razor and blade
Cooking:
Large pot (no more than 2 quarts)
Steel frying pan (no more than 2 quarts)
Flint or ferro rod set with striker
Enamel bowl
Spoon
Canteen or water bottle
Miscellaneous:
Machete
Bank line
Shovel
Water bottle
Blanket
Salt
Sugar
Tarp
Simple Distilling Two Pot Set
Field dressing knife
Leatherman multi-tool
Medical Kit
Fishing Kit
Sewing Kit
Hygiene Kit (Nail Clippers, Toothbrush, Plaque Scrapers, Soap)
Flashlight
Hatchet
Lentils
Flint and Steel + Tinderbox
Whetstone
Crossbow and Bolts
Where is Alone filmed?
Season 12 was filmed in South Africa. According to History.com, "Season 12 moves the action across the globe to South Africa's Great Karoo region."
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