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After the death of his wife, Sarah, John West, packs up his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to his small northern hometown to take command of the local search-and-rescue service. Once there, the family struggles with their new surroundings, new friends and accepting Sarah's death.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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After the death of his wife, Sarah, John West, packs up his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to his small northern hometown to take command of the local search-and-rescue service. Once there, the family struggles with their new surroundings, new friends and accepting Sarah's death.
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Episode 1
After the death of his wife, Sarah, John West packs up his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to his small northern hometown to take command of the local search-and-rescue service.
Directed by Bradley WalshWritten by Mark BacciGuest stars Tracey Berti, Cora Eckert, Steven Love, Justin James Remeikis, Calista Schlosser, Kristin Shepherd, Sugith Varughese, Scott Wickware
Episode 2
Aunt Charlie’s house burns down, so the Wests move into a vacant water park. John meets his SAR team, and Maddie attends court-ordered therapy.
Directed by Bradley WalshWritten by Mark BacciGuest stars Nicola Correia Damude, Neil Crone, Michelle Jackett-Webster, Natalie Lisinska, Peter MacNeill, Evan Marsh, Christian Martyn, Devyn Nekoda
Episode 3
The Wests search Sarah’s belongings for keepsakes. John rescues an injured hiker from a forest fire. Charlie faces an obstacle to rebuilding her home.
Directed by Gail HarveyWritten by Mark BacciGuest stars Jeff Clarke, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Kaniehtiio Horn, Eliana Jones, André Dae Kim, Tony Nappo
Episode 4
Taylor puts herself under intense pressure to win a school spelling bee. Scout clashes with a wrestling team rival. Maddie struggles to keep a secret.
Directed by Gail HarveyGuest stars Kaniehtiio Horn, Tony Nappo
Episode 5
A sports rivalry stunt leaves two teens injured and the town powerless. Taylor organizes a party for her parents’ anniversary. Maddie is arrested.
Directed by Eleanore Lindo
Episode 6
Scout gets kicked off the wrestling team. Taylor’s spelling bee blackout goes viral. Maddie and Henry share a kiss while playing truth or dare.
Directed by Eleanore LindoGuest stars Tony Nappo
Episode 7
John and Simmons rescue victims of an island plane crash. Scout conceals his team status from his father. Maddie’s attempt to defend Taylor backfires.
Directed by Michael McGowan
Episode 8
Scout calls on John to help a critically injured bear. Maddie receives important mail addressed to her mother. Taylor makes peace with Raji.
Directed by Michael McGowanGuest stars Tony Nappo
Episode 9
Hurt while rescuing a motocross biker, John is placed into a medically induced coma. Charlie gets a proposal from Alex - to leave Turtle Island Bay.
Directed by Bradley WalshGuest stars Tony Nappo
Episode 10
Maddie’s determination to learn the truth about her mother’s past with Rick Walker leads to an emotional confrontation - and exposes a family secret.
Directed by Bradley Walsh
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
William BaldwinJohn West
Kathleen RobertsonCharlie Anders
Amalia WilliamsonMaddie West
Spencer MacPhersonScout West
Taylor ThorneTaylor West
Michelle NoldenSarah West
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