E1 - A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins

Aired: October 16, 2011

Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.

E2 - Arrival in Antarctica!

Aired: October 23, 2011

Vice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.

E3 - Miracle Dogs

Aired: October 30, 2011

Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.

E4 - Farewell, Dear Friend

Aired: November 06, 2011

The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.

E5 - The Death of a Comrade...

Aired: November 13, 2011

Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

E6 - The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago

Aired: November 20, 2011

Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.

E7 - The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies

Aired: November 27, 2011

Due to adverse circumstances, the crew of the Soya leave 15 dogs behind at the station. News of the decision deeply upsets the children back home.

E8 - Heroes Without Glory

Aired: December 04, 2011

Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.

E9 - A Miracle Before the Final Act!

Aired: December 11, 2011

Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.

E10 - Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!

Aired: December 18, 2011

Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.