‘Alaskan Bush People’ Reportedly Canceled After 14 Seasons Amid $500K Lawsuit Against Billy Brown’s Estate

After more than a decade on air, the Discovery Channel’s hit reality series Alaskan Bush People has reportedly reached its end. The show, which chronicled the unconventional, off-grid lifestyle of the Brown family in the Alaskan wilderness, last aired in 2022 and has since gone silent. Now, a major legal battle and deepening family tensions appear to be behind the apparent cancellation.

Legal Drama Engulfs Billy Brown’s Estate

At the center of the storm is a $500,000 lawsuit filed against the estate of the late family patriarch Billy Brown, who passed away in February 2021. Filed in April 2021 by former business associate Robert Maughon, the lawsuit alleges breach of contract and claims that Maughon is owed 10% of profits from Brown’s creative projects—including TV and book deals—based on two contracts reportedly signed in 2009.Despite Alaskan Bush People’s long-running success, Maughon claims he was never compensated for his investment and is now seeking substantial damages. The suit also implicates Alaskan Wilderness Family Productions, the family’s business, and hints at plans to subpoena Discovery Channel for financial records related to the show’s profits.

Ami Brown Caught in the Crossfire

Ami Brown, widow of Billy and matriarch of the Brown family, is currently serving as executor of the estate and has pushed back against the lawsuit. Her legal team argues that she is not responsible for fulfilling any financial obligations tied to her late husband’s alleged agreements.A settlement conference is scheduled for April 25, 2025, and could prove decisive in resolving—or prolonging—the legal drama

Fractures Within the Brown Family

Legal troubles aren’t the only cloud hanging over the Brown family. In August 2024, Noah Brown and his wife Rhain filed for a protection order against Noah’s sister Rain Brown, citing allegations of harassment. Although the request was ultimately denied, the public dispute spotlighted growing tension within the once-unified clan.By early 2025, Noah and Rhain announced their separation, further fueling speculation that the Brown family dynamic may be too fractured to support future seasons of the show.

Discovery Remains Silent, But Signs Point to Cancellation

Although Discovery Channel has yet to issue an official cancellation notice, industry insiders report that Alaskan Bush People has been removed from the network’s list of active properties, and there have been no official updates since 2022. The absence of promotional activity, combined with the ongoing legal and personal challenges facing the Brown family, suggests the series has effectively been shelved.

Bear Brown Hints at a New Chapter

Despite the apparent end of the original series, Bear Brown is determined to keep the Alaskan Bush People legacy alive. He has teased multiple independent projects, including a potential YouTube spinoff titled The Next Generation of Alaskan Bush People, chronicling his efforts to return to Alaska and revive the family’s off-the-grid lifestyle.

Bear has been actively fundraising via social media to support the move, encouraging fans to contribute and help bring the new project to life.