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Highway Thru Hell DVD

Highway Thru Hell Season 1 is the main DVD release. Later seasons mostly live on streaming services.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Most copies sell through Australian and New Zealand shops. Overseas buyers often rely on eBay resellers.

Is there a Blu-ray of Highway Thru Hell?
We found no Blu-ray release for any season.
Can I buy later seasons as digital downloads?
Yes. Amazon Video and the Apple TV store sell seasons digitally.
Is Heavy Rescue: 401 on the same disc?
No. That Ontario spin-off is a separate series.

Professional insight

Collectors confirm the Region 4 code and Beyond Home Entertainment barcode. Then they plan PAL playback.

  • Ask for a photo of the case back.
  • A full Season 1 set holds 3 discs.
  • Sets claiming Season 2 or later are likely bootlegs.
  • Most US players reject Region 4 discs.

Check the label

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Highway Thru Hell DVD at a glance

Original network
Discovery Channel Canada
Premiere
September 4, 2012
Home base
Hope, British Columbia
Jamie Davis Motor Truck & Auto

The show follows heavy wreck crews on the Coquihalla Highway. The known disc is a Season 1 set from Beyond Home Entertainment. It has 3 discs and about 450 minutes of footage.

Its barcode is 9318500047915.

Highway Thru Hell seasons on disc vs streaming

What we could confirm for each format
SeasonsDVDStreaming or digital
Season 1Yes, 3-disc set from Beyond Home EntertainmentYes, on several US services
Seasons 2 to 11No retail disc foundPrime Video, Tubi and Amazon MX Player list them
Seasons 12 to 14No retail disc foundNot listed on the US services we checked

Specs to match

Australian shops list the Season 1 set as Region 4 and PAL. That matters for North American buyers.

Will the Region 4 PAL set play on your setup?
PlayerLikely result
Australian or New Zealand DVD playerPlays normally
Standard US or Canadian DVD playerUsually refuses the disc
Region-free player with PAL outputPlays, if your TV accepts the signal
Computer DVD driveOften plays, but region changes are capped
US game console with disc driveUsually locked to Region 1

Red flags

  • Disc labels printed on paper stickers or inkjet print.
  • No Beyond Home Entertainment logo on the case spine.
  • A barcode other than 9318500047915 for Season 1.
  • Missing Australian M classification mark on the cover.
  • Claims of Region 1 for the Beyond set.
  • One disc holding many seasons of the show.
  • Blurry cover art that looks scanned from a screen.

Ways to save

Buy used

Pre-owned Season 1 sets turn up often on eBay.

Use free streaming

Tubi and The Roku Channel list many seasons with ads.

Bundle shipping

Pair the set with other Region 4 discs from one seller.

Cost per episode

Calculator

Enter the set price and the episode count printed on the case.

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Cost per episode$3.00

Questions for the seller

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Care

  1. 1Hold each Season 1 disc by its edge and center hole.
  2. 2Wipe smudges with a soft lint-free cloth.
  3. 3Wipe straight out from the center, not in circles.
  4. 4Let the disc dry fully before loading it.

Storage

  • Keep all 3 discs snapped into the original case hubs.
  • Store the case upright, like a book on a shelf.
  • Keep it away from window sun and car dashboards.
  • Avoid damp garages, even if you love tow trucks.