Swamp People

1. S01E01Big Head Bites ItAugust 22, 2010—Welcome to one of America's last frontiers: the wild swamplands of Southern Louisiana, a place whose history stretches back to the 17th cent
2. S01E02Houdini's Last EscapeAugust 29, 2010—Troy enters one of the most mysterious hunting grounds in the swamp: the ominous cypress groves, in search of a monster gator that's escaped
3. S01E03Troy's GambleSeptember 5, 2010—Troy desperately needs to find a new honey hole, a corner of the bayou teeming with gators. He thinks he's found one, but the rights to hunt
4. S01E04Cannibal GatorSeptember 12, 2010—Alligators are among the most territorial of animals, and won't hesitate to eat smaller gators that wander into their feeding grounds. Joe a
5. S01E05Force of NatureSeptember 19, 2010—A cold spell is coming, one that could drive gators into early hibernation, ending the season early.  It's a race against time as every gato
6. S01E06Family FeudsSeptember 26, 2010—It's halfway through the grueling alligator season and the stress is taking a toll on families throughout the swamp. Joe and Tommy are fight
7. S01E07Swamp WarsOctober 10, 2010—As the swampers race toward the end of gator season, Tommy and Joe have a poacher after their catch and vow swamp justice. Meanwhile, Junior
8. S01E08Gator VoodooOctober 17, 2010—With just a week left in the season, the gators have mysteriously stopped biting. Is it the full moon? Swampers fight back with their own tr
9. S01E09Final CountdownOctober 24, 2010—With just a few days left in the season, the pressure's intensifying. Can the swampers "tag out" in time?
10. S01E10The Last BattleOctober 31, 2010—It's the final two days of alligator season. There are still a lot of gators to catch, not the least of which is the big daddy of all cannib

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Gator GauntletMarch 31, 2011—As a new gator season begins in Southern Louisiana, hunters across the state return to the swamp with more on the line than ever before. Leg
2. S02E02Hunter or Hunted?April 7, 2011—Only a few days into gator season, Troy Landry and his son Jacob have over 300 tags remaining. With hopes of picking up the pace, they head
3. S02E03Shooting WildApril 14, 2011—With new challengers on the swamp, the race to catch the biggest gators quickly has never been tougher. But more speed means more danger. Le
4. S02E04First MatesApril 21, 2011—This season, Troy has been hunting without his longtime helper Clint, and the boys have struggled, falling behind last year's pace. Determin
5. S02E05Hot PursuitApril 28, 2011—Legendary Cajun Troy Landry has hired lady gator hunter Liz Cavalier and on her first day, Liz showed her skills, but there are still a lot
6. S02E06Dark WatersMay 5, 2011—After a rough start to the season, Troy is back in the groove, and on pace to fill his 320 tags. His new sharpshooter Liz has been a large p
7. S02E07Deadly SkiesMay 12, 2011—As a severe storm nears Southern Louisiana, the hunters are preparing for the worst. With his sharpshooter Liz still recovering from an inju
8. S02E08Rising SonsMay 19, 2011—After being sidelined by an injury, sharpshooter Liz returns to Troy's boat. An older Creole gentleman has reported that a monster gator--ni
9. S02E09Full Moon FeverMay 26, 2011—Night in the Swamp is a time when danger lurks. Joe and Tommy are night scouting for a new honey hole, but while they're looking for gators,
10. S02E10It's PersonalJune 9, 2011—Liz Cavalier has been a solid helper on Troy Landry's boat, but with the season more than halfway done, Liz wants to prove to her boss that
11. S02E11Beat the ClockJune 16, 2011—After twenty days, exhaustion is setting in. For Joe LaFont, weariness is only half the battle. On a day when he needs to keep momentum roll
12. S02E12Rising PressureJune 23, 2011—With only eight days left in the season, the old hot spots are completely fished out. To stay in the game, hunters venture into new grounds.
13. S02E13House DividedJune 30, 2011—With only days left in the season, one team could let personal differences derail their season. After more than twenty years working togethe
14. S02E14Two Captains, One FamilyJuly 7, 2011—After starting the season with more tags than anyone, Troy's ahead of the game, and on pace to tag out by season's end. But as Troy's crew a
15. S02E152 Days to Tag OutJuly 14, 2011—In the race to the finish, Troy is on pace to tag out early. But engine problems suddenly stall the hunt. Troy has no choice but to return t
16. S02E16Swamp ShowdownJuly 21, 2011—It's the final day of the season, and hunters are in a hurry to fill their remaining tags before time runs out. As Troy and Junior head to r

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Gator Gold RushFebruary 9, 2012—It's day one of the thirty-day alligator-hunting season in Louisiana. This year prices are 30% higher, and with big bucks on the line, a Gat
2. S03E02No Guts, No GatorFebruary 16, 2012 8.5In Southern Louisiana the Gator Gold Rush is in full swing. Buyers are paying top dollar for alligators, and Troy has a plan to get his shar
3. S03E03Divide to ConquerFebruary 23, 2012—Day three of the month-long alligator season in Louisiana finds the hunters working at a frantic pace to fill their tags. King of the Swamp,
4. S03E04Monster MarshMarch 1, 2012—Tommy is on his own for the first time in his career. His step dad Joe wrecked his back while wrangling gators, so now Tommy must carry the
5. S03E05AvengedMarch 8, 2012—As the end of week one comes to a close hunters are faced with new challenges. Troy makes a shocking discovery, a monster gator is feeding d
6. S03E06Treebreaker 2March 15, 2012—In Houma, R.J. and Jay Paul are headed to an area known as the Hive. Every beehive has a queen bee...and the Hive has a king, a monster alph
7. S03E07Something Wicked This Way ComesMarch 29, 2012—It's been the best start to alligator season in a decade, and every record has been shattered. Now, the biggest storm since Hurricane Katrin
8. S03E08Rising WatersApril 5, 2012—Tropical Storm Lee is finally making landfall and it's wrecking havoc, threatening to shut down alligator season altogether. With the season
9. S03E09ReboundApril 12, 2012—The worst of the storm has passed, but tidal surge after a storm can spell disaster, as rising waters top levees and flood towns. Joe and To
10. S03E10Gates of HellApril 19, 2012—It's the halfway point of the month-long alligator season, and it's time to rally. Boat traffic is spoiling one of Troy's go-to hunting grou
11. S03E11Under SiegeApril 26, 2012—With half the season over, the best hunters are back on track and ahead of last year's pace. R.J. and Jay Paul are after a nasty gator that'
12. S03E12Secret WeaponsMay 3, 2012—In Pierre Part, Troy Landry's sons Jacob and Chase are once again operating their own boat to help their dad fill tags. Jacob is looking for
13. S03E13ScorchedMay 10, 2012—As the sun rises on day 18, it's already 96 degrees on the bayou. Every hunter knows the heat drives the gators into a feeding frenzy. But t
14. S03E14Voodoo BayouMay 17, 2012—Flooding in the Mississippi Delta has raised water levels almost two feet and now the once unreachable corners of the bayou are accessible.
15. S03E15Turf WarMay 24, 2012—As the gator season enters the home stretch, swampers are forced to work overtime to protect their livelihoods, defend their turf, and make
16. S03E16Big Gators, Big DollarsMay 31, 2012—Demand for alligator hides has soared, and buyers need more skins to fill their orders. Now, the race begins to get a piece of the action. T
17. S03E17Never Say DieJune 7, 2012—The swampers are facing the toughest stretch. Worn down, the best spots have already been fished, and one unexpected turn can sink the seaso
18. S03E18Cold-BloodedJune 14, 2012—With only 5 days left in the season, the swamp is blindsided by a cold front sweeping across Louisiana, bringing a punishing frigid rain. Wh
19. S03E19King of the SwampJune 21, 2012—It's down to the final 4 days and Troy's road to the crown takes an unexpected turn. A good friend and fellow hunter has passed away. When h
20. S03E20Man DownJune 28, 2012—Troy is in a tough situation. After a fellow hunter passed away, Troy agreed to help fill his tags for the community, putting Troy's on hold
21. S03E21Fight to the FinishJuly 5, 2012—It's the home stretch and swampers have the finish line in sight. Joe and Tommy are in a good position. At the end of the season, Joe usuall
22. S03E22EndgameJuly 12, 2012—As the last day of the month-long alligator season dawns, the moment of truth arrives. Today is about one thing: tagging out before the seas

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Swamp InvadersFebruary 14, 2013—After a hurricane tears through the bayou on opening day of Alligator Season, delaying hunting for five critical days, the swampers turn to
2. S04E02Texas Hold 'emFebruary 21, 2013—To win a high stakes bet against two hunters from Texas, Troy must get his sons to step up and help him bring in the biggest gator. Two of h
3. S04E03Floating DeadFebruary 28, 2013—A fish kill of biblical proportions hits the swamp, causing the gators to stop biting lines, and forcing swampers to get inventive in their
4. S04E04Bad MojoMarch 7, 2013—Poachers invade the swamp and steal high value gators from several of the hunters. The tables are turned by two of the Swampers who come up
5. S04E05Blood LinesMarch 14, 2013—Swampers struggle and fill tags after a devastating hurricane. One hunter suffers a brutal alligator bite that forces him off the water for
6. S04E06Waging WarMarch 21, 2013—Hunting in narrow waterways, one swamper gets bumped overboard during a gator fight while another faces the collapse of his entire season if
7. S04E07Deadly ChillMarch 28, 2013—A cold front moves into the bayou, threatening to destroy alligator season. To salvage their day, two swampers try to jump their boat over a
8. S04E08No SurrenderApril 4, 2013—The high stakes bet between the Texans and Troy Landry comes to an amazing conclusion. And while one team takes a huge gamble that could ups
9. S04E09Breaking PointApril 11, 2013—Nearly two weeks into the toughest season in years, swampers are starting to break down from fatigue and stress. When an impatient veteran s
10. S04E10CursedApril 18, 2013—A team of hunters catches a "yellow gator" which is said to be cursed and from that point on, bizarre circumstances fall upon the swamp. Whi
11. S04E11Ride or DieApril 25, 2013—Halfway through the toughest alligator season in decades, the battle-weary veterans need their deckhands to step up like never before. In a
12. S04E12DevouredMay 2, 2013—A massive sinkhole consumes part of Troy Landry's hunting grounds and he and his sons must race to his remaining lines in the same area befo
13. S04E13Young BloodMay 9, 2013—With big gators getting harder to catch, the next generation of swampers steps up and helps their families get through some of the deadliest
14. S04E14Deadly DuoMay 16, 2013—Just as teams have found their rhythm, partnerships are broken up, leaving veteran hunters to overcome the challenges of changing deckhands
15. S04E15Lightning StrikesMay 23, 2013—The season's running down and swampers scramble to save a precious day on the water as the worst storm since Hurricane Isaac hammers the gul
16. S04E16SabotagedMay 30, 2013—With only eight days left of gator season, duck hunters have descended on the swamp making things causing chaos for swampers. One team aband
17. S04E17Down Goes the KingJune 6, 2013—There's only seven days left in the Louisiana alligator season. And just as new partnerships hit their stride, they begin to fracture again-
18. S04E18Blood Runs DeepJune 13, 2013—With only five days to go in the season, swampers have to repair their pasts with family and friends if they're going to have any chance of
19. S04E19Beast of the EastJune 20, 2013—As the days tick away, swampers are blind-sided with unexpected road blocks. For one veteran hunter, a family member in trouble means puttin
20. S04E20The ReaperJune 27, 2013—With just three days left in the season, a team sets off to find a serial killer gator named "The Reaper" that has been snatching cattle fro
21. S04E21Deadly DivideJuly 11, 2013—With only 48 hours left in gator season, and weather threatening, the race is on to tag out. One swamper invents a stout secret weapon, whil
22. S04E22No TomorrowJuly 18, 2013—On last day of alligator season, a massive cold front hits the bayou--driving swampers to extreme measures in order to tag out. One hunter i

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Once BittenFebruary 3, 2014—With the first day of gator season under way, swampers are under attack from some of the biggest and meanest gators in years. When veteran h
2. S05E02Aerial AssaultFebruary 10, 2014—With competition on the swamp greater than ever, hunters must venture into uncharted and dangerous areas in order to get a strong start. One
3. S05E03Gator JackedFebruary 17, 2014—With competition out of control, several teams find that thieves have stolen gators off their lines. After finding their lines poached, one
4. S05E04GravediggerFebruary 24, 2014—Unexpected adversity forces swampers to change their tactics. One hunter must get used to his new quirky deckhand. One team goes on the hunt
5. S05E05The Albino AssassinMarch 3, 2014—With the seasonal pressure increasing, emotional and physical injuries put hunters seasons at risk. One hunter is forced to hunt alone after
6. S05E06HookedMarch 10, 2014—The younger swampers take things too far in an effort to prove themselves. Tensions between one team leads to a terrible accident. One hunte
7. S05E07Devil at the DoorMarch 17, 2014—Hunters drop everything in order to deal with life threatening gators and unexpected setbacks. One team sacrifices their day to go after a g
8. S05E08Gator Ghost TownMarch 24, 2014—Swampers push the limits of their property lines in order to salvage their day. One team accidently crosses boundaries with an angry landown
9. S05E09HexedMarch 31, 2014—Mysterious forces blanket the swamp pushing hunters to their limits. One hunter risks his life by venturing into a cursed area. Another hunt
10. S05E10Rumble in the SwampApril 14, 2014—Swampers take on big risks in trying to fill some high priced tags. One family must maintain an eight foot average in order to fill some exp
11. S05E11Beast of the LakeApril 21, 2014—Swampers go on personal quests to settle scores. One team goes after a legendary gator they have hunted for years. A second hunter goes afte
12. S05E12Way of the SwampApril 28, 2014—Swampers are in danger of losing their businesses until family and friends come to their aid. One hunter gets some needed help from their sp
13. S05E13Outer LimitsMay 5, 2014—Swampers push into the outer limits of their territories to fill tags. One team hangs maggot-ridden bait on his property line to coax neighb
14. S05E14Blood BrothersMay 12, 2014—With the season winding down, Swampers look to tag out certain properties before it's too late.  One team must travel through huge lochs in
15. S05E15Swamp AmbushMay 19, 2014—Swampers lose focus when they passionately go after individual predators. One hunter is determined to break a streak of small catches by goi
16. S05E16Beasts or BustJune 2, 2014—Swampers are forced to hunt problematic areas to bring in high dollar gators. One team risks their lives hunting in an electrical storm to l
17. S05E17Captain InvincibleJune 9, 2014—Deckhands come to the rescue when their captains falter. One hunter is unexpectedly placed in the captain's seat, while another team must ma
18. S05E18Unbreakable BondsJune 16, 2014—A hunting team gets support from family when their boys unexpectedly show up to help them tag out. Another hunter gets some help from his so
19. S05E19MetalheadJune 23, 2014—Determined to take care of some unfinished business, one team returns to a remote hunting spot in hopes of tagging out and redeeming their d
20. S05E20Day of ReckoningJune 30, 2014—Veteran hunters race to fill their tags and a generational changing of the guard is looming. One team gambles on a hunting area that's nearl
21. S05E21Lethal EncountersJuly 7, 2014—Over the years, alligator hunters in the swamps of Southern Louisiana have risked both life and limb to fill their tags. And while everyday

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Bounty on the BayouFebruary 2, 2015 8.5Swampers fight massive alligators and Mother Nature attempting to win "The Bounty on the Bayou". One hunter heads deep into the swamp to cat
2. S06E02Gator GridlockFebruary 9, 2015 8.5When boat traffic makes it impossible to run lines, hunters must adjust tactics and abandon plans in order to fill their tags. One team retu
3. S06E03Twister TroubleFebruary 16, 2015 8.5Hunters are forced to rely on life-long intuitions to take on Mother Nature. To avoid floodwaters, one team makes a life threatening decisio
4. S06E04Feast or FawnFebruary 23, 2015 8.5Rising water levels cause big gators to head into newly flooded areas seeking prey. One team heads into a dangerous canal only accessible by
5. S06E05Season's bestPirate of the BayouMarch 2, 2015 9.0One team goes after a brash, one-eyed gator they have been after for years. Another hunter is forced to hunt alone and engages an aggressive
6. S06E06Gator SlayerMarch 9, 2015—Hunters are forced to outthink crafty gators that are too smart to take their bait. One team seeks out some local crabbers to give them some
7. S06E07BulletproofMarch 16, 2015—Hunters are forced to track down some extra shrewd gators--and trusted deckhands step up to save the day. One team has to outsmart a big gat
8. S06E08BadlandsMarch 23, 2015—Hunters journey into unknown, hostile areas of the swamp. One team, acting on a tip from a local buyer, heads to an area believed to be curs
9. S06E09Outlaw & DisorderMarch 30, 2015—One hunter battles poachers by setting lines with no locator ribbons and relies on the "Swamp GPS" in his head to find them. Another team ha
10. S06E10Crooked JawApril 6, 2015—One team hunts a legendary cursed monster that has been wreaking havoc on a local crawfisherman. A second team struggles to day after a seri
11. S06E11Blood MoonApril 13, 2015—With the final hours of the Bounty on the Bayou looming, two teams cross state lines in search of a prize-winning monster--hunting through t
12. S06E12Bounty or BustApril 20, 2015—The $10,000 bounty deadline has arrived. One swamper returns from an injury in an attempt to win the bounty on the last day. Another hunter
13. S06E13Royal ReunionApril 27, 2015—When questions of integrity come into play, Swampers choose to put their season on hold to do the honorable thing. One swamper reunites with
14. S06E14Bait & SwitchMay 4, 2015—When hunting territories go bust, swampers are forced to quickly repo to new areas in order to salvage their day. One team must hunt with an
15. S06E15The Three KingsMay 11, 2015—Swampers find their communities under attack from rogue predators. One team heads deep into the woods to capture a gator that has overtaken
16. S06E16The PhantomMay 18, 2015—Swampers venture to remote untapped honey holes they have been keeping on reserve hoping that it will yield them some end of the season mons
17. S06E17Gator Boo-FayJune 22, 2015—Swampers have the rare opportunity to tag out early. One team baits their lines with a gator bait recipe called "Surf and Turf". A second te
18. S06E18Here Gator GatorJune 29, 2015—Swamp grass and lily fields stop hunters in their tracks, forcing Swampers to adapt and salvage their day. When one team's prized honey hole
19. S06E19Of Gods & OttersJuly 6, 2015—Up against time pressure, hunters look for some divine intervention to close out their season. One team burns sage to help them break their
20. S06E20Now or NeverJuly 13, 2015—On the final day of the season, two families rally their troops to challenge and inspire each other - ensuring their success as the season c

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01High Water HellFebruary 8, 2016—As the season opens, the King of the Swamp, Troy Landry, finds himself going head-to-head with Mother Nature. The water in the basin is high
2. S07E02The Code of the SwampFebruary 15, 2016—After his worst start to alligator season ever, a desperate Troy does the unthinkable, bringing in outside help over the objections of his s
3. S07E03All Hands on DeckFebruary 22, 2016—Despite his worst start ever, The King of the Swamp is determined to fill his 500- plus tags this year. Armed with the help of fellow swampe
4. S07E04Home TurfFebruary 29, 2016—Despite help from The Edgar family, The King of the Swamp, Troy Landry is still behind on his tag count. The Edgars have headed home and now
5. S07E05Monster MenMarch 7, 2016—Willie Edwards is back and this year he's striking out on his own. Armed with his trademark treble hook, this solo hunter is blind-sided by
6. S07E06The Party's OverMarch 14, 2016—When Daniel Edgar's boys show up late and hung-over, the party quickly comes to an end. Troy does battle with a poacher, as Willie risks it
7. S07E07Sweet RevengeMarch 21, 2016—Troy uses an old family secret to change his luck. R.J. and Jay Paul square off with the Edgar family as they hunt the same territory, and G
8. S07E08Gamblin' ManMarch 28, 2016—Troy and his family push their season to the limit when they gamble on a new territory. R.J. goes solo and comes face to face with the truth
9. S07E09Better Late Than NeverApril 4, 2016—Troy answers the code of the swamp and helps out an old-timer with his lines. Jacob's brother, Chase, is a no-show, putting the Landry's beh
10. S07E10Cannibal CountryApril 11, 2016—Troy faces off with a cannibal gator that threatens to ruin his season. In Houma, Jay Paul edges closer to taking over the Molinere gator-hu
11. S07E11Big ClawApril 18, 2016—Troy and Guy stalk what could be their biggest gator of the season. In Houma, Jay Paul makes a bad call that could cost him and his father b
12. S07E12Home StretchApril 25, 2016—Troy and Guy race to fill tags as the end of the season looms near. Jacob and Chase have a surprise encounter fishing in their backyard. The
13. S07E13End of the LineMay 2, 2016—The Landry's race to tag out on the last day of the season, but they've got company, as R.J. and Jay Paul invade their territory looking to

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Hunt BeginsFebruary 16, 2017—Facing the prospect of buyer shutting down early this year, Troy promotes Chase to captain of his own boat. Daniel Edgar calls in his son to
2. S08E02Fresh BloodFebruary 16, 2017—Chase fails to show up for his second day as captain. Dwaine struggles to live up to his dad's expectations. Bayou floods open up new territ
3. S08E03Season's bestBreakdownFebruary 23, 2017 8.5After a rocky start, Chase tries to redeem himself and get back into dad's good graces. Daniel sets a catch quota for his family to hit to s
4. S08E04Vampire GatorMarch 2, 2017—A vampire gator terrorizes Troy's hunting grounds. Dwain and Daniel Edgar try and get in a groove. RJ hunts with his brother Al for the firs
5. S08E05Landry vs. LandryMarch 9, 2017 8.5Troy lays down a bet against Chase and Holden. Daniel's bragging wears Dwaine down. Gunner causes trouble for Bruce. Gee takes charge on Fre
6. S08E06Big Boy McCoyMarch 16, 2017 8.5Chase stalks the biggest gator he has ever seen; Daniel annoys Dwaine; Kristi clears gators off her homestead and Frenchy's day does not go
7. S08E07Pressure's OnMarch 23, 2017 8.5Dwaine hits a breaking point; Willie realizes he's losing money; Kristi hunts with her son; Glenn fulfills a lifelong dream.
8. S08E08Good Luck, Bad LuckMarch 30, 2017 8.5Troy relies on a Landry lucky charm, while Chase and Holden make their own luck; Jay Paul and Tommy go after an escape artist named Houdini;
9. S08E09Busting ChopsApril 6, 2017—Daniel and Dwaine try to make amends; RJ and Jay Paul go head to head; Jacob gives Troy a hard time; Glenn must find a way to repay a friend
10. S08E10StrandedApril 13, 2017 8.5Bruce gets notice that his buyer is closing early. Troy issues a mandate to catch big gators only. Joey and Dorien get stranded. Frenchy and
11. S08E11Brutus the CannibalApril 20, 2017 8.5Chase gets a taste of his own medicine. Daniel unveils a secret honey hole. Frenchy and Gee's battle a cannibal. Glenn starts a new business
12. S08E12Time's Running OutApril 27, 2017 8.5Troy confronts Chase about his obsession with sniping gators. Joey goes after his "white whale." Willie's buyer threatens to close early. Fr
13. S08E13Racing SundownMay 4, 2017 8.5Willie rushes to tag out before his buyer shuts down for the season at the end of the day. Troy hangs more lines than ever before, and the L
14. S08E14The Hunt EndsMay 11, 2017 8.5On the final day of the season, Troy's future as a gator hunter is on the line. The Edgars have more tags to fill on the last day than ever
15. S08E15Monster in the DarkMay 18, 2017 8.5Troy Landry and his nephew Holden head to the Florida Everglades to help friends whose lands are being terrorized by unknown beasts.
16. S08E16Savage PursuitMay 18, 2017 8.5Troy's search for the Nile crocodile takes him to the deepest and darkest parts of the Everglades.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Never SurrenderFebruary 1, 2018 8.5With his industry on the verge of collapse, Troy urges the Landry family to hunt quickly and save on expenses. Holden struggles to shed bad
2. S09E02Cajun CartelFebruary 1, 2018 8.5Chase and Jacob struggle for command of the boat. Holden steps up. Daniel tries out a new deckhand. Bruce and Ron's partnership is on the li
3. S09E03Bruce's DilemmaFebruary 8, 2018—Bruce faces the toughest decision of his career. Dwaine pushes Joey's boat to the limit. Daniel returns to a monster's lair.
4. S09E04Hunting HoudiniFebruary 15, 2018—Troy puts his sharpshooting to the ultimate test. Frenchy ventures into uncharted territory. Jay Paul and RJ pursue their old nemesis, Houdi
5. S09E05Hell Rains DownFebruary 22, 2018—In the middle of a tropical storm, Troy risks a treacherous lake crossing. Daniel hunts in the Gulf of Mexico. Jay Paul and RJ try to outrun
6. S09E06Texas 911March 1, 2018—Troy, RJ and Bruce answer an urgent call from friends in Texas to help fill tags in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
7. S09E07Texas Tag OutMarch 8, 2018—The Cajun Cartel tries to tag out Texas hunters affected by Hurricane Harvey. While back in Louisiana, Jay Paul's reunion with an old friend
8. S09E08Hotter Than HellMarch 15, 2018—Willie employs a radical new strategy. Stringbean steps up. Jay Paul struggles with a moral dilemma. Glenn takes on a risky new hobby.
9. S09E09Swamp NinjaMarch 22, 2018—Frenchy uses a secret weapon to break new ground. Daniel suffers at the hands of poachers. Bruce invents a contraption to save his season. D
10. S09E10Cajun CombatMarch 29, 2018—The Cajun Cartel work together to devise a plan to pool their resources and push back.
11. S09E11Comeback KingsApril 5, 2018—Big Tee sets a lofty goal. The Landrys' best hunting grounds are under siege. Glenn mines for swamp cash.
12. S09E12Black Lagoon BattleApril 12, 2018—The Landrys put family pride on the line. Willie ventures into mysterious territory. Kristi answers a call for help.
13. S09E13Poacher from HellApril 19, 2018—RJ encounters a crisis. The Edgars battle family problems. Frenchy unleashes a radical strategy.
14. S09E14Savage ShowdownApril 26, 2018—Troy protects locals. Big Tee reveals a secret. Willie makes a big gamble.
15. S09E15Swamp SavageMay 3, 2018—The Edgars go head-to-head. Jay Paul and RJ hunt down a ruthless killer. Kristi and Stringbean hit a snag.
16. S09E16Lone HunterMay 10, 2018—Willie has treble hook troubles. Kristi's on her own. Chase and Jacob stalk a menacing giant. Glenn goes on a ghost hunt.
17. S09E17Lock JawMay 17, 2018—A bitter cold front sweeps over the swamp, threatening to shut down the season.
18. S09E18Speed DemonsMay 24, 2018—Troy devises a new strategy; Daniel chases an old foe; Joey and Dwaine put the pedal to the metal; Frenchy rolls the dice.
19. S09E19Danger ZoneMay 31, 2018—Troy pushes his luck. Willie races the clock. Frenchy goes back to the future.
20. S09E20Season's bestUnited We StandJune 7, 2018 9.5Mother Nature dishes up an unexpected disaster.

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Clear and Present DangerJanuary 31, 2019 8.5The swampers are faced with a gator invasion that's threatening their community like never before. Determined to protect their neighbors, Tr
2. S10E02Click ClickFebruary 7, 2019—RJ and Jay Paul battle the gator explosion on sacred ground. Ronnie and Ashley track the sinister dinosaur terrorizing a community, and Joey
3. S10E03LeviathansFebruary 14, 2019—Joey and Zak need a bird's-eye view to find the beast breaking all of their lines. Ronnie and Ashley take a gamble by pursuing gators on lan
4. S10E04No Man's LandFebruary 21, 2019—As hunters travel deep into the swamp, Joey and Zak use an off-road buggy to chase a giant bull gator. Daniel and Big Tee journey by land to
5. S10E05Cow KillersFebruary 28, 2019—Daniel and Big Tee respond to an urgent call for help from an old friend. Ronnie and Ashley bring out a secret weapon to bag colossal gators
6. S10E06Bringing the HeatMarch 7, 2019—As the Swampers battle the extreme heat, Ronnie pushes himself to the brink. Troy and Terral head out on an overnight mission to defend a st
7. S10E07Cajun CycloneMarch 14, 2019—As a major storm rages in the Gulf Coast, Troy, Terral, Jacob and Dusty race to run their lines before the storm sinks their gators. Meanwhi
8. S10E08Raising the StakesMarch 21, 2019—Ronnie wins extra tags in a poker game that he and Ashley are eager to fill and cash in. RJ and Jay Paul chase a bold beast encroaching on t
9. S10E09Hungry for MoreMarch 28, 2019—Before Dusty returns to Florida, he's determined to help Jacob bag a behemoth that's been eating other gators. Frenchy and Gee hunt for the
10. S10E10Night TerrorsApril 4, 2019—The Swampers brave eerie waters to hunt creatures after dark. In a time honored tradition, Jacob and Holden pursue frightening gar fish. Ash
11. S10E11Wild Wild SwampApril 11, 2019—Troy and his armada take an overnight trip to the legendary hunting ground, Cow Island. Joey and Zak go on a special mission to protect the
12. S10E12Legends of the SwampApril 18, 2019—Joey and Zak doggedly pursue the mysterious gator known as the Phantom. Ronnie and Ashley venture into Dead-End Bayou and up the ante with a
13. S10E13Rolling with the PunchesMay 2, 2019—In the race to tag out, the hunters are pulling out all the stops. Daniel and Big T use a special bait while Ashley surprises Ronnie with a
14. S10E14Tag Out or Die TryingMay 9, 2019—It's the last day of gator season and the race is on to tag out. Troy and his armada are out in full force and ready to do whatever it takes
15. S10E15Voodoo PythonMay 16, 2019—In this special episode, gator season may be over but Troy Landry is still battling monsters in the swamp. A snake invasion is threatening t
16. S10E16CrocogatorMay 23, 2019—In this special episode, Troy heads to the Everglades to help a friend hunt down mysterious invasive species that are terrorizing locals, in

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Raging BullsJanuary 23, 2020 6.5Desperate to cull the exploding gator population, the swampers employ new, risky tactics to target giant breeding Bulls. Joey and Zak create
2. S11E02Season's bestReturn to Froggy BayouJanuary 30, 2020 7.0As the season ramps up, Joey and Zak stake out game trails to nab deer-eating gators. After he's sabotaged by angry locals, Ronnie recruits
3. S11E03The ChampFebruary 6, 2020—As week one comes to a close, Troy and Terral protect a friend's fish camp with the help of their ace-in-the-hole sniper. The Edwards boys g
4. S11E04Mystery in the BayouFebruary 13, 2020—Not catching any Gators, Troy and Terral test a radical new strategy. Jacob's new deckhand tries to prove his worth. Young guns Brock and Aa
5. S11E05Bad BananaFebruary 20, 2020 6.5Ronnie's day takes a turn for the worse when Ashley discovers a bad omen on board. Young hunters Brock and Aaron gamble on a new hunting are
6. S11E06Friday the 13thFebruary 27, 2020 6.5Strange things are happening in the Swamp. It's Friday the 13th, Daniel and Big Tee chase a bait-stealing monster called The Ghost. Jacob an
7. S11E07Deadeye DriverMarch 5, 2020 6.5The swamp heats up as Daniel and Big Tee face off against trespassers. Meanwhile an old timer teaches Troy new tricks. Young guns Brock and
8. S11E08Airboat ArmadaMarch 12, 2020 6.5Troy assembles a crew to infiltrate Cow Island. Ronnie and Ashley assist the Landrys with an armada of airboats. Brock and Aaron chase their
9. S11E09One Man ArmyMarch 19, 2020 6.5At the midway point of alligator season, Troy makes an urgent plea to his armada to fill more tags and sweetens the deal with a bet. Jacob a
10. S11E10Casanova GatorMarch 26, 2020 6.5King of the Swamp Troy Landry gambles on Terral's secret honey hole. Willie gives his son the reins for the first time. Ronnie baits with ro
11. S11E11The CannibalApril 2, 2020 6.5Jacob leads the Landry clan into Big Bull Bayou. Chase hunts secluded channels with his tail boat. Daniel and Big Tee track a giant cannibal
12. S11E12Swamp on FireApril 9, 2020 6.5On the hottest day of the season, Daniel and Big Tee risk a trip into the scorching, unprotected marsh lands. Troy and Terral attempt to lur
13. S11E13Graduation DayApril 16, 2020 6.5Brock and Aaron must fill their tags by day's end. King of the Swamp Troy Landry hunts with his dad. Ashley gets sick as she and Ronnie rush
14. S11E14Final ShowdownApril 16, 2020 6.5On the final day of the season, Troy and Terral try to tag out in a cursed bayou. Jacob and Don chase monsters into deep waters. Daniel's ai

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Gator AttackFebruary 4, 2021 7.3A new hunting season begins, and with overpopulation supercharging gator aggression, the threat of attack is higher than ever. Diving into t
2. S12E02Cajun QueenFebruary 4, 2021 8.0As aggressive gators invade every corner of the swamp, Troy and Pickle chase the bulldozing monster called Freight Train before it rips the
3. S12E03Battle of the BaitsFebruary 11, 2021 6.5As the first week of gator season heats up, Ashley's worst nightmare comes true when an aggressive beast forces her gators on land. Troy and
4. S12E04The BoneyardFebruary 18, 2021 8.0With gators multiplying at alarming rates, swamp legends Frenchy and Gee return to the battle, but a familiar foe spoils their plans. Joey a
5. S12E05Heat WaveFebruary 25, 2021 8.3A record-breaking heatwave consumes the bayou. Ronnie and Ashley try to run 100 lines to take advantage of a feeding frenzy. Willie and his
6. S12E06Swamp SecretsMarch 4, 2021 8.3Troy and Pickle brave the breeding grounds known for aggressive female gators. Daniel teaches his grandson, Dorien, the secrets of the swamp
7. S12E07Darkest FearsMarch 11, 2021 8.0Troy and Pickle bring a special guest onboard. Joey and Zak risk it all on the hunt for the biggest alligator Joey Edgar has ever seen. Ronn
8. S12E08Day of the DeckhandMarch 18, 2021 8.3For the first time ever, Troy works as Pickle takes the captain's seat. Good-old-boy Don Brewer hunts gators solo. Mr. Daniel and Dorien fin
9. S12E09Horse EaterApril 1, 2021 8.0Troy and Pickle reach deep into their bag of swamp tricks to nab a horse eating gator. Dorien takes the lead to prove himself. The long seas
10. S12E10Season's bestBlack CloudsApril 8, 2021 8.5With a major storm brewing, Liz risks it all to fill her boat with gators. Ronnie and Ashley brave the weather to turn a sea wall into a gat
11. S12E11To the RescueApril 15, 2021 8.3Pickle convinces Troy to try her secret gator honey hole. Ronnie and Ashley race the clock to fill their boat with monsters. Bruce faces off
12. S12E12Fire PowerApril 22, 2021 8.0Troy, Pickle and the rest of the Landry clan return to a gator hunter's paradise. Frenchy and Gee make a stand in their own backyard. Willie
13. S12E13Gators on IceMay 6, 2021 8.0An unexpected cold front threatens Troy and Pickle's season, Jacob and Don shoot their way out of a tough spot, Joey and Zach use an old sch
14. S12E14You Bet Your GatorMay 13, 2021 7.0Joey and Zach go head-to-head with massive monsters and Mr. Daniel and Dorien, Ronnie uses an unexpected trick to catch a wily beast, Little
15. S12E15Tag TeamingMay 20, 2021 8.0Liz and Destin resort to old tricks, Frenchy & Gee put their partnership to the test, Bruce uses secret knowledge to try to tag out, Dor
16. S12E16Bayou BlowoutMay 27, 2021 8.0Troy and Pickles' tag out hangs in the balance, Don and Jacob make a big mistake, Willie and Little Willie battle to the end, Ronnie and Ash

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Gators on the StormJanuary 27, 2022 7.5Hunters scramble to fill as many tags as possible before Hurricane Ida, an unprecedented category 4 storm, shuts down their season.
2. S13E02Nothing but BullsFebruary 3, 2022 7.0With their buyer shut down after Hurricane Ida, the Edgars hunt for giant bulls they can skin themselves. The Landrys lend a hand to Ronnie
3. S13E03Battle of the SexesFebruary 10, 2022 7.5Troy and Ronnie compete against their deckhands, Pickle and Ashley, in a battle of the sexes. The Edwards rush to make up for lost time. Bes
4. S13E04Season's bestBlast in the BayouFebruary 17, 2022 8.0Ronnie and Ashley follow an underwater pipeline looking for big gators and come across a gas leak that puts their lives in danger. Jacob and
5. S13E05Gators in Low PlacesFebruary 24, 2022 7.0With water levels dropping rapidly, Joey and Zak race to fill their tags before getting stranded in a remote canal. Troy takes advantage of
6. S13E06Secret SauceMarch 3, 2022 6.5Facing a heatwave, Pickle tries out her special bait, frozen chicken pops. The Edgars gamble on the cooler waters at the mouth of the Missis
7. S13E07Battle of Black LagoonMarch 10, 2022 7.0Water levels are rising quickly, forcing Leron and Porkchop to race the incoming tide. Willie goes after his old foe, Black Lagoon. Ronnie a
8. S13E08Sinkhole GiantsMarch 17, 2022 7.0The Landrys fish in a dangerous sinkhole that could swallow them whole; Ronnie and Ashley battle the Cane Breaker; the Edgars hunt down the
9. S13E09Swamp ProfessorMarch 31, 2022 7.0On a hunch, Daniel Edgar rushes to run tags before a rainstorm hits; Don captains his boat with the help of a deckhand who calls himself Bla
10. S13E10Captain PickleApril 7, 2022 7.0Pickle gets her shot to be captain, but Troy struggles to hand over the reins. Jacob takes his son gator hunting for the first time. Ronnie
11. S13E11Crawfish MonsterApril 14, 2022 7.0Facing a cold snap, Daniel bets on a hot spring honey hole. Joey and Zak chase a giant into the crawfish ponds. Troy teaches Pickle to fish
12. S13E12Full Moon MayhemApril 21, 2022—Joey and Zak try to cash in on the full moon feeding frenzy. Daniel seeks revenge on Luna Bull. Pickle's superstitions come back to haunt he
13. S13E13Swamp JuiceMay 5, 2022—Willie and Little Willie compete for the title of best marksman; Don puts his Swamp Juice to the test; Ronnie struggles to hunt alone; Chase
14. S13E14Tag Team GatorsMay 12, 2022—Hoping to tag out, the Edgars face new challenges and confront an old nemesis. One mistake turns Troy and Pickle's day into a nightmare. Wil
15. S13E15Til the Fat Gator SingsMay 19, 2022—On the last day of the season the Landrys learn nothing comes easy. Leron and Porkchop battle bulls and each other. Willie risks not tagging

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Gator WarJanuary 5, 2023—Hunters compete to win 350 new alligator tags at the end of the season; Troy aims to get an early lead while Ronnie sets his sights on dethr
2. S14E02The Big TenJanuary 12, 2023—The Landry's target the legendary beasts of Cow Island. Daniel sets an ambitious goal to catch 10 alligators over 10 feet long. Ashley gambl
3. S14E03Pig HeadJanuary 19, 2023—Ronnie faces a challenge in his own territory; Joey and Zak use pig heads to lure in giants; Leron and Porkchop battle a poacher who is stea
4. S14E04Swamp of the GiantsJanuary 26, 2023—Ashley and Anna try to knock Troy off his throne in his own backyard. Daniel's strategy falls to pieces. Leron and Porkchop call in reinforc
5. S14E05Pickle's Secret WeaponFebruary 2, 2023—Anna takes aim at swamp monsters with her bow and arrow. Pickle surprises Troy with her secret weapon. Black Rambo hunts for a legendary ant
6. S14E06Pirate Cursed GatorsFebruary 9, 2023—Jacob and Don venture into a cursed pirate swamp; Willie fishes solo after Little Willie takes a land job; Ronnie and Timmy battle poachers;
7. S14E07Flying GatorsFebruary 16, 2023—Daniel and Dorien call in air support. While Ronnie and Ashley compete in a battle of the sexes. Black Rambo hunts for a legendary payday. W
8. S14E08Gators From the GraveFebruary 23, 2023—Troy attempts to run a record-breaking 100 lines alone. Ashley and Anna venture into a notoriously haunted swamp known as the Cemetery, whil
9. S14E09Hungry, Hungry GatorsMarch 2, 2023—Troy and Pickle hunt the deepest waters of the swamp. Ronnie wrestles a cannibal gator that's destroying his chances to move up in the ranki
10. S14E10Pickle's HolidayMarch 9, 2023—Pickle teams up with Jacob and it's almost like being on vacation. Zak tries to make up for a crucial mistake. Bruce ventures into uncharted
11. S14E11Gator LightningMarch 23, 2023—A storm is headed for the swamp. Daniel faces the tempest head-on. Ronnie braves dangerous lightning. Ashley tries to outrun the rain while
12. S14E12Flash Frozen GatorsMarch 30, 2023—An unexpected cold front threatens to freeze up gator season. Troy looks for warm waters to save the day. Don mixes up a special juice to lu
13. S14E13Zombie Pirate GatorsApril 6, 2023—Troy runs into big trouble in his favorite honey hole. Daniel chases a legendary gator known as The Pirate. Leron and Porkchop battle a vood
14. S14E14The Marina MonsterApril 13, 2023—As the garden shaft operation gets deeper, the evidence of gold gets stronger. Willie gets an unexpected boost at the perfect time. Meanwhil
15. S14E15Big Gators or BustApril 20, 2023—As gator season comes down to the wire, Ashley and Anna try to evade poachers; Troy calls upon his decades of swamp wisdom to reclaim the le
16. S14E16Who Will Be King?April 27, 2023—It's the final day of gator season and teams are all within striking distance of winning the competition for 350 new tags. Ronnie and Ashley

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Cruel SummerJanuary 4, 2024—Mother Nature levels the playing field this alligator season, unleashing a host of challenges that push hunters to new limits. Water levels
2. S15E02Double TroubleJanuary 11, 2024—The Swamp is like never before and the hunters are fighting back with radical new strategies. King of the Swamp Troy Landry attempts a gruel
3. S15E03Hot as HellJanuary 18, 2024—As a historic heatwave roasts the swamp, hunters unleash bold new strategies to fill their boats and come out of the bayou in one piece. Wit
4. S15E04Cypress ClashJanuary 25, 2024—Desperate to gain an upper hand on Mother Nature, hunters rethink their strategies, and push into new locations armed with brand new weapons
5. S15E05Come Hell or Low WaterFebruary 1, 2024—A relentless drought and sweltering temperatures drop water levels to their lowest point in decades, and access to the best honey holes in t
6. S15E06Down to the WireFebruary 8, 2024—As the season hits full stride, alligators begin changing their behaviors--and the hunters must adjust to stay one step ahead. Joey and Zak
7. S15E07Chasing a LegendFebruary 15, 2024—As gators hide deeper in the swamp, the hunters launch into full pursuit. Ronnie and Timmy chase a legendary gator that's been on the run fo
8. S15E08Curse of Graveyard IslandFebruary 22, 2024—As gator season approaches the halfway point, Troy and Pickle hunt a haunted honey hole with a checkered past. Bruce searches for the monste
9. S15E09Gator StakesFebruary 29, 2024—Midway through gator season, hunters aim to settle old scores. Willie chases a nasty gator called Renegade who lives up to his name. Ronnie
10. S15E10King for a DayMarch 7, 2024—As gator season roars into its final weeks, Ronnie challenges Troy's title as King of the Swamp. The Landry's battle a poacher and race to m
11. S15E11Full Moon FrenzyMarch 14, 2024—As the full moon drives gators into a feeding frenzy, Ashley makes a crucial mistake. Daniel chases a legendary 13-footer called Triple XL.
12. S15E12Bayou BloodlinesMarch 21, 2024—As gator season enters its final week, Troy attempts to train the next generation of Landry hunters. Ronnie calls upon Timmy's knowledge of
13. S15E13Swamp JawsApril 4, 2024—As gator season enters the homestretch, Troy and Pickle chase a hook breaking monster. Wille and Little Willie set an ambitious goal to turn
14. S15E14Boom or BustApril 11, 2024—As pressure mounts in the swamp, Troy and Pickle risk their lives in the oil fields. Joey and Zak attempt to knock Mr. Daniel off his throne
15. S15E15Ice Cold GambleApril 18, 2024—With just three days left in the season, a cold front sends gators into hiding. Willie and Little Willie split up for the first time ever to
16. S15E16Legacy on the LineApril 25, 2024—On the final day of the season, the lingering cold front is giving gators "lock jaw" at the worst possible time. Needing to fill a record-se

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Racing the StormJanuary 2, 2025—At the dawn of a new gator season, a devastating onslaught of storms and hurricanes threatens the fate of swampers' livelihoods. As dark clo
2. S16E02Snapping BackJanuary 9, 2025—As a turbulent hurricane season looms, swampers race against time to capitalize on a rare break in the weather. Troy and Pickle take a calcu
3. S16E03Chaos Before the StormJanuary 16, 2025—With Hurricane Francine barreling toward Louisiana, swampers rush to stack their boats before the storm's landfall. Troy and Pickle head to
4. S16E04Hurricane FrancineJanuary 23, 2025—As Hurricane Francine strikes with full force, hunters face the dual challenge of navigating a dangerous storm and preserving their season.
5. S16E05The AftermathJanuary 30, 2025—In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, swampers rally to reignite their gator season amid the storm's devastation. Ronnie and Timmy fight t
6. S16E06Feeding FrenzyFebruary 6, 2025—Swampers race to cash in on a post-hurricane feeding frenzy. Troy and Pickle take on a dangerous hunt using spears to fill their tags in a n
7. S16E07Bayou BroilerFebruary 13, 2025—As record-breaking heat descends on Southern Louisiana, Troy and Pickle rely on shaded lines along the edge of Lake Verret to protect their
8. S16E08Gators, Guns, and a WeddingFebruary 20, 2025—As a full moon rises over Southern Louisiana, the swamp comes alive. Daniel and Zak try to cash in on a feeding frenzy with an open-water hu
9. S16E09Catch and CookFebruary 27, 2025—Joey and Kallie take on Daniel and Zak in a high-stakes family competition, racing to catch the most gators and avoid cooking crab dinner fo
10. S16E10New Partners, New ThreatsMarch 6, 2025—Jacob and Little Willie face a frustrating day as they discover multiple poached lines, forcing them to set up a hidden camera to catch the
11. S16E11Swamp ShowdownMarch 13, 2025—The Landry crew clashes in a battle to catch the biggest gator. Troy and Pickle race to the King of the Swamps secret hotspot, Bayou Monstre
12. S16E12Tree BreakersMarch 20, 2025—Troy teams up with a legendary hunter to chase a record-breaking 14-foot monster. Zak aids Daniel in taking down "The Professor" a cunning g
13. S16E13Silent AssassinsApril 3, 2025—Troy and Pickle are forced to break the King of the Swamp's number one rule, "no treble hooking," in order to catch giants. Don and Calum fa
14. S16E14The Swamp Strikes BackApril 10, 2025—With a massive storm pummeling the swamp and only three days left to hunt, Troy and Pickle run extra lines in the punishing weather. Leron a
15. S16E15The Final 48April 17, 2025—With just 48 hours left in gator season, the swampers race against time to tag out before a massive storm hits. Ronnie and Timmy battle exha
16. S16E16End of the LineApril 24, 2025—On the final day of gator season, Troy and Pickle battle thick fog and exhaustion, racing to fill their last tags before time runs out. Jaco

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01High and DryJanuary 7, 2026—At the dawn of a new season, flash-flood chaos from hundreds of miles north sends the bayou into a tailspin.
2. S17E02Flash FloodJanuary 14, 2026—As historic floodwaters from the north swallow the bayou, Troy and Pickle struggle with drowned lines, until a lesson from a late swamp lege
3. S17E03Smoke on the BayouJanuary 21, 2026—The swamp's in chaos as days of northern flooding give way to a sudden, dramatic water drop, pushing territorial bulls into new battleground
4. S17E04The 17-Gator GauntletJanuary 28, 2026—Troy rallies the Landry fleet with a bold 17-gator quota per boat, pushing every team to the breaking point as dropping water levels raise t
5. S17E05Hunt for the CrocogatorFebruary 4, 2026—As a drastic drop in water levels scrambles the swamp, Mr. Daniel challenges Zak to haul in an unheard-of 100 feet of gator. Bruce and Anna
6. S17E06Trial by FloodFebruary 18, 2026—As historic high water floods the swamps, Troy puts Pickle to the test, sending her on a grueling solo mission after an all-night hog hunt.
7. S17E07Heat AdvisoryFebruary 25, 2026—On the hottest day of gator season, a brutal heat wave pushes Louisiana's hunters- and their gear – to the brink.
8. S17E08Swamp VetsMarch 4, 2026—Jacob and Little Willie hunt a legendary cannibal gator known as Bone Crusher. Bruce and Anna hide their lines to stay one step ahead of poa
9. S17E09No Easy GatorMarch 11, 2026—With gators wising up to the hunter's tricks, swampers must get creative to fill tags. Joey and Kallie chase down the legendary "Poseidon" t
10. S17E10Put Up or Shut UpMarch 18, 2026—As gator season races to the finish line, it's time for hunters to put up or shut up. Leron and Porkchop follow a trail of bent hooks and br
11. S17E11Monster SeasonMarch 25, 2026—As swamp waters drop and gators grow bolder, danger and competition surge across Louisiana. Troy brings in a secret weapon—his own mother—to
12. S17E12Rising Tides, Risky MovesApril 1, 2026—With water levels at record highs, Troy and Pickle gamble on a rarely accessible honey hole to make a dent in their tag count. Chasing a tip
13. S17E13Late Season SalvationApril 8, 2026—With only two days left in the season, Troy and Pickle chase a legendary line-popping gator nicknamed "Lucky." Jacob and Little Willie face
14. S17E14Tag Out or BustApril 15, 2026—On the final day of gator season, with record-low water turning the swamp into one of the toughest battlegrounds in memory, every team races

Season 17 ranked & reviewed