Swamp People

10 Worst Episodes of Swamp People

In the farthest corner of Louisiana lies the nation's largest swamp - a hidden world where nature rules... and man fights back. The Cajuns that live in this forbidding environment follow a tradition dating back three hundred years - the thirty day alligator hunting season.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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Swamp People - S3E1

#10 - Gator Gold Rush (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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 Gator Gold rush is about to begin. Troy Landry has a plan to cash in; reuniting with 20-year partner Clint and running a second boat with son Jacob at the helm. With 430 tags, more than ever before, he's determined to retain his crown.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 50 votes.

Swamp People - S1E6

#9 - Family Feuds (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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It's halfway through the grueling alligator season and the stress is taking a toll on families throughout the swamp. Joe and Tommy are fighting... and even Troy is frustrated. Meanwhile, nuisance gator hunter Howard McCrea is tracking a deadly gator.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 53 votes.

Swamp People - S1E3

#8 - Troy's Gamble (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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 it will cost him a lot of cash. He takes the risk--but will it pay off? Meanwhile, Joe and Tommy contend with their own greenhorn, a landlubber named Bud.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 68 votes.

Swamp People - S2E2

#7 - Hunter or Hunted? (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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 toward a new honey hole--an area with evidence of many large gators. R.J. and his son J. Paul soon find evidence of a destructive gator...a bulldozer that is ripping up the banks. They set out to capture "Dozer.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 44 votes.

Swamp People - S1E4

#6 - Cannibal Gator (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Alligators are among the most territorial of animals, and won't hesitate to eat smaller gators that wander into their feeding grounds. Joe and Tommy come up against the notorious cannibal gator they call "Godzilla," when they discover smaller gators on their bait lines scarred with bite marks.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 63 votes.

Swamp People - S8E2

#5 - Fresh Blood (Season 8 - Episode 2)

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The episode was rated 7.42 from 197 votes.

Swamp People - S2E6

#4 - Dark Waters (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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 part of his success. But on the swamp, things can change in a heartbeat. During a capture, Liz is injured...and Troy's momentum is suddenly in doubt. Bruce has always hunted solo in the swamp.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 40 votes.

Swamp People - S2E12

#3 - Rising Pressure (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 42 votes.

Swamp People - S1E7

#2 - Swamp Wars (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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 and Willie try different ways to earn cash: catching frogs and snakes.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 53 votes.

Swamp People - S5E21

#1 - Lethal Encounters (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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The episode was rated 7.31 from 13 votes.

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