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s17e14 · 2026-04-16
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Swamp People
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The Swamp People featured in this History series are the proud descendants of French Canadian refugees who settled in the swamp region of Louisiana in the 18th century. Cameras follow members of this fiercely independent group as they struggle to preserve their way of life in the Atchafalaya Basin during the most important time of the year for them: alligator-hunting season.
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19 this season · 291 totals08e01 The Hunt Begins 2017-02-17 02:00
The Hunt Begins
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 help fill tags. RJ and Jay Paul hunt on separate boats for the first time ever.
s08e02 Fresh Blood 2017-02-17 03:00
Fresh Blood
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 territory for Frenchie and Gee. Glenn Guist returns to his house for the first time after a flood devastated his property, and must deal with some unwelcome guests.
s08e03 Breakdown 2017-02-24 02:00
Breakdown
After 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 stay on track. Jay Paul and Tommy jump a levee to tap new territory. Will breaks down alone in the heat of the blazing sun.
s08e04 Vampire Gator 2017-03-03 02:00
Vampire Gator
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 first time since they were teenagers. Willie struggles to get his season on track. Bruce, Ron and Gunner head into uncharted territory.
s08e05 Landry vs. Landry 2017-03-10 02:00
Landry vs. Landry
Troy lays down a bet against Chase and Holden. Daniel's bragging wears Dwaine down. Gunner causes trouble for Bruce. Gee takes charge on Frenchy's boat.
s08e06 Big Boy McCoy 2017-03-17 01:00
Big Boy McCoy
Chase stalks the biggest gator he has ever seen; Daniel annoys Dwaine; Kristi clears gators off her homestead and Frenchy's day does not go as planned.
s08e07 Pressure's On 2017-03-24 01:00
Pressure's On
Dwaine hits a breaking point; Willie realizes he's losing money; Kristi hunts with her son; Glenn fulfills a lifelong dream.
s08e08 Good Luck, Bad Luck 2017-03-31 01:00
Good Luck, Bad Luck
Troy 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; Kristi battles invading alligators on her land; Willie wrestles with poachers.
s08e09 Busting Chops 2017-04-07 01:00
Busting Chops
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.
s08e10 Stranded 2017-04-14 01:00
Stranded
Bruce gets notice that his buyer is closing early. Troy issues a mandate to catch big gators only. Joey and Dorien get stranded. Frenchy and Gee take on a second job to make extra cash.
s08e11 Brutus the Cannibal 2017-04-21 01:00
Brutus the Cannibal
Chase 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.
s08e12 Time's Running Out 2017-04-28 01:00
Time's Running Out
Troy confronts Chase about his obsession with sniping gators. Joey goes after his 'white whale.' Willie's buyer threatens to close early. Frenchy and Gee try to fill their last tags with big money beasts.
s08e13 Racing Sundown 2017-05-05 01:00
Racing Sundown
Willie 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 Landry's race against sundown. Daniel's day turns sour. Jay Paul hunts the land next to his house.
s08e14 The Hunt Ends 2017-05-12 01:00
The Hunt Ends
On 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 before. RJ gives Jay Paul the ultimate captain's test.
s08e15 Monster in the Dark 2017-05-19 01:00
Monster in the Dark
Troy Landry and his nephew Holden head to the Florida Everglades to help friends whose lands are being terrorized by unknown beasts.
s08e16 Savage Pursuit 2017-05-19 02:00
Savage Pursuit
Troy's search for the Nile crocodile takes him to the deepest and darkest parts of the Everglades.