Adventure | Nature
Station:
History (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2010-08-22
Rating:
6/10 from 3 users
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.
Next Episode is 'Monster Season' (Season 17 Episode 11) and airs on 25 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT).
S17E8 - Swamp Vets
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 poachers, forcing Bruce to rely on his uncanny swamp memory to find them again.
Air Date: 04 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E9 - No Easy Gator
With gators wising up to the hunter's tricks, swampers must get creative to fill tags. Joey and Kallie chase down the legendary "Poseidon" through deep water and shattered lines. Troy and Pickle gamble on an old-timer's hot tip in a remote bayou.
Air Date: 11 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E10 - Put Up or Shut Up
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 broken branches to hunt down the infamous monster gator, known as Freddy Krueger.
Air Date: 18 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E11 - Monster Season
As swamp waters drop and gators grow bolder, danger and competition surge across Louisiana. Troy brings in a secret weapon—his own mother—to push Pickle harder than ever. Bruce and Anna go after a giant gator that got away.
Air Date: 25 Mar 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E12 - Rising Tides, Risky Moves
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 from an old-timer, Ronnie and Timmy hunt for a record-breaking gator named Sasquatch.
Air Date: 01 Apr 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E13 - Late Season Salvation
Air Date: 08 Apr 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S17E14 - Tag Out or Bust
Air Date: 15 Apr 2026 19:00 (CDT)