Swamp People
Welcome to one of America's last frontiers: the wild swamplands of Southern Louisiana, a place whose history stretches back to the 17th century. It's the start of the most exciting-and dangerous-time of year for the swampers, the month-long alligator season. During this 30 day window, swampers make most of their annual income culling gators. Follow these swampers through a time of year that is crucial to their survival: the 30-day alligator hunting season. At its core, this is a uniquely American story of a proud and skillful people fighting to maintain an ancient way of life in a rapidly modernizing world, despite the many perils and trials that stand in their way.
- 2010-2026
- 17 seasons
- History Channel
- Action & Adventure, Reality
- TV-PG
Welcome to one of America's last frontiers: the wild swamplands of Southern Louisiana, a place whose history stretches back to the 17th century. It's the start of the most exciting-and dangerous-time of year for the swampers, the month-long alligator season. During this 30 day window, swampers make most of their annual income culling gators. Follow these swampers through a time of year that is crucial to their survival: the 30-day alligator hunting season. At its core, this is a uniquely American story of a proud and skillful people fighting to maintain an ancient way of life in a rapidly modernizing world, despite the many perils and trials that stand in their way.
Season 17 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
High and Dry
Wed, Jan 7, 2026 64 mins
Flash-flood chaos from hundreds of miles north sends the bayou into a tailspin.
Episode 2
Flash Flood
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Historic floodwaters from the north swallow the bayou.
Episode 3
Smoke on the Bayou
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Days of northern flooding give way to a sudden, dramatic water drop in the swamp.
Episode 4
The 17-Gator Gauntlet
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Troy rallies the Landry fleet with a bold 17-gator quota per boat.
Episode 5
Hunt for the Crocogator
Wed, Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Daniel challenges Zak to haul in an unheard-of 100 feet of gator.
Episode 6
Trial by Flood
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Historic high water floods the swamps, Troy puts Pickle to the test.
Episode 7
Heat Advisory
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
A brutal heat wave pushes Louisiana's hunters- and their gear - to the brink.
Episode 8
Swamp Vets
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Troy and Pickle take some time out of their day to give back to a party boat of purple heart veterans with some alligator hunting. Jacob and Little Willie hunt a legendary cannibal gator known as Bone Crusher.
Episode 9
No Easy Gator
With gators getting used to the old hunting tricks, the swampers must get creative to fill tags.
Episode 10
Put up or Shut up
64 mins
As gator season races to the finish, it's time for hunters to put up or shut up
Episode 11
Monster Season
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
As swamp waters drop and gators grow bolder, danger and competition surge.
Episode 12
Rising Tides, Risky Moves
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
Troy and Pickle gamble on a rarely accessible honey hole.
Episode 13
Late Season Salvation
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Troy and Pickle chase a legendary line-popping gator nicknamed "Lucky."
Episode 14
Tag Out or Bust
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
On the final day of gator season, every team races against the clock to tag out.