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The Crocodile Hunter

1997 – 2004Show5 seasons69 episodesTV-G

Action & AdventureDocumentary
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring documentary series about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 69 episodes · best: S8E4 "Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter" 9.0

Episodes

8.3
8.2
8.1
8.2
8.4
8.5
8.2
8.8

Story

Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is the capture and relocation of crocodiles. No animal appears too threatening to Steve, his true respect for animals is the foundation for everything he does.

Feels like

  • Wildlife Documentary
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Animal Conservation
  • Charismatic Host
  • Adventure & Exploration
  • Family-Friendly
  • Australian Outback
  • Nature's Wonders
  • Inspirational Figures

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Facts

April 5, 1997 · June 18, 2004 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 1997
Last aired
June 18, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 69 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary, Action & Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

The Kiddie Ride, Sinister Stingrays, Reptiles Are Abhorrent +9

  • The Kiddie Ride
  • Sinister Stingrays
  • Reptiles Are Abhorrent
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Fluffy Tamer
  • Admiring the Abomination
  • Keet
  • The Pollyanna
  • Nice Guy
  • True Companions
  • Arch-Enemy

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Crocodile Hunter?"

Questions about The Crocodile Hunter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Crocodile Hunter?

PhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Crocodile Hunter streams on Philo, Discovery+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Crocodile Hunter worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of The Crocodile Hunter is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter (season 8, episode 4) at 9.0, and the lowest is Outlaws of the Outback (season 1, episode 7) at 7.4.

Is The Crocodile Hunter okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Crocodile Hunter?

51 h

About 51 hours: 69 episodes in 5 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 2004.

Can I half-watch The Crocodile Hunter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Crocodile Hunter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.