Name: Swamp People
Genre: Reality
Cast: Pat Duke, Liz Cavalier, Junior Edwards, Troy Landry, Theresa Edwards

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17 seasons · 283 episodes · best: S11E2 "Return to Froggy Bayou" 8.5

Story

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.

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Reality TV Grit
Cajun Culture Portrait
High-Stakes Hunting
Family Business Dynamics
Swamp Atmosphere
Visceral Nature Documentary
Working Class Heroics
Seasonal Drama
Regional Identity

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Facts

August 22, 2010 · April 15, 2026 · Still running

First aired: August 22, 2010
Latest episode: April 15, 2026
Status: Still running
Length: 17 seasons · 283 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Reality
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 34 countries

Tropes

Like Father, Like Son, Catch Phrase, Continuity Nod +9

Like Father, Like Son
Catch Phrase
Continuity Nod
Killed Off for Real
Downer Ending
I Need a Freaking Drink
Let's Get Dangerous!
Rule of Three
Reptiles Are Abhorrent
Retired Badass
The Unintelligible
Jack of All Trades

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Swamp People?"

Questions about Swamp People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swamp People?

In the United States, Swamp People streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Spectrum On Demand, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Swamp People worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2). Season 14 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.8 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of Swamp People is best?

7.3S17.2S27.3S37.1S47.8S57.8S66.2S78.0S87.4S97.8S114.8S14

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 14 is the weakest at 4.8. The highest-rated episode is Return to Froggy Bayou (season 11, episode 2) at 8.5, and the lowest is Gator War (season 14, episode 1) at 4.8.

Is Swamp People okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Swamp People?

198 h

About 198 hours: 283 episodes in 17 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2010, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Swamp People?

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.