The BEST episodes of Serengeti

Every episode of Serengeti ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Serengeti!

Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.

Last Updated: 4/22/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing

8.26

62 votes

#1 - Rebirth

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2019

It's the end of an extraordinary year for the animals of the Serengeti. In the aftermath of a huge fire, which families made it through alive?

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8.15

71 votes

#2 - Invasion

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2019

The incredible anticipation of the annual great migration is being felt by all of the Serengeti's families as they wait with desperation for it to arrive. The land continues to get hotter and hunger start to bite as food becomes ever more scarce.

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8.07

122 votes

#3 - Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2019

Following the drama of the African savannah. A young hyena loses her mother in a terrifying attack by some rogue male lions and has to assume the leadership of her family.

Directors: John Downer

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8.05

86 votes

#4 - Conflict

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2019

As the Serengeti starts to dry out, competition hots up between the families of lions, cheetahs, baboons, elephants, ostriches and hyenas.

Directors: John Downer

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8.00

64 votes

#5 - Misfortune

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2019

Following the drama of the African savannah. A young hyena loses her mother in a terrifying attack by some rogue male lions and has to assume the leadership of her family.

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7.98

62 votes

#6 - Exodus

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2019

The dry season is upon the animals of the Serengeti, the toughest time for some but a bonanza for others. The drought turns the waterhole into a death trap for the herds, but for the lions it’s a gift.

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7.78

9 votes

#7 - Pressure

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2023

As the land dries, everyone struggles to find water. The hippos get trapped in the shrinking lake, and Nalla the elephant finds a clever solution to quench everyone’s thirst.

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7.76

17 votes

#8 - Reckoning

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2021

The great herds have arrived at the river. Pressure mounts as our characters prepare to make the dangerous crossing. The orphaned, the injured and the alone -- everyone must use all the skills they have at their disposal to stay alive.

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7.72

29 votes

#9 - Intrigue

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2021

As our characters bring new life into peaceful times, a great storm is building which will transform the newborns' welcoming world into a wet, cold nightmare. They have been born into an unpredictable world, with an unknown future.

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7.71

21 votes

#10 - Leadership

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2021

With more new life emerging, it's a dangerous time to be born into this world. Old enemies are causing further trouble for the lions and the baboons, while the hyenas continue to disturb the peace for the jackals and the leopard cubs.

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7.63

8 votes

#11 - Restoration

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2023

As the animal families escape the drought, the land returns to its former beauty. New life is born, old rivalries are laid to rest and new alliances are forged.

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7.56

18 votes

#12 - Power

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2021

The tables are turned on the powerful predators. Those at the top of the food chain find themselves alone and in imminent danger, whilst the youngest of prey are finding their feet and standing their ground.

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7.55

22 votes

#13 - Renewal

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2021

As the land recovers from the floods, food becomes the main focus. But while the young learn to hunt, families are divided, and losses are mourned.

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7.43

7 votes

#14 - Dominion

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2023

The search for a home brings tragedy and triumph as baby hippo Mafuta faces new dangers. Crocodile Magamba defends her hatchlings, and Duma the cheetah struggles to make friends.

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7.33

12 votes

#15 - Refuge

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2023

All our animal families make the most of the good times when a new oasis brings untold riches. But they face devastation when a towering inferno takes over. Will anyone survive?

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7.33

9 votes

#16 - Inferno

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2023

In the aftermath of the great fire, homes are destroyed and families separated. Our animals must find new ways to survive in an unrecognisable and inhospitable landscape.

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7.23

22 votes

#17 - Change

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2021

In the aftermath of the storm, the vast landscape is flooded. Everyone is on the move, heading for higher ground, but the flood waters bring danger and our characters experience the terrifying ordeal of being washed away.

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6.88

8 votes

#18 - Kinship

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2023

The drama now centres around the river where enchanting new characters, such as an adorable baby hippo, meet old favourites. Bonds of kinship are tested as adventures continue.

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