The BEST episodes of Serengeti season 1

Every episode of Serengeti season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Serengeti season 1!

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

Last Updated: 5/1/2024Network: 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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8.03

87 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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