The BEST episodes of Swamp People season 12

#1 - Cajun Queen

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

As aggressive gators invade every corner of the swamp, Troy and Pickle chase the bulldozing monster called Freight Train before it rips the bayou to shreds. Alligator Queen Liz Cavalier returns to the swamp to help cull the population.

#2 - Darkest Fears

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2021

Troy and Pickle bring a special guest onboard. Joey and Zak risk it all on the hunt for the biggest alligator Joey Edgar has ever seen. Ronnie and Ashley face their darkest fears in an area known as The Cemetery. Liz and Destin face high water and a low bridge in their quest for monsters.

#3 - To The Rescue

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/15/2021

#4 - You Bet Your Gator

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/13/2021

Joey and Zach go head-to-head with massive monsters and Mr. Daniel and Dorien, Ronnie uses an unexpected trick to catch a wily beast, Little Willie puts his big idea to the test.

#5 - Horse Eater

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2021

Troy and Pickle reach deep into their bag of swamp tricks to nab a horse eating gator. Dorien takes the lead to prove himself. The long season brings Willie, his son and their gear to the breaking point. Troy sends his son Chase on a special mission.

#6 - Day of the Deckhand

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/18/2021

Troy works as Pickle takes the captain's seat; Don Brewer hunts gators solo; Mr. Daniel and Dorien find themselves caught in the middle of a gator feeding frenzy; Willie and his dad, Junior, fish gators together for the first time in years.

#7 - Fire Power

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/22/2021

#8 - Battle of the Baits

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2021

The gators are getting more aggressive, and they're threatening local residents; retired swamp veterans pit their skills against the predators, as they help the next generation navigate the perils of the swamp.

#9 - Bayou Blowout

Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/27/2021

#10 - The Boneyard

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/18/2021

Swamp legends Frenchy and Gee return to the battle, but a familiar foe spoils their plans; Joey and Zak hunt a marsh full of tall grasses, and they're forced to call in aerial reinforcements to get the job done.

#11 - Gators on Ice

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/6/2021

An unexpected cold front threatens Troy and Pickle's season, Jacob and Don shoot their way out of a tough spot, Joey and Zach use an old school trick to get gators to bite, and Liz reaches into her bag of tricks to beat the weather.

#12 - Swamp Secrets

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/4/2021

Troy and Pickle brave the breeding grounds known for aggressive female gators. Daniel teaches his grandson, Dorien, the secrets of the swamp. Ashley hunts alone for the first time while Ronnie recovers from heatstroke. Bruce chases a deadly cannibal that's ruining his favorite honey hole.

#13 - Black Clouds

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/8/2021

#14 - Tag Teaming

Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/20/2021

Liz and Destin resort to old tricks, Frenchy & Gee put their partnership to the test, Bruce uses secret knowledge to try to tag out, Dorien has a big surprise for Mr. Daniel.

#15 - Gator Attack

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/2021

#16 - Heat Wave

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/25/2021

A record-breaking heatwave consumes the bayou. Ronnie and Ashley try to run 100 lines to take advantage of a feeding frenzy. Willie and his dad, Junior, captain separate boats to leapfrog lines and finish faster. Don invents a slow drip-device to prevent Jacob’s bait from drying out. Joey and Zak hunt along the banks of a popular watering hole for thirsty cattle.