Season 13 Plot
The Swamp People featured in this History series are the proud descendants of French Canadian refugees who settled in the swamp region of Louisiana in the 18th century. Cameras follow members of this fiercely independent group as they struggle to preserve their way of life in the Atchafalaya Basin during the most important time of the year for them: alligator-hunting season.
Swamp People Season 13 aired on January 27th, 2022.
Season 13 Episodes
1. Gators on the Storm
Hunters scramble to fill as many tags as possible before Hurricane Ida, an unprecedented category 4 storm, shuts down their season.
2. Nothing but Bulls
With their buyer shut down after Hurricane Ida, the Edgars hunt for giant bulls they can skin themselves. The Landrys lend a hand to Ronnie and Ashley after being devastated by the storm.
3. Battle of the Sexes
Troy and Ronnie compete against their deckhands, Pickle and Ashley, in a battle of the sexes. The Edwards rush to make up for lost time. Best friends Leron and Porkchop move to new hunting grounds after Hurricane Ida demolished their hometown. Bruce surveys the storm damage on his property.
4. Blast in the Bayou
Ronnie and Ashley follow an underwater pipeline looking for big gators and come across a gas leak that puts their lives in danger. Jacob and Don head for their favorite honey hole, only to find it blocked with trees that require an explosive solution. Then, when Pickle calls in sick, Troy's forced to hunt alone. Leron and Porkchop confront a menacing storm. Bruce hunts for a giant to fill his freezer.
5. Gators in Low Places
With water levels dropping rapidly, Joey and Zak race to fill their tags before getting stranded in a remote canal. Troy takes advantage of the low water to settle an old score with a legendary adversary. The Edwards target giants searching for deeper water. Leron and Porkchop navigate a swamp minefield of tree stumps that could sink their boat. Bruce helps a friend fills his crab pots.
6. Secret Sauce
Facing a heatwave, Pickle tries out her special bait, frozen chicken pops. The Edgars gamble on the cooler waters at the mouth of the Mississippi. Ronnie struggles to get through the day without collapsing. While Leron concocts a special secret sauce to attract gators. Bruce teaches his grandson about the family Gator farm.
7. Battle of Black Lagoon
Water levels are rising quickly, forcing Leron and Porkchop to race the incoming tide. Willie goes after his old foe, Black Lagoon. Ronnie and Ashley use their airboat to reach new honey holes. Joey and Zak struggle through a wasp-infested canal. Chase fishes for sinker cypress gold.
8. Sinkhole Giants
The Landrys fish in a dangerous sinkhole that could swallow them whole. Ronnie and Ashley battle the Cane Breaker. The Edgars hunt down the menacing beasts breaking into local fishermen's crab traps.
9. Swamp Professor
On a hunch, Daniel Edgar rushes to run tags before a rain storm hits. Don captains his boat with the help of a deckhand who calls himself "Black Rambo." Ronnie calls upon the help of a float plane to scout a gator hotspot. Leron and Porkchop struggle to stay on the same page.
10. Captain Pickle
Pickle gets her shot to be captain, but Troy struggles to hand over the reins. Jacob takes his son gator hunting for the first time. Ronnie and Ashley fish in a traditional pirogue, but they might be in over their heads. The Edgars blaze a trail into an untouched swamp. Chase Landry explores a sinker cypress hot spot.
11. Crawfish Monster
Facing a cold snap, Daniel bets on a hot spring honey hole. Joey and Zak chase a giant into the crawfish ponds. Troy teaches Pickle to fish with a treble hook. Leron and Porkchop try a radical new strategy. Don tries to resurrect his sniper skills.
12. Full Moon Mayhem
Joey and Zak try to cash in on the full moon feeding frenzy. Daniel seeks revenge on Luna Bull. Pickle's superstitions come back to haunt her. Chase hunts sinker cypress near an old sawmill. The Edwards try out a shiny new bait.
13. Swamp Juice
Willie and Little Willie compete for the title of best marksman. Don puts his Swamp Juice to the test. Ronnie struggles to hunt alone. Chase is plagued by a sinker cypress menace. Leron and Porkchop set their sights on the swamp's biggest monsters.
14. Tag Team Gators
Hoping to tag out, the Edgars face new challenges and confront an old nemesis. One mistake turns Troy and Pickle's day into a nightmare. Willie prepares his son for the next level. Ronnie and Ashley hunt a giant spotted by a local.
15. Til the Fat Gator Sings
On the last day of the season the Landrys learn nothing comes easy. Leron and Porkchop battle bulls and each other. Willie risks not tagging out by refusing to set lines. Ronnie and Ashley struggle to fill their remaining tags.