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S5 E12 · Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter

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The Crocodile Hunter is a action & adventure and family TV series that premiered on Animal Planet on April 5, 1997. It has 5 seasons and 69 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 12 "Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter", aired on June 18, 2004.

Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is the capture and relocation of crocodiles. No animal appears too threatening to Steve, his true respect for animals is the foundation for everything he does.

  • Action & Adventure
  • Family
  • Documentary

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Episodes

69 episodes · 5 seasons

Season 1

1997 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Steve and the Dragon

    Finale

    Steve comes face to face with a Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, on a remote Indonesian island.

  2. E12

    12. Graham's Revenge

    Air date TBA
  3. E11

    11. Crocodiles of the Revolution

    Air date TBA
  4. E10

    10. Hidden River

    Air date TBA

    Steve dives into a crocodile-infested river to catch a turtle.

  5. E9

    9. Suburban Killers

    Air date TBA

    Poisonous snakes and spiders infest suburban homes in Australia.

  6. E8

    8. Elephants and Orange People

    Steve encounters orangutans and elephants in Sumatra.

  7. E7

    7. Hidden River

    Steve attempts to rescue a turtle in a river despite the presence of crocodiles.

  8. E6

    6. Traveling the Dingo Fence

    The Dingo Fence in southern Queensland, is part of the world's longest fence (over 3300 miles long), built to keep dingoes out of southern Queensland and away from the sheep flocks. Steve observes boars, snakes and dingoes in the Outback. Note: This episode originally aired as a two-hour special, but in later reruns, it was divided into two separate episodes.

  9. E5

    5. Dangerous Animals

    Steve and Terri venture across the United States of America, seeking out deadly scorpions, venomous snakes and toxic spiders.

  10. E4

    4. Suburban Killers

    Not all dangerous creatures live out in the wilderness of the forests, the jungles and the Outback. Some of them live in the homes of suburbanites in Australia. Steve examines some of the venomous snakes and spiders that can make unwelcome appearances in suburbia.

  11. E3

    3. Sleeping with Crocodiles

    Steve takes viewers behind the scenes at the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park (now Australia Zoo) in Australia. The work at the park includes relocation of giant boas and healthcare for alligators.

  12. E2

    2. Dinosaurs Down Under

    Steve and Terri trace the history of Australia's dinosaurs.

  13. E1

    1. Wild in the USA

    Steve follows Terri to her home state of Oregon, and to New York, to watch beavers and raccoons. Steve also helps Terri to relocate her pet cougar, Malina. Animals are alligator snapping turtle, American alligator, grey kangaroo, freshwater crocodile and red-belly black snake.

Season 2

1998 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. Sharks Outside the Cage

    Finale

    Steve studies some of the more placid and harmless sharks living in the waters around Australia.

  2. E9

    9. Freshwater Crocs

    Steve gives viewers a look at freshwater crocodiles.

  3. E8

    8. The Crocodile Hunter Goes West

    Steve and Terri travel west in search of a mate for the Goanna lizards at the reptile park. Also: the pair rappel into a deep bush gorge, but have difficulty trying to get out.

  4. E7

    7. Last Waterholes of the Outback

    Steve travels to the Australian Outback to show us the last remaining major sources of water in this dry area. Animals are saltwater crocodile, freshwater crocodile, brown tree snake, tick, frill neck lizard, cattle and kangaroo.

  5. E6

    6. Where the Devils Run Wild

    Steve and Terri seek the Tasmanian tiger, thought to be extinct since the 1930s, as well as Tasmanian devils, copperhead snakes, black-faced shags, pademelon joeys and wombats.

  6. E5

    5. Reptiles of the Deep: Turtles

    Green and loggerhead sea turtles lay their eggs on the land. The hatchlings face enormous obstacles to get to the ocean. Steve films the struggle and shows an annual scientific survey of the turtles off the east coast of Australia.

  7. E4

    4. Island of Time

    Beautiful scenery and adventure are encountered during Steve and Terri's visit to the isolated inhabitants of the world's largest sand island.

  8. E3

    3. Outlaws of the Outback: Part 2

    Steve continues his examination of non-indigenous animal species that threaten to crowd out native Australian animals.

  9. E2

    2. Outlaws of the Outback: Part 1

    Steve takes a look at the serious problem of the introduction of non-native species to Australia. The new species can crowd out the native animals. In Australia, the vast majority of animals are endemic to the continent. Steve also shows a roundup of wild camels.

  10. E1

    1. Return to the Wild

    Steve returns to his roots as he captures and relocates a 14-foot crocodile named Nobby away from a busy waterway in Australia.

Season 3

1999 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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  1. E16

    16. Forces of Nature (Part 2)

    Finale

    Visiting U.S. armed forces at Eglin Air Force Base, Steve gets to ride in Air Force jets. Then, he and Terri visit the Everglades in South Florida.

  2. E15

    15. Wildlife in Combat (Part 1)

    Steve and Terri help U.S. Army Rangers to remove venomous snakes out of harm's way from a training course at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

  3. E14

    14. Wildest Baby Animal Videos

    Steve and Terri visit the small, cute and entertaining world of baby animals, including possums, bears, snakes, bison, crocs and tigers.

  4. E13

    13. Jungle in the Clouds

    Steve journeys through the wilderness of New Guinea, moving through the mangroves of the coast, jungles on the lowland plains, valleys, and mountains toward his destination: a rare equatorial glacier. He examines wildlife large and small all along his route.

  5. The Crocodile Hunter S3 E12 still E12

    12. A Handful of Elephants

    Steve tracks wild elephants in Sumatra, crocodiles, water monitors and wild boars.cess.

  6. E11

    11. Wild River of Africa

    The Luangwa River in Zambia includes hippoes, Nile crocodiles and monitor lizards among its residents. Steve witnesses a crocodile feeding frenzy.

  7. E10

    10. Steve's Greatest Crocodile Captures

    Steve's greatest crocodile captures are shown in this episode. Steve and Terri also review the proper methods to use in such captures.

  8. E9

    9. Steve's Most Dangerous Adventures

    Steve looks back on his most dangerous encounters, including those with Komodo dragons, various crocodiles and venomous snakes.

  9. E8

    8. Steve's Story

    Interviews with Steve, Terri, his father Bob, his mother Lyn, and some of his friends, as they reveal the man behind the adventure series.

  10. E7

    7. Faces in the Forest

    Falling in love with the orangutans of Sumatra, Steve assists them in their rehabilitation process.

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    6. Australia's Wild Frontier

    Steve and Terri venture out to Cape York in Queensland, Australia, one of the most remote areas in the country. Among the creatures they spot are the Scrub Python, the Slately Grey Snake, feral pigs, a Rusty Monitor Goanna and the tree-jumping Canopy Goanna, the rarest goanna species in the world.

  12. E5

    5. Steve and the Dragon

    Steve ventures to the remote part of the Indonesian islands to observe the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo dragon. Animals are Komodo dragon, gecko, golden tree snake, monkey, water buffalo, Russell's viper, and orange-footed scrubfowl.

  13. E4

    4. Reptiles of the Deep: Saurians

    Reptiles still living in the sea include saltwater crocodiles and lizards that can dive deep.

  14. E3

    3. Reptiles of the Deep: Sea Snakes

    Steve films the deadly sea snake in its underwater environment.

  15. E2

    2. America's Deadliest Snakes

    Steve travels to the United States where he researches the remarkable rattlesnakes, the most venomous serpents of all, to show how placid they can be when unprovoked. In Florida, he finds snakes as diverse as the pygmy rattler and eastern diamondbacks. He also has a close encounter with timber rattlers in Virginia.

  16. E1

    1. Legends of the Galapagos

    Steve and Terri study the Galapagos on their 168-year-old tortoise's birthday.

Season 4

2000 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

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  1. E18

    18. Graham's Revenge

    Finale

    Steve and the team at Australia Zoo successfully transfer the ornery crocodile Graham and his girlfriend Bindi to a new enclosure. Not long after, Steve and Wes Mannion have to enter the enclosure. Graham gets his revenge by attacking Wes. Steve saves the day by jumping on Graham, although Wes suffers severe injuries.

  2. E17

    17. Africa's Final Frontier

    Steve visits the wilderness of Namibia in southern Africa.

  3. E16

    16. Operation: Bunya Rescue

    Steve and Terri relocate the animals of a bankrupt zoo, including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, birds, and a wombat.

  4. E15

    15. Operation Steve

    Steve undergoes knee surgery.

  5. E14

    14. Wild Surf of Indonesia

    Steve travels to Indonesia to encounter wildlife, then hits the beach to do some surfing.

  6. E13

    13. Dangerous Africans

    Steve encounters charging elephants on an African safari. He observes snakes, scorpions, buffalo, spiders and lions, and avoids a pursuing hippo.

  7. E12

    12. Spitting Cobras of the World

    Steve encounters spitting cobras, snakes that send venom into the eyes of their victims from up to 6 feet away. Despite wearing safety goggles, Steve must seek out medical assistance at a Maasai village after he is sprayed with the venom.

  8. E11

    11. Reptiles of the Lost Continent (Part 2)

    Steve looks at cave-dwelling crocodiles, different types of chameleon and other unusual reptiles on Madagascar.

  9. E10

    10. Last Primates of Madagascar (Part 1)

    Steve attempts to find members of the four remaining lemur species on the island of Madagascar. He travels through the countryside on bicycle and talks with the town inhabitants.

  10. E9

    9. Surfing Snakes

    Steve heads to Indonesia where he looks at venomous snakes, lizards and monkeys.odiles.

  11. E8

    8. Swimming with Alligators

    A missile-test site is the home of alligators. Steve also examines snakes in Louisiana and water moccasins.

  12. E7

    7. Big Croc Diaries

    Steve and Terri show off their favorite crocodiles at Australia Zoo. The action includes shots of the biggest crocodiles eating pigs whole. High-speed film techniques highlight the power of the mighty creatures.

  13. E6

    6. Wildest Home Videos

    Steve and Terri show us their home video collection, most of which document their conservation work.

  14. E5

    5. Africa's Deadliest Snakes

    Steve journeys to Kenya in search of some of Africa's most venomous snakes, including the black mamba and cobra.

  15. E4

    4. Journey to the Red Center

    Steve and Terri journey to the Red Desert at the heart of Australia. They examine venomous snakes, lizards and endangered mammals as they make their way to the world famous Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.

  16. E3

    3. Crocodiles of the Revolution

    Steve joins the Australian Zoo team and World Society for the Protection of Animals on a wildlife rescue mission to remove crocodiles from a zoo in war-torn East Timor.

  17. E2

    2. Captured on Camera

    A compilation of the best moments of the series up to this point.

  18. E1

    1. Sidewinders of Arizona

    Steve and Terri visit the Barry M. Goldwater Military Range in Arizona to track down the sidewinder rattlesnake. Afterward, Steve visits the airmen at Luke Air Force Base, who prove to be fans of his show. Steve gets the opportunity to fly in an F-16, the plane that carries the sidewinder missile named after the rattlesnake.

Season 5

2002 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago

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  1. E12

    12. Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter

    Finale

    This episode takes a look at the accomplishments of Steve and Terri Irwin. The infamous "Baby Bob incident" is explored in detail as Steve and Terri explain the events of that day.

  2. E11

    11. Ice Breaker

    Steve and his camera crew look at the wildlife of Antarctica, including penguins, leopard seals, humpback whales and elephant seals.

  3. E10

    10. Tigers of Shark Bay

    Steve observes the tiger sharks of Western Australia's Shark Bay. He helps to release a captive tiger shark back into the wild, and he hand feeds bull sharks.

  4. E9

    9. Island of Snakes

    Steve Irwin travels to Sri Lanka to help laborers contend with some of the most venomous snakes in the world like the Russell's vipers and the cobras. And, for the first time in his life, he goes head-to-head with a man-eating mugger crocodile.

  5. E8

    8. Crocs in the City

    Steve Irwin works with the Mexican government to solve croc problems in the resort towns of Tampico and Cancún.

  6. E7

    7. Search for a Super Croc

    Steve and the crocodile capture team take journey to the remote part of Queensland to find large saltwater crocodiles.

  7. E6

    6. They Shoot Crocodiles, Don't They?

    Steve gives the viewers a look at the seven cameramen who have captured his encounters with wildlife over the years.

  8. E5

    5. River of the Dammed

    Steve is the special guest of the Belize Zoo as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. He also travels up the Macal River to observe a controversial dam project and tangles with a highly venomous fer-de-lance snake while searching for Morelet crocodiles.

  9. E4

    4. Crocodile Coast (Part 2)

    A helicopter trip along Australia's Kimberly Coast includes crocodile encounters. Also: reef diving among sea snakes and sharks.

  10. E3

    3. Whale Sharks of the Wild West (Part 1)

    Steve enters the water to look at dolphins, seals and sharks. He also takes time to look at the wreck of the Batavia and see tammar wallabies and pythons.

  11. E2

    2. Casper: The White Crocodile

    Eleven crocodiles must be relocated at the zoo, so Steve develops a new method to capture them. Also: an extremely ornery white crocodile named Casper is introduced at the zoo and proves to be aggressive towards a female.

  12. E1

    1. From the Outback to Hollywood

    A detailed account of Steve and Terri Irwin's sudden and unexpected rise to fame, in just one short decade. Footage includes the whirlwind of a promotional tour for their first Hollywood film, and their conservation work at the Australia Zoo.

Cast & crew

Created by John Stainton and Steve Irwin

The Crocodile Hunter FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Crocodile Hunter?

The Crocodile Hunter has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 18, 2004.

When did the latest episode of The Crocodile Hunter come out?

The most recent episode of The Crocodile Hunter, Season 5 Episode 12 "Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter", aired on June 18, 2004.

How many seasons of The Crocodile Hunter are there?

The Crocodile Hunter has 5 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

When did The Crocodile Hunter first air?

The Crocodile Hunter first aired on Animal Planet on April 5, 1997.

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