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The Best Episodes of Africa's Deadliest

Every episode of Africa's Deadliest ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Africa's Deadliest!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 1 - Arm's Race
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Arm's Race

    S4:E1

    In the African bush, every animal is engaged in a ruthless arms race. It's a matter of life or death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Africa's Deadliest Season 2 Episode 3 - Cat Attack
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Cat Attack

    S2:E3

    The big cats' size, camouflage and hunting strategies may vary but they're all deadly. Meet these fascinating, agile and dangerous creatures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 3 - Steal or Die
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Steal or Die

    S4:E3

    In Botswana's dark, criminal underworld, nobody is safe and crime does pay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Africa's Deadliest Season 5 Episode 3 - Killers of the Deep
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Killers of the Deep

    S5:E3

    Having perfected their game thousands of years ago, sharks are the rulers of the seas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Africa's Deadliest Season 2 Episode 1 - Giant Killers
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Giant Killers

    S2:E1

    This is the world of Africa’s giant killers. Hippos, elephants, buffalo and others battle it out to become Africa’s deadliest. If they’re not being targeted by gangs of lions, hyenas or other predators, then they’re fighting among themselves. Sometimes offense is their best defense, and there’s nothing more terrifying than watching an enormous peace-loving animal turn on the temper. There will be blood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 4 - Super Powers
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Super Powers

    S4:E4

    In order to survive, animals across the Kalahari have developed a range of superpowers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Africa's Deadliest Season 6 Episode 1 - Opportunists
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Opportunists

    S6:E1

    When it comes to sinking their teeth into a meal africa's predators will stop at nothing to bag a catch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 5 - Search & Destroy
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Search & Destroy

    S4:E5

    Africa’s Deadliest animals are locked in a game of hide-and-seek on the plains of Botswana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Africa's Deadliest Season 1 Episode 1 - Killer Tactics
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Killer Tactics

    S1:E1

    From silent, unseen ambushers to masters of stealth and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. With adaptations perfected over millennia, their prey don’t stand a chance

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Africa's Deadliest Season 1 Episode 2 - Predator Swarm
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Predator Swarm

    S1:E2

    In the wilds of Africa, sometimes sheer numbers can decide who lives and dies. One African river is set to boiling with scales as crocodiles join forces to tear apart their prey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Africa's Deadliest Season 7 Episode 1 - Swamps
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Swamps

    S7:E1

    Africa's wetlands are a refuge for many animals, but these swamps hide dark and dangerous secrets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Africa's Deadliest Season 3 Episode 1 - Assassins
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Assassins

    S3:E1

    Africa's Deadliest Assassins is a tantalizing exhibition of the continents top ten deadliest killers, from the microscopic to the massive all forged in the most challenging of environments. Discover the terminators that have fought their way to the top of the food chain by evolving the meanest, biggest and most lethal of weaponry. From the terrifying jaws of the great white to the hammer like foot of the secretary bird, prepare yourself to delve into the secret world of Africa's Deadliest Assassins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Africa's Deadliest Season 3 Episode 2 - Invaders
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Invaders

    S3:E2

    Africa's Deadliest Invaders is a thrilling reveal of the continent's most lethal and fear-inspiring infiltrators. These specialized agents, armed to the teeth, have cunning strategies they deploy to dominate their every environment from the forests of Gabon to the Ethiopian highlands and even the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Peer through the eyes of an insider and unearth the terrifying secrets and surprising intelligence that each of these invaders keenly combine to become the meanest, biggest and most effective killers. From the strategic acumen of Chimpanzees to the ...

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Africa's Deadliest Season 3 Episode 3 - Ambush Hunters
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Ambush Hunters

    S3:E3

    Africa's Deadliest Ambush Hunters is an awe-inspiring ride through a world of camouflage, patience, and precision. We follow these stealthy predators as they make use of their environments and special skill sets to avoid detection until the very last second. Lying in wait across the continent, from the lush Serengeti to the desert of Namibia, ambush predators are poised for action. Follow the lethal stone-fish as he waits for his prey, and the most venomous cobra in Africa as he sneaks into a weaver's nest. Prepare to be inspired by the leopard's quick-footedness and ...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Africa's Deadliest Season 2 Episode 2 - Ganglands
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Ganglands

    S2:E2

    There are two types of animals in the animal kingdom: the hunter and the hunted. Alone, it’s tough to survive in this world. In a team, the odds improve. For each gang, a territory. For each territory, a war. Prepare yourself for a journey into the world of Africa’s deadliest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 2 - Mob Rule
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Mob Rule

    S4:E2

    On the fierce battlegrounds of Botswana, Strength can come in numbers, but victory only comes to those who play by the rules.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Africa's Deadliest Season 1 Episode 3 - Lethal Weapons
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Lethal Weapons

    S1:E3

    Predators in the darkest depths of Africa wield deadly weapons, from potent venom that dissolves internal organs to razor sharp claws that can slice through thick hide.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Africa's Deadliest Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Africa's Deadliest Season 4 Episode 6 - Moving Targets
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Moving Targets

    S4:E6

    In Southern Africa, an animal's instinct to move is the key to their survival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Africa's Deadliest Season 5 Episode 1 - Lethal Strike
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Lethal Strike

    S5:E1

    Some of Africa’s most dangerous predators remain hidden until the very last second.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Africa's Deadliest Season 5 Episode 2 - Fangs that Kill
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Fangs that Kill

    S5:E2

    Across Africa, predators have adapted some of the deadliest weaponry on Earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Africa's Deadliest Season 6 Episode 2 - River rivals
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - River rivals

    S6:E2

    The rivers of Africa-long held in myth and legend for the life they bring and the monsters they hide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Africa's Deadliest Season 6 Episode 3 - Ultimate adversaries
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Ultimate adversaries

    S6:E3

    The African bushveld-a battleground where creatures must fight for their right to rule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Africa's Deadliest Season 7 Episode 2 - Oceans
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Oceans

    S7:E2

    In Africa, animals have adapted to their conditions with an array of complex weapons for battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Africa's Deadliest Season 7 Episode 3 - Small but Deadly
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Small but Deadly

    S7:E3

    In Africa, animals have adapted to their conditions with an array of complex weapons for battle.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Arm's Race" is the best rated episode of "Africa's Deadliest". It scored 8.9/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/24/2017. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cat Attack".