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Every season of National Geographic: Situation Critical ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of National Geographic: Situation Critical!

North Hollywood Shootout

Taliban Uprising

SAS Jungle Rescue

Apollo 13

Downed Pilot

Hell on High Water

Killing Pablo

Moscow Theatre Siege

Entebbe Hostage Rescue

Al Qaeda Ambush

Miracle at Quecreek

Nightmare on Mt. Hood

In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history.

This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments — outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock.

The Best Seasons of National Geographic: Situation Critical

The Best Seasons of National Geographic: Situation Critical

Season 1