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The Best Episodes of River Monsters

Extreme angler Jeremy Wade is on the hunt for fish with a taste for human flesh. This rip-roaring ride mixes action and adventure with mysteries,...

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  1. 8.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Russian Killer

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    S4:E5

    The eerie disappearance of three men in far eastern Russia proves to be a baffling case for Jeremy Wade. His first visit to Russia takes him on a three-day trip to the Amur River where he seeks to uncover what happened to the fisherman and others who have met their demise on these waters. The prime suspect is a predator that can top a ton and exceed 18 feet in length — yet for some reason, not a soul will help him find it. Stonewalled at every turn, Wade begins to believe there is there a dark secret he's not meant to discover.

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  2. 8.8/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Vampires of the Deep

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    S5:E4

    Jeremy embarks on a punishing mission to the heart of a thundering waterfall in the Pacific Northwest to battle an ancient river monster said to rise from the murky depths to attack swimmers.

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  3. 8.8/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Man-Eating Monster

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    S6:E4

    For years, Jeremy Wade has hunted a legendary Amazon giant called the lau-lau, a creature said to swallow men whole. The evidence he needs, a single colossal specimen, has so far eluded him. This time he's more determined than ever.

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  4. 8.8/10(57 votes)

    #4 - Death Down Under

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    S8:E2

    When six men vanish in the remote waters of northern Australia, extreme angler Jeremy Wade travels to the scene and embarks on one of his toughest investigations yet, taking on some of the deadliest animals on the planet in his search for a suspect.

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  5. 8.7/10(67 votes)

    #5 - Pack of Teeth

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    S4:E2

    In Southern Africa there are rumors of a terrifying river monster lurking in the eerie waters of the Okavango Delta. Witnesses say the fish have shark-like teeth and hunt in frenzied packs on schools of fish — and maybe even on human bodies. It sounds mysteriously like the work of giant piranhas, but there's nothing like that here. Or is there? Jeremy Wade sets out to uncover the truth.

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  6. 8.7/10(49 votes)

    #6 - Canadian Horror

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    S7:E1

    Jeremy journeys through Canada's backwaters to track down a 20-foot lake monster that attacks humans - a predator with a mouth said to resemble a bear-trap.

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  8. 8.7/10(56 votes)

    #7 - Deep Sea Demon

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    S8:E1

    Jeremy Wade is in search of the real creature behind the enduring legend of the sea serpent - starting with a violent attack in the English Channel, and culminating in the dark depths of the Mediterranean Sea.

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  9. 8.7/10(50 votes)

    #8 - Razorhead

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    S8:E3

    Something is terrorizing the Florida Keys. It's attacking both visitors and locals alike, striking its victims so violently that it is slicing open flesh, even smashing bones. Jeremy Wade is determined to identity the assailant.

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  10. 8.7/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Devil of the Deep

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    S8:E6

    Extreme angler Jeremy Wade's cases usually involve freshwater culprits, but with multiple reports of a deep water serial killer in Mexico's Sea of Cortez, he must step out of his comfort zone and into uncharted depths in search of the red devil.

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  11. 8.7/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Malaysian Lake Monster

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    S9:E6

    When two men mysteriously vanish on a remote lake in Malaysia, Wade sets out to track down the possible killer. Amid rumors of a giant fish on the loose, he follows the evidence into the last stronghold of an old adversary: the one river monster that he’s failed to catch.

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  12. 8.6/10(95 votes)

    #11 - Killer Snakehead

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    S2:E2

    Angler Jeremy Wade sets his sights on an aggressive Far Eastern predator that's now invading America's backyards. Accused of homicide, and said to breathe air and crawl on land, the Snakehead is a monster that sounds more like a gangster than a fish.

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  13. 8.6/10(55 votes)

    #12 - Colombian Slasher

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    S5:E3

    Jeremy pushes himself and his gear past the breaking point to discover what killed a bride in the Colombian Amazon. Amidst dense jungle and hostage-taking rebels, Jeremy discovers evidence that turns the investigation on its head.

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  14. 8.6/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Amazon Apocalypse

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    S6:E1

    Hundreds died when the Sobral Santos sank on the Amazon, many rumored to have been eaten alive. Jeremy Wade retraces the doomed boat's last voyage & faces adversaries, old & new, as he tries to uncover what happened.

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  15. 8.6/10(52 votes)

    #14 - Bone Crusher

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    S6:E5

    Extreme angler Jeremy Wade is on the trail of a new river monster after a corpse is found with unusual injuries. He also uncovers a spate of disappearances & a mysterious creature patrolling the water. Are all 3 things connected?

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  16. 8.6/10(53 votes)

    #15 - Alaska's Cold Water Killer

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    S7:E4

    For years fishermen have been vanishing in Alaska’s remote and unforgiving wilderness - their deaths unseen, their bodies never found. For freshwater detective Jeremy Wade, a recent fatal incident sends him on a search for possible suspects.

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  17. 8.6/10(48 votes)

    #16 - Africa's Deadliest

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    S7:E6

    Jeremy Wade returns to Africa’s Okavango Delta to investigate a pack-hunting carnivore blamed for mauling the victims of a capsized boat. This time, Jeremy decides to put on his dive gear and offer himself as live bait in croc-infested waters.

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  18. 8.6/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Special: Invisible Killers

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    S8:E5

    Jeremy Wade has hunted down freshwater killers for 30 years, but those waters are infested with darker, deadlier creatures - parasites.

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  19. 8.5/10(80 votes)

    #18 - Demon Fish

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    S2:E7

    Jeremy Wade journeys to the infamous Congo River in Africa in search of the world's most ferocious fish. This supernatural monster predator pushes Jeremy to his physical and mental limit. It requires all of his skills and the help of a witch doctor.

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  20. 8.5/10(48 votes)

    #19 - Lair of Giants

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    S4:E8

    Jeremy Wade explores the hostile wildness of the Essequibo, Guyana's largest river & one of South Americas best kept secrets. Armed with old journals & his rod, Jeremy is on a mission to discover if monsters of the past still exist.

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  21. 8.4/10(108 votes)

    #20 - Killer Catfish

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    S1:E2

    Two years ago, on the treacherous Kali River, high in the mountains of Northern India, Jeremy Wade unearthed the mother of all fisherman's tales and the ultimate freshwater horror: a super-sized freshwater fish turned man-eater. Jeremy takes on the biggest, toughest challenge he's ever faced as he heads back to the Himalayas to separate fact from fiction and track down the monstrous beast.

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  22. 8.4/10(111 votes)

    #21 - Death Ray

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    Jeremy Wade heads to the Mekong River in search of one of the world's largest, most terrifying river fish, the giant freshwater stingray. Armed with a venomous 10-inch barbed tail, this 700-pound monster pushes Jeremy to his limit.

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  23. 8.4/10(82 votes)

    #22 - Rift Valley Killer

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    S2:E5

    Jeremy Wade is on a quest to Africa's Rift Valley to explore the roots of fishing and the monsters these first fishermen faced. It's a dangerous place, filled with killer crocs, hippos and warring gangs, but at its heart is a worthy prize: the Mputa, aka Nile perch, Africa's largest freshwater fish.

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  24. 8.4/10(80 votes)

    #23 - Legend of Loch Ness

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    S5:E6

    For more than 30 years, hardened angler Jeremy Wade has taken on the world’s most legendary river monsters bar one - the Loch Ness Monster. It’s a challenge he’s been reluctant to take on … until now. But can the freshwater detective succeed where so many have failed and uncover the true identity of the creature behind the myth? On an epic mission to track down the world’s most famous cryptid, he travels from the depths of Loch Ness to the volcanoes of Iceland and beyond.

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  25. 8.4/10(46 votes)

    #24 - Jungle Terminator

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    S6:E2

    Jeremy Wade investigates three mysterious deaths in three South American countries on his most remote mission to date. Will living with a secretive jungle tribe help him discover the terrifying creature responsible?

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  26. 8.4/10(57 votes)

    #25 - River of Blood

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    S6:E3

    Investigating reports of a brutal riverside mutilation, Jeremy Wade heads to the wetlands, where he comes face-to-face with one of South America’s greatest freshwater fighters & finds the slasher stalking Argentina’s River of Blood.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Russian Killer" is the best rated episode of "River Monsters". It scored 8.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/6/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vampires of the Deep".