8.3/1098 votesLoading...#1 - Invasion
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2019
The incredible anticipation of the annual great migration is being felt by all of the Serengeti's families as they wait with desperation for it to arrive. The land continues to get hotter and hunger start to bite as food becomes ever more scarce.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1075 votesLoading...#2 - Rebirth
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2019
It's the end of an extraordinary year for the animals of the Serengeti. In the aftermath of a huge fire, which families made it through alive?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1081 votesLoading...#3 - Misfortune
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2019
The long-awaited arrival of the Great Migration brings opportunities and food in abundance but it also increases conflict as every one of the Serengeti’s families is put to the test.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1079 votesLoading...#4 - Exodus
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2019
The dry season is upon the animals of the Serengeti, the toughest time for some but a bonanza for others. The drought turns the waterhole into a death trap for the herds, but for the lions it’s a gift.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10103 votesLoading...#5 - Conflict
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2019
As the Serengeti starts to dry out, competition hots up between the families of lions, cheetahs, baboons, elephants, ostriches and hyenas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1013 votesLoading...#6 - Dominion
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2023
The search for a home brings tragedy and triumph as baby hippo Mafuta faces new dangers. Crocodile Magamba defends her hatchlings, and Duma the cheetah struggles to make friends.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1028 votesLoading...#7 - Reckoning
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2021
As everyone faces the final reckoning, the Great River Crossing begins. Gnu and Shani’s foal are tested by crocodiles. Duma must save his mother. Does Kali find happiness at last?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1032 votesLoading...#8 - Change
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2021
In the aftermath of the storm, the vast landscape is flooded. Everyone is on the move, heading for higher ground, but the flood waters bring danger and our characters experience the terrifying ordeal of being washed away.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1019 votesLoading...#9 - Inferno
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2023
A great fire leaves homes destroyed and families separated. Our animal characters must find new ways to survive in an unrecognisable and inhospitable landscape.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10125 votesLoading...#10 - Destiny
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2019
Following the drama of the African savannah. A young hyena loses her mother in a terrifying attack by some rogue male lions and has to assume the leadership of her family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1035 votesLoading...#11 - Intrigue
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2021
As our characters bring new life into peaceful times, a great storm is building which will transform the newborns' welcoming world into a wet, cold nightmare. They have been born into an unpredictable world, with an unknown future.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1027 votesLoading...#12 - Renewal
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2021
As the land recovers from the floods, food becomes the main focus. But whilst the young learn to hunt, families are divided, and losses are mourned.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1025 votesLoading...#13 - Leadership
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2021
As tensions rise, it’s a dangerous time to be born. Old enemies cause trouble for the lions and baboons, while the hyenas make life hard for the jackals and the leopard cubs.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1026 votesLoading...#14 - Power
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2021
Power is shifting among the animal families as new threats emerge. As their young grow and everyone fights to survive, who will be the winners, and who will be losers?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1013 votesLoading...#15 - Pressure
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2023
As the land dries, everyone struggles to find water. The hippos get trapped in the shrinking lake, and Nalla the elephant finds a clever solution to quench everyone’s thirst.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1013 votesLoading...#16 - Restoration
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2023
As the animal families escape the drought, the land returns to its former beauty. New life is born, old rivalries are laid to rest and new alliances are forged.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1020 votesLoading...#17 - Refuge
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2023
All our animal families make the most of the good times when a new oasis brings untold riches. But they face devastation when a towering inferno takes over. Will anyone survive?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1015 votesLoading...#18 - Kinship
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2023
The drama now centres around the river where enchanting new characters, such as an adorable baby hippo, meet old favourites. Bonds of kinship are tested as adventures continue.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Serengeti
Every episode of Serengeti ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Serengeti!
Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One
Best Episodes Summary
"Invasion" is the best rated episode of "Serengeti". It scored 8.3/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/18/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rebirth".