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The Best Episodes of Serengeti

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Serengeti Season 1 Episode 3 - Invasion
    8.3/10(102 votes)

    #1 - Invasion

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Serengeti Season 1 Episode 6 - Rebirth
    8.3/10(78 votes)

    #2 - Rebirth

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Serengeti Season 1 Episode 4 - Misfortune
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    #3 - Misfortune

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Serengeti Season 1 Episode 5 - Exodus
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #4 - Exodus

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 6 - Reckoning
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Reckoning

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Serengeti Season 1 Episode 2 - Conflict
    8.1/10(106 votes)

    #6 - Conflict

    S1:E2

    As the Serengeti starts to dry out, competition hots up between the families of lions, cheetahs, baboons, elephants, ostriches and hyenas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 2 - Inferno
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Inferno

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 4 - Dominion
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Dominion

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 2 - Change
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #9 - Change

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 4 - Leadership
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Leadership

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 5 - Power
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Power

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 3 - Renewal
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Renewal

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Serengeti Season 1 Episode 1 - Destiny
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #13 - Destiny

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Serengeti Season 2 Episode 1 - Intrigue
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Intrigue

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 1 - Refuge
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Refuge

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 5 - Pressure
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Pressure

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 6 - Restoration
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Restoration

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Serengeti Season 3 Episode 3 - Kinship
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Kinship

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Invasion" is the best rated episode of "Serengeti". It scored 8.3/10 based on 102 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/18/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rebirth".