When it rains, it pours, especially in the Louisiana bayou. And when it hurricanes, well, the swampers of Swamp People have a whole new set of problems to contend with. This week, Hurricane Francine is bearing down on the state, and the alligator hunters are in a desperate race against time to fill their boats before the storm makes landfall.
In “Chaos Before the Storm,” the pressure is on. Troy and Pickle venture to Lake Fausse Pointe, hoping to capitalize on the area’s relatively untouched alligator population. Meanwhile, Ronnie faces the challenge of hunting solo when Timmy falls ill. Elsewhere, Joey imparts his wisdom (or at least, his techniques) to his daughter Kallie, introducing her to the nuances of open-water hunting. And as if a looming hurricane wasn’t enough, Bruce and Anna find themselves facing off against a particularly aggressive cannibal alligator. Just another day at the office, really.
This episode aims to capture the unique blend of family dynamics, Louisiana culture, and high-stakes alligator hunting that has made Swamp People a reality TV staple. The added urgency of an impending natural disaster throws a fresh wrench into the works, setting the stage for some potentially dramatic confrontations – both with the elements and with the gators themselves. Tune in to History on Thursday, January 16th at 8 p.m. to see who emerges victorious.
Swamp People airs Thursday, January 16th at 8 p.m. on History.