The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
Synopsis
Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is the capture and relocation of crocodiles. No animal appears too threatening to Steve, his true respect for animals is the foundation for everything he does.
First Air Date: 1997-04-05
Last Air Date: 2004-06-18
Number of Seasons: 5
Number of Episodes: 69
Created By: John Stainton, Steve Irwin
Networks: Animal Planet
Top Cast
- Terri Irwin as Self
- Steve Irwin as Self
- Bindi Irwin as Self
- Wes Mannion as Wes
Seasons
Specials (1997)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Crocs Down Under
The Australian Saltwater crocodile is the world’s largest terrestrial carnivore. Intrepid natural historian, Steve Irwin, journeys to Australia’s far northeastern corner to try and capture a nuisance crocodile and teach him a lesson before releasing him back into the wild. Set against the colorful backdrop of Australia’s Top End, the special shows that these often ferocious man-eaters have a gentler side that make them caring lovers and devoted parents.
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Ep. 2: The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World
Steve and Wes Mannion showcase what they believe to be the ten deadliest snakes on the planet, all conveniently located in Australia.
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Ep. 3: Lights! Croc! Action!
A very unusual behind the scenes look at the making of Steve's first feature film "The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course".
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Ep. 4: Steve Irwin's Ghosts of War: Chapter I
In this epic two-part mini-series, Steve revisits some of the notorious and legendary battle grounds of the Pacific conflict between the Allied forces and Japan.
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Ep. 5: Steve Irwin's Ghosts of War: Chapter II
In this epic two-part mini-series, Steve revisits some of the notorious and legendary battle grounds of the Pacific conflict between the Allied forces and Japan. Part 2 of 2
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Ep. 6: Up Over Down Under
Steve, wife Terri and daughter Bindi travel from Brisbane to Broome in an old DC-3 airplane.
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Ep. 7: Outback to Hollywood
A three-hour-long special meant to wrap up the series proper, with footage of Irwin's across-the-world adventures in locations including the Himalayas, the Yangtze River, Borneo, and Kruger National Park.
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Ep. 8: Ocean's Deadliest
The Irwin family explore national parks of the United States, travelling through North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Ep. 9: Crikey! What an Adventure: An Intimate Look at the Life of Steve Irwin
The Irwins explore national parks of Australia, travelling through Northern Territory and South Australia.
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Ep. 10: Ocean's Deadliest
Philippe Cousteau, Jr. and Steve Irwin film some of Australia's deadliest sea animals. Irwin was filming this documentary when he died. Aired posthumously, and dedicated to his memory.
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Ep. 11: Crikey! What an Adventure: An Intimate Look at the Life of Steve Irwin
Steve's family and friends remember him, in this tribute special that premiered immediately after "Ocean's Deadliest". Also features archive footage from the show.
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Ep. 12: My Daddy, the Crocodile Hunter
Bindi Irwin's touching tribute to her late father. Also contains never-before-seen footage of Steve and Bindi's experiences together.
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Ep. 13: Secrets of the Crocodile
Steve attempts to learn the secrets of the crocodile, and why they have survived for 200 million years. Filmed in 2005, but aired in 2007 on the one year anniversary of Irwin's death.
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