All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Top Cats

    • September 3, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    From breathtaking tigers to elusive ocelots, lightning fast cheetahs, leaping leopards, and the rarest lions on Earth. Join Jack Hanna for this Wild Countdown featuring 10 unforgettable encounters with nature’s top cats!

  • S01E02 Big Bear Countdown

    • September 10, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack as he counts down his coolest bear experiences… trekking the elusive spirit bear in Alaska, helping return a grizzly to his home in Montana, and meeting an adorable baby black bear in New Mexico, plus 7 more amazing bear experiences.

  • S01E03 Whales and Dolphins

    • September 17, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    This Wild Countdown swims, leaps and breaches into the wonderful world of dolphins and whales. From inspirational stories to unbelievable adaptations, check out Jack’s most exciting marine mammal adventures.

  • S01E04 Riskiest Adventures

    • September 24, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack for some of his favorite moments of heroism, bravery and lunacy, as he counts down his riskiest animal encounters ever. Sharks, alligators, lions and cobras are just a few of the animals joining in on this Wild Countdown.

  • S01E05 Black and White

    • October 1, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    What do penguins, skunks and colobus monkeys have in common? These colorful creatures will show everyone why black and white is unforgettable. Join in as Jack counts them down to number one!

  • S01E06 Top Conservation Heroes

    • October 8, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    Come along on this adventure as Jack counts down his heroes! From legends in the conservation world… to everyday folks who have dedicated their lives to animals, meet people who are making a difference for animals, like elephants, rhinos, horses and more!

  • S01E07 Amazing Marsupials

    • October 15, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    From hairy-nosed wombats and legendary white wallabies, to red kangaroos and fierce Tasmanian devils, this Wild Countdown hops along with ten magical moments with marsupials!

  • S01E08 Camouflage Countdown

    • October 22, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack as he’s counting down ten of his favorite encounters with the masters of camouflage. Like a leaf-tailed gecko that hides in plain sight, leopards you’d never see against the African plains, and pit vipers that are right under Jack’s nose…

  • S01E09 Creepiest Countdown

    • October 29, 2011
    • ABC (US)

  • S01E10 Amazing Baby Animals

    • November 5, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    The cuddly and rambunctious world of baby animals is always filled with fun and surprises. From orangutans and manatees to mountain gorillas, join in as Jack counts down ten moments of magic and mayhem with animal babies!

  • S01E11 Animal Adaptations

    • November 12, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    From the Arctic to the desert, animals have found a way to survive and thrive in every eco-system on the planet. Join Jack as he’s counting down ten amazing animal adaptations.

  • S01E12 Horses

    • November 19, 2011
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack as he’s counting down ten amazing equine experiences! From a horseback safari in Botswana, and a dude ranch in Montana to retirement home for horses in Florida, Jack is saddling up for ten incredible horse encounters.

  • S01E13 Greatest Apes

    • January 28, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    There are more than 200 different kinds of primates in the world today, but did you know only five are members of the exclusive club of great apes? Come along with Jack as he counts down his greatest great ape encounters!

  • S01E14 Zootastic Countdown

    • February 4, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack for a globetrotting adventure as he counts down seven zoo-tastic adventures from the Australia Zoo to his home base, the Columbus Zoo! See which zoo is number one on this Wild Countdown!

  • S01E15 Swimming With Manatees

    • February 11, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Sailors once thought manatees were mythical sea creatures -- find out why on this Wild Countdown as we head to Florida, the Amazon Basin, and all the way to Singapore meeting these magical marine mammals!

  • S01E16 Top of the Pach-yderm

    • February 18, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack for a colossal countdown with the mighty pachyderms! From the biggest land mammal in the world – the African elephant, to Borneo’s pygmy elephant, Jungle Jack is counting down his favorite elephant encounters all the way to number one!

  • S01E17 Top Dogs

    • February 25, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    This countdown is going to the dogs! Come along for seven of Jack’s favorite dog days from a lifetime of walking, chasing, and playing with human’s best friend.

  • S01E18 Amazing Australia

    • March 3, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    G’day mates, this countdown is heading Down Under to meet up with Australia’s rare and wonderful creatures! From Dingoes and Devils, to Kangaroos and Cassowaries, come along for an Australian odyssey as Jungle Jack counts them down to number one!

  • S01E19 Wet & Wild

    • April 28, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Bring your towel along for today’s wet and wild adventure! From the biggest fish in the sea -- the whale shark -- to sea lions, sperm whales, tiger sharks, and much more.

  • S01E20 Animal Helpers

    • May 5, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Prepare to be amazed by seven true stories of some truly remarkable service animals on this Wild Countdown! From K-9 cops to dolphin detectives, we’re counting down seven remarkable animal super stars!

  • S01E21 On the Brink

    • May 12, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Some of the world’s most magnificent animals are also the most threatened. For the animals on today’s countdown, like black rhinos, mountain gorillas and wild dogs, life is all about survival.

  • S01E22 Habits High & Low

    • May 19, 2012
    • ABC (US)

Season 2

  • S02E01 Snakes Alive

    • October 6, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Jack is counting down his scaliest, slitheriest, snakiest safaris ever. From green Anacondas and Cobras to Eastern Diamondbacks, Puff Adders, Taipans and more… this Wild Countdown has teeth!

  • S02E02 Wild Guides

    • October 13, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack on a Wild Countdown safari to South Africa, Peru, Kenya, Borneo, and Namibia with Jack’s favorite guides leading the way to see Cheetahs, Lions, Rhinos, Pink Dolphins, and much more!

  • S02E03 Extreme Destinations

    • October 20, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    From the Mountain Gorillas of the Impenetrable Forest, the Andean Cat of the Atacama Desert, to the Penguins of Antarctica, join Jungle Jack as he counts down the most extreme animal destinations on the planet!

  • S02E04 Devils, Crocs & More

    • October 27, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Something eerie is in the air on this Wild Countdown…millions of Bats, dancing Cobras, real Devils and more! Come along as Jungle Jack counts down some of the creepiest creatures he’s met in dark corners around the world.

  • S02E05 Fact or Fiction

    • November 3, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Today, join Jungle Jack as he counts down seven creatures so bizarre, you’ve gotta see them to believe them! The Duck-billed Platypus, Pink Dolphins, White Zebra, Albino Alligators, and many more fascinating animals from the weird world of wildlife.

  • S02E06 Monkey Business

    • November 10, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Get ready for some monkey business! From Proboscis Monkeys, to Howlers, Baboons and Macaques, Jack is counting down some of his favorite primates all the way to number one!

  • S02E07 Getting Around

    • November 17, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Traveling the world in search of exotic animals, like migrating wildebeest, mountain gorillas, and underwater sea life, Jungle Jack has hitched rides on hot-air balloons, camels, and even submarines! Buckle up for seven wild rides on this Wild Countdown!

  • S02E08 Rescued!

    • December 1, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Come along on an amazing adventure with some remarkable animals, like endangered Cheetahs, an orphaned Wombat, and even a Grey Whale, that are getting a second chance.

  • S02E09 Misunderstood Animals

    • January 12, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    You won’t want to miss this Wild Countdown. Today, Jungle Jack is going to reveal the truth about some of the animal kingdom’s most misunderstood creatures, like sharks, stingrays, wolves, gators and more!

  • S02E10 Island Hopping

    • January 19, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    From the Florida Keys to Grand Cayman and all the way to Fiji, we’re going Island Hopping on today’s Wild Countdown! Most visitors hit the beaches, but ole’ Jungle Jack heads straight to the rare and unique wildlife, like sharks, sea turtles, and bears!

  • S02E11 Hoof It

    • January 26, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Giraffes, zebras, moose and bongo have very different coats, but they all wear the same shoe style. We’re talking about hoofs, of course! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down today’s featured creatures, all the way to number one!

  • S02E12 Animal Olympians

    • February 2, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack has recruited seven incredible athletes that you’ll never see at the Olympics, like flight-footed felines, boxing kangaroos and powerful primates. See who gets the gold as Jack counts them down to number one!

  • S02E13 You're Endangered, Baby

    • February 9, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    What does it take to save a species from extinction? Patience, education and lots of babies! Today, Jungle Jack is counting down six endangered species surviving against all odds -- one baby at a time.

  • S02E14 A Nose Knows

    • February 16, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Feeling Nosey? Today’s Countdown has got you covered with some of the most notorious noses in the animal kingdom. Seven remarkable stories of creatures that use their noses to flirt, fight and even shower!

  • S02E15 Armed With Armor

    • February 23, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    To win the battle for survival in the animal world, some species are armed to the teeth, and others defend themselves with spikes, thorns or shields. Join Jungle Jack as he counts down wild creatures that come equipped with their very own body armor!

  • S02E16 It's a Colorful Life

    • April 13, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Wild animals flaunt their colors for all sorts of reasons: to send a warning, to attract a mate and sometimes, it’s just something they ate! Today, Jack is counting down seven amazing animals that aren’t shy about showing their true colors.

  • S02E17 National Treasures

    • April 20, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    America’s National Parks and Preserves are much more than vacation spots… they’re national treasures! Come along with Jack as he hits the trail in search of the rare and amazing animals that call these pristine places home- like bears, horses, and more.

  • S02E18 Walking on the Wild Side

    • April 27, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Today, Jungle Jack is leaving the safari truck behind, and lacing up his walking shoes for a walk on the wild side, as he counts down seven unforgettable adventures he took on foot!

  • S02E19 Camped Out

    • May 4, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Usually, Jack has to go out looking for wild animals. In this episode see what happens when he spends the night in their world! Hippos, bears, lions and elephants are just a few of the animals Jack encounters in his campy countdown!

  • S02E20 A Mother's Love

    • May 11, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Animals start small. The lucky ones have mothers to look out for them until they can take care of themselves. Some are sweet, some are strict, and a few are downright ferocious! Come along for an adventure with the loving moms of the animal kingdom.

  • S02E21 Back to the Wild

    • May 18, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    When animals get injured in the wild, conservationists and veterinarians step in to lend a helping hand. In this Wild Countdown Jack is counting down six special stories of lucky creatures returning to their native habitats!

  • S02E22 Jack of All Trades

    • June 29, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Caring for animals can be a big job!  Join Jack for some on-the-job-training as he explores six incredible, dangerous and dirty animal jobs, like wrangling crocodiles, caring for elephants, herding cattle and a whole lot more!

Season 3

  • S03E01 River Adventures

    • October 5, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Get ready to set sail with Jungle Jack for rolling river adventures from Africa to the Amazon! It’s whitewater, killer whales, hippos, crocs and more on this Wild Countdown!

  • S03E02 Predator Alert

    • October 12, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Aggressive carnivores sometimes seem like the bad guys of the animal kingdom, but top predators play an essential role: keeping nature in balance. Jungle Jack is counting down nature’s supreme hunters, like lions, crocs, leopards, hyenas and more!

  • S03E03 Gone Fishin'

    • October 19, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack counts down his most unbelievable big fish stories from beneath the waves! From the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon River, and all the way to Montana, the fish are jumpin'. Great Whites, Tiger Fish, Whale Sharks, Piranha and more!

  • S03E04 Wickedly Wild Countdown

    • October 26, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Come along if you dare as Jungle Jack is counting down hair-raising true stories from the sea, land and air! Face-to-face encounters with bats, caiman, snakes, plus real dragons, on this Wickedly Wild Countdown.

  • S03E05 Feeding Frenzy

    • November 2, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    This countdown is filled with delicious and nutritious adventures. From carnivores like jackals, lions, and sharks to our vegetarian friends, the elephants, Jungle Jack is gearing up for a Feeding Frenzy!

  • S03E06 At Home on the Range

    • November 9, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack saddles up for a farm fresh countdown! Donkeys, Musk ox, Camels, and all sorts of barnyard fun is in store as Jack travels to ranches and farms from North and South America to the Middle East.

  • S03E07 Stuck on You

    • November 16, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Jack is counting down animals that count on each other! Birds that groom buffalo, lions that feed jackals, and catfish fed by bats are just some of the amazing symbiotic relationships on this Wild Countdown!

  • S03E08 Animal Hospitals

    • November 23, 2013
    • ABC (US)

    Jack visits the doctors and hospitals that care for creatures big and small – from Silverback Gorillas and lightning-quick Cheetahs to pet Pigs and rescued Possums. See some of the world’s outstanding animal hospitals in action!

  • S03E09 Ancient Animals

    • January 11, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Ever since life first appeared on Earth, countless forms of life have evolved. Most species have gone the way of the dinosaurs, but a few are still around today! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down the mammals, reptiles and birds that have hardly changed!

  • S03E10 Seeing is Believing

    • January 18, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    In this episode you’ll see six stories about extraordinary creatures with absolutely incredible senses. Some can see their victims from miles away, others navigate in complete darkness, and some even find their victims just by sensing body heat!

  • S03E11 Living on the Edge

    • January 25, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack Hanna as he counts down the species that live their lives where other creatures fear to tread – right on the edge! Bighorn Sheep hike the world’s steepest trails, Fur Seals get cozy on a rocky shoreline, Baboons, and more!

  • S03E12 Animal Smarts

    • February 1, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    These animals are headed to the top of the class! Jungle Jack counts down some of nature’s most clever creatures, like dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants and more!

  • S03E13 Going the Distance

    • February 8, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Come along with the marathon champions on today’s Wild Countdown as they carry out epic journeys around the world. From the Serengeti’s Great Migration to Sea Turtles traversing oceans, Jungle Jack counts down nature’s long distance animal athletes!

  • S03E14 Against All Odds

    • February 15, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    See six special stories of survival. Battling everything from injuries to extinction, meet the amazing creatures that beat the odds.

  • S03E15 Dangerously Cute

    • February 22, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    When it comes to wildlife, sometimes danger wears a disguise. Today, Jungle Jack is looking at the dark side of six deceptively darling animals, from the poison dart frog and duck-billed platypus to the hippopotamus. Find out which creature is number one

  • S03E16 Jack's Big Six

    • April 5, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    The Big Five are known as Africa’s most iconic creatures, and now they’re also some of the rarest. Jack counts down his experiences with the amazing animals such as the Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Lion, and more!

  • S03E17 Bottom's Up

    • April 12, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack goes to the ends of the Earth to meet nature’s most captivating creatures! Adventures from the frigid waters south of South America to elephant country, in Africa, and all the way up to Alaska’s Glacier Bay.

  • S03E18 Top of the Class

    • April 19, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    It’s back to school for Jungle Jack as he continues his animal education in all sorts of interesting ways. From ranger school in Africa, to farrior school in Florida, and even zoo school. You never know what you’ll learn on this Wild Countdown!

  • S03E19 Hot on the Trail

    • April 26, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Ever wonder how Jungle Jack manages to track down all of his amazing animal stories?  This weekend you’ll see high-tech gear, and good ole-fashioned know-how in action, as he tracks down six surprising stories from the safari trail. Elephants, Wild Dogs, Koalas and more!

  • S03E20 Living on Land & Sea

    • May 3, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Most animals live in just one kind of habitat, but some just can’t make up their minds! In this episode, species that split their time between dry land and water. From Alligators in the Florida Everglades, to Elephants in a river in Borneo, and a surprising species that makes it’s home on a waterfall!

  • S03E21 Baby, You're the Greatest

    • May 10, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is going more than a little baby crazy! In this episode cute and cuddly creatures guaranteed to make you smile. A darling orangutan, wee little warthogs, a sleeping baby bear and more cuteness than you can count!

  • S03E22 Carnivorous Countdown

    • May 17, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    It’s the law of the jungle: Eat or Be Eaten. In this episode see how the carnivores hunt down prey, scavenge for scraps, and scare up a meal any way they can. Crocs, Jaguars, Lions, plus some very unsuspecting meat-eaters. Hide your lunchbox, the carnivores are coming!

Season 4

  • S04E01 Animal Engineers

    • October 4, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    This week’s featured creatures are some of nature’s greatest engineers and architects. constructing fortresses from leaves, designing homes with an eye for color, and building cozy bedrooms like you’ve never seen Meet Weaver Ants, Mountain Gorillas, Sea Turtles and many more ingenious animal engineers. 

  • S04E02 Helping Hands

    • October 11, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is counting down animals that count on us! Baboons crossing the road in South Africa, Dogs getting vaccinated in Botswana, Orphans getting nursed back to health in Panama…it’s six stories about lending a helping hand.   

  • S04E03 Need for Speed

    • October 18, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Today’s countdown is taking a ride in the fast lane with some of nature’s speediest creatures… Horses, Kangaroos, Cheetahs, Falcons, and more. Don’t blink! You might miss one of today’s super-sonic species!

  • S04E04 Creatures of the Night

    • October 25, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Prepare for a fright as Wild Countdown is venturing into the night! Stealthy hunters equipped with night vision, giants so powerful they could crush you with a single step, plus bats, rats and deadly vipers! Are you scared of the dark?

  • S04E05 Picky Eaters

    • November 1, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Feast your eyes on six species that take picky eating to the extreme! A panda that brunches on bamboo, marsupials that munch on eucalyptus, flamingos that savor the flavor of algae, plus many more finicky eaters are on today’s countdown menu.

  • S04E06 Animals and Traditions

    • November 8, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Animals have always been important members of traditional cultures around the world. Today, meet Kenya’s Masai cattle herders, Thailand’s mahouts and their Elephants, the cowboys down south in South America, plus many more cultured creatures on this Wild Countdown!

  • S04E07 Tree for Me

    • October 15, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    The sky’s the limit on today’s countdown. Tigers, Orangutans, Leopards, Monkeys and more! Find out which high-flying animal is number one!

  • S04E08 Ebb and Flow

    • November 22, 2014
    • ABC (US)

    Being an animal is thirsty work! Learn how water impacts the lives of elephants, hippo, caiman, giraffe and more! Six stories about the water supply in diverse ecosystems around the planet. 

  • S04E09 Born in the USA

    • January 24, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    This weekend’s countdown is filled with homegrown adventures, from right here in the ole U. S. of A! Moose, Cougars, Gators and even an underwater adventure from America’s 50th state.

  • S04E10 Jack to the Future

    • January 31, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Today, it’s a two-for-one special, as Jack travels to each location TWICE! Cheetahs, Rhinos, Manatees, Kangaroos and more! Join Jack for time-traveling tour through natural history.

  • S04E11 Tall Tales

    • February 7, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    If you’ve ever wondered why animals have tails, join Jungle Jack for today’s tales about tails! Some tails are dangerous, some are powerful and some are critical for high-speed navigation. Dolphins, Scorpions, Crocs, Lemurs and more!

  • S04E12 Seeing Red

    • February 14, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack Hanna is seeing red in this exclusive Wild Countdown! Discover why this color is so important to the survival of these animals in their natural habitats, and find out who comes out on top!

  • S04E13 Hair-Raising Adventures

    • February 21, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Today, Jack is counting down six nerve-wracking adventures that are NOT for the faint of heart. Diving deep underwater in a Submarine, trekking into Mandrill country, coming face-to-face with a Mountain Lion and more!

  • S04E14 Reptile Roundup

    • February 28, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Some slither, others climb and a few pack a heckuva punch… today, it’s the Reptiles! Join Jack and the King Cobra, Anaconda, Tortoise, Chameleon and more cold-blooded creatures.

  • S04E15 It's All Relative

    • March 7, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Prepare to be shocked and amazed, because today Jack is exploring the family trees of six wild animals! Believe it or not Elephants are related to Manatees, the same is true for Rhinos and Tapirs, Giraffe and Okapi and more surprising animal relatives.

  • S04E16 Scavenger Hunt

    • April 4, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    What do Jackals, Sharks and Leopards have in common?  They’re scavengers, some of the most resourceful creatures on the planet!  They survive on the remains that hunters leave behind, whether it’s deep in the woods, at the bottom of the sea, or even up a tree!

  • S04E17 Life in the Slow Lane

    • April 11, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    This countdown is all about animals that know how to take it easy, from mellow mammals, like Manatees and Koalas, to relaxed reptiles like the Giant Galapagos Tortoise. Kick back, relax and take a ride in the slow lane!

  • S04E18 Hanna Detective Agency

    • April 18, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is putting his detective skills to the test to solve six real-life mysteries from the animal kingdom.  A disappearing Civet in Borneo, a missing Elephant in Kenya, a Bat de-coding investigation in Panama, and several more mysterious mammals!

  • S04E19 Second Chances

    • April 25, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Today, Jungle Jack is meeting several lucky creatures that are getting a second chance at survival, with a little help from their friends. Gibbons, Horses, Sloths, and even a Pigeon!

  • S04E20 Animal Rest Stops

    • May 2, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is on an epic animal road trip, meeting up with amazing creatures at the wildest rest stops on the planet! Sea Turtles nesting in West Africa, Whale Sharks feeding in Belize, Birds wading in Canada and more!

  • S04E21 My Better Half

    • May 9, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    The number one animal in Jack’s life is his amazing wife Suzi – she’s a loving mother, a passionate conservationist, and a fearless adventurer. Come along for encounters with Dolphins, Elephants, Cheetahs and Poison Dart Frogs, just to name a few. Suzi, for all you do, this Wild Countdown’s for you!

  • S04E22 Call of the Wild

    • May 16, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is counting down the loud mouths of the animal world. Howler Monkeys, Sperm Whales, Wolves and Lions are just a few of the famous talkers on today’s show. Find out which, “call of the wild” is the loudest of all!

Season 5

  • S05E01 Heavyweight Champs

    • October 3, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    All of the animals on today’s countdown are livin’ large! Join Jungle Jack as he counts downs the biggest land animals on the planet – hippos, rhinos, elephants and more!

  • S05E02 Strength in Numbers

    • October 10, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    The animals on today’s show like to stick together. Join Jungle Jack as he counts down the planet’s party animals, like baboons, buffalos, flamingos, painted dogs and more wildebeest than you can imagine!

  • S05E03 Cub Scouts

    • October 17, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Most baby animals are adorable, but only a select few get to be called “cubs.” Come along with Jungle Jack as he counts down some cute and cuddly cubs, like lions, cheetah, bears and more!

  • S05E04 Big Barnyard Countdown

    • October 24, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is back at the barnyard with six of his favorite farm animal friends, like pot-bellied pigs, horses, cows, and even camels!

  • S05E05 Creeped Out

    • October 31, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack as he counts down six of nature’s spectacularly scary stories, like the toxic King Cobra, the gargantuan Griffon Vulture, a cockroach-infested Bat cave, a real-life Dragon, and more wickedly wild creatures!

  • S05E06 Animal Transport

    • November 7, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Take a peek behind-the-scenes of some massive animal transport operations, all to help animals in need, like bringing a Gorilla to his doctor’s appointment, herding Blesbok to food-filled savannahs, helicoptering Big Horn Sheep to their native range, returning a Grey Whale to the wild, and more animals on the move!

  • S05E07 Secrets of Survival

    • November 14, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Animals adapt to survive in some truly wild ways! Camels equipped for life in scorching heat, Frigate Birds donning red to attract a mate, Geckos disappearing into the forest, Musk Oxen who don’t know the meaning of a bad hair day, and more.

  • S05E08 Why in the World

    • November 21, 2015
    • ABC (US)

    Find out the answers to some of nature’s biggest mysteries! Why do Gorillas spend so much time in trees, why do male Lions have such shaggy manes, why do Jellyfish live upside down?  You’ve got questions, and Jungle Jack has the answers!

  • S05E09 Mountain High

    • November 16, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack as he counts down six species that makes their homes at the top of the world: Chimpanzees in mountains of Africa, Guanacos in the Andes of Patagonia, Alaska’s enormous Brown Bears and more!

  • S05E10 Rare Creatures

    • November 23, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    The creatures on today’s show are some of the rarest in the wild. Come along with Jungle Jack as he discovers the Pink River Dolphin, wooly Sichuan Takin, Fiji’s Crested Iguana, Sun-Tailed Monkey and more!

  • S05E11 Into the Woods

    • January 30, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is lacing up his hiking boots and heading into the woods in search of creatures that flourish in the forest. Come along and meet Cassowaries, Forest Elephants, Koalas, Bats and Orangutans!

  • S05E12 100 and Counting

    • February 6, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Wild Countdown is turning 100! Join Jungle Jack as he celebrates by counting down his favorite adventures, like coming face-to-face with Mountain Gorillas, being surrounded by Elephants, meeting remarkable Dogs and Cats, finding hope for endangered Rhinos and much more!

  • S05E13 Me and My Mate

    • February 13, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Meet creatures that couple up for keeps, like Magellanic Penguins, West Africa’s Red River Hogs, Chilean Flamingos, Golden Lion Tamarins and more. Love is in the air on this Wild Countdown!

  • S05E14 Diving In

    • February 20, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Jack is exploring life below the surface with a dive down to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a submarine safari in the Cayman Islands, a highly classified mission with a Sea Lion, and lots of Sharks.

  • S05E15 Seeing Stripes

    • February 27, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    See a pattern on this Wild Countdown? Whether it’s for camouflage or advertising deadly venom, every creature on today’s countdown is sporting stripes. Tigers, Zebra, Sea Snakes, Ring-Tailed Lemurs and more!

  • S05E16 Cold Blooded Creatures

    • April 9, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Cold blooded creatures all need warmth to survive, but they can be found some in some very different habitats. Come along with Jack as he crisscrosses the globe to meet Stingrays, Giant Tortoises, Scorpions, Thorny Devils and more! Jungle Jack is turning up the heat on this Wild Countdown!

  • S05E17 Man's Best Friend

    • February 16, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Come along with Jungle Jack for all-canine countdown. Meet working dogs on patrol to save rhinos and find lost hikers, get a look at rare populations of African Wild Dogs, and meet some amazing dogs that provide love and companionship. Jack’s Doggone Crazy for Dogs!

  • S05E18 Mammals to the Max

    • April 23, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Today the mammals are taking over the Earth, sky, sea and even the Wild Countdown studio! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down some special mammal species that have adapted to thrive in unique ways, like Orcas, Camels, Marsupials, Platypus and more!

  • S05E19 Gear Heads

    • April 30, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack as he counts down six species that turn heads, like Moose, Elk, Cape Buffalo, Proboscis Monkeys and more! Whether it’s amazing antlers, awesome noses, or armored horns, every animal is sporting some of the most handsome head gear in the animal kingdom.

  • S05E20 Bringing Up Baby

    • May 7, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    From the rough and rowdy to the sweet and gentle, all baby animals have one thing in common – they’re adorable! Come along with Jungle Jack as he witnesses a special delivery first-hand, and meets some other precious animal babies, like camels, manatees, rhino and more!

  • S05E21 Rescue Me

    • May 14, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    What does it take to rescue some of the world’s biggest, fastest and strongest animals? Find out as Jack counts down the amazing rescue stories of six special creatures. Chimps, Dolphin, Cheetah, Asian Elephants, and more!

  • S05E22 All Smiles

    • May 21, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    From tusks to fangs, Jack Hanna counts down six species with tremendous teeth!

Season 6

  • S06E01 Wild But True

    • October 1, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack as he counts down some of the weirdest, wackiest and wildest animal behaviors on the planet, like lizards squirting blood, dung beetles carrying 50 times their weight, cheetahs accelerating faster than a sports car, hummingbirds nose diving like a fighter jet and more!

  • S06E02 Think Big

    • October 8, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Does having a big brain mean you’re the smartest? Find out on today’s countdown as Jungle Jack meets the biggest brainiacs of the animal kingdom, like Dolphins, Elephants, Dogs, Sperm Whales, Chimpanzees and more!

  • S06E03 Smell-o-Vision

    • October 15, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    In the wild, animals use their noses to find food, water and even mates! Today, Jungle Jack counts down the animal kingdom’s superior sniggers– from grizzly bears and sharks, to dogs and rhinos– find out which notable nose is the most powerful!

  • S06E04 Social Networks

    • October 22, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Some animals have been using social networks for eons, like herds of Elephants, colonies of Ants and Bees, Hyena clans and even Chimpanzees. Today, Jungle Jack will see what it takes to get “likes” from these special species.

  • S06E05 Silent but Deadly

    • October 29, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Do you ever get the feeling you’re being followed? It might just be one of the predators from today’s show.  Big Cats, Gigantic Spiders, Killer Reptiles, Stealthy Raptors… whether they pack poison, jaws or claws, all of today’s creatures are deadly in their own way.

  • S06E06 Wild in the City

    • November 5, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Every day, humans and wild animals are crossing paths more and more, and we’re all learning to adapt. Come along with Jungle Jack as he finds penguins sharing a beach with swimmers, big horn sheep colliding with the big city, zebra stopping traffic in California and more wild encounters in the city.

  • S06E07 Jack's Jumpers

    • November 12, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Whether they cross huge distances in a single leap, like kangaroos, or gracefully soar above the waves, like dolphins, or escape from predators, like frogs, all of today’s countdown creatures are built to bounce, bound and jump around.

  • S06E08 Paws & Claws

    • November 19, 2016
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is counting down the wildest hooves, paws and claws in the animal kingdom, from the camel’s heavy-duty hooves, to an ostrich’s razor-sharp claws, and an elephant’s soulful soles, it’s feet first on this Wild Countdown.

  • S06E09 Winter White

    • January 14, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Come along with Jungle Jack for an adventure with rare and unique animals that all wear white. Arctic Wolves, Beluga Whales, Polar Bears, White Zebras and even an albino Alligator!

  • S06E10 Voracious

    • January 21, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack as he meets up with some of nature’s biggest eaters! Crocs, African Wild Dogs, Bears, Gorillas, Lions, Jackals and more!

  • S06E11 Home Sweet Home

    • January 28, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Meet six exotic species and the habitats they call home sweet home. Corals in Curacao, Galapagos Marine Iguanas, Borneo’s Orangutans, Tasmanian Devils, Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and more!

  • S06E12 Danger Zone

    • February 4, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jungle Jack for a journey into the Danger Zone. He’s coming face-to-face with a deadly Bushmaster, visiting Mountain Lions in close quarters, crossing paths with a grumpy Elephant, climbing into a cave filled with Bats, and more!

  • S06E13 Lots of Love

    • February 11, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    This episode's tales are truly from the heart. Magellanic Penguins singing a love song, African Lions finding the perfect mate, Bald Eagles raising a family, Dudley the most lovable Cow in Tennessee, and more lovable creatures.

  • S06E14 All Star View Revue

    • February 18, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is counting down six stupendous sights, from the treetops of Panama to the mountain tops of Patagonia, the sky above Kenya, to the ocean floor and much more!

  • S06E15 Spotting Spots

    • February 25, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack is eager to spot the animals on today’s countdown! Cheetah, Painted Dog, Giraffe, a Baby Tapir and more!

  • S06E16 Hit the Road, Jack

    • April 8, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Come along with Jungle Jack as he hits the road, in search of amazing animal adventures. Elephant Seals with their own freeway exit, a drive to the end of the Earth for Dolphins, a Thai Elephant expressway, and more epic road trips!

  • S06E17 Egg Hunt

    • April 15, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack takes off on a very special Egg Hunt, looking for creatures big and small that hatch from eggs! Crocodiles, Bald Eagles, Sea Turtles, Ostriches, Penguins, and more!

  • S06E18 Great Gorilla Countdown

    • April 22, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack for a countdown dedicated to the largest members of the great ape family… gorillas! Jack visits a gorilla veterinary clinic in Rwanda, a gorilla island in Gabon, wild gorillas in the Impenetrable Forest, a special friend at the Columbus Zoo, and has more very hairy gorilla encounters.

  • S06E19 It Takes a Village

    • April 29, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack explores villages that are way off the beaten path to meet the people who live there and the animals that surround them, like Cheetah in South Africa, Spider Monkeys in the Amazon, Hippos along the Zambezi, Lions in Kenya and more!

  • S06E20 The Wild Hannas

    • May 6, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Come along for some epic Hanna family adventures like game ranger training in South Africa, babysitting a wombat in Tasmania, trekking with mandrills in Gabon, a horseback safari through Montana and a trip to meet some donkeys in Arizona!

  • S06E21 Mamma Mia

    • May 13, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Jungle Jack meets up with amazing animal moms and the little ones they care for. A jaguar looking after her cub, a baby bear sleeping alongside its mom, a white rhino protecting her little calf, a cheetah mom in South Africa and whole herd of elephant mammas!

  • S06E22 How in the World

    • May 20, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    How in the world do bats find their way in the dark? How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? How long can tortoises really live? The world has questions, and Jungle Jack has answers on today’s Wild Countdown!

Season 7

  • S07E01 Countdown to Discovery

    • October 7, 2017
    • ABC (US)

    Join Jack as he meets up with six of the planet’s most recently discovered animals, like the elusive Okapi, adorable Pygmy Hippo, rare Sun-tailed Monkey, highly endangered Mountain Gorilla, the see-through Fijian Crested Iguana, and more!

  • S07E02 Just Beachy

    • October 14, 2017
    • ABC (US)

  • S07E03 Miniature Marvels

    • October 21, 2017
    • ABC (US)

  • S07E04 Jack's Scariest Countdown

    • October 28, 2017
    • ABC (US)