10 Best Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Episodes, Ranked

Not a lot of people have the chance or guts to stand against the might of prehistoric creatures, but six teenagers defied the odds in the Jurassic Park franchise’s first animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. The series was an elaborate adventure connected to the main story that explored the chaos that followed the events of Jurassic World and goes into the hidden details that were only referenced in the films.

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous ran for five seasons and captured the franchise’s audience once again as viewers saw their harrowing journey to return to their families. Despite all seasons being impressive on their own, these are the most unforgettable Camp Cretaceous episodes to re-watch right now.

10 “Brave” Offers the Birth of a New Warrior

Season 2, Episode 5

• “Brave” takes viewers to Ben’s survival story and his impressive transformation.

Nothing had been more heartbreaking for the fans than to see Ben fall off that monorail while Darius tried to save him. Considered to be dead for good, the campers try to find ways off the island, and that’s when they fall for Mitch and Tiff’s trap. When the Camp Fam finds themselves in a bind with entitled “poachers,” they find a familiar face that shocks them to the core. Brave is one of the most refreshing and inspiring episodes in the whole series, as it’s a complete dedication to Ben’s much-needed character transformation.

The episode is a flashback of what happened to Ben when he fell from the monorail and somehow survived. He spent days alone in the wilderness with Bumpy, fighting not only the wild but with his personality as well. In the end, Ben’s survival instinct persuaded him to become the force of resistance and made him the one thing he always wished to be – brave.

9 “Welcome to Jurassic World” Is a Shocking Revelation to the Campers

Season 1, Episode 6

• The campers have several life-threatening instances in their race to get some help.

Rejoicing in their ability to escape from the T-Rex and the Indominus Rex, the campers face an accident when they learn about Sammy’s shocking truth. It turned out that Sammy was a spy hired by Mantah Corp, and she hid Brooklynn’s phone to protect her secret, destroying their only way to get help in the process. Yaz, Darius, and the rest are unable to forgive Sammy for what she did, but the more important task at hand is to run from the roaming Pteranodons.

The episode will keep the audience on edge from start to end because it’s the fight for survival against different situations and dinosaurs for the campers in this one. The episode also highlights the individual strength of each camper; for instance, Yaz’s athletic stamina comes in handy when escaping the Mosasaurus, and Kenji’s extensive knowledge about the park is also highlighted.

8 “Beneath the Surface”& “At Least” Takes an Unexpected Turn In the Story

Season 4, Episode 1

• The gang find themselves in yet another sticky situation after their yacht is destroyed.

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When the campers were stuck in Isla Nublar, the main goal of the series and the audience was to see them get off of it safely. Fortunately, Darius and the gang finally get the opportunity to leave the forsaken island and set sail towards their normal lives. However, far in the ocean, they soon realize that sharks aren’t the only predators in the water. After the boat is stuck in kelp, the campers are attacked by a now-free Mosasaurus, who totals the boat and leaves the kids at the mercy of the sea.

In an ironic turn of events, the campers are washed ashore on another island that’s even more dangerous and mysterious than Isla Nublar. The campers are stunned to discover that there’s a desert on the island plagued with more prehistoric animals, but that turns out to be the least shocking thing. The episode marks the beginning of the Camp Fam’s most difficult mission for survival.

7 “The Last Day of Camp” Is an Absolute Nail-Bitter

Season 1, Episode 7

• The episode is one of the saddest and most thrilling in the entire series.

It’s a race against time as the evacuation starts on the island, and the campers only have two hours to make it across the other side of the island before the ferries leave. With Yaz’s sprained ankle and Pteranodons on the loose, the gang takes a risk and takes a ride on the monorail as the fastest way to reach the South Pier. After barely escaping from Toro, the gang is then attacked by a rogue flock of Pteranodons, who got attracted to the monorail’s lights. Darius volunteers to go outside and switch the rails before they hit a dead end.

However, realizing how little he contributed to their quest for survival because of his cowardice, Ben beats Darius to it and risks his life to throw the switch. Surprisingly, Ben succeeds, and just when everyone thinks they are going to make it, tragedy hits them. A Pteranodon tries to snatch Ben away, and the only thing that stands between him and death is Darius’ attempt to pull him up. The episode is both an absolute tearjerker and a thrilling mix of anxiety and excitement.

6 “The Last Stand” Proves to Be the Gang’s Toughest Battle

Season 5, Episode 11

• The campers face a deadly challenge as they fight for their lives from a familiar face.

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With Kenji on one side and his father on the other, Darius and the gang face their toughest challenge to save both themselves and the dinosaurs from Mantah Corp. Fortunately for the Camp Fam, Kenji realizes his mistake of trusting his father and giving in to his manipulation. The gang then put up a brave stand against Daniel, his mercenaries, and mind-controlled dinosaurs to protect the rest and make their final stand at the watering hole.

It’s a fight for the controller that threatens every creature on the island, but it proves to be a difficult task for the gang, especially Darius, who still feels angry at Kenji. With no one on their side except Big and Little Eatie, the campers stand tall against Daniel as he charges the controlled dinosaurs toward them, not caring that he might hurt his only son in the process. The episode is a high-stakes mission and a much-needed build-up to the gang’s final battle.

5 “Who’s the Boss?” Was the Biggest Shocker of the Series

Season 4, Episode 11

• The episode features one of the biggest reveals of the series.

Several bad guys wanted to take out the kids who found out what really went on behind the park’s gates. From Dr. Wu to Kash, everyone had it out for the kids, but the one Jurassic World villain reveal that shocked the campers and viewers was the “boss man” for whom Kash worked. In Season 4’s finale, it was revealed that the man behind it all was Kenji’s dad, Daniel Kon, who now ran Mantah Corp and all its operations.

Surprised at first, the kids were skeptical of Kon’s overly friendly behavior, especially the way he manipulated Kenji. On their mission to save Pierce from becoming fodder, Mae and the campers are cornered by Kash’s BRAD-Xs. He informs them that his “boss” is here to deal with them, and when the man does arrive, the season ends with everyone’s jaw on the floor when Kenji calls him “dad.”

4 “The Nublar Six” Was Every Camp Cretaceous Fan’s Dream Episode

Season 5, Episode 12

• The campers finally made it off the island after saving it from Daniel Kon.

From the moment the campers were stuck on the island, the audience wanted nothing more than to see them get rescued. The fans spent five seasons seeing Darius and the gang fight all kinds of villains, from the Cretaceous era to human ones. In “The Nublar Six,” the campers make their final and fierce stand against Daniel and his goons. Although up against the ferocious Spinosaurus, the kids resort to depending on Big Eatie and their elaborate plan to drive away Daniel.

When his father forces him to give up the password, the campers tweak the core drill to make Daniel believe that the core is about to explode. Fortunately, he falls for the trap and leaves. Contended with saving the island, the campers were in for a surprise when they found Dave and Roxie come to their rescue. The campers finally get off the island and become the famous “The Nublar Six,” who fought the odds, survived for a year, and lived to tell the tale.

3 “Stay on Mission” Highlight the Gang’s Care For the Dinosaurs

Season 3, Episode 10

• The gang is faced with a dilemma before they decide to get off the island for good.

Although they were chased, attacked, and almost eaten by dinosaurs, the campers couldn’t bring themselves to allow people like Dr. Wu to create more monsters like the Scorpius Rex. After Wu blackmails the kids to bring him the laptop with all his research in exchange for Brooklynn, Darius comes up with a risky plan to save everyone. Stay on Mission impressively highlights the passion and bravery of the gang to preserve the miracle that was Jurassic World, even when it meant sabotaging their only ticket out of the island.

With their quick thinking and help from Bumpy, the campers manage to destroy the laptop and chase Wu away. After that, the gang decides to leave the island for good and head for Costa Rica with hope in their hearts, a little tension in their friendship, and some unwanted guests on board.

2 The Long Run Is an Emotional Rollercoaster Ride

Season 3, Episode 6

• The episode is filled with anticipating and thrill as Sammy fights for her life.

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The Long Run might have been the gang’s toughest ordeal as they deal with fellow camper Sammy’s struggle between life and death. After trying to save themselves and the camp from the Scorpius Rex, Sammy gets struck by one of the monster’s spikes, which injects poison into her system. With time riding against them, Brooklynn remembers that there might have been an antidote back at the lab. Yaz takes it upon herself to retrieve the antidote as she’s the fastest and the most determined to save Sammy.

The entire episode is dedicated to Yaz’s struggle and the long run she has to endure in stormy weather to save Sammy’s life. It is an important episode for Yaz and Sammy’s relationship as the former’s desperation helps her realize her true feelings for Sam. Despite initially being unresponsive to the treatment, the campers take a breather as Sammy is brought back from the dead.

1 “Escape from Isla Nublar” Is a Highly Intense Affair

Season 3, Episode 8

• The episode features some of the best dino fight scenes.

When recovering fuel from Kenji’s dad’s condo, the gang is faced with their most dangerous mission yet to escape from the formidable Scorpius Rex. If one wasn’t enough trouble, Darius and Ben discover that there were actually two. Cornered at the old Jurassic Park Visitor’s Center by the Scorpius Rex and Blue, the gang faced a tough challenge to escape without sustaining damage. Fortunately, the campers found an opening when the three predators started fighting among themselves, and their brawl brought down the building.

Finally getting rid of the threat, the gang decides to leave the island and Ben for good, who decides that his calling is on the island and with Bumpy. It’s an emotional episode where the gang is torn between wanting to leave the island but are not ready to leave Ben behind. Besides the emotional toll, there’s also a major cliffhanger at the end of the episode.

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous

Genre

Animated Action-Adventure, Sci-Fi Drama

Language

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Number of Seasons

5

Debut Date

September 18, 2020

Studio

DreamWorks Animation Television