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Will Smith meets with the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest as he works with scientists to get blood and tissue samples from an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith meets with the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest as he works with scientists to get blood and tissue samples from an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_29.jpg

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(From left to right): Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry meet the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

(From left to right): Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry meet the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_28.jpg

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Penti Benihua holds his phone up to show Will Smith the damage being done to his home village and forest. (credit: Amazon Frontlines)

Penti Benihua holds his phone up to show Will Smith the damage being done to his home village and forest. (credit: Amazon Frontlines) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_01.jpg

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Ants crawling on a branch of the Amazon rainforest. (credit: National Geographic)

Ants crawling on a branch of the Amazon rainforest. (credit: National Geographic) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_02.jpg

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Rainforest on fire from climate change. (credit: Pond5)

Rainforest on fire from climate change. (credit: Pond5) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_03.jpg

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Baihuaeri leader Penti Baihua treks through the Jungle of Bameno, Ecuador. (credit: National Geographic)

Baihuaeri leader Penti Baihua treks through the Jungle of Bameno, Ecuador. (credit: National Geographic) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_06.jpg

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Will Smith canoes down river on the Amazon with Expedition Leaders Bryan Fry and Carla Perez to Bameno. (credit: National Geographic)

Will Smith canoes down river on the Amazon with Expedition Leaders Bryan Fry and Carla Perez to Bameno. (credit: National Geographic) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_10.jpg

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Penti speaks at court as he fights to save his home. (credit: Judith Kimmerling)

Penti speaks at court as he fights to save his home. (credit: Judith Kimmerling) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_04.jpg

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Penti stands ouside court as he fights to save his home. (credit: Judith Kimmerling)

Penti stands ouside court as he fights to save his home. (credit: Judith Kimmerling) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_05.jpg

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A green snake in the village of Bameno, Ecuador. (credit: National Geographic)

A green snake in the village of Bameno, Ecuador. (credit: National Geographic) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_UHD_11.jpg

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Will Smith looks out over the water during his visit to the Ecuadorian rainforest where they went looking for an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith looks out over the water during his visit to the Ecuadorian rainforest where they went looking for an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_23.jpg

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Will Smith talks with Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry while they re in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith talks with Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry while they re in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_22.jpg

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Will Smith and expedition leader Carla Perez. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith and expedition leader Carla Perez. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_20.jpg

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Will Smith walks with the Waorani community during an expedition for find an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith walks with the Waorani community during an expedition for find an anaconda. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_21.jpg

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(From left to right): Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry paddle through the water in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

(From left to right): Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry paddle through the water in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_31.jpg

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Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry shows Will Smith a snake while they are in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry shows Will Smith a snake while they are in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_25.jpg

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Will Smith, right, talks with expedition leader Carla Perez about life in the rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Will Smith, right, talks with expedition leader Carla Perez about life in the rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_24.jpg

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Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry meet the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

Expedition Leader Carla Perez, Will Smith and Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry meet the Waorani people in the Ecuadorian rainforest. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_30.jpg

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The Waorani people take Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry, Will Smith and Expedition Leader Carla Perez out on the water to track an anaconda to gather blood and tissue samples. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy)

The Waorani people take Professor of Toxicology Bryan Fry, Will Smith and Expedition Leader Carla Perez out on the water to track an anaconda to gather blood and tissue samples. (credit: National Geographic/Kyle Christy) Episode: #3 "The Amazon: Dark Waters" Air Date 01/20/2026 103_TheAmazonDarkWaters_PoleToPoleWithWillSmith_27.jpg

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