Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown — Season 1
About this season
New England anglers head south to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the winter bluefin tuna season. Whlie there, they face multiple challenges, including harsh weather and a new set of competing fishermen with their own southern charms and tactics. They compete against each other, large conglomerates and the fish themselves to make ends meet.
Episodes (18)
1. Northern Invasion
Aired 17 July 2022 • 44 min
Northern champions face their Southern rivals in the hunt for bluefin tuna during the Outer Banks winter, where only the strong survive.
2. Danger Zone
Aired 17 July 2022 • 44 min
As the Northern fleet looks to bounce back from their slow start, the Reel E. Bugging takes a huge risk in an effort to grab the early season lead.
3. Perfect Storm
Aired 24 July 2022 • 44 min
Northern boat, Pinwheel, risks their lives and their boat on the advice of a Southern Captain in the hope of landing their first fish of the season.
4. Fair Weather Fish
Aired 24 July 2022 • 44 min
In a season of rough weather, there will be a few fishable days in a row and every Captain hopes to capitalize before the storm arrives.
5. Will vs. Skill
Aired 31 July 2022 • 44 min
With the Northern boats docked, the Southern fleet tries to get ahead. Meanwhile, Pinwheel contends with a potentially season-ending malfunction.
6. Turnaround Tunas
Aired 31 July 2022 • 44 min
The Gloucester champions take advantage of good weather, strategizing to find big bites, and gain ground against the tough Southern competition.
7. Red Boat Revenge
Aired 7 August 2022 • 44 min
Four-time champion Captain Greg Mayer aims to retake the lead, while Captain Robert Earl knows, "A Fish a Day Keeps the Frenzy Away."
8. No Time for a Slump
Aired 7 August 2022 • 44 min
Pinwheel’s Tyler McLaughlin may be in last place now, but the former northern and southern champion spells trouble for the fleet if he gets on a roll.
9. Brink of Disaster
Aired 14 August 2022 • 44 min
It’s survival of the fittest for man and monster fish when danger strikes the Outer Banks and one captain faces his demons.
10. Fire on the Little Shell
Aired 21 August 2022 • 44 min
Little Shell’s season goes from bad to worse when their gyro breaks loose from its mounts and causes a fire on board.
11. Tow the Line
Aired 28 August 2022 • 44 min
The Southern boats have been dominating the competition all season long, but now the Northern Captains push to make a big move.
12. Sick as a Seadog
Aired 4 September 2022 • 44 min
During Pinwheel’s fight back from the bottom, Tyler gets hit with a debilitating illness, putting all the pressure to produce on sister, Marissa.
13. Blueprint for Bluefin
Aired 11 September 2022 • 44 min
When fish become hard to find, strategy becomes the key to catching. Who can outsmart the rest of the fleet to land a bluefin and come out on top?
14. Beggin for a Bluefin
Aired 25 September 2022 • 44 min
As weather windows put a strain on fishing, most of the fleet stays cautious, but Bobby and his mates will do whatever it takes for first place.
15. Revenge of the Underdogs
Aired 2 October 2022 • 44 min
Northern Champ Tyler McLaughlin faces great adversity, while the front-runners look to extend their lead.
16. Quota Smasher
Aired 2 October 2022 • 44 min
Northern champions and Southern rivals battle for bluefin tuna.
17. The Chase Is On
Aired 9 October 2022 • 44 min
With Reel E. Bugging in the lead, the rest of the fleet races against the clock to close the gap.
18. Ultimate Champion
Aired 9 October 2022 • 44 min
It’s the last day of fishing and every boat is out trying to make one final paycheck and possibly secure the title - Champion of Champions.