About this season
When a newly-engaged American defense contractor and a struggling British yacht stewardess leave their thankless jobs behind to pursue highly-paid fishing jobs in Iceland, they discover a whole new realm of larger-than-life characters and unanticipated stakes.
Episodes (13)
1. Initiation
Aired 2 August 2022 • 41 min
An American defense contractor, Greg Jones, and a British yacht stewardess, Caitlin Krause, leave their jobs to pursue highly-paid...
2. Testing the Limits
Aired 22 September 2022 • 41 min
It's the second week into a three-week trial of two fishing greenhorns who have given up life as they knew it in a bid to more than double their monthly pay packets fishing in the Arctic Circle.
3. The Soul Crusher
Aired 29 September 2022 • 41 min
The greenhorns start the final week of their trial. Greg's time managing the hook machine (aka 'Soul Crusher') ends in disaster, while Caitlin's future onboard hangs by a thread.
4. A Bloody Mess
Aired 6 October 2022 • 41 min
Off the coast of Iceland, the fishing boat Valdimar hits an Arctic storm, making fishing nearly impossible. On the Pall Jonsson, a horrendous injury leaves the boat a man down.
5. Sweet Victory
Aired 13 October 2022 • 41 min
After a victorious week off, deckhand Greg is ready to get his sea legs back when a sudden injury hits. Caitlin must prove herself in the extended trial-run or be forced to pack her bags.
6. Unchartered Waters
Aired 20 October 2022 • 41 min
Valdimar's generator cuts out, leaving the crew dangerously adrift.
7. The Void
Aired 27 October 2022
Captain Benni sends the Páll Jónsson into The Void: a deeper fishing ground to the far north. Caitlin earns a permanent spot onboard, and a decision has huge consequences.
8. The Texas Greehhorn
Aired 3 November 2022
From the Lone Star State to the Artic Circle, new greenhorn Andrew comes aboard the Valdimar to start his grueling three-week trial. Disaster strikes when the Páll Jónsson sails back to The Void, and Caitlin’s mistake unleashes the wrath of Ingo.
9. Super Storm
Aired 10 November 2022
With a super storm on the horizon, Captain Frosti changes course and sails the Valdimar to “Crazy Ridge.” Caitlin is tested when turbulent waters strike the Páll Jónsson, and greenhorn Andrew’s rashness puts his trial in jeopardy.
10. Endurance
Aired 17 November 2022
It’s a race to the finish line as the Páll Jónsson and the Valdimar start their last fishing trip of the season. A fierce Atlantic storm tests Andrew’s focus during his final trial week, and a man down forces Caitlin to step up her game.
11. Arctic Cyclone
Aired 24 November 2022
It’s high season for Icelandic fishing where catches are bigger than the storms. Deckhand Andrew faces an epic Arctic cyclone and sleepless nights, while sudden steering malfunctions leave the Páll Jónsson exposed at sea.
12. The Wild, Wild West
Aired 1 December 2022
The deckhands embark on their final week aboard. Caitlin struggles with painful tendonitis during a storm that jeopardizes the prize catch of the season. Meanwhile, Andrew feels the heat with the fast-paced duties on the Valdimar.
13. The Final Shift
Aired 8 December 2022
During the final shift, the Páll Jónsson combats a severe winter storm.