About this season
Fishing is a hard life, and harder with bluefin stocks depleted. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, there's a special breed of fishermen. For generations they've used rod and reel to catch the elusive bluefin tuna. They depend on these fish for their livelihood, and the competition is brutal. Over the next 10 weeks, the most skilled fishermen will set out in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic in hopes of catching the valuable bluefin tuna. When one bluefin can bring in as much as $20,000—they'll do whatever it takes to hook up.
Episodes (16)
1. Worst to First
Aired 11 March 2018
It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and the first fish can bring big money. With a payday at stake, every captain is fighting to land a tuna.
2. Fish or Famine
Aired 18 March 2018
Defending champion Dave Carraro struggles to land a fish, while the other captains try to get ahead.
3. Merch Madness
Aired 25 March 2018
Marciano feels the pressure to land his first fish of the season and garner a paycheck.
4. Don't Quit Your Day Job
Aired 1 April 2018
Inexperienced fishermen crowd the water, forcing the fleet to fish through obstacles.
5. Smoke On The Water
Aired 8 April 2018
The captains team up to double their chances of catching fish, but forming an alliance with a competitor proves to be risky.
6. Two For The Money
Aired 15 April 2018
The alliance between Captains Dave Marciano and Dave Carraro is in jeopardy after the Hard Merchandise suffers a breakdown at sea.
7. The Fleet Strikes Back
Aired 22 April 2018
Defending champion Captain Dave Carraro takes the lead.
8. Ride The Lightning
Aired 29 April 2018
As a massive storm front slams the fishing grounds, the fleet takes big risks to catch the elusive bluefin.
9. Fishin' Friction
Aired 6 May 2018
Extended trips out into the fishing waters begins to take a greater toll on the fleet of sailors as they continue to compete for the position of number one, but the lack of rest among crew members begin to cause increasing strain.
10. Mutiny on the Water
Aired 13 May 2018 • 47 min
Captain Herbert's constant negative attitude creates escalating tensions with the crew of his boat, and one of his mates, Rick, finally reaches his limit, so their interactions and conflicts begin to cause problems for the operation of the ship.
11. Road to Redemption
Aired 20 May 2018
Captain Brad Krasowski is ready to make good on his promise to improve.
12. Point Break
Aired 27 May 2018 • 44 min
On the Hard Merchandise, the past few weeks filled with bad luck and few fish push Captain Dave Marciano to his breaking point.
13. A Fin and a Prayer
Aired 3 June 2018
Southern boats Reels of Fortune, Fishin Frenzy and Doghouse have emerged as the frontrunners this season. Fishin' Frenzy has the Doghouse hot on their trail both on sea and on the Leaderboard. With only five days left to fish, the pressure is palpable, pitting boat against boat.
14. Shock and Awe
Aired 10 June 2018
Captain Brad Krasowski is just one big catch away from completing his “worst to first” comeback over last year’s performance.
15. Changing the Tide
Aired 17 June 2018
The fleet competes for final paychecks, and the two top boats are forced off the water.
16. Fight To the Finish
Aired 24 June 2018
With less than four days left in the season and two captains sidelined, it’s anyone’s game.