About this season
The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., it’s just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucester’s top fishermen head south to try to salvage their finances by fishing for the elusive bluefin tuna in unfamiliar Carolina waters before the experienced locals beat them to the catch. It’s a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banks’ top fishermen. They’re gambling on what could be a massive payday … or a huge financial loss.
Episodes (10)
1. Back in the Battle
Aired 25 July 2016 • 45 min
It’s bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks. The fleet is excited to haul in these lucrative giants again — but new obstacles lie ahead.
2. Wicked Waters
Aired 1 August 2016 • 45 min
As the bluefin season takes off, the treacherous waters of the Outer Banks claim another victim, and the Fishin’ Frenzy and Hot Tuna are first on the scene.
3. A Bluefin for Boo
Aired 8 August 2016 • 45 min
The unpredictable waters cause more problems for boats in the Outer Banks. The captains feel the pressure as the season starts to slip away from them.
4. Underdog Day Afternoon
Aired 15 August 2016 • 45 min
With the fishing migration in an unpredictable state, the captains resort to espionage for information but end up with more than they bargained for.
5. Not How We Operate
Aired 22 August 2016 • 45 min
The fifth week of the fishing season becomes a battle for the best fishing spots. The waters turn turbulent as boats go head-to-head to prove their superiority. When old and new rivals clash on the high seas, the pressure is on to land a fish first using strength and intellect.
6. The Karma Kid
Aired 29 August 2016 • 45 min
As the boats are now past the halfway point in the season, the pressure is on to catch enough bluefin tuna to become the No. 1 boat in the fleet.
7. Old Sailors and Bold Sailors
Aired 5 September 2016 • 45 min
Winter kicks into high gear in the Outer Banks and the captains must choose between safety at shore and risking it all at sea to catch bluefin tuna.
8. Hostile Waters
Aired 12 September 2016 • 45 min
The Outer Banks bites back as treacherous waters force captains to choose between chasing the fish at great risk, or waiting until conditions improve.
9. Striking Distance
Aired 19 September 2016 • 45 min
Captain Tyler McLaughlin has stunned the fleet with his surprise comeback, as the other captains struggle to bring in a catch. Time is running out, and the boats must stay out overnight in order to turn their fortunes around.
10. Luck Be a Tuna Tonight
Aired 26 September 2016 • 45 min
Each captain is desperate to bring in one last catch.