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S00E01 Aired March 26, 2006

Best of Season 1

S00E02 Aired March 27, 2007

Best of Season 2

S00E03 Aired June 26, 2007

Behind The Scenes of Season 3

Behind the scenes on the making of season 3.

S00E04 Aired April 15, 2008

Best of Season 3

Recap of the third season.

S00E05 Aired July 22, 2008

Behind The Scenes of Season 4

Behind the scenes on the making of season 4.

S00E06 Aired April 07, 2009

Best of Season 4

S00E07 Aired July 26, 2009

Behind The Scenes of Season 5

It's the ultimate TV gig - on a set that can kill. A fisherman measures success by catching crab and staying alive. For the Deadliest Catch crew, success is measured by capturing the Bering Sea?s most harrowing, jaw-dropping stories - no matter the risk.

S00E08 Aired July 19, 2009

Roughest and Toughest Moments

Deadliest Catch has captured the most gut wrenching and awe-inspiring moments in maritime history. Now see the best of the monster seas, boat-crushing ice, scary rescues, wallet-stuffing crab pots, fights, and selfless heroism - all part of the job.

S00E09 Aired July 25, 2010

Behind The Scenes of Season 6

A Deadliest Catch cameraman faces every grueling hour with his subjects. In this behind the scenes special, one cameraman battles life-threatening seasickness, while another is forced to produce the story of his life.

S00E10 Aired April 07, 2011

Best of Season 6

A look back at Season 6

S00E11 Aired June 07, 2011

Greenhorns

The Bering Sea chews up the saltiest fishing vets and spits them out without any mercy. And the rookies? The greenhorns? They don't stand a fighting chance. It's the toughest and deadliest job on earth - and trial by fire is the only choice.

S00E12 Aired July 26, 2011

Behind the Scenes of Season 7

A rookie skipper butts heads with a veteran producer; a seasoned captain gets violent with a untried cameraman.

S00E13 Aired April 10, 2012

Inside the Catch: Deckhands

While the captains are the brains behind the operation, take a trip on deck to meet the heart, soul, and muscle of every crab boat. Find out what it takes to make it as a deckhand and meet the men who seek their fortunes on the edge of the earth.

S00E14 Aired April 17, 2012

Inside the Catch: Best Brawls

S00E15 Aired April 24, 2012

Inside the Catch: Near Death

S00E16 Aired April 03, 2012

Best of Season 7

This 2 hour special, Recaps on the 7th Season

S00E17 Aired July 31, 2012

Revelations

The Deadliest Catch fishermen face off with the camera to tell their side of the story, in their own words. What's the greatest revelation for these tough, bold heroes of the Bering Sea? Their defining moments may not be so different from our own.

S00E18 Aired April 09, 2013

An Epic Season

A high stakes rivalry and a daring sea rescue compound an already dangerous season.

S00E19 Aired April 09, 2013

The Beginning

S00E20 Aired April 16, 2013

Legend of the Time Bandit

After the 2011 winter fishing season leaves the Time Bandit battered, the crew begins a massive two-month-long overhaul of the vessel, including new engines, extensive repairs and additional bow armor plating to help break ice.

S00E21 Aired July 23, 2013

Hail Mary

The Deadliest Catch Captains swap strategies for dealing with the unexpected on the Bering Sea.

S00E22 Aired April 15, 2014

Behind the Scenes

The cameramen arrive to document the most dangerous job on earth, but captains, crews and the Bering Sea have other plans. Along with the full fleet, you'll meet the men and women who risk it all to bring this 10-time Emmy award winning show to you.

S00E23 Aired April 15, 2014

Season 9 Revealed

For the first time ever, the captains and crews come clean about one of the most brutal seasons in Deadliest Catch history. It's all of the best events from last season and the shocking new revelations from the brave men who survived it all.

S00E24 Aired April 29, 2014

Legend of the Northwestern

The Hansen family juggles tendering operation and family obligations; brothers honor their father's legacy.

S00E25 Aired August 08, 2014

Behind The Lens: 10 Years in the Making

S00E26 Aired April 07, 2015

Season 10 Revealed

The 10th season of Deadliest Catch was one for the record books. Boat fires, sunken ships, addiction and high profits proved that real life is full of surprises. With new scenes and interviews, captains and crews open up about a year they'll never forget.

S00E27 Aired April 21, 2015

Legend of the Cornelia Marie

Just weeks after crab season, the Cornelia Marie is back on the grind. Josh Harris struggles to keep his father's boat working in the offseason. The origin of the Cornelia Marie is explored and Josh soon realizes: being a boat owner has its consequences.

S00E28 Aired March 08, 2016

The Best of the Northwestern

A close look at The Northwestern crab fishing vessel, including interviews with Captain Sig Hansen.

S00E29 Aired March 15, 2016

The Best of the Time Bandit

S00E30 Aired March 23, 2016

A Season in Hell

From Super Typhoon Nuri, the biggest storm to ever rock the fleet to the grand theft of the Cape Caution - captains open up for the first time about the triumphs and betrayals of a season in hell.

S00E31 Aired April 05, 2016

Legend of the Wizard

Capt Keith Colburn turned his last 50 dollars into a million dollar empire. Hitching his fortunes to a World War II Naval ship, Keith grew the Wizard into one of the fiercest vessels in the fleet. But every victory has a cost, every sacrifice a reckoning.

S00E32 Aired August 10, 2016

Captains of the Bering Sea

Special about the men who became Captains of the Bering Sea. Series highlights are presented.

S00E33 Aired August 23, 2016

Sig Hansen Legacy

Sig's heart attack forces him to reconsider the future. Also, a look back at the earlier days of crab fishing in Alaska.

S00E34 Aired April 04, 2017

Legends Born And Broken

There are three sides to every story. For the first time captains and crews open up about the death-defying season that nearly took one of the fleet’s most respected captains.

S00E35 Aired July 04, 2017

A Hillstrand 4th of July

To honor his grandfather, a WWII Dutch Harbor war hero, Johnathan plans the largest fireworks display in the island's history and examines an attack on Dutch Harbor.

S00E36 Aired April 18, 2017

Evolution of Danger

This episode explores some of the most brutal injuries and death defying moments in crab history. Even with new safety regulations, can crab fishing ever be made safe?

S00E37 Aired April 03, 2018

Captain vs. Captain

The Captains of Catch put each other on the spot with revealing questions as they face off for the first time ever on their failures, triumphs, and most controversial moments- asking what only another captain can - plus a surprise announcement.

S00E38 Aired September 05, 2017

Johnathan Hillstrand Legacy

The legendary John Hillstrand is retiring after a storied 37 years. Join us as we journey into the career of this elite fisherman, brawler and Bering Sea prankster.

S00E39 Aired April 10, 2018

The Bait: Live from the Docks

Live in front of an audience in Seattle, the Captains celebrate the 200th episode of Deadliest Catch, and gear up for an action packed premier. Hosted by Matt Rogers, the Captains reveal what's coming, including a Harris' return and a man overboard

S00E40 Aired April 17, 2018

The Bait: Live From the Shipyard

Before a live audience, host Matt Rogers joins the Captains as they face off on the fallout from last week and look ahead to the biggest moments. Sig, Keith, and Jake confront each other for the first time. Wild Bill reveals how he beat Sean so hard.

S00E41 Aired April 24, 2018

Legend of Jake Anderson

Against all odds, Jake Anderson fought his way back from addiction to become a captain. Now he has just two weeks to pull off another miracle, reviving his battered boat in shipyard.

S00E42 Aired May 30, 2018

Coast Guard Heroes

A USCG swimmer, pilot and captain, along with Sig, Keith, Bill, Casey, Jake and Sean give an insider's look at the scariest Bering Sea rescues. Many lives are saved and sadly, a few aren't.

S00E43 Aired July 03, 2018

Bering Sea Triangle

The "Bering Sea Triangle" evokes fear in captains and crewman alike. Experts and crabbers explore the mystery surrounding a small corner of Alaskan waters where boats have simply vanished, without a mayday call, and without a trace.

S00E44 Aired July 17, 2018

Surviving Winter's Wrath

The captains reveal their own accounts & share insider secrets about what's happening now on Deadliest Catch, as they battle the super moon storm, and the winter season. It's the pre-game show by the captains, for the fans, and nothing is off limits.

S00E45 Aired July 31, 2018

The Bait: Breakdowns At Sea

Captains reveal how they battle a super moon storm, and share their own secrets to surviving breakdowns at sea amidst the most destructive tidal surges of the century. New co-captain Harry speaks out about the tension he's stirring up on the Wizard.

S00E46 Aired August 07, 2018

The Bait: Injuries At Sea

In a Bait exclusive, Wild Bill gives his personal reaction to the Summer Bay's man overboard crisis. Deckhands question captains' decisions, and captains give their inside take on the worst ways to get injured at sea.

S00E47 Aired August 14, 2018

The Bait: Trial By Captain

Captains debate how to lead in life or death situations. Sig demands Casey pay up for deliberately cutting a $1,000 pot. And it's a showdown in the galley as former chef Keith Colburn judges which captain makes the best grub.

S00E48 Aired August 21, 2018

Every Crabber's Nightmare

The last leg of the season is also the deadliest and the captains reveal how they manage the risks. Crews find out what happens when an 800-pound pot lands on a crabber, and Wild Bill hears a greenhorn's confession that shakes him to his core.

S00E49 Aired August 28, 2018

Salt and Steel

For the season finale, captains share inside accounts of the season's epic final surge, & discuss the next generation of leaders. Captain Wild Bill reveals why he may have fished his last season & Sig relives the terror of being dead in the water.

S00E50 Aired September 04, 2018

Battle Scars

Overview: Scars still fresh from a harrowing season on the Bering Sea & battered by a never-before-seen supermoon storm, the captains reveal the most critical decisions they've made, and how those choices & actions have made them the captains they are today.

S00E51 Aired April 02, 2019

Unfinished Business

The captains return to Dutch Harbor days before the opening of king crab season. As they prepare their boats and their crews to battle the Bering Sea, they must also face each other to settle unfinished business from the past season.

S00E52 Aired April 23, 2019

Legend of Sean Dwyer

The fleet's youngest captain was born in chaos: a family crab boat lost at sea, a beloved father gone too soon. But Capt. Sean turned tragedy into triumph, transforming the family business into an fishing empire, raising the bar for a new generation.

S00E53 Aired April 30, 2019

Strategy & Deception

Description: With millions on the line, a crab captain must be as strategic as a four star general. But is deception a necessary tactic for a success and survival on the Bering Sea? There's only one way to find out is as master fishermen meet the science of polygraph.

S00E54 Aired May 08, 2019

Tortured to Greatness

Overview: Greenhorns arrive in Dutch Harbor each season looking to pocket thousands for a few week's work. But how do crews train guys to survive the world's most dangerous job? Captains and a clinical psychologist compare "tough love" to "new school" methods.

S00E55 Aired July 02, 2019

The Mystery of F/V Destination

Just miles from the fleet, the fishing vessel Destination disappears without a trace. In an unprecedented investigation, the mystery can finally be solved. But captains must make big changes, or risk sailing into the same peril on the icy Bering Sea.

S00E56 Aired June 06, 2017

The Legend of Wild Bill

While coping with a fractured relationship with his son, Wild Bill rushes to convert his $2 million investment into a commercial crabber before the season begins.

S00E57 Aired April 07, 2020

Before The Catch with Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe offers a personal view into the lives of our favorite crabbers with first-ever one-on-one interviews with the captains of Deadliest Catch. This relatable hour is shot remotely from all their homes. Sheltered in place all in the same boat.

S00E58 Aired April 07, 2020

How To Beat The Russians

Unexpected change in the Russian fishing industry shocks global crab markets. With the highest prices going to the first boats to the dock, the U.S. fleet confronts a turbulent past in preparation for competition and a new Cold War on the Bering Sea.

S00E59 Aired April 11, 2020

Casey and the New Cornelia Marie

Heading into the most challenging season yet, the Cornelia Marie is showing her age. Now, with an additional million dollars in quota to catch, Casey and Josh must transform the decaying vessel into the crabber of the future.

S00E60 Aired April 21, 2020

The Harris Bloodline

On the 10th anniversary of Captain Phil Harris' final season on the Bering Sea, Josh Harris makes a personal journey to rediscover what made his father a legend, and embrace the legacy he inherits as Phil's son and co-captain of the Cornelia Marie.

S00E61 Aired April 28, 2020

Too Close for Comfort

Mike Rowe connects with captains and crew about survival on and off the crab grounds. Johnathan and Jake give an inside account of running aground. Keith and Junior debate right of way on the high seas. Josh and Casey introduce new deckhand, Maria.

S00E62 Aired May 05, 2020

Hillstrand Yoga

Mike Rowe calls on the captains to break down a deck feud on the Seabrook, describe how Phil Harris' legacy still impacts fishermen across the country and explain why Hillstrand Yoga just isn't for everyone.

S00E63 Aired May 12, 2020

The Better Captain

Mike Rowe digs deep into the action on the Bering Sea. Junior reveals how he rescued a lost pot and found a new species of crab. Vasilly defends his job on the Summer Bay. Johnathan admits for the first time who the better captain was, Sig or Phil.

S00E64 Aired May 19, 2020

Big New Boat

Mike Rowe reveals exclusive content and breaking news on the Bering Sea. Josh and Casey look to the future of Bloodline, Jake and Sig go head to head and Junior has a big announcement.

S00E65 Aired May 26, 2020

Siberian Winter

Captain Wild Bill heads to Russia as captain-for-hire. As an Opilio biomass concentrates along the Russian line, the Dutch Harbor fleet must prepare for a winter season far to the north where ice and waves are most severe and rescue is out of range.

S00E66 Aired June 02, 2020

No Safe Passage

The captains grapple with the loss of their friends on the Scandies Rose. Junior narrowly escapes disaster. Johnathan speaks out about the Time Bandit.

S00E67 Aired April 11, 2020

Casey and the New Cornelia Marie

Heading into the most challenging season yet, the Cornelia Marie is showing her age. Now with and additional million dollars in quota to catch, Casey and Josh must transform the decaying vessel into the crabber of the future.

S00E68 Aired April 13, 2021

Time Bandit Returns

Sig must convince legend Johnathan Hillstrand to return to the Bering Sea.

S00E69 Aired April 13, 2021

Hell for Heroes

A year after Russia set its sights on dominating the global crab market, a depleted US crab fleet arrives in Dutch Harbor to an industry in crisis. Facing a possible multi-year shutdown, the captains devise a plan to navigate turbulent seas ahead.

S00E70 Aired September 28, 2021

Succession

Mandy Hansen pressures Sig to cement her spot as heir to the family legacy.

S00E74 Aired April 12, 2022

King Crab is Dead

John and Sig rally the skippers and devise a plan to avoid financial ruin.

S00E76 Aired April 26, 2022

Life on the Line

The U.S. Coast Guard prepares for future dangers and risky rescues.

S00E77 Aired August 02, 2022

Life on the Rail

Captain Bill Wichrowski prepares for a brutal winter season, made only worse by the recent loss of Nick McGlashan. Can the new Deck Boss fill Nick’s shoes?

S00E78 Aired August 16, 2022

Curse of St. Paul Island

With hazardous winter weather, the deadliest harbour in the Bering Sea becomes the only port open for delivery. The crab fleet must make high risk entries.

S00E79 Aired August 31, 2022

Measure of the Man

One of the deadliest jobs in the world is that of the Alaskan crab fisherman. They brave the treacherous waves of the Bering Sea in search of valuable king crabs.

S00E80 Aired April 11, 2023

New Blood, Primal Fears

New blood joins familiar faces in pursuit of a lucrative new crab fishery. As the Coast Guard encounters a surge of illegal foreign vessels at sea, perils mount for the new generation and legendary captains share the secrets they’ll need to stay alive.

S00E81 Aired April 25, 2023

Perfect Storm Survivor

Forged by the ferocious seas of the North Atlantic, legendary east coast captain Linda Greenlaw attempts to break into the highly competitive and highly dangerous Alaskan crab fishery for the first time in her storied career.

S00E82 Aired July 04, 2023

Maiden Voyage

Captain Bob overcomes tragedy to launch her late parents' crab boat.

S00E83 Aired June 04, 2024

The 20th Anniversary

King Crab is back. Two decades since Sig Hansen first allowed a camera on board, a new generation lays claim to an industry he helped pioneer. Now, each captain must contend with the toll of leading sailors into the gauntlet known as the Deadliest Catch.

S00E84 Aired August 27, 2024

Super El Niño

As the winter season arrives, the fleet braces for a global weather pattern known as Super El Niño, an atmospheric phenomenon forecast to unleash a gauntlet of cyclonic storms across the Bering Sea. Captains and crews prepare for the worst.