Deadliest Catch

Specials

TV-PG

Before complaining about the market price of Alaska king crab, check out this gripping documentary series, revealing the mortal perils and intense discomfort that fishing crews face on the Bering Sea to catch the delicacy. Those perils include 40-foot waves, 700-pound crab pots that can easily crush a careless crewman, and freezing temperatures around the clock.

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11 Episodes

Roughest and Toughest Moments
E8
Roughest and Toughest MomentsDeadliest 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.
Sig Hansen Legacy
E33
Sig Hansen LegacySig's heart attack forces him to reconsider the future. Also, a look back at the earlier days of crab fishing in Alaska.
Hillstrand Yoga
E62
Hillstrand YogaMike 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.
Casey and the New Cornelia Marie
E67
Casey and the New Cornelia MarieHeading 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.
Hell for Heroes
E69
Hell for HeroesA 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.
King Crab is Dead
E74
King Crab is DeadJohn and Sig rally the skippers and devise a plan to avoid financial ruin.
Life on the Rail
E77
Life on the RailCaptain 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?
Curse of St. Paul Island
E78
Curse of St. Paul IslandWith 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.
Measure of the Man
E79
Measure of the ManOne 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.
New Blood, Primal Fears
E80
New Blood, Primal FearsNew 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.
The Twenty-Season Toll
E83
The Twenty-Season TollKing 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 Deadliest Catch.