Deadliest Catch

Season 13

TV-PG

Over the past 12 years, the veteran captains thought they’d seen it all. But this year proves to be like no other on record. This year the crabs have seemingly vanished – igniting a grueling hunt to save the fleet’s way of life. After a massive temperature spike in the Bering Sea, traditional fishing hot spots are now coming up empty.

Where to Watch Season 13

19 Episodes

Uncharted Territory
E1
Uncharted TerritoryThe crabs have vanished, which ignites a grueling hunt to save the fleet's way of life. Captain Sig returns to the helm after a major heart attack. Wild Bill debuts his own brand new boat in a crisis season. A rescue is attempted for a heart attack victim.
Seismic Shift
E2
Seismic ShiftThe fall season begins with some uncertainty. A seismic shift in sea temperature sends the fleet searching for displaced crab and then they must fight through an unseasonably large first storm.
Down in Flames
E3
Down in FlamesRising sea temperatures test the fleet. Toxic smoke engulfs the Saga. Sean struggles to save the family business on the Brenna A. Wild Bill fears he could lose Nick to a terminal illness.
Crushing Blows
E4
Crushing BlowsWild Bill uncovers the truth about Nick McGlashan's terminal illness. A damaging mechanical issue threatens to crush Jake's future. Warming seas force Keith into the unknown.
Bad Moon
E5
Bad MoonJohnathan and Andy Hillstrand fish together for the last time. Keith's inattentive crew sends the Wizard on a collision course. A belligerent deckhand tests Jake's resolve as captain.
Hail Mary, Full Of Crab
E6
Hail Mary, Full Of CrabA massive leak fills the Time Bandit. A fistfight tests Jake's resolve while heavy winds and a snapped anchor threaten to wreck his boat. Sig's greenhorn has an awkward question.
Poisoned at Sea
E7
Poisoned at SeaA big decision weighs on Sig Hansen. Rookie captain Sean Dwyer gambles on a new venture with a new crew. Jake Anderson struggles to replace a lost anchor before his quota is taken away.
40-Foot Monsters
E8
40-Foot MonstersThe last moments of the fall season bring its biggest storm. Wild Bill struggles to pilot his new boat in big seas. Johnathan faces off with a massive swell in the perilous False Pass.
The Russian Line
E9
The Russian LineCompetition doubles when the quota is cut in half. Three captains arrive early for the winter season, but Johnathan goes one step further and plots a dangerous, 600-mile course to Russia.
Back to the Killing Season
E10
Back to the Killing SeasonSig returns to the season that nearly killed him. After a tough start, Keith and son struggle to prove themselves. Wild Bill gives Nick McGlashan a second chance. Jake lets go of a friend.
Hurricane Alley
E11
Hurricane AlleyWhen the Arctic opens up its winter wrath, the first of multiple back-to-back hurricanes descend on the fleet. Spotty fishing and mutiny also converge to create the perfect storm.
Arctic Mega Storm
E12
Arctic Mega StormAn Arctic mega-storm rocks the fleet. Sig plays cat-and-mouse with towering waves. Keith watches an 800-pound crab pot launch into a deckhand's spine. Wild Bill fights for a comeback.
Dead-Stick
E13
Dead-StickSig's stress takes a toll. Sean tries to dock in a hurricane. Keith is left dead-stick in massive seas. Jake motivates a defiant hand. Johnathan rolls the dice by Russia.
450 Mile Storm
E14
450 Mile StormSig, Johnathan and Jake attempt to run from a second arctic hurricane, but Keith refuses to heed the warnings. Stress-induced chest pains threaten the remainder of Sig's season.
Respect Earned
E15
Respect EarnedA Hillstrand 4th of July. Johnathan Hillstrand invites the rest of the Deadliest Catch fleet to celebrate 1 of America's most emotional days of the year (July 4th). And more importantly, pay tribute to WWII veterans including his Grandfather Ernest Shupert. Johnathan achieves this the best way he knows how... Lots and lots of fireworks!
Man Down
E16
Man DownSean is set on a collision course with another boat, two deckhands get taken down on the Wizard, and Jake almost loses a deckhand.
Hillstrand's Last Catch
E17
Hillstrand's Last CatchTwo old friends race to finish their seasons, but one hopes to cap a storied career; Johnathan Hillstrand wants to bid farewell in a blaze of glory.
Lost at Sea
E18
Lost at SeaThe U.S. Coast Guard desperately scours the Bering Sea for a missing crab vessel, while the fleet anxiously waits to discover the fate of its six-man crew. After a plea from his wife, Sig contemplates an early exit.
Last D* Arctic Storm
E19
Last D* Arctic StormIn the wake of the Destination tragedy one last storm bears down on Edgar, Bill, Sean and Jake. The Coast Guard attempts to save the crew of a fishing vessel while their boat is taking on water.