The Final Hour

The captains race to catch the last of their remaining quotas, battling ice and equipment issues. Time Bandit’s Scottie makes a near fatal mistake working the hydraulic system. An ominous message comes across the radio as the men head for home ports.

After The Catch: Real Life

Captain Phil recounts his health crisis during the Opilio Crab season. The skippers talk about the difficulties of raising a family and maintaining relationships while at sea. They’ll share some of the things they do when they’re not fishing.

Catch as Catch Can

Arctic ice pack descends as the fleet makes its final push. Northwestern’s Capt. Sig and Wizard’s Capt. Keith battle freezing spray. Cornelia Marie’s crew suffers from “Bering Sea dementia” while Time Bandit’s crew is at its breaking point.

After The Catch: Deckhands

Greenhorn and veteran deckhands share their first crabbing experience, crewing under crazy captains, and their best pranks from the King Crab and Opilio Crab seasons.

Changing Tides

Northwestern fights the ice pack. The Wizard sets off with tempers flaring and a new greenhorn. Phil’s future on Cornelia Marie is questionable, so the crew struggles on without their captain. Time Bandit has a near fatal mistake and a tough choice.

Fresh Blood

Capt. Phil heads for the hospital, so Murray struggles to take over the helm of the Cornelia Marie. The Northwestern strains its crane to the breaking point and destabilizes the ship. Wizard springs a serious leak. Greenhorn Moi gets the ax.