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The bluefin fishery opens in Gloucester. With the fleet eager for a paycheck, big fish and more catches than ever set up an action-packed season.

Tension on the Pinwheel puts catching at risk when exhaustion kicks in.

Bluefin season opens and the fleet begins to bounce back after last year's bad economy.

Tyler McLaughlin has trouble paying his crew; a truce is made between the Hebert brothers; and Dave Marciano attempts another trip in order to make more money.

A storm threatens the fishing fleet, impairing harpooning operations and forcing one captain to switch boats.

The fleet battles extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as the captains fight to land their last catches — and the No. 1 spot.

Meet Kevin and the Christina, a boat that gets its own real life fish story when it snags an eleven-hundred-pound “monstah” right out of the gate. The story of Kevin’s catch, by far the biggest of the season, is the talk of the town and no one takes it harder than Dave on Tuna.com. Dave puts his boat on overdrive to catch up, while Marciano is forced to sit on the sidelines with a charter tour so he can pay off debts.

One week remains in the fishing season, leaving Tyler with his last chance to make a big catch and save his standings on the scoreboard.

It's the final week of the season and Hard Merchandise holds a narrow lead over the fleet with fifteen fish. Hard Merchandise's closest rivals FV–Tuna.com, Pin Wheel, and Hot Tuna are all within striking distance of the lead and when a single tuna can be worth upwards of $20,000 the battle for the top spot will go down to the final day. Will Marciano be able to hold onto his lead? Will Dot Com reclaim their title for the second year in a row? Will Paul Hebert make enough money to be able to support his family through the winter? Will Tyler reclaim former glory or will TJ win the title for the first time?

Old rivalries ignite between captains with four weeks remaining in the fishing season. Later, Dave Marciano attempts a risky trip far offshore.

An intense storm slams into the shores of Massachusetts, and meteorologists are calling for winds up to 20 to 30 knots and 4- to 6-foot-high waves. Most wouldn’t dream of steaming out into conditions like these, but a few are brave enough to dare risk their lives — the fishermen of Gloucester.

It's the beginning of week 10 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season in Gloucester, Massachusetts. With only six weeks of fishing left, the competition is heating up, driving captains to push themselves and their crews to the brink. On Kelly Ann, the future of Captain Paul Hebert's tuna season hangs in the balance, and on Pin Wheel, Captain Tyler McLaughlin's aggressive behavior may cost him his one remaining mate. The FV-Tuna.com crew fights to hold on to their No. 1 position on the leaderboard, and on Hard Merchandise, after hooking a shark, Captain Dave Marciano must dive under the boat to fix a problem. Meanwhile, beleaguered boat Drama is so far in the red that this week is their final chance to catch their first bluefin; otherwise, they'll have to call their season quits.

It's week 13 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and with only three weeks left to fish and the No. 1 position on the line, every Gloucester captain is desperate to stack the deck with bluefin and earn some final paychecks before the season closes. Last season's top-earning captain, Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, is leading the fleet, and he and his crew are determined to stop at nothing to repeat last year's success. But Dave's treatment of other boats in the fleet has not earned him any friends this season, and the other captains each have a few reasons to beat him. With the end in sight, it's the closest race in Wicked Tuna history and a new frontrunner threatens to emerge with each bluefin caught.

Just one or two fish is all that separates the top four boats as the crews enter the final five days before the Atlantic bluefin tuna season in Gloucester, Massachusetts closes and the competition comes down to the very last day as the boats scramble to land more fish.

The young crew of the Pin Wheel close in on the FV-Tuna.com's lead; Paul needs a win.

Captain Tyler McLaughlin is within striking distance of becoming this year's champion, but will a sudden setback at sea derail his chances?

The second season ends with a storm brewing as the crews battle to finish on top.

Capt. Dave Carraro commands the top-earning boat on the leader board, but nothing will stop the rest of the captains from pushing against all odds to take down the king.

It's week 14 of the bluefin tuna season and with less than two weeks of fishing left, the top four crews are locked in a tight race to be Gloucester's best bluefin boat. Though Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise has the slowest and most rundown boat, he and nephew Jay Muenzner are currently leading the fleet. But with huge paychecks and pride on the line, Captains Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, TJ Ott of Hot Tuna and Tyler McLaughlin of Pin Wheel won't go down without a fight.

The fishermen work during a major storm.

A fishing tournament in Gloucester kicks off; and the crew of the Pin Wheel play a prank on the Odysea's Captain Ralph.

Marciano feels the pressure to land his first fish of the season and garner a paycheck.

The buyer breaks wreak havoc on fishermen’s strategies and five-time champion Captain Dave Carraro suffers the longest cold streak of his career.

Captain Dave Marciano defies the fleet by fishing in a secret location on his own, alienating him from the others but helping his boat stay on top.

Extended trips out into the fishing waters begins to take a greater toll on the fleet of sailors as they continue to compete for the position of number one, but the lack of rest among crew members begin to cause increasing strain.

As the final week of tuna fishing begins, the Hard Merchandise, the Bounty Hunter, the Tuna.Com and the Odysea steam out together, each captain vowing to catch the biggest tuna before the season ends.

The alliance between Captains Dave Marciano and Dave Carraro is in jeopardy after the Hard Merchandise suffers a breakdown at sea.

Pinwheel and Dot Com battle for the top prize but dark horse Hot Tuna upsets their equilibrium and turns this competition into a three-way contest.

Captain Brad Krasowski is just one big catch away from completing his “worst to first” comeback over last year’s performance.

The fishing teams are threatened by great white sharks. Included: A shark slams into the Christina; Tyler must risk life and limb to untangle a harpoon line from the Pin Wheel's propeller in the shark-infested waters.

A mechanical issue keeps TJ from fishing and he must rely on his brother's skills to get the boat up and running again.

Spooked by the sudden success of the new captains, the Gloucester veterans take drastic measures and band together to form an unlikely alliance.

Alliances form as the competition heats up.

It's week five of Gloucester's bluefin tuna fishing season, and when a sudden storm engulfs the fleet, each captain must decide if the risk of staying out on the water is worth the reward of catching more bluefin tuna. For Captain TJ Ott, of Hot Tuna, the storm is unwelcome as he pushes to maintain his lead over Captain Dave Carraro, of FV-Tuna.com, and Tyler McLaughlin, of Pin Wheel. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano, of Hard Merchandise, and Paul Hebert, of Kelly Ann, look to salvage their seasons before they find themselves out of contention and money.

As the season heats up, young newcomers Time Flies fights to catch bluefin and prove they have what it takes to keep up with the rest of the fleet.

In the most challenging fight so far, one crew battles beyond its limits.

Boat crews battle each other for the hot fishing zones during the fifth week of tuna season.

Captains struggle to dominate the scoreboard as only three weeks remain in the fishing season.

With less than four days left in the season and two captains sidelined, it’s anyone’s game.

It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and the first fish can bring big money. With a payday at stake, every captain is fighting to land a tuna.

With the untimely death of Pinwheel first mate Nicholas "Duffy" Fudge, defending champion Capt. Tyler McLaughlin questions whether he will be able to defend his title.

It's week 11 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and bad luck, bait problems and big egos plague the Gloucester fleet. With only five weeks of fishing left before the season closes, hardworking Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise has defied popular belief by rising to the top of the leaderboard for the first time this season. Last year's champion, Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, is determined to regain the top spot, but an epic week of catching by another boat may threaten that goal. Meanwhile, Captain Tyler McLaughlin of Pin Wheel has a lot of work to do to mend his relationship with his one and only crewmember, Travis Brown, after shoving him to the deck the week before.

Competition between the OGs and the tourists heats up; Gloucester captains rely on family ties.

One veteran captain hits his stride; the fleet faces low demand in an uncertain market.

As the season reaches a turning point, a change in the quota forces boats to push their limits, creating tension on the water.

The fleet competes for final paychecks, and the two top boats are forced off the water.

Hot Tuna gets help from Bad Fish to help increase profits by catching Bluefin for their family business and move out of the middle of the pack.

The fleet's top four captains go head-to-head to catch Wicked Tuna.

Faced with intense challenges like never before, Captain Spurge motivates the fleet to work hard, fish smart and push their limits.

The crews demonstrate their teamwork while trying to reel in blue gold.

A new competitor joins the fleet and starts off with a bang.

The fleet is on the hunt for early season jumbos.

Both Pinwheel and No Limits change strategies to reverse their bad luck.

When fishing for bluefin, skill and luck are on the line.

The Tuna.com takes the lead in Week 9 of the fishing season. Meanwhile, the crew of the Bounty Hunter deal with tension; and Tyler reaches a breaking point with his shipmates.

After going bust on his last trip, Marciano of Hard Merchandise wrestles with the trials of being an absentee father when he comes home empty-handed. Though they'd prefer a paycheck to a three-thousand-dollar loss, his family misses him and shows their love and support while his mind remains on chasing tuna. The next day, he repays their devotion when he comes home with a $10,000 fish.

On the Season 6 premiere, the quest to land the first fish of the season is underway and it could bring serious money to a captain

As the bluefin season ends, the captains fight for their last paychecks.

Paul's newfound confidence is shaken by his inexperienced deckhand; Dave Carraro works with a new recruit; and Tyler learns to cooperate with his Pin Wheel crew.

After his mates succeed without him, Captain Dave Carraro is desperate to redeem himself in the eyes of the fleet, his crew and himself.

Bluefin season opens; the fleet battles for the first fish.

It's week seven of the North Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishing season and the Gloucester captains must decide to make the long steam to where the fish are biting or take their chances fishing closer to shore. Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pin Wheel lands the biggest fish of the season in waters off of Maine and the other captains head north to cash in on his hot spot. When Captain T.J. Ott of the Hot Tuna sets up on his former deckhand Tyler's spot, it's a boat-to-boat face-off for who can put meat on the deck.

Hot Tuna takes a big gamble to help the family business.

When Captain Dave Carraro opts to dock his boat for a few days, the other captains pounce on the chance to take the lead away from him.

The last weeks of the season are a struggle as the bluefin tuna begin to migrate south.

FV-Tuna.com catches up to last season’s champion, Hard Merchandise. Tensions amongst the crewmen on the Wicked Pissah reach a boiling point.

The fleet sees a bump in prices, pushing everyone to fish even harder for a paycheck, but Wicked Pissah got a big reason to stay in their groove.

It is the second week of the bluefin tuna season; a familiar boat enters the fleet, igniting old rivalries; Pinwheel's crew members continue to mourn for Nick; the Wicked Pissah crew struggles to maintain its lead.

Two captains head out for a huge haul offshore on Georges Bank.

Rough seas, high winds and fast tides make for tough fishing, but when captains help each other, the bluefins start biting.

Stormy weather hits, and one captain brings in a payday that shakes up the leader board.

It's the midpoint of the season, and Captain Tyler McLaughlin is determined to stay out as long as necessary in order to best his rival, Dave Carraro.

Meet the fleet, as peak season begins and the adrenaline rush of “monstah” hunting hits Gloucester. We enter mid-season, but this is when the money is made and tempers run hot. Each captain loads his boat with three thousand dollars worth of fuel, bait, and ice, and heads off for open water where the blue gold is waiting. But it doesn’t take long for things to sour when there’s cash on the line.

Capts. Dave Marciano and TJ Ott struggle near the bottom of the leader board; Capt. Dave Marciano's nephew, Jay, brings a shot of energy to the Falcon; Capt. Tyler McLaughlin strives to pull ahead; all three captains turn to family members for help.

On the Hard Merchandise, the past few weeks filled with bad luck and few fish push Captain Dave Marciano to his breaking point.

The pressure is on for Captain Paul Hebert to land his first tuna. As the captains choose sides, Paul vows to prove his critics wrong.

A hard season with little money to show has taken its toll on the crew of the Odysea, leading Captain Ralph to lash out at his first mate Pirate. The more Ralph yells, the more Pirate tunes him out, leading to more mistakes from Pirate.

It's week six, and Pin Wheel has a narrow lead over last season's champion fishing vessel Tuna.com, while Hot Tuna, Hard Merchandise and Kelly Ann are lagging behind. Now, Captain Paul Cheney and his crew are about to enter the scene and shake things up, with the smallest boat in the fleet — the fishing vessel Drama. They have a lot of catching up to do, with six weeks of the fishing season gone and no tuna. Meanwhile, the crew of the FV-Tuna.com will have to start their trip without a captain, and Dave Marciano gets frustrated as Hard Merchandise keeps hooking and losing bluefin. With each vessel struggling to put meat on the deck, anyone could end up on top this week.

As the bluefin quota quickly diminishes, the competition hits its fiercest point yet. With the time left in the season ticking down, the captains are tested — who can withstand the pressure, and who will crack?

A good deed by Captain Tyler McLaughlin earns him some positive karma. Captain Dave Carraro, frustrated with his dry spell, resorts to shady tactics.

The captains team up to double their chances of catching fish, but forming an alliance with a competitor proves to be risky.

As the competition heats up, the captains will try anything to appease the tuna gods.

Captain Carraro’s alliance with Captain Ott is put to the test. Captain Speeches heads to Maine. Things start to pick up for Captain Marciano.

Tensions run high with a new limited quota; the competition gets personal for two rivals.

The quota is almost full in a neck-and-neck race for the top spot.

Tyler takes a risk by going to Georges Bank. Elsewhere, Kevin enjoys harpooning.

The competition heats up when the original captains see the newcomers mean business.

After a season of frustration, tension boils over on the Wicked Pissah.

Tuna.com continues its winning streak, catching two fish in one day while the rest of the fleet struggles to even find a spot to fish in between the flocks of “googans”—the weekend recreational boaters who seem to make every bite go wrong. Desperate for a catch, Bill of Bounty Hunter starts doing some sleuthing, trying to crack Dave’s code in search of the secret that will bring him the fish—and the money.

The competition heats up as the captains become desperate to land a paycheck.

An unexpected crowd of boats challenges the captains to find new spots for bluefin.

A rivalry between Tyler and TJ heats up in the Season 3 opener.

After his mates call it quits, Paul is forced to accept a helping hand from Dave, a person who is supposed to be his competition.

It's opening day of the bluefin tuna season; after a mediocre performance in the Outer Banks, Capt. Dave Marciano is ready for his first season aboard his new boat, the Falcon; Capt. Tyler McLaughlin copes with the unexpected loss of his mate.

A treacherous storm descends on Gloucester, forcing captains to choose between risking their lives battling the elements or missing out on a catch.

TJ is tracked by a competitor looking to get in on his action. Elsewhere, two captains decide to work together to increase their tuna intake.

Bad luck strikes the fleet, and the captains struggle to turn their fortunes around.

Mechanical troubles plague the Falcon and a new boat of young fishermen joins the fleet.

The best fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts, set out on the first day of the North Atlantic Bluefin Tuna season, each with something to prove to the rest of the fleet, but this year they will face a formidable new opponent from northern waters.

The second season begins with Dave Carraro encountering an unwelcome visitor in his first fishing spot of the season. Meanwhile, a New Hampshire fisherman heads south to compete with Dave.