
Wicked Tuna: North VS South Episode Rating Graph
Aug 2014 - present

Aug 2014 - present
7.2
The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., it’s just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucester’s top fishermen head south to try to salvage their finances by fishing for the elusive bluefin tuna in unfamiliar Carolina waters before the experienced locals beat them to the catch. It’s a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banks’ top fishermen. They’re gambling on what could be a massive payday … or a huge financial loss.
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S7 Ep3
8.3
12th Jul 2020
With longtime rivals dominating the competition, the brother-sister duo on the Pinwheel struggle to overcome a slow start to their fishing season.
S7 Ep7
8.2
9th Aug 2020
The battle for bluefin intensifies as champion boats find the bluefin biting; however, one crew member's loss could alter the rest of the season.
S5 Ep6
8.1
5th Aug 2018
In the most competitive bluefin season yet, some crews are just getting their feet wet.
S4 Ep6
8.1
3rd Sep 2017
With two weeks left in the season, every captain in the fleet is feeling the pressure to bring in a bluefin and land a paycheck.
S7 Ep4
8.1
19th Jul 2020
Time is money as the captains fish for "blue gold," and when the costs of trying to bring home a bluefin pile up, some captains reevaluate if the benefits of tuna fishing outweigh the drawbacks.
S5 Ep10
8.1
2nd Sep 2018
Captain Greg Mayer returns to the helm of the Fishing Frenzy, despite a painful injury.
S5 Ep11
8.1
9th Sep 2018
With a limited number of days left to fish, Tyler chooses between big risk and big reward.
S8 Ep17
8.1
14th Nov 2021
With the quota filling up, fishing season in the OBX could end at any moment and the tension on every boat in the fleet is at an all-time high.
S7 Ep8
8.1
16th Aug 2020
Captain Dave Carraro of the FV-Tuna.com lives up to his "Tricky Dave" reputation when the fleet begins to doubt him after a few sneaky moves.
S6 Ep6
8.1
28th Jul 2019
With the quota nearly gone, captains push limits to catch what might be final paychecks.
S7 Ep13
8.1
20th Sep 2020
The tuna titan battle continues while mates try to keep pace. From family ties to lifelong friends, which team has the drive to put meat on the deck?
S7 Ep6
8.0
2nd Aug 2020
As the top boats solidify their spots in the race, Greg and his mates can't seem to stay in sync, and the former champion boat starts to fall apart.
S5 Ep9
8.0
26th Aug 2018
The Northern boats’ success continues to frustrate the Southern fishermen.
S5 Ep3
8.0
15th Jul 2018
A giant school of bluefin tuna breaks the curse for one of the boats, but a few other boats land only bad luck.
S5 Ep2
8.0
8th Jul 2018
The southern fleet has the edge in the Outer Banks for bluefin season.
S7 Ep12
8.0
13th Sep 2020
The fleet communicates in order to find the fish, but some boats have to follow every lead they hear about, if they want to turn their season around.
S7 Ep10
8.0
30th Aug 2020
As the quota fills up, the captains must decide if skill or luck is in their favor in order to pull ahead in the competition.
S7 Ep2
8.0
5th Jul 2020
Will the green stick continue to give the Little Shell an edge, or will the more traditional rod-and-reel rivals prove victorious in the long run?
S5 Ep13
8.0
23rd Sep 2018
As the clock ticks down, the battle to be the top-earning boat in the Outer Banks heats up.
S7 Ep17
8.0
18th Oct 2020
With only two days left, it's a battle of the titans as the captains push to prove they have what it takes to become the next Outer Banks champion.
S3 Ep1
7.9
25th Jul 2016
It’s bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks. The fleet is excited to haul in these lucrative giants again — but new obstacles lie ahead.
S5 Ep7
7.9
12th Aug 2018
A Southern captain leads the charge against the top-earning Northern boat with the biggest fish of the season, but big fish bring big problems.
S5 Ep5
7.9
29th Jul 2018
Local fleets fight the North for their fair share as sustainability strictly limits fishing.
S2 Ep2
7.9
26th Jul 2015
After colliding with Bonner Bridge, Captain Marciano and Captain Griffin struggle to regroup. The boats are banged up, but it’s too early to tell whether they can salvage their seasons or if they’ll have to hang up their rods.
S7 Ep9
7.9
23rd Aug 2020
A mate emergency leaves the Hot Tuna struggling to catch a fish. Meanwhile, the Reel E’ Bugging’s crew pushes the limits to get back in the competition.
S1 Ep9
7.9
12th Oct 2014
Pin Wheel and rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo lead the race with seven tuna each. Captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy is desperate for catches to reclaim their top spot, while the Wahoo brothers Reed and Banks Meredith are determined to stay in the top spot. Pin Wheel Co-Captains Tyler McLaughlin and Paul Hebert are a stone's throw away from beating all of the Southern boats in their own backyard. Doghouse, Hard Merchandise and Hot Tuna struggle to haul in fish for the remainder of the season.
S6 Ep11
7.9
1st Sep 2019
One fish could make all the difference; a little bit of luck goes a long way.
S1 Ep7
6.9
28th Sep 2014
The Wahoo's lead is challenged as the Pin Wheel edges up the scoreboard. Elsewhere, mechanical troubles and bad fishing keep the rest of the ships from catching up.
S8 Ep6
7.0
22nd Aug 2021
A short weather window puts pressure on the fleet to catch more Bluefin before the storm.
S8 Ep4
7.1
8th Aug 2021
It's the toughest season in Outer Banks history. New crews and veteran crews alike battle it out in an effort to catch Blue Gold. The Doghouse proves that they may be the ace crew in the Outer Banks, despite it being their first year as a team, while a mishap on the Reel E' Bugging shows that time on a boat together, isn't everything.
S2 Ep7
7.2
30th Aug 2015
In this episode of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks, seven crews face the Outer Banks hoping to reel in a fish big enough to keep. But with the luck they have had, prospects are not looking so good. The Fishin’ Frenzy crew lucks out with a big catch and cashes in. With barely a bite, the Doghouse is forced to head in and trust that another day at sea will bring them a big catch. The Hot Tuna crew hopes that their dry spell will end and, with the final reel, they catch one of their largest tuna yet, cashing in over $9,000 for it.
S1 Ep6
7.2
21st Sep 2014
A rivalry flares up between two top boats; a captain attempts to shake his losing streak; and a trip south must be paid for by hauling in more fish.
S1 Ep8
7.2
5th Oct 2014
The captain of the Doghouse charters boat cruises for supplemental income while the rest of the fleet continue to compete for leadership of the scoreboard.
S1 Ep10
7.2
19th Oct 2014
Wahoo leads the fleet, but local rival Fishin' Frenzy and invader Pin Wheel are serious threats for the top spot. Hard Merchandise needs one more bluefin to make the expensive trip south profitable, while Doghouse and Hot Tuna fight to earn one final paycheck to salvage their seasons. When captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy receives the official call that the quota will close the next day at midnight, everyone races to catch more bluefin and reach the buyers in time to make the final sale.
S8 Ep5
7.2
15th Aug 2021
The herds have arrived and for every fisherman in the OBX, this means it's about to be mayhem. A big body of fish brings lower bluefin demand, so it's a race to see who can get a fish before prices dwindle. There is good news for the fleet as a quota extension is announced, which means despite the larger sized fish caught so far this season, the fleet will have more time to make paychecks before the season ends.
S1 Ep3
7.3
31st Aug 2014
With six of the finest tuna fisherman traversing the Outer Banks in the hunt for bluefin, competition gets super competitive. The strict bluefin quota is rapidly starting to fill, and time is of the essence for all the captains. Dave Marciano has been unable to land a single catch and fears the huge gamble he made in traveling south will not pay off. If he doesn't catch a fish in the next two days, he won't be able to afford to stay in the Carolinas and will have to head back to Gloucester.
S8 Ep7
7.3
5th Sep 2021
Intense weather keeps most of the boats tied up, but one captain goes AWOL to score big.
S3 Ep4
7.3
15th Aug 2016
With the fishing migration in an unpredictable state, the captains resort to espionage for information but end up with more than they bargained for.
S6 Ep12
7.3
16th Sep 2019
A storm threatens to cut the season short.
S8 Ep3
7.3
1st Aug 2021
The fleet struggles as warm water brings a wave of big tunas through the Outer Banks, but with the weather working against them, Rasta Rocket struggles to keep up.
S8 Ep1
7.3
18th Jul 2021
A new season for bluefin tuna fishing in the Outer Banks brings brutal winter weather, giant fish and a gritty hometown competition.
S8 Ep2
7.3
25th Jul 2021
The Outer Banks fleet battles an angry ocean to find bluefin tuna before rough weather arrives. Meanwhile, Little Shell searches for their first fish.
S8 Ep16
7.4
7th Nov 2021
The fleet looks to prevent the Fishin’ Frenzy from securing their fifth title as Greg and his crew continue their hot streak
S1 Ep2
7.4
24th Aug 2014
The Southern captains fear a full-scale Yankee invasion of their waters when another Northern boat the Pin Wheel with Captain Tyler McLaughlin comes steaming into the Outer Banks. This trip, McLaughlin is desperate to make up for the embarrassing last-place finish he landed last season, and to help him he adds Paul Hebert onboard as co-captain. As the Pin Wheel steams in, they're greeted with gunshots by the Southerners, showing there is no room for Southern hospitality.
S1 Ep1
7.4
17th Aug 2014
After a disappointing North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise and Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna travel south full steam into the waters of the Outer Banks, N.C., to extend their season and salvage their losses. In the South, the competition is fiercer and the stakes are higher than ever before. The 500-mile steam is a huge gamble on what could be a massive payday or a huge financial loss.
S3 Ep9
7.4
19th Sep 2016
Captain Tyler McLaughlin has stunned the fleet with his surprise comeback, as the other captains struggle to bring in a catch. Time is running out, and the boats must stay out overnight in order to turn their fortunes around.
S4 Ep1
7.4
30th Jul 2017
Last season's champion, Captain Greg Mayer, is determined to land the season's first fish, but he must contend with a new adversary: his former mate.
S6 Ep13
7.4
23rd Sep 2019
The Northern and Southern boats and crews start to break down as the quota closes.
S6 Ep14
7.4
22nd Sep 2019
The captains are feeling the pressure; even the smallest mistake can torpedo a captain's chance of taking the top spot; Capt. Reed Meredith becomes desperate when mechanical failures threaten to derail his season.
S1 Ep5
7.4
14th Sep 2014
With more than a third of the North Carolina bluefin tuna quota already filled, all of the fleet feels the pressure to fish at every opportunity. So when an Atlantic Ocean winter storm system whips up rough seas and ices in the local harbor, it forces northern and southern captains to take huge risks to fish in dangerous conditions for their catch.
S3 Ep6
7.4
29th Aug 2016
As the boats are now past the halfway point in the season, the pressure is on to catch enough bluefin tuna to become the No. 1 boat in the fleet.
S5 Ep12
7.5
16th Sep 2018
Captain Greg Mayer of the Fishin’ Frenzy is barely holding onto his lead, and the other captains are determined to knock him out of the top spot.
S1 Ep4
7.5
7th Sep 2014
Weather in the Outer Banks takes a turn for the worse, pitting man against sea as the turbulent Atlantic Ocean threatens the fishermen's quest for bluefin tuna. With ominous weather looming and the bluefin quota quickly filling, the pressure is on for the Northern and Southern boats to act fast or risk financial or nautical disaster. The Fishin' Frenzy leads the fleet and Captain Greg Mayer uses his knowledge of the Carolina waters to head out early before the windy weather escalates.
S2 Ep3
7.5
2nd Aug 2015
Charlie Griffin joins the crew of the Reels of Fortune before picking up his boat from the mechanics. Later, the northern captains play a prank on Tyler McLaughlin.
S1 Ep1
7.4
17th Aug 2014
After a disappointing North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise and Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna travel south full steam into the waters of the Outer Banks, N.C., to extend their season and salvage their losses. In the South, the competition is fiercer and the stakes are higher than ever before. The 500-mile steam is a huge gamble on what could be a massive payday or a huge financial loss.
S1 Ep2
7.4
24th Aug 2014
The Southern captains fear a full-scale Yankee invasion of their waters when another Northern boat the Pin Wheel with Captain Tyler McLaughlin comes steaming into the Outer Banks. This trip, McLaughlin is desperate to make up for the embarrassing last-place finish he landed last season, and to help him he adds Paul Hebert onboard as co-captain. As the Pin Wheel steams in, they're greeted with gunshots by the Southerners, showing there is no room for Southern hospitality.
S1 Ep3
7.3
31st Aug 2014
With six of the finest tuna fisherman traversing the Outer Banks in the hunt for bluefin, competition gets super competitive. The strict bluefin quota is rapidly starting to fill, and time is of the essence for all the captains. Dave Marciano has been unable to land a single catch and fears the huge gamble he made in traveling south will not pay off. If he doesn't catch a fish in the next two days, he won't be able to afford to stay in the Carolinas and will have to head back to Gloucester.
S1 Ep4
7.5
7th Sep 2014
Weather in the Outer Banks takes a turn for the worse, pitting man against sea as the turbulent Atlantic Ocean threatens the fishermen's quest for bluefin tuna. With ominous weather looming and the bluefin quota quickly filling, the pressure is on for the Northern and Southern boats to act fast or risk financial or nautical disaster. The Fishin' Frenzy leads the fleet and Captain Greg Mayer uses his knowledge of the Carolina waters to head out early before the windy weather escalates.
S1 Ep5
7.4
14th Sep 2014
With more than a third of the North Carolina bluefin tuna quota already filled, all of the fleet feels the pressure to fish at every opportunity. So when an Atlantic Ocean winter storm system whips up rough seas and ices in the local harbor, it forces northern and southern captains to take huge risks to fish in dangerous conditions for their catch.
S1 Ep6
7.2
21st Sep 2014
A rivalry flares up between two top boats; a captain attempts to shake his losing streak; and a trip south must be paid for by hauling in more fish.
S1 Ep7
6.9
28th Sep 2014
The Wahoo's lead is challenged as the Pin Wheel edges up the scoreboard. Elsewhere, mechanical troubles and bad fishing keep the rest of the ships from catching up.
S1 Ep8
7.2
5th Oct 2014
The captain of the Doghouse charters boat cruises for supplemental income while the rest of the fleet continue to compete for leadership of the scoreboard.
S1 Ep9
7.9
12th Oct 2014
Pin Wheel and rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo lead the race with seven tuna each. Captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy is desperate for catches to reclaim their top spot, while the Wahoo brothers Reed and Banks Meredith are determined to stay in the top spot. Pin Wheel Co-Captains Tyler McLaughlin and Paul Hebert are a stone's throw away from beating all of the Southern boats in their own backyard. Doghouse, Hard Merchandise and Hot Tuna struggle to haul in fish for the remainder of the season.
S1 Ep10
7.2
19th Oct 2014
Wahoo leads the fleet, but local rival Fishin' Frenzy and invader Pin Wheel are serious threats for the top spot. Hard Merchandise needs one more bluefin to make the expensive trip south profitable, while Doghouse and Hot Tuna fight to earn one final paycheck to salvage their seasons. When captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy receives the official call that the quota will close the next day at midnight, everyone races to catch more bluefin and reach the buyers in time to make the final sale.