The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., itâs just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucesterâs 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. Itâs a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banksâ top fishermen. Theyâre gambling on what could be a massive payday ⊠or a huge financial loss.
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Best Episodes of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
One Last Fish
S8 Ep18
9.0
21st Nov 2021
Less than 24 hrs remain before season shutdown, but with deteriorating weather, the bar is more dangerous than ever and Captains need to decide whether one last fish is worth the risk.
Family Pride
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.
Never Seen Anything Like It
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.
Redemption
S5 Ep6
8.1
5th Aug 2018
In the most competitive bluefin season yet, some crews are just getting their feet wet.
Tuna and the Beast
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.
Pay to Play
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.
Old Golly Whopper
S5 Ep10
8.1
2nd Sep 2018
Captain Greg Mayer returns to the helm of the Fishing Frenzy, despite a painful injury.
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
S5 Ep11
8.1
9th Sep 2018
With a limited number of days left to fish, Tyler chooses between big risk and big reward.
Break Point
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.
Tricky Dave
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.
Together We Stand
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?
A Fish For Frenzy
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.
Northern Fury
S5 Ep9
8.0
26th Aug 2018
The Northern boatsâ success continues to frustrate the Southern fishermen.
Reverse the Curse
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.
Not in Our Backyard
S5 Ep2
8.0
8th Jul 2018
The southern fleet has the edge in the Outer Banks for bluefin season.
Reel Outlaws
S6 Ep6
8.0
28th Jul 2019
With the quota nearly gone, captains push limits to catch what might be final paychecks.
Follow The Herd
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.
Make Your Own Luck
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.
Stick em
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?
Down to the Wire
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.
Titan Showdown
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.
Back in the Battle
S3 Ep1
7.9
25th Jul 2016
Itâs bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks. The fleet is excited to haul in these lucrative giants again â but new obstacles lie ahead.
No Pain, No Gain
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.
Man Overboard
S5 Ep5
7.9
29th Jul 2018
Local fleets fight the North for their fair share as sustainability strictly limits fishing.
Hard Times at Sea
S7 Ep9
7.9
23rd Aug 2020
A mate emergency leaves the Hot Tuna struggling to catch a fish. Meanwhile, the Reel Eâ Buggingâs crew pushes the limits to get back in the competition.
Bombs Away
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 itâs too early to tell whether they can salvage their seasons or if theyâll have to hang up their rods.
The Big One
S8 Ep15
7.8
31st Oct 2021
The quota is still dropping, and the Outer Banks are taking no prisoners no matter whether you or old.
Dethroned
S4 Ep4
7.8
20th Aug 2017
Now that reigning champion Fishin' Frenzy's Captain Greg Mayer got knocked off his throne, it's anybody's game in the race for the top spot.
All Out War
S6 Ep15
7.8
22nd Sep 2019
A quota extension creates an all-out frenzy as the captains scramble to land a few more fish before the season ends; Capt. Reed Meredith knows he has what it takes to lead the fleet; northern boats try to keep pace with the southern fleet.
Worst Episodes of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
From Rods to Riches
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.
Down to the Dollar
S8 Ep14
6.9
24th Oct 2021
The competition is close and the quota is dwindling, so any major moves will be don to getting top dollar for quality fish.
Cost to be the Boss
S8 Ep6
7.0
22nd Aug 2021
A risky move by Offshore Outlaw sees the crew taking a short fishing window as a huge storm approaches, and Dog House fights to stay on top.
Tried and True
S8 Ep12
7.1
10th Oct 2021
Hog Wild fights to keep the lead, and Captains go back to tried and true methods to increase their catch
By Hook or By Crook
S1 Ep6
7.1
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.
Nine-Foot Monster
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 Fishinâ 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.
Doghouse Afternoon
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.
The Fat Tuna Sings
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.
Triple Trouble
S8 Ep9
7.2
19th Sep 2021
With the Outer Banks blue fin season half over, Southern hospitality helps one Captain, as the rest of the fleet go all out to hook as many fish as possible.
Bluefin or Bust
S1 Ep3
7.2
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.
Yankee Invasion
S1 Ep1
7.2
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.
Hot Water Big Tuna
S8 Ep3
7.2
1st Aug 2021
The fleet tries to take advantage of a wave of big fish. With bad weather working against them, the Rasta Rocket is having a hard time fishing, and struggles to keep up with the rest of the fleet.
Fog of War
S8 Ep7
7.3
5th Sep 2021
While the fleet is docked due to bad weather, one boat takes a chance to get ahead, but facing fog, wind, and high seas, could spell disaster for the attempt.
Storm Troopers
S6 Ep12
7.3
16th Sep 2019
A storm threatens to cut the season short.
Underdog Day Afternoon
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.
Risky Business
S8 Ep10
7.3
26th Sep 2021
The wind wreaks havoc on the fleet, but with over half of the quota already caught, some of them are taking bigger risks than ever to stay ahead.
Goldrush
S8 Ep13
7.3
17th Oct 2021
Big fish are everywhere but calm seas and good weather slows catches, and tightly packed boats is a recipe for tension.
Red Seas
S8 Ep16
7.3
7th Nov 2021
The fleet wants to prevent Fishin' Frenzy from taking the title but as Greg's hot streak continues this seems to be looking less likely.
Southern Discomfort
S1 Ep2
7.3
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.
Beat The Storm
S8 Ep2
7.4
25th Jul 2021
The Outer Banks fleet battle worsening conditions in the hopes of landing a payday before the forecast rough weather arrives and potentially stops fishing.
Doghouse Domination
S8 Ep4
7.4
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.
Ice Ice Tuna
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.
Striking Distance
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.
Fighting Frenzy
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.
Pressure Point
S8 Ep11
7.4
3rd Oct 2021
Halfway through the season and another storm front pushing in is starting to put all the fleet under pressure.
Danger Lurks
S8 Ep1
7.4
18th Jul 2021
Another season begins, and the Captains are faced with some old hazards like fire on board and sinking, to new hazards like shifting sands and sunken wrecks, on their main routes out to the fishing grounds.
Breaking Point
S6 Ep13
7.4
23rd Sep 2019
The Northern and Southern boats and crews start to break down as the quota closes.
Breaking Point
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.
We're Not in Gloucester Anymore
S1 Ep4
7.4
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.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Episode Guide
Yankee Invasion
S1 Ep1
7.2
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.
Southern Discomfort
S1 Ep2
7.3
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.
Bluefin or Bust
S1 Ep3
7.2
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.
We're Not in Gloucester Anymore
S1 Ep4
7.4
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.
Ice Ice Tuna
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.
By Hook or By Crook
S1 Ep6
7.1
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.
From Rods to Riches
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.
Doghouse Afternoon
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.
Tick Tock Tuna
S1 Ep9
7.8
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.
The Fat Tuna Sings
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.
