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Wicked Tuna
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The season finale is here, as three former champs battle for the win.
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May 26 2024 |
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Fat Tuna, Wicked Pissah and DotCom battle it out for the top spot.
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May 19 2024 |
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Captain Tyler Mclaughlin faces setbacks, taking him off of the water.
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May 12 2024 |
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Former champion Fat Tuna heats up the competition with two blue fin tuna.
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May 05 2024 |
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Time Flies battles monsters while an unlikely pair form an alliance.
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Apr 28 2024 |
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With the season half over, the fleet tries to catch up to Dave and Paul.
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Apr 14 2024 |
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As the fleet gets off to a fishy start, two boats fight to make up ground.
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Apr 07 2024 |
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The captains fish their favorite spots, from Chatham to Stellwagen.
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Mar 31 2024 |
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The ladies on No Limits catch their first blue fin of the season.
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Mar 24 2024 |
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Tension mounts on Hard Merchandise as they struggle for their first fish.
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Mar 17 2024 |
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The fleet is on the hunt for early season jumbos.
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Mar 10 2024 |
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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.
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Mar 03 2024 |
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The fleet battles for the title of Greatest Of All Time.
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Jun 25 2023 |
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The quota is running out, and the season could end at any minute.
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Jun 25 2023 |
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It's a tight race as the quota shrinks, and the fleet digs deep to catch.
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Jun 18 2023 |
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| May 28 2023 | |
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| May 14 2023 | |
| May 07 2023 | |
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| Mar 26 2023 | |
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Wicked Pissah joins Fat Tuna, Hot Tuna & Time Flies in Chatham, hoping there is strength in numbers. Meanwhile Tyler continues fishing on his own.
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Mar 19 2023 |
| Mar 12 2023 | |
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| Feb 26 2023 | |
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| Jul 10 2022 | |
| Jul 03 2022 | |
| Jun 26 2022 | |
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With a storm brewing, Dot Com searches for a monster tuna to get ahead.
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Jun 19 2022 |
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Captain Paul calls in a man from his past to try and salvage his season.
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Jun 12 2022 |
| Jun 05 2022 | |
| May 29 2022 | |
| May 22 2022 | |
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Some captains are having their luckiest seasons to date, but the fleet�s fate is in the hands of the Tuna Gods, regardless of skill and determination.
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May 15 2022 |
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| Apr 24 2022 | |
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After a slow start for five-time champion FV-Tuna.com, the skilled crew is determined to get on track for the season finally � but making a comeback isn't easy, even for the most focused of captains. While the rest of the fleet pushes to gain ground, Dave and his mates endure an exhausting 48-hours, facing some of the toughest fishing yet, and putting the well-oiled machine to the ultimate test, for a chance at redemption.
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Apr 03 2022 |
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| Feb 27 2022 |
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All eyes are on top contenders Hard Merchandise and Wicked Pissah, as the quota reaches its fill and the fleet searches for their final paychecks.
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Jul 11 2021 |
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As time runs out, the Hard Merchandise fights to hold onto the top spot while the Wicked Pissah follows hot on their heels.
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Jul 04 2021 |
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The fleet tries to capitalize on Wicked Pissah�s time off the water after a mechanical issue, and Hard Merchandise improvises to fix the boat.
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Jun 27 2021 |
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With the quota running out and the end in sight, the captains race to catch monster high quality bluefin but they can�t control what bites the hook.
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Jun 20 2021 |
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The buyer breaks wreak havoc on fishermen�s strategies and five-time champion Captain Dave Carraro suffers the longest cold streak of his career.
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Jun 13 2021 |
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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.
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Jun 06 2021 |
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Captains put competition aside to work with members of Wounded Warrior Project, who share their brave stories and help the crews fight for bluefin gold.
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May 30 2021 |
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Everyone is desperate for a paycheck as the warm summer water creates a lull in fishing like never before, and keeping the fleet on the hunt.
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May 23 2021 |
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In an uncertain market, the fleet fights to earn another paycheck. But while some crews have all hands on deck, others find themselves shorthanded.
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May 16 2021 |
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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.
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May 09 2021 |
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In one of the toughest Wicked Tuna seasons, can the next generation of Gloucester fishermen rise to the challenge and bring home blue gold?
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May 02 2021 |
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After bad weather and with a buyer break looming, the seas are crowded. One boat will stop at nothing to get ahead in the competition.
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Apr 25 2021 |
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Rough seas, high winds and fast tides make for tough fishing, but when captains help each other, the bluefins start biting.
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Apr 18 2021 |
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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.
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Apr 11 2021 |
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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.
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Apr 04 2021 |
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Faced with intense challenges like never before, Captain Spurge motivates the fleet to work hard, fish smart and push their limits.
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Mar 28 2021 |
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The captains work to find a strategy that will maximize catches, and profits, in an attempt to play it smart during uncertain times.
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Mar 14 2021 |
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In a season of uncertainty, the captains fight for glory, and the newcomers are especially determined to prove their worth.
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Mar 07 2021 |
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Captain Dave Marciano is making waves early on but will his luck stick around for the entire season, or are his glory days behind him?
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Feb 28 2021 |
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It�s opening day of the Gloucester bluefin season, and the captains face new challenges and navigate uncertain waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Feb 21 2021 |
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The fleet battles extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as the captains fight to land their last catches � and the No. 1 spot.
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Jun 07 2020 |
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As the captains fight for what could be their last bluefin, the battle between the Pinwheel and the Kraken turns into an all-out war.
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May 31 2020 |
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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?
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May 24 2020 |
| May 17 2020 | |
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Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.
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May 10 2020 |
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With the markets reopened, the mates step up to help out and prove their worth.
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May 03 2020 |
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Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn�t fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.
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Apr 26 2020 |
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The bluefin market shuts down in 48 hours, and tensions among the captains run high.
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Apr 19 2020 |
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The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.
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Apr 12 2020 |
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The Gloucester captains are used to dominating their home turf and will do whatever it takes to protect their waters from the imposing newcomers.
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Apr 05 2020 |
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Competition between the OGs and the tourists heats up; Gloucester captains rely on family ties.
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Mar 29 2020 |
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Tensions run high as a limited quota diminishes and the newcomers employ sneak attacks, causing the fight to get personal for two longtime rivals.
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Mar 22 2020 |
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Spooked by the sudden success of the new captains, the Gloucester veterans take drastic measures and band together to form an unlikely alliance.
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Mar 15 2020 |
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The original Gloucester captains realize the newcomers mean business. When the new boats team up to work together, the veterans feel the pressure.
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Mar 08 2020 |
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It�s the first day of a new bluefin season, and the Gloucester captains unexpectedly meet their matches when a fleet of outsiders comes to town.
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Mar 01 2020 |
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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.
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Jun 16 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 09 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 02 2019 |
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The captain must decide whether to risk making their way further out to sea 170 miles away from Gloucester, Mass., where the fish promise to be big.
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May 26 2019 |
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Capt. Tyler McLaughlin feels the pressure to stay ahead of Capt. Dave Carraro, but a new boat of friendly faces joins the fleet; mechanical troubles plague the Falcon.
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May 19 2019 |
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The smaller quota of one bluefin tuna per day adds mounting pressure, as the captains must put meat on deck each day to stay competitive.
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May 12 2019 |
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As the season reaches a turning point, a change in the quota forces boats to push their limits, creating tension on the water.
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May 05 2019 |
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When Mother Nature decides to flip her switch, the fleet must decide whether to stay or give up.
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Apr 28 2019 |
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It's almost the midpoint of bluefin fishing season, so the clock is ticking; new alliances are built and battles continue in the race for a payday.
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Apr 21 2019 |
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The captains are challenged when a large group of boats shows up for the weekend and Hot Tuna must decide whether to risk leaving a familiar spot.
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Apr 14 2019 |
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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.
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Apr 07 2019 |
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Bad luck strikes the fleet, and the captains struggle to turn their fortunes around.
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Mar 31 2019 |
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A familiar face returns to GloucesterP to compete for the title of top bluefin fisherman.
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Mar 24 2019 |
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It's week two of fishing and a familiar boat enters the fleet, igniting old rivalries
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Mar 17 2019 |
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It�s opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and every captain wants to be the one to bring in the lucrative first fish.
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Mar 10 2019 |
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With less than four days left in the season, the fleet races to claim the title of top-earning boat, but with two captains sidelined, it�s anyone�s game.
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Jun 24 2018 |
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With only one week left in the season, the fleet competes for final paychecks, but with the top two boats forced off the water, it�s anyone�s game.
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Jun 17 2018 |
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Captain Brad Krasowski is just one big catch away from completing his �worst to first� comeback over last year�s performance.
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Jun 10 2018 |
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With three weeks left in the fishing season, the competition intensifies. Dave Marciano tries to turn his bad luck around and salvage his season
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Jun 03 2018 |
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On the Hard Merchandise, the past few weeks filled with bad luck and few fish push Captain Dave Marciano to his breaking point.
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May 27 2018 |
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Captain Brad Krasowski is ready to make good on his promise to improve.
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May 20 2018 |
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Captain Paul Hebert's negative attitude sours his relationship with his mate, Rick.
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May 13 2018 |
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The weeks of fishing take their toll on the fleet. Paul, feeling frustrated after a disappointing week, takes his anger out on Rick.
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May 06 2018 |
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As a massive storm front slams the fishing grounds, the fleet takes big risks to catch the elusive bluefin.
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Apr 29 2018 |
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Defending champion Captain Dave Carraro and his crew of the FV-Tuna.com take the lead for the first time this season.
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Apr 22 2018 |
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The alliance between Captains Dave Marciano and Dave Carraro is in jeopardy after the Hard Merchandise suffers a breakdown at sea.
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Apr 15 2018 |
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The captains team up to double their chances of catching fish, but forming an alliance with a competitor proves to be risky.
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Apr 08 2018 |
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When inexperienced fishermen crowd the water, the fleet has to fight through additional obstacles in order to earn a paycheck
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Apr 01 2018 |
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The Hard Merchandise is the only boat that has yet to land a fish, and Captain Dave Marciano is feeling the pressure.
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Mar 25 2018 |
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As defending champ Captain Dave Carraro struggles to land a fish, the rest of the fleet seizes the opportunity to get ahead.
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Mar 18 2018 |
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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.
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Mar 11 2018 |
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Captain Tyler McLaughlin is within striking distance of becoming this year�s champion, but will a sudden setback at sea derail his chances?
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Jun 04 2017 |
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With two weeks left, Captains Dave Carraro and Tyler McLaughlin are locked in a battle for first place, and each is determined to come out on top.
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May 28 2017 |
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A treacherous storm descends on Gloucester, forcing captains to choose between risking their lives battling the elements or missing out on a catch.
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May 21 2017 |
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Duffy makes a mistake that could destroy the Pinwheel's chances of catching a fish.
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May 14 2017 |
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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
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May 07 2017 |
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The competition heats up as the captains become desperate to land a paycheck.
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Apr 23 2017 |
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Captain Tyler McLaughlin is determined to stay out as long as necessary to best his rival.
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Apr 16 2017 |
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After his mates succeed without him, Captain Dave Carraro is desperate to redeem himself.
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Apr 09 2017 |
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After a month of fishing, the mates of the fleet prove their worth, and one boat makes a historic haul that could change the outcome of the season.
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Apr 02 2017 |
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A good deed by Captain Tyler McLaughlin earns him some positive karma. Captain Dave Carraro, frustrated with his dry spell, resorts to shady tactics.
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Mar 26 2017 |
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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.
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Mar 19 2017 |
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Old rivals and a new competitor race to land the first fish of the season, which brings big money for one lucky captain.
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Mar 12 2017 |
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In the last week of the Atlantic bluefin tuna season, the closest race in Wicked Tuna history will come down to the final catch.
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May 16 2016 |
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| Apr 25 2016 | |
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When a violent storm rolls in, the Gloucester captains must make the decision whether to fish or flee at a critical time.
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Apr 18 2016 |
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Two captains head out for a huge haul offshore on Georges Bank.
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Apr 11 2016 |
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The captains decide to take a journey to increase their chances or return empty-handed.
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Apr 04 2016 |
| Mar 28 2016 | |
| Mar 21 2016 | |
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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.
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Mar 14 2016 |
| Mar 07 2016 | |
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A disgruntled crew face off aboard the Wicked Pissah.
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Feb 22 2016 |
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Captain Marciano sees a change of luck. Also, an alliance is tested between two captains.
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Feb 15 2016 |
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Paul runs his own ship. Elsewhere, two captains come to a truce.
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Feb 08 2016 |
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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.
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Feb 01 2016 |
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The Atlantic bluefin tuna season comes down to the final day and boats scramble to land more fish
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Jun 01 2015 |
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Captain Dave Marciano is desperately trying to maintain his precarious lead, but several run-ins with sharks and a fleet of fierce competitors are shaking things up.
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May 31 2015 |
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It's week 12 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and after catching no fish last week, last season's champion, Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, has sought help from his ally, Captain TJ Ott of Hot Tuna.
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May 10 2015 |
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Bad luck, bait problems, and big egos plague the Gloucester fleet. With only five weeks left before the season closes, an epic week of catching from one boat threatens to knock captain Dave Marciano out of the top spot on the leaderboard.
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May 03 2015 |
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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.
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Apr 26 2015 |
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Captain Paul Hebert struggles to prove his worth�and keep his job�after catching only three tuna in the first two months of fishing.
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Apr 19 2015 |
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It�s week eight of the Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and as the season ticks past the halfway point, the Gloucester captains are determined to work harder than ever to put tuna on their decks and charge into the rest of the season as strong as possible. But being on the water for the past two months is taking a toll on crew members and one mate faces a dilemma � keep fishing or quit so he can spend more time with his wife and kids.
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Apr 12 2015 |
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In week 7, the captains decide whether up to head to Maine or stick to their home territory.
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Apr 05 2015 |
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Pin Wheel is in the lead while Hot Tuna, Hard Merchandise and Kelly Ann try to catch up.
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Mar 22 2015 |
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A severe storm hits the fleet and the captains must decide whether or not to continue fishing.
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Mar 15 2015 |
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Captain TJ Ott is eager to put more fish on the deck, but runs into trouble after the steering breaks in the middle of a catch, and only his brother�s experience as a mechanic can bail them out in time.; rivals desperately try to out-fish each other; Capt. Paul H�bert tries to land his first fish of the season and break in new mates.
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Mar 01 2015 |
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Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com is determined to keep up his hot streak, but the recklessness of another boat causes him to reach his boiling point. Captain TJ Ott of The Hot Tuna took over second place last week, but Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise is determined to regain second position. After a rocky start to the season, Captain Paul Hebert of Miss Sambvca has been on a catching streak for the past four weeks, and has his eyes set on second place as well.
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Jun 01 2014 |
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With only three weeks left in the current season, the captains struggle to maintain their position on the leaderboard.
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May 25 2014 |
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Old rivalries ignite between captains with four weeks remaining in the fishing season. Later, Dave Marciano attempts a risky trip far offshore.
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May 18 2014 |
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The crew of the FV-Tuna.com assist the Coast Guard in a rescue mission. Later, a joint venture takes a turn for the worse when slow fishing creates tension between two captains.
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May 11 2014 |
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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.
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May 04 2014 |
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Captains get creative as new techniques help boat crews bring in more tuna. Elsewhere, tensions rise between the Hebert brothers aboard the Miss Sambvca.
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Apr 27 2014 |
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With time running out to catch the elusive North Atlantic Bluefin tuna, Tuna.Com has a narrow lead over Hot Tuna, putting pressure on the Lily to land a killer catch.
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Apr 20 2014 |
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Burdened by the responsibility of providing for their families, the captains grow desperate to catch.
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Apr 06 2014 |
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Hot Tuna has managed to stay on top of the competition so far. However with the bluefin tuna season heating up, his anxious competition try to contend.
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Mar 30 2014 |
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Tyler goes to his lucky spot in an attempt to win back his pride and to make some money, but there he finds his former captain TJ already fishing.
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Mar 23 2014 |
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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.
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Mar 16 2014 |
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A storm threatens the fishing fleet, impairing harpooning operations and forcing one captain to switch boats.
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Mar 02 2014 |
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Tyler has second thoughts about hiring his friends. Elsewhere, Bill attempts to catch tuna by using tactical maneuvers and harpooning.
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Feb 23 2014 |
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A rivalry between Tyler and TJ heats up in the Season 3 opener.
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Feb 16 2014 |
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In the second season finale, a storm brews on the horizon as the final week of the season continues. The FV-Tuna.com remains in the lead but hasn't caught a fish this week. Nearest rival Pin Wheel has two fish on deck from earlier in the week. Over on the Lisa & Jake, Paul caught three fish already and is on the way to reaching his $50,000 goal. The storm threatens the Hard Merchandise, but with one in the haul already they hook up again and fight for a second catch to end the season strong.
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May 12 2013 |
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In the first episode of a two-part season finale, Gloucester's reigning bluefin champion, Captain Dave Carraro starts the last week of the season nearly $20,000 ahead of his New Hampshire rival, the Pin Wheel. For young Captain Tyler, the goal is to prove himself to the veterans. Captain Paul Hebert of the Lisa & Jake wants to fulfill his goal of earning $50,000 in five weeks while Captain Marciano is desperate to put away money and revive a season marred by boat breakdowns and short fish.
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May 05 2013 |
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With only two weeks left in the season, just one fish is not enough for the Gloucester captains--and the lure of doubling their luck is tempting. FV-Tuna.com holds the lead for the fifth week in a row, followed closely by the young guns on The Pin Wheel. Paul, who recently left FV-Tuna.com to lead his own boat, is desperate for a win as a new captain--and is counting on the cash to provide for his family and young daughter.
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Apr 28 2013 |
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As the summer comes to an end and the water temperature drops, the bluefin start their migration to the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Mexico, making the last three weeks of the season even tougher. Pin Wheel is just behind FV-Tuna.com, so Tyler makes a gamble on a long trip, hoping it'll pay off. With their boat near Canadian waters, the guys have to be extra careful to stay in U.S. territory or their catch won't be legal.
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Apr 21 2013 |
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When new fishermen join the crew, who will make the grade and who will miss the boat? FV-Tuna.com is just clinging to its lead over Pin Wheel. New deckhand Garon is out for his first day on FV-Tuna.com and he's eager to prove himself. Paul's new boat, Lisa & Jake, is in its second week and has serious ground to make up to catch the other captains. With inexperienced deckhand Kevin costing them a fish, Paul is feeling the stress like never before.
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Apr 07 2013 |
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After an intense week, where Dave fired Paul as first mate on FV-tuna.com, the two friends-turned-foes are now ferociously competing against each other to see who will catch more fish. Navigating the open seas in hopes of catching the most fish, Paul aims to prove that he is fine on his own without Dave, so he asks his brother Bruce, a bluefin fishing legend, to join him onboard and help him outfish his old employer.
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Mar 31 2013 |
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Tensions come to a head when captains and crew lock horns on the water. Tuna.com is back in the lead over Pin Wheel in week nine of the fishing season. The fishermen of Bounty Hunter are feeling the tension because of their lack of fish this season. Tyler is still reeling from his mates slacking off last week, and when they continue to misbehave on the water, he reaches his breaking point.
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Mar 24 2013 |
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It's midway through the season, and the pressure to bring in a paycheck pushes the captains to their limits. Pin Wheel is still in the lead over Tuna.com. Trailing in third, Hard Merchandise is struggling with a boat that isn't exactly running like new and a crew that can't seem to catch a break on the water. And Odysea's single catch is putting serious pressure on Jason, the first mate, whose family is waiting for a paycheck back in Florida.
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Mar 17 2013 |
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With the fishing season already half over, the captains have no choice but to head straight into a wicked storm. The Gloucester boats tail behind Pin Wheel; and Tuna.com knows that without risk, there's no reward, and they head full steam ahead. Hoping that the change in the weather will lead to a change in luck ? and bigger fish ? the captains get serious with the stakes this high and money to be made.
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Mar 10 2013 |
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Old rivals try to settle scores while amateur fishermen are wreaking havoc. FV-Tuna.com maintains a narrow lead in the race to catch the biggest bluefin, but has to relocate because of amateur boats getting too close. Kevin is none too pleased when a weekend warrior runs over his anchor line. With repairs required, he tries to finish the day. Tyler gives his mates a week off but still heads out to pursue the chase; however, he encounters googans who slow him down and quickly frustrate him.
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Mar 03 2013 |
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Sharks lead to a man vs. beast showdown in the North Atlantic. Huge great white sharks have been spotted in Gloucester waters. Captain Kevin is on full alert when a great white slams into the side of his fishing vessel Christina. When a harpoon line gets tangled in the Pin Wheel's propeller, Captain Tyler has no choice but to get in the water. With great whites able to detect trace amounts of blood from up to three miles away, he and his hard-won tuna catch are at high risk.
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Feb 24 2013 |
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Let the games begin! It's tournament time in Gloucester, and with a big cash prize up for grabs and the best boats in New England joining the fray, it's the mother of all battles to catch the biggest bluefin. Tensions come to a head as the mischievous young crew of the Pin Wheel plays a prank on the biggest hothead in the fleet, Captain Ralph of the Odysea, and get more than they bargained for.
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Feb 10 2013 |
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The fleet has invested time and money in searching for places where bluefin tuna congregate and feed ? locations known as ?numbers?. But for the young crew of the Pin Wheel, the entire ocean is theirs for the taking, and Captain Tyler sets sail in search of new hot spots.
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Jan 27 2013 |
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After an impressive first week against the veteran fleet, Tyler and the Pin Wheel gamble on making the 150-mile trip to Georges Bank. Meanwhile, for Kevin Leonowert, captain of the Christina, there's nothing better than the rush of harpooning. It's a high-octane chase where boats specially rigged with a high tower and a bow pulpit can identify schools of bluefin, take aim and nab the tuna of their choice.
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Jan 20 2013 |
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The fishermen of Gloucester, Mass., navigate the open seas in hopes of catching the first fish of the season. Dave Carraro, captain of FV-Tuna.com, finds his first fishing spot of the season, but his day is interrupted by an unwelcome visitor. Tyler McLaughlin, a New Hampshire native and the 24-year-old captain of the Pin Wheel, has headed south to invade Gloucester waters, with the expressed intent of catching more fish than Dave.
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Jan 13 2013 |
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With winter approaching and the yearly quota almost filled, the fishermen push their limits to catch the final fish of the season. The clock is ticking, and the fishing is fast and furious. It seems everyone's hooking up but the king of the fleet, Dave, captain of the Tuna.com. But with the final hours of the season running out, Dave stumbles onto what may be the biggest, baddest fish of the year? if he can land it.
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Jun 03 2012 |
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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.
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May 27 2012 |
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With just two weeks left until the end of tuna fishing season, Bounty Hunter gains a new deckhand. Paul, formerly of Tuna.com, joins the crew, and Captain Bill hopes he will help turn the boat's luck around. But tensions flare when Paul tries to teach a few things to First Mate Scott leaving questions about whether the new arrangement will work. On the Hard Merchandise, First Mate Jay struggles to prove to his uncle and Captain that he's worth keeping on next season.
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May 20 2012 |
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A mixture of bad luck and mutiny brews in this tumultuous episode of Wicked Tuna. Tensions erupt on New England�s top tuna boat, Tuna.Com, when Captain Dave and Paul get into a heated confrontation that causes Paul to quit!
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May 13 2012 |
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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.
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May 06 2012 |
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After watching the Christina catch the biggest tuna of the season, the uber-competitive Captain Dave of the Tuna.com is obsessed with beating the record, and catching a fish bigger than 1,075 lbs!
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Apr 29 2012 |
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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.
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Apr 22 2012 |
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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.
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Apr 15 2012 |
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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.
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Apr 08 2012 |
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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.
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Apr 01 2012 |