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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Bite Is On

    • April 1, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E02 Payback's a Fish

    • April 8, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E03 Weekend Warriors

    • April 15, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E04 Size Matters

    • April 22, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E05 Greed, Ego, & Jealousy

    • April 29, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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!

  • S01E06 Man v. Storm

    • May 6, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E07 Mutiny at Sea

    • May 13, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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!

  • S01E08 Grudge Match

    • May 20, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E09 Pirate Problems

    • May 27, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E10 Good to the Last Bite

    • June 3, 2012
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Back In The Hunt

    • January 13, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E02 Go Fish

    • January 20, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E03 The Numbers War

    • January 27, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E04 Fish Fight

    • February 10, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E05 Shark Attack

    • February 24, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E06 Sweet Smell of Revenge

    • March 3, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E07 Storm Warning

    • March 10, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E08 Hell on the High Seas

    • March 17, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E09 Meltdown

    • March 24, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E10 Captain Carnage

    • March 31, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E11 All Hands on Deck

    • April 7, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E12 Uncharted Territory

    • April 21, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E13 Twice Bitten

    • April 28, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E14 Money on the Line

    • May 5, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E15 Endgame

    • May 12, 2013
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 3

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Head To Tail Special

    • February 9, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Take a look back at the best moments from the first two seasons of Wicked Tuna, featuring the fishermen of Gloucester, Mass. battling for supremacy as they pursue the elusive Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. These are the wildest catches and the biggest showdowns between rivals, setting the stage for an all-new third season that will see them clashing harder than ever.

  • S03E01 The Wicked Return

    • February 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

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

  • S03E02 Checkmate

    • February 23, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Tyler has second thoughts about hiring his friends. Elsewhere, Bill attempts to catch tuna by using tactical maneuvers and harpooning.

  • S03E03 Into the Storm

    • March 2, 2014
    • National Geographic

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

  • S03E04 Operation T.U.N.A.

    • March 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E05 Bite Fight

    • March 23, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E06 Mission: Fishin!

    • March 30, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E07 Bad Latitude

    • April 6, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Burdened by the responsibility of providing for their families, the captains grow desperate to catch.

  • S03E08 Battle Royale

    • April 20, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E09 Brotherly Shove

    • April 27, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Captains get creative as new techniques help boat crews bring in more tuna. Elsewhere, tensions rise between the Hebert brothers aboard the Miss Sambvca.

  • S03E10 Blue Grit

    • May 4, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E11 Tuna Beta Kappa

    • May 11, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E12 Bad Blood

    • May 18, 2014
    • National Geographic

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

  • S03E13 Sharks and Recreation

    • May 25, 2014
    • National Geographic

    With only three weeks left in the current season, the captains struggle to maintain their position on the leaderboard.

  • S03E14 The Mighty Bite

    • June 1, 2014
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S03E15 The Reckoning

    • June 8, 2014
    • National Geographic

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Reel Talk Live

    • June 8, 2014

Season 4

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Masters of Bluefin

    • February 8, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Take a look back at the best and worst moments from the previous seasons of Wicked Tuna and Wicked Tuna: North vs. South, as the top fishermen of Gloucester, Massachusetts, battle for supremacy while they pursue the ocean’s top prize. And get an exclusive sneak peek at the action-packed new season of Wicked Tuna.

  • S04E01 First Blood

    • February 15, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E02 Anchor Anger

    • February 22, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E03 Bluefin Beatdown

    • March 1, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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 Hébert tries to land his first fish of the season and break in new mates.

  • S04E04 Harpoon Hellraising

    • March 8, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E05 Go Hard or Go Home

    • March 15, 2015
    • National Geographic

    A severe storm hits the fleet and the captains must decide whether or not to continue fishing.

  • S04E06 Bent Rods and Broken Hearts

    • March 22, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Pin Wheel is in the lead while Hot Tuna, Hard Merchandise and Kelly Ann try to catch up.

  • S04E07 The Maine Event

    • April 5, 2015
    • National Geographic

    In week 7, the captains decide whether up to head to Maine or stick to their home territory.

  • S04E08 Battle at Midway

    • April 12, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S04E09 Wicked Pissed

    • April 19, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Captain Paul Hebert struggles to prove his worth—and keep his job—after catching only three tuna in the first two months of fishing.

  • S04E10 When Push Comes to Shove

    • April 26, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S04E11 Three's a Charm

    • May 3, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S04E12 Triple Crossed

    • May 10, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S04E13 Tuna Trifecta

    • May 17, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E14 Knock out Punch

    • May 24, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E15 Bait and Switch

    • May 31, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x4 Reel Talk Live 2015

    • May 31, 2015
    • National Geographic

  • S04E16 Too Close to Call

    • June 1, 2015
    • National Geographic

    The Atlantic bluefin tuna season comes down to the final day and boats scramble to land more fish

Season 5

  • SPECIAL 0x5 The Return

    • January 31, 2016
    • National Geographic

    In Gloucester, Massachusetts, the North Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishing season is about to begin, but first, a look back at each captains' best and worst moments, and an exclusive peek at the all-new and explosive season of Wicked Tuna.

  • S05E01 Something To Prove

    • February 1, 2016
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S05E02 Tuna and Tequila

    • February 8, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Paul runs his own ship. Elsewhere, two captains come to a truce.

  • S05E03 May The Fish Be With You

    • February 15, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Captain Marciano sees a change of luck. Also, an alliance is tested between two captains.

  • S05E04 Pissed Off on Pissah

    • February 22, 2016
    • National Geographic

    A disgruntled crew face off aboard the Wicked Pissah.

  • S05E05 Big Hauls and Downfalls

    • March 7, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E06 Help Wanted

    • March 14, 2016
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S05E07 Snitches Get Fishes

    • March 21, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E08 Opposites Distract

    • March 28, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E09 Take it to the Bank

    • April 4, 2016
    • National Geographic

    The captains decide to take a journey to increase their chances or return empty-handed.

  • S05E10 Doubling Down

    • April 11, 2016
    • National Geographic

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

  • S05E11 Riders In The Storm

    • April 18, 2016
    • National Geographic

    When a violent storm rolls in, the Gloucester captains must make the decision whether to fish or flee at a critical time.

  • S05E12 Comeback Kid

    • April 25, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E13 Tuna Invaders

    • May 2, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E14 The Thin Bluefin Line

    • May 9, 2016
    • National Geographic

  • S05E15 The Final Fishdown

    • May 16, 2016
    • National Geographic

    In the last week of the Atlantic bluefin tuna season, the closest race in Wicked Tuna history will come down to the final catch.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x6 Reel Talk Live 2016

    • May 16, 2016

Season 6

  • Behind the Scenes/ Makings Of

    SPECIAL 0x7 Join the Crew

    • March 5, 2017
    • National Geographic

    For the first time in Wicked Tuna history, get a behind-the-scenes look at the fishermen who put everything on the line to chase bluefin tuna and the camera crew who will do whatever it takes to capture every second

  • S06E01 The First Fish is the Hardest

    • March 12, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Old rivals and a new competitor race to land the first fish of the season, which brings big money for one lucky captain.

  • S06E02 Trials and Tunalations

    • March 19, 2017
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S06E03 Bluefin Brotherhood

    • March 26, 2017
    • National Geographic

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

  • S06E04 Who Needs a Captain

    • April 2, 2017
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S06E05 The Ego Has Landed

    • April 9, 2017
    • National Geographic

    After his mates succeed without him, Captain Dave Carraro is desperate to redeem himself.

  • S06E06 Doldrums and Dog Days

    • April 16, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Captain Tyler McLaughlin is determined to stay out as long as necessary to best his rival.

  • S06E07 Captain Money Bags

    • April 23, 2017
    • National Geographic

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

  • S06E08 Hickory Dickory Docked

    • May 7, 2017
    • National Geographic

    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

  • S06E09 Hissy Fit

    • May 14, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Duffy makes a mistake that could destroy the Pinwheel's chances of catching a fish.

  • S06E10 Purple Rain

    • May 21, 2017
    • National Geographic

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

  • S06E11 The End is Nigh

    • May 28, 2017
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S06E12 The Time is Now

    • June 4, 2017
    • National Geographic

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

Season 7

  • S07E01 Worst to First

    • March 11, 2018
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x8 Tuna Tantrums

    • March 12, 2018
    • National Geographic

  • S07E02 Fish or Famine

    • March 18, 2018
    • National Geographic

    As defending champ Captain Dave Carraro struggles to land a fish, the rest of the fleet seizes the opportunity to get ahead.

  • S07E03 Merch Madness

    • March 25, 2018
    • National Geographic

    The Hard Merchandise is the only boat that has yet to land a fish, and Captain Dave Marciano is feeling the pressure.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x9 Pinwheel Wizard

    • March 25, 2018
    • National Geographic

    An examination of the highs and lows of Capt. Tyler McLaughlin's career; Capt. McLaughlin was the young upstart of the Gloucester, Mass., fleet who arrived to unseat Capt. Dave Cararro.

  • S07E04 Don’t Quit Your Day Job

    • April 1, 2018
    • National Geographic

    When inexperienced fishermen crowd the water, the fleet has to fight through additional obstacles in order to earn a paycheck

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x10 Hard Mechandise

    • April 1, 2018
    • National Geographic

    The never-before-told story is told about a Gloucester bluefin fisherman; Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise; and his family crew.

  • S07E05 Smoke On The Water

    • April 8, 2018
    • National Geographic

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

  • S07E06 Two For The Money

    • April 15, 2018
    • National Geographic

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

  • S07E07 The Fleet Strikes Back

    • April 22, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Defending champion Captain Dave Carraro and his crew of the FV-Tuna.com take the lead for the first time this season.

  • S07E08 Ride The Lightning

    • April 29, 2018
    • National Geographic

    As a massive storm front slams the fishing grounds, the fleet takes big risks to catch the elusive bluefin.

  • S07E09 Fishin' Friction

    • May 6, 2018
    • National Geographic

    The weeks of fishing take their toll on the fleet. Paul, feeling frustrated after a disappointing week, takes his anger out on Rick.

  • S07E10 Mutiny on the Water

    • May 13, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Captain Paul Hebert's negative attitude sours his relationship with his mate, Rick.

  • S07E11 Road to Redemption

    • May 20, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Captain Brad Krasowski is ready to make good on his promise to improve.

  • S07E12 Point Break

    • May 27, 2018
    • National Geographic

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

  • S07E13 A Fin and a Prayer

    • June 3, 2018
    • National Geographic

    With three weeks left in the fishing season, the competition intensifies. Dave Marciano tries to turn his bad luck around and salvage his season

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x11 Hot Tuna

    • June 3, 2018
    • National Geographic

    A look is taken at the Hot Tuna's crew, and their time spent in Gloucester as they work towards their goal of catching the most rewarding tuna is shown, also, additional insights into the Ott family history is unexpectedly revealed.

  • S07E14 Shock and Awe

    • June 10, 2018
    • National Geographic

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

  • S07E15 Changing the Tide

    • June 17, 2018
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S07E16 Fight To The Finish

    • June 24, 2018
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Battle Cry

    • March 10, 2019
    • National Geographic

    It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and every captain wants to be the one to bring in the lucrative first fish.

  • S08E02 Game of Fins

    • March 17, 2019
    • National Geographic

    It's week two of fishing and a familiar boat enters the fleet, igniting old rivalries

  • S08E03 Wreck It Ralph

    • March 24, 2019
    • National Geographic

    A familiar face returns to GloucesterP to compete for the title of top bluefin fisherman.

  • S08E04 Gods and Monstahs

    • March 31, 2019
    • National Geographic

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

  • S08E05 Relative Madness

    • April 7, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E06 Attack of the Pack

    • April 14, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E07 Double Team

    • April 21, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E08 Wicked Waves

    • April 28, 2019
    • National Geographic

    When Mother Nature decides to flip her switch, the fleet must decide whether to stay or give up.

  • S08E09 One for the Money

    • May 5, 2019
    • National Geographic

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

  • S08E10 Blood in the Water

    • May 12, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E11 Thick as Thieves

    • May 19, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E12 The Sherman Tank

    • May 26, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E13 Coming for the Crown

    • June 2, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E14 Pulling Out All the Stops

    • June 9, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S08E15 The Final Tail

    • June 16, 2019
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 9

  • S09E01 The Enemy Among Us

    • March 1, 2020
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Best of: Back to School

    • March 8, 2020
    • National Geographic

    No matter how old you get, adult life is just like high school. Take a trip through eight seasons of Tuna High, yearbook style, to find the scholars, the wild ones, the popular kids, the pranksters and the ones you simply cannot forget and how they got there.

  • S09E02 War on the Water

    • March 8, 2020
    • National Geographic

    The original Gloucester captains realize the newcomers mean business. When the new boats team up to work together, the veterans feel the pressure.

  • SPECIAL 0x13 Money in the Bank

    • March 15, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E03 Band of Brothers

    • March 15, 2020
    • National Geographic

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

  • SPECIAL 0x14 Red Hot Bluefins

    • March 22, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E04 Follow the Leaders

    • March 22, 2020
    • National Geographic

    Tensions run high as a limited quota diminishes and the newcomers employ sneak attacks, causing the fight to get personal for two longtime rivals.

  • S09E05 Blood Lines

    • March 29, 2020
    • National Geographic

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

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x24 Luck on the Line

    • March 29, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E06 Kraken the Code

    • April 5, 2020
    • National Geographic

    The Gloucester captains are used to dominating their home turf and will do whatever it takes to protect their waters from the imposing newcomers.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x23 All About Paul

    • April 5, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E07 While the Getting is Good

    • April 12, 2020
    • National Geographic

    The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x25 Best of: The Numbers Game

    • April 12, 2020
    • National Geographic

    The numbers game, it's everywhere, and no more so than in tuna fishing. A look back at the high and lows of all the numbers for the past eight seasons.

  • S09E08 Bluefin Shutdown

    • April 19, 2020
    • National Geographic

    The bluefin market shuts down in 48 hours, and tensions among the captains run high.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x26 Marciano Answers All

    • April 19, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E09 Back to Business

    • April 26, 2020
    • National Geographic

    Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn’t fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x29 Fish Tales

    • April 26, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E10 Mate Debate

    • May 3, 2020
    • National Geographic

    With the markets reopened, the mates step up to help out and prove their worth.

  • SPECIAL 0x17 Ready to Rumble

    • May 3, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E11 Angry Waters

    • May 10, 2020
    • National Geographic

    Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.

  • SPECIAL 0x18 Dot Com Disclosure

    • May 10, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E12 Pineapple Mafia

    • May 17, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • SPECIAL 0x19 Inside Scoop

    • May 17, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E13 Crunch Time

    • May 24, 2020
    • National Geographic

    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?

  • SPECIAL 0x20 The First Time

    • May 24, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E14 Brawlin for Bluefin

    • May 31, 2020
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • SPECIAL 0x21 Tyler Tells All

    • May 31, 2020
    • National Geographic

    Captain Tyler McLaughlin shares his favorite moments.

  • SPECIAL 0x22 Then & Now

    • June 7, 2020
    • National Geographic

  • S09E15 All Out of Tomorrows

    • June 7, 2020
    • National Geographic

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

Season 10

  • S10E01 Keep the Tradition Alive

    • February 21, 2021
    • National Geographic

    It’s opening day of the Gloucester bluefin season, and the captains face new challenges and navigate uncertain waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • S10E02 Back in the Game

    • February 28, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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?

  • S10E03 Bank on It

    • March 7, 2021
    • National Geographic

    In a season of uncertainty, the captains fight for glory, and the newcomers are especially determined to prove their worth.

  • S10E04 Best Laid Plans

    • March 14, 2021
    • National Geographic

    The captains work to find a strategy that will maximize catches, and profits, in an attempt to play it smart during uncertain times.

  • S10E05 Tuna Master

    • March 28, 2021
    • National Geographic

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

  • S10E06 Middlebank Monster

    • April 4, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E07 Payday Baby

    • April 11, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E08 Hold Fast

    • April 18, 2021
    • National Geographic

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

  • S10E09 Can't Stop, Won't Stop

    • April 25, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E10 The Next Generation

    • May 2, 2021
    • National Geographic

    In one of the toughest Wicked Tuna seasons, can the next generation of Gloucester fishermen rise to the challenge and bring home blue gold?

  • S10E11 Bad Fish, Good Blood

    • May 9, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E12 Strength in Numbers

    • May 16, 2021
    • National Geographic

    In an uncertain market, the fleet fights to earn another paycheck. But while some crews have all hands on deck, others find themselves shorthanded.

  • S10E13 Chasin' the Bite

    • May 23, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E14 Real Heroes

    • May 30, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E15 Rogue One

    • June 6, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E16 Cursed

    • June 13, 2021
    • National Geographic

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

  • S10E17 Quota Killers

    • June 20, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E18 Make or Break

    • June 27, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S10E19 Hot or Not

    • July 4, 2021
    • National Geographic

    As time runs out, the Hard Merchandise fights to hold onto the top spot while the Wicked Pissah follows hot on their heels.

  • S10E20 End of the Line

    • July 11, 2021
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Back on the Hunt

    • February 27, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E02 Out of Control

    • March 6, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E03 Heavy is the Crown

    • March 13, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E04 Dog Days

    • March 20, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E05 Whale of a Tuna

    • March 27, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E06 Comeback Kings

    • April 3, 2022
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S11E07 Back on Track

    • April 10, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E08 Whoa Brother!

    • April 17, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E09 Dream Team

    • April 24, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E10 Mutiny

    • May 1, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E11 Marathon Monster

    • May 8, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E12 Lucky or Not

    • May 15, 2022
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S11E13 Make the Grade

    • May 22, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E14 Bet on Badfish

    • May 29, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E15 Marciano on Deck

    • June 5, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E16 Redemption

    • June 12, 2022
    • National Geographic

    Captain Paul calls in a man from his past to try and salvage his season.

  • S11E17 Weather the Storm

    • June 19, 2022
    • National Geographic

    With a storm brewing, Dot Com searches for a monster tuna to get ahead.

  • S11E18 Top Four Frenzy

    • June 26, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E19 No Time to Lose

    • July 3, 2022
    • National Geographic

  • S11E20 Monster Finale

    • July 10, 2022
    • National Geographic

Season 12

Season 13

  • S13E01 The Herds Are Here

    • March 3, 2024
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S13E02 Early Season Monsters

    • March 10, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The fleet is on the hunt for early season jumbos.

  • S13E03 We're Not Quitters!

    • March 17, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Tension mounts on Hard Merchandise as they struggle for their first fish.

  • S13E04 Maine or Bust!

    • March 24, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The ladies on No Limits catch their first blue fin of the season.

  • S13E05 Last Chance for Chatham

    • March 31, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The captains fish their favorite spots, from Chatham to Stellwagen.

  • S13E06 Even the Losers Get Lucky Sometimes

    • April 7, 2024
    • National Geographic

    As the fleet gets off to a fishy start, two boats fight to make up ground.

  • S13E07 Dangerous Alliance

    • April 14, 2024
    • National Geographic

    With the season half over, the fleet tries to catch up to Dave and Paul.

  • S13E08 To Get It Done, Two is Better Than One

    • April 28, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Time Flies battles monsters while an unlikely pair form an alliance.

  • S13E09 Coming In Hot

    • May 5, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Former champion Fat Tuna heats up the competition with two blue fin tuna.

  • S13E10 Three-Way Throwdown

    • May 12, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Captain Tyler Mclaughlin faces setbacks, taking him off of the water.

  • S13E11 Triple Threat

    • May 19, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Fat Tuna, Wicked Pissah and DotCom battle it out for the top spot.

  • S13E12 End of a Sea Monster Season

    • May 26, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The season finale is here, as three former champs battle for the win.