First the captains of the crab fishing boats from Deadliest Catch will tell some of their favorite fishing stories. Some will tell of how they barely escaped death. Others will describe superstitions and rituals that they and their crews have. There is also a fascinating tale of a ghost ship said to sail on the Bering Sea. Next come the crewmembers who will express their thoughts on everything from their experience to their captains. Find out why these men risk their lives to bring the world crabs for their dinner table.
This episode looks at the family histories of fishing for crab on the Bering Sea. Often times several generations of men find themselves fishing together and even replacing their fathers. The captains will discuss the vast improvements made in fishing boats and equipment over the years as well as safety upgrades. They will also talk about the comparisons of crab fishing to gold prospecting. The show closes with a discussion of crewmembers who had short careers due to being too frightened to continue and some of the funniest practical jokes that they have played on one another over the years.
The lowest lows of this season are explored. The Deadliest Catch crews talk about committing Phil's ashes to the tides of the Bering Sea. Jake and Josh hash it out with the short lived Captain of the Cornelia Marie, Derrick Ray.
The Bering Sea 's relentless nature pushes the Captains and their crews to the limit. They relive the terrifying storm of the 2011 Opilio season, and the sparse King Crab fishing - when experienced captains pulled more blank pots than ever before.
The Bering Sea is full of peril, both emotional and physical. Bill talks about the swinging steel that almost took out his entire crew. Monster waves result in painful injuries, and Nick Mavar recounts how his nose was broken by a wild, flying steel hook.
Deckhands and captains come and go with startling frequency, and fresh blood is everywhere. Travis Lofland and Freddy Maugatai each discuss their reason for changing boats this year, and Junior talks with the Greenhorn who quit after only two days at sea.
In the Season 6 premiere, the captains explain how they weather Mother Nature and deal with Lady Luck; and a crew member of the Wizard is medevaced off the vessel.
Jake and Josh Harris discuss their experiences as deckhands; Elliott squares off with the owner of his boat.
Complicated home lives are explored. Included: Jake Harris' addiction is discussed.
A wager is settled; a disgruntled greenhorn faces his captain.
Josh Harris reflects on his experiences over the course of a year. Also: A long-running feud is addressed.
Every boat in the fleet has someone moving up and someone moving out. The Bering Sea Captains imagine what The Deadliest Catch will look like next year and beyond
Mike Rowe connects with captains and crew about survival on and off the crab grounds. Johnathan and Jake give an inside account of running aground. Keith and Junior debate right of way on the high seas. Josh and Casey introduce new deckhand, Maria.