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Wicked Tuna: North Vs South

Thursday 9 May 11:50 CAT

Wicked Tuna: North Vs South

Thursday 9 May 11:50 CAT

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Synopsis

The all-southern fleet faces danger in the OBX. With the bluefin market recovering, the captains work together to increase their chances of success.

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Episodes

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Season 1

Danger Lurks
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A new season for bluefin tuna fishing in the Outer Banks brings brutal winter weather, giant fish and a gritty hometown competition.
Beat the Storm
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The Outer Banks fleet battles an angry ocean to find bluefin tuna before rough weather arrives. Meanwhile, Little Shell searches for their first fish.
Hot Water, Big Tuna
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The fleet races to take advantage of a wave of big fish, but with the weather working against them, Rasta Rocket struggles to keep up.
Doghouse Domination
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Britton on the Doghouse proves he may have the ace crew in the Outer Banks, despite it being their first year as a team.
Herd is the Word
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Every year big herds of fish move in to the OBX. From that point on, it’s mayhem as every fisherman tries to catch their share.
Cost to be the Boss
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Offshore Outlaw takes a risk to fish during a short weather window as a storm approaches. Dog House fights to maintain their hot streak and the lead.
Fog of War
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While the fleet is docked, one boat takes a chance to gain ground on the others. But facing fog, wind, and high seas alone could spell disaster.
Hog Tied
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Hog Wild has struggled to make its mark all season. Now halfway through the competition, it’s now or never if the new boat wants to stay in the game.
Triple Trouble
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With the Outer Banks blue fin season half gone, Southern hospitality helps one captain, as the fleet hooks more monster tuna.
Risky Business
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The wind wreaks havoc on the Outer Banks, but with over half the quota caught, the fleet takes bigger risks than ever.
Pressure Point
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The season is halfway over and with another stormfront moving in, the competition is tight and the fleet is feeling the pressure.
Tried and True
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Hog Wild fights to maintain their lead in unusual weather. With increased pressure on the water, the captains rethink their tried-and-true methods.
Goldrush
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Big Bluefin are everywhere, but calm seas and a nice day make catching one nearly impossible, as boats pack in tight while they troll for a paycheck.
Down to the Dollar
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With the competition so close, and the quota dwindling, fish-handling can make the difference between first place and NOT first place.
The Big One
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As the quota diminishes, every captain is desperate to strike blue gold. Whether a young gun or a salty dog, the Outer Banks plays no favorites.
Red Seas
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The fleet looks to prevent the Fishin’ Frenzy from securing their fifth title as Greg and his crew continue their hot streak.
Break Point
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With the quota filling up, fishing season in the OBX could end at any moment and the tension on every boat in the fleet is at an all-time high.
One Last Fish
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With less than 24 hours remain for the boats to land a fish, the fleet faces another major hurdle. The bar is at its worst, forcing captains to risk a dangerous crossing or go home without a paycheck.

Clash of The Titans
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Its opening day of bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks. The best of the best Captains fight to fish for a payday and compete to be number one.
Stick 'em
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Captain Nick Gowitzka has touted the greenstick as his secret to success, but not everyone thinks its a necessary tool to catch bluefin down south.
Family Pride
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One captain sees continued success on a greenstick, frustrating the rest of the fleet.
Pay To Play
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Financial strain hits the fleet as the tuna, and the captains paychecks, prove elusive.
Fishing Up A Storm
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Severe storms land in the Outer Banks and one captain is hit especially hard.
A Fish For Frenzy
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Former winner Fishin Frenzy struggles to keep up against the toughest teams on the ocean.
Never Seen Anything Like It
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Bait boils and the bluefin bite, but a devastating loss could change a champion forever.
Tricky Dave
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As the competition heats up, Captain Dave of the FV-Tuna.com begins to live up to his 'Tricky Dave' reputation when the fleet begins to lose patience with him after a few sneaky moves.
Hard Times At Sea
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An emergency leaves the Hot Tuna crew down a man, pushing the father and son team to the limit. While most of the remaining boats are also struggling, Little Shell and Pinwheel enjoy some good luck.
Make Your Own Luck
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After weeks of ups and downs, Fishing Frenzy is now leading the fleet. As the quota fills up, the captains must decide if skill or luck is in their favour in order to pull ahead in the race.
Graveyard Shift
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This bluefin season has been exceptionally rough for all of the teams, but things take a deadly serious turn when they find themselves at the mercy of what’s called ‘The graveyard of the Atlantic’.
Follow the Herd
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The fleet communicates in order to find the fish, but some boats have to follow every lead they hear about, if they want to turn their season around.
Together We Stand
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The tuna titan battle continues while mates try to keep pace. From family ties to lifelong friends, which team has the drive to put meat on the deck?
Reel Tension
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With the end of the season drawing near, the fleet is desperate to catch. Some fishermen are focused while others let their tempers take over.
Break Out or Break Down
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A grueling season has taken a toll on the OBX fleet, but with less than $5,000 separating the top five boats, no one can slow down now.
No Time to Lose
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The best of the best from the North and South battle to catch more bluefin before the season ends in a neck-and-neck race.
Titan Showdown
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With only two days left, it's a battle of the titans as the captains push to prove they have what it takes to become the next Outer Banks champion.

New Blood
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A new bluefin season in the Outer Banks finds Northern boats plagued with a new wicked tough Southern fleet in competition for the championship title.
Bugging Out
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Southern crew Reel E Bugging fights to prove their place in the competition after a dangerous setback and no bluefin on the leaderboard.
Little Boat, Big Tuna
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While Northern boat Hot Tuna leads the fleet, Southern underdog Rasta Rocket fights to break out of the pack. Can the little boat be big competition?
Hard Knocks
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In this 'Outer Banks or Bust' edition, the fleet learns that, without local knowhow, there's no chance of conquering this challenging fishery.
Blood Feud
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When a pair of brothers from the South challenge a brother/sister duo from the North for the top spot, the showdown in the Outer Banks becomes a full-blown sibling rivalry.
Reel Outlaws
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The season's barely started but the quota is nearly full, and with no hint of extension, captains push limits to catch what might be final paychecks.
Southern Aggression
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The bluefin fishing season is extended so theres a second chance for both Northern and Southern boats to catch more paychecks or lose their shirts.
Thunder Tuna
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Dangerous weather in the Outer Banks tests whether or not the northern and southern boats can catch bluefin in the eye of the storm.
The Fast And Furious
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With veteran boats leading the pack, Rasta Rocket attempts to break out of a slump. Can the youngest crew in the competition play with the big boys?
No Backing Down
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Both fleets are pushed to their breaking points as the fight for first heats up, but which boat is willing to prove they have the drive to be on top?
Miracle Fish
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With the race tighter than its been all season, one fish can make all the difference on the leaderboard and a little bit of luck goes a long way.
The Home Run
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With quota extended, everyone wants more chances to earn, but theyre also missing home. And as Kahuna makes a push for the top, most captains just want a catch.
Storm Troopers
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With one quota extension already running out, captains weigh risks versus rewards and some put their boats and crews in jeopardy in the battle to win.
Breaking Point
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The rough Outer Banks starts to take a toll on the northern and southern boats and their crews as they begin to breakdown.
All Out War
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Its an all-out war for first, as captains try to capitalize on a final quota extension, but with only days left its anyones game.
Battle For The Banks
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Its go big or go home as Northern and Southern boats battle for the championship title during the final two days of the Outer Banks bluefin season.

Battle Lines
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It's Bluefin Season in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and New England's best fisherman have followed the migration down to catch a piece of the action. But, an alltime low season quota means finding Southern hospitality won't be easy. Northern and Southern fisherman fight to get the first catch and mother nature isn't taking sides
Not In Our Backyard
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The best fisherman on the Eastern Seaboard continue their battle for bluefin in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Reverse The Curse
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As a herd of massive fish hit the waters of North Carolina, the competition heats up between the Northern and Southern fleets. The curse of the Outer Banks strikes again for one of New Englands best fisherman. And with the small quota driving up prices, one Northerner takes a gamble to try and nab a monster blue fin, while the smallest boat in the fleet struggles to land their biggest-ever catch.
Zombie Tuna
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Doghouse fights to land a foul-hooked fish with a Hail Mary Harpoon shot, as the Northern fleet struggles to keep up with the Southern fleet. The Little Shell fishes hard to feed their growing families, and with a storm on the horizon, big risks can have serious consequences. And in a one Bluefin a day fishery, each captain must decide whether to roll the dice in bad weather or head in empty-handed.
Man Overboard
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Bluefin Season in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a struggle as sustainability imposes stricter limits on fishing. Northern tuna fisherman who followed the migration are blamed by Southern captains for siphoning their livelihood hurdling the competition into maximum overdrive in a race to catch the prized blue gold.
Redemption
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Northern and Southern boats battle for the top-earning title, and a good price on a big fish is all that stands between them. As the seasons quota dwindles and sustainability limits are stricter- bluefin fisherman are feeling the pressure to get paid. One local boat has yet to even catch their first fish, and theres no paycheck without a bluefin on deck.
No Pain, No Gain
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The Outer Banks bluefin season is led by an unexpected Northern captain, but when the Southern fleet steps up their game even more surprises are on the horizon. Are the local fleets efforts enough to change the competition? With the quota dwindling, fishing twenty-four seven is the only option and none of the boats are backing down as the North Carolina Bluefin season heats up.
Man Down
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With the small quota running out and top Southern Captain Greg Mayer of the Fishin Frenzy sidelined with injury, Northern and Southern fleets see an opportunity to take the lead. Frenzys mates Billon and Dirty are at the helm of the ship and a battle begins between the rookies and veteran captains for the top-earning spot but first the Bluefin have to bite.
Northern Fury
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After four uninspired seasons in the Outer Banks, Captain TJ Ott is out to prove hes a contender. Meanwhile Fishin Frenzy fights for the title without their leader as Captain Greg Mayer nurses an injured arm. In a season where the Northern boats are catching more than ever before, Southern boats continue to fish hard against all odds.
Old Golly Whopper
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Its the toughest Carolina Bluefin Season yet and with half of the quota caught and time running out, every boat on the water is out for blood. Injured Captain Greg Mayer is returning to reclaim the lead after his mates fell into 2nd place but hes in for an uphill battle with his closest rivals: Northern boat Hot Tuna and Southern vessel Little Shell.
Blood, Sweat And Tears
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The Outer Banks Bluefin quota is filling up fast and with the legal limit for catching them at one fish a day, the competition is getting fierce. Northern and Southern fleets are determined to do whatever it takes to get paydays for their crews but when one captain loses his mate, a dangerous game ensues. Only the strong survive but who has what it takes in the battle between man and nature?
High Speed Chase
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Every second on the water is valuable with the Outer Banks Bluefin Season nearing an end. This year, strict limits on fishing mean boats can only bring in one fish a day and while the luckiest Northern and Southern captains battle it out for the title of top-earner, every other boat scrambles to salvage their season, snagging any Bluefin they can before its too late.
Down To The Wire
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Theres only forty-eight hours left in the Outer Banks Bluefin season, and while a Southern boat leads the fleet, one Northern vessel continues their assault for the topearning spot. With final paychecks on the line, big fish on the hook and so little time, a fight to the finish is the only guarantee.

Fighting Frenzy
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The new bluefin tuna season is open, signalling another chance for North Carolina's fishermen to cement their place at the top of the fleet.
Full Throttle
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When a rogue wave hits the Hot Tuna and her crew, the fleet is shocked into acknowledging the deadly consequences of fishing in the Outer Banks.
Karma's A Fish
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When the underdogs of the Outer Banks fleet band together, a new front-runner emerges to challenge long-time champion, Fishin' Frenzy.
Dethroned
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Knocked off the top, former reigning champion Captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy can't get a bite to save his life and has multiple meltdowns.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
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As the season hits the halfway point, the crews fight through exhaustion in the hope that one or two great catches could launch them to the top.
Tuna And The Beast
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With two weeks left in the season, every captain in the fleet is feeling the pressure to bring in a bluefin and land a paycheck.
Catch Me If You Can
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The captains push each other to the limit as they scramble to be on top. One fish can make the difference, but only one captain can claim first place.
Title Fight
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"It's the final two days of the season and with less than 48 hours to produce, the fleet battles it out for their last change at Bluefin, in one of the closest finishes in Wicked Tuna: North vs. South history."
Wicked Tuna: North vs. South 4, 9
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It's week nine of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season and Captain Paul Hebert, of the troubled Kelly Ann, struggles to prove his worth to his crew - and keep his job - after catching only three tuna in the first two months of fishing.

Back In The Battle
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The bluefin tuna arrive in North Carolina's treacherous Outer Banks much earlier than expected, leaving the fleet scrambling to get on the water.
Wicked Waters
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As the new season takes off, the treacherous waters of the Outer Banks, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, claim more victims.
A Bluefin for Boo
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The unpredictable waters continue to cause problems for boats in their battle for Bluefin tuna in the Outer Banks.
Underdog Day Afternoon
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An underdog captain takes a stand against the cocky reigning champion who underestimates him, forcing the fleet to take notice.
Not How We Operate
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When rivals clash on the high seas, the pressure is on to land the first catch.
The Karma Kid
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Now past the halfway point in the season, the boats battle to catch enough bluefin tuna to become top of the fleet.
Old Sailors and Bold Sailors
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As the new season takes off, the treacherous waters of the Outer Banks, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, claim more victims.
Hostile Waters
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With only eight days of fishing left, the crews are desperate to produce a few last catches that will make all the difference.
Striking Distance
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With five days left in the season two Northern boats are in the lead, but it only takes one big fish to change the fate of the fleet.
Luck Be a Tuna Tonight
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As the season enters its final two days, Tyler McLaughlin's Pinwheel is riding high at the top of the fleet.

First Strike
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New England's best fishermen head south again to North Carolina's Outer Banks, where harsh conditions make it one of the hardest places to fish.
Bombs Away
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The Oregon Inlet, part of the nicknamed 'Graveyard of the Atlantic' in North Carolina's fishing grounds, becomes the site of two boat crashes.
Fins of The Father
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A greenhorn struggles to prove himself to his father while the rest of the fleet battle the elements, boat misfortunes and each other to stay afloat.
Salty Gals and Southern Nights
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At the start of day nine, last season's champion, captain Greg and his crew are the top earners. The Griffin boys with a $10 000 boat repair bill still hanging over their heads are desperate for a payday.
Wicked Ride
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Eleven days into North Carolina's Bluefin tuna season, a southern boat holds a meagre lead over last year's local champion, while northern boat and local all-female team have yet to catch a fish.
Reels of Misfortune
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In North Carolina's Bluefin tuna fleet, family is at the forefront of the fight to fish hard and make money. First Mate Nick faces a family emergency and Captain Dave draws on the support of his family in Gloucester.
Nine-Foot Monster
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Struggling Northern vessels Hot Tuna, who has caught only one bluefin so far, and Hard Merchandise, who have yet to land their first fish in southern waters, are desperate to make a paycheck.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks II 8
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With less than two weeks left in the season, time is disappearing for the fleet and so are the fish. The last few days of fishing will be make-or-break.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks II 9
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Bluefin tuna fishing season will soon be coming to a close and sоme of the southern boats have emerged as the frontrunners this season.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks II 10
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With only two days of fishing left in the season, southern boats Reels of Fortune and Fishin' Frenzy are running neck-and-neck for the top spot, with less than $200 separating the two rivals.

Yankee Invasion
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After a disappointing North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise and Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna travel south full steam into the waters of the Outer Banks, N.C., to extend their season and salvage their losses. In the South, the competition is fiercer and the stakes are higher than ever before.
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Southern Discomfort
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The Southern captains fear a full-scale Yankee invasion of their waters when another Northern boat ' the Pin Wheel with Captain Tyler McLaughlin ' comes steaming into the Outer Banks. This trip, McLaughlin is desperate to make up for the embarrassing last-place finish he landed last season, and to help him he adds Paul Hebert onboard as co-captain.
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Bluefin or Bust
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With six of the finest tuna fisherman traversing the Outer Banks in the hunt for bluefin, competition gets super competitive. The strict bluefin quota is rapidly starting to fill, and time is of the essence for all the captains. Dave Marciano has been unable to land a single catch and fears the huge gamble he made in traveling south will not pay off.
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We're Not in Gloucester Anymore
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Weather in the Outer Banks takes a turn for the worse, pitting man against sea as the turbulent Atlantic Ocean threatens the fishermen's quest for bluefin tuna. With ominous weather looming and the bluefin quota quickly filling, the pressure is on for the Northern and Southern boats to act fast or risk financial ' or nautical ' disaster.
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Ice Ice Tuna
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Winter releases its fury on the Northern and Southern boats as a dangerous storm makes its way through the Outer Banks, giving the fishermen their toughest battle yet, facing high winds, snow and boat-crushing ice. The strain gets heavier for each fisherman as the ongoing hazardous weather obstructs their hunt for bluefin tuna.
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By Hook Or By Crook
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Local rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo strive to out-fish one another and become the top-earning boat of the fleet. Meanwhile, Southern captain Britton Shackelford and his first mate Caine are struggling to make ends meet with only one catch so far.
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From Rods to Riches
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The Meredith brothers continue to reign on the Wahoo, but trouble with their hydraulic lines might put their lead in jeopardy. McLaughlin and Hebert of Pin Wheel have shot up to second place. Fishin' Frenzy's luck takes a turn for the worse when it wastes an entire afternoon reeling in the wrong kind of fish.
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Doghouse Afternoon
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To make ends meet, Captain Britton Shackelford on Doghouse takes charter clients out for the day. For rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo, Fishin' Frenzy's captain Greg Mayer is back on top. With the end of the season only days away, both are desperate to stay ahead of the Meredith brothers.
Tick Tock Tuna
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Pin Wheel and rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo lead the race with seven tuna each. Captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy is desperate for catches to reclaim their top spot, while the Wahoo brothers Reed and Banks Meredith are determined to stay in the top spot.
The Fat Tuna Sings
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Wahoo leads the fleet, but local rival Fishin' Frenzy and invader Pin Wheel are serious threats for the top spot. Hard Merchandise needs one more bluefin to make the expensive trip south profitable, while Doghouse and Hot Tuna fight to earn one final paycheck to salvage their seasons.

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