Episodes

• Danger Lurks

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  Danger Lurks: A new season for bluefin tuna fishing in the Outer Banks brings brutal winter weather, giant fish and a gritty hometown competition. RATING: AA (S8, ep 1)

• Beat The Storm

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  Beat the Storm: The Outer Banks fleet battles an angry ocean to find bluefin tuna before a storm arrives, and Little Shell searches for their first fish. RATING: AA (S8, ep 2)

• Hot Water, Big Tuna

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  Hot Water, Big Tuna: 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. 12+. (S8, ep 3)

• Doghouse Domination

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  Doghouse Domination: Britton on the Doghouse proves he may have the best crew in the Outer Banks, despite it being their first year as a team. 12+. (S8, ep 4)

• Herd Is The Word

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  Herd is the Word: 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. 12+. (S8, ep 5)

• Cost To Be The Boss

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  Cost to Be the Boss: Offshore Outlaw takes a risk, deciding to fish during a short weather window as a storm approaches, and Dog House fights to maintain their lead. 12+. (S8, ep 6)

• Fog Of War

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  Fog of War: 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. 12+. (S8, ep 7)

• Hog Tied

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  Hog Tied: Hog Wild has struggled to make its mark. Now halfway through the competition, it's now or never if the new boat wants to stay in the game. 12+. (S8, ep 8)

• Triple Trouble

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  Triple Trouble: With the Outer Banks blue fin season half gone, Southern hospitality helps one captain as the fleet hooks more monster tuna. 12+. (S8, ep 9)

• Risky Business

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  Risky Business: The wind wreaks havoc on the Outer Banks, but with over half the quota caught, the fleet takes bigger risks than ever. 12+. (S8, ep 10)

• Pressure Point

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  Pressure Point: The season is halfway over, and with another stormfront moving in the competition is tight and the fleet is feeling the pressure. 12+. (S8, ep 11)

• Goldrush

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  Goldrush: Bluefin are everywhere, but catching one becomes frustratingly difficult when good weather causes hundreds of other boats to arrive on the scene. 16+. (S8, ep 13)

• Down To The Dollar

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  Down to the Dollar: Fish-handling makes all the difference as the competition tightens more than ever. 16+. (S8, ep 14)

• Red Seas

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  Red Seas: The fleet looks to prevent the Fishin' Frenzy from securing their fifth title as Greg and his crew continue their hot streak. 16+. (S8, ep 16)

• Break Point

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  Break Point: 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. 12+. (S8, ep 17)

  Next Showing

  Tuesday 30 May at 12.00pm

  On National Geographic

• One Last Fish

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  One Last Fish: The race for Blue Gold comes to a head as the Outer Banks 2021 Season ends abruptly and captains test their limits one last time. (S8, ep 18)

  Next Showing

  Wednesday 31 May at 12.00pm

  On National Geographic

• Clash Of The Titans

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  Clash of the Titans: The opening day of the winter bluefin tuna season brings returning champions, almost champions and a new Northern threat. (S7, ep 1) RATING: AA

• Stick 'Em

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  Stick 'Em: Captain Nick Gowitzka has long touted the greenstick as the secret to his success. But not everyone believes it's a necessary tool to catch giant bluefin. (S7, ep 2) RATING: AA

• Family Pride

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  Family Pride: Will the greenstick continue to give the Little Shell an edge, or will his more traditional rod-and-reel rivals prove victorious in the long run? (S7, ep 3) RATING: AA

• Pay To Play

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  Pay To Play: Time is money in the search for 'blue gold,' and as the pressure builds, financial concerns weigh heavy on the captains' minds. (S7, ep 4) RATING: AA

• Fishing Up A Storm

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  Fishing Up a Storm: In the Outer Banks, weather can change on a dime, and the captains must choose between fight or flight when harsh conditions pummel the fleet. (S7, ep 5) RATING: AA

• A Fish For Frenzy

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  A Fish for Frenzy: Captain Greg Mayer of the Fishin' Frenzy shares his Wicked Tuna journey, explaining how he's become such a successful fisherman. (S7, ep 6) RATING: AA

• Never Seen Anything Like It

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  Never Seen Anything Like It: The battle for Bluefin intensifies as champion boats find the Bluefin biting; however, one crewmember's loss could alter the whole season. (S7, ep 7) RATING: AA

• Tricky Dave

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  Tricky Dave: Captain Dave Carraro of the FV-Tuna.com lives up to his "Tricky Dave" reputation when the fleet begins to doubt him after a few sneaky moves. (S7, ep 8)

• Hard Times At Sea

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  Hard Times at Sea: A mate emergency leaves the Hot Tuna struggling to catch a fish. Meanwhile, the Reel E Buggings crew pushes the limits to get back in the competition. (S7, ep 9)

• Make Your Own Luck

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  Make Your Own Luck: As the quota fills up, the captains must decide if skill or luck is in their favour. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 10)

• Graveyard Shift

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  Graveyard Shift: When winds create treacherous conditions on the Oregon Inlet's notorious sandbar, captains are faced with a dilemma. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 11)

• Follow The Herd

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  Follow the Herd: The fleet communicates in order to find the fish, but some boats must follow every lead to turn their season around. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 12)

• Together We Stand

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  Together We Stand: The tuna titan battle continues. From family ties to lifelong friends, which team has the drive to put meat on the deck? Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 13)

• Reel Tension

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  Reel Tension: With the end of the season drawing near, the fleet is desperate. Some are focused, while others let their tempers take over. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 14)

• Break Out Or Break Down

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  Break Out or Break Down: A gruelling season has taken a toll on the OBX fleet, but no one can slow down now. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 15)

• No Time To Lose

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  No Time to Lose: The best of the best from the North and South battle to catch more bluefin before the season ends. Not recommended for children under 7. (S7, ep 16) RATING: AA

• Titan Showdown

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  Titan Showdown: 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. (S7, ep 17) RATING: AA

• New Blood

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  New Blood: A new bluefin battle strikes up on the Outer Banks, when a new and tough Southern Fleet gets ready to take on the Northern boats for the championship title. (S6, ep 1) RATING: AA

• Bugging Out

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  Bugging Out: The Northern boats meet their new and wickedly tough Southern rivals as a new bluefin battle for the championship title kicks off on the Outer Banks. (S6, ep 2) RATING: AA

• Little Boat, Big Tuna

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  Little Boat, Big Tuna: Northerners Hot Tuna lead, but southern underdog Rasta Rocket is fighting to break out of the pack. Can this little boat beat big opposition? (S6, ep 3) RATING: AA

• Hard Knocks

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  Hard Knocks: As the rivalry intensifies, the fleet learns that it will need local know-how if it's to conquer the challenging waters of the Outer Banks. (S6, ep 4) RATING: AA

• Blood Feud

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  Blood Feud: The Outbanks showdown blows up into a sibling rivalry when a pair of brothers from the south dare to challenge a northern brother and sister duo. (S6, ep 5) RATING: AA

• Reel Outlaws

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  Reel Outlaws: The season has barely started but with the quota nearly full, captains are pushed to their limits to catch what might just be their final paycheques. (S6, ep 6) RATING: AA

• Southern Aggression

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  Southern Aggression: The boats get a second chance as the bluefin fishing season is extended, which can either mean extra paycheques or suffering for some. (S6, ep 7) RATING: AA

• Thunder Tuna

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  Thunder Tuna: The Pinwheel crew breaks boundaries in the name of bluefin when Mother Nature strikes. Rivals Hot Tuna takes an unusual risk to keep the top spot. (S6, ep 8) RATING: AA

• Fast And Furious, The

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  The Fast and the Furious: Falcon adopts a new technique to stay in the fight. A game-changing fish pits the young Rasta Rocket crew against the competition's veterans. (S6, ep 9) RATING: AA

• No Backing Down

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  No Backing Down: With one fish all it takes to shake things up, a boat takes a huge risk to knock the Southern fleet off the top. (S6, ep 10) RATING: AA

• Miracle Fish

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  Miracle Fish: One fish could make all the difference in this tight contest. So when one boat gets some unexpected help, others start to feel the pressure. (S6, ep 11) RATING: AA

• The Home Run

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  The Home Run: A quota extension gives the crews another chance to catch and earn. But as homesickness sets in for some, local boys Kahuna find they have an advantage. (S6, ep 12) RATING: AA

• Storm Troopers

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  Storm Troopers: Some captains put themselves, their crews and their boats on the line as the impending deadline forces them to weigh up the risks vs the rewards. (S6, ep 13) RATING: AA

• Breaking Point

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  Breaking Point: As mistakes and mechanical problems wear down the fleets, a sidelined Kahuna must race to catch up. Reel E Bugging hits a setback. (S6, ep 14) RATING: AA

• All Out War

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  All Out War: The competition gets tighter than ever. As every boat races to secure their last few paychecks, whose catch will be enough to take the top spot? (S6, ep 15) RATING: AA

• Battle For The Banks

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  Battle for the Banks: Reputations and the title are on the line as the season comes to a dramatic close. And, in the end, it all comes down to one final, giant tuna. (S6, ep 16) RATING: AA

• Battle Lines

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  Battle Lines: The boats head back out into bluefin battle. And, with regulations stating crews can only catch one fish a day, it stands to be one tense competition. (S5, ep 1)

• Not In Our Backyard

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  Not in our Backyard: The captains on both sides are hungry for a catch. But up against a tough fish quota and an angry ocean, who will get their payday? (S5, ep 2)

• Reverse The Curse

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  Reverse the Curse: One team takes a massive gamble as a school of huge fish heads the crews' way. The fleet's smallest boat struggles with their biggest ever catch. (S5, ep 3)

• Zombie Tuna

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  Zombie Tuna: Big risks have even bigger consequences when a storm strikes. As the northerners struggle to keep up with the southern fleet, one crew brings out the harpoon. (S5, ep 4)

• Man Overboard

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  Man Overboard: As even stricter limits are put on fishing, tensions mount between the local fleets and the Northern crews as they fight for their fair share of the tuna. (S5, ep 5)

• Redemption

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  Redemption: The bluefin battle between the Northern and Southern boats rages on. Yet to catch its first fish, one local boat is really feeling the pressure. (S5, ep 6)

• No Pain, No Gain

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  No Pain, No Gain: An unexpected Northern captain leads the bluefin season. But that's not the only surprise. More shocks are on the way as the local fleets step up their game. (S1, ep 5)

• Man Down

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  Man Down: With Fishin' Frenzy captain Greg out injured, the other boats spot a chance to take the lead. This results is an almighty battle between the rookies and the veterans. (S5, ep 8)

• Go Big Or Go Home

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  Go Big or Go Home: Bust or bluefin? Check out how some of the biggest battles ended when bad luck threw wicked weather, technical failures and family feuds into the captains' paths.

• Northern Fury

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  Northern Fury: Captain TJ Ott goes all out to prove he's a contender. Captain Greg Mayer nurses an injury, forcing Fishin' Frenzy to fight for the title without a leader. (S5, ep 9)

• Mate Moments

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  Mate Moments: Is it true that a good captain is only as good as his mates? An inside look at crew camaraderie reveals the ups and downs of life on board.

• Old Golly Whopper

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  Old Golly Whopper: With half the quota already caught, this season's proving the toughest yet. Captain Greg Mayer returns and he's not happy he's slipped to second place. (S5, ep 10)

• Blood, Sweat And Tears

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  Blood, Sweat and Tears: The fierce quota means the fleets will do anything to get a payday for their crews. But when one captain loses his mate, a dangerous game ensues. (S5, ep 11)

• High Speed Chase

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  High Speed Chase: Every second counts as the boats sail towards the end. As the luckiest captains battle for the top-spot, the others scramble to salvage their season. (S5, ep 12)

• Down To The Wire

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  Down to the Wire: With final pay cheques on the line and so little time, the fleets fight to the finish in the final 48 hours of the Outer Banks bluefin season. (S5, ep 13)

• Fighting Frenzy

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  Fighting Frenzy: The race is on as a new Bluefin tuna season begins. Despite rough seas, dangerous weather and stiff competition, no one's going down without a fight. (S4, ep 1)

• Full Throttle

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  Full Throttle: Three-time champions Fishin' Frenzy prove they'll do anything to stay on top, while a rogue wave makes the fleets realise just how dangerous their jobs can be. (S4, ep 2)

• Karma's A Fish

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  Karma's a Fish: A new frontrunner emerges to challenge long-time champ Fishin' Frenzy when the underdogs of the Outer Banks make a decision to band together. (S4, ep 3)

• Dethroned

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  Dethroned: Knocked off the top spot, Fishin' Frenzy's Captain Greg Mayer has a meltdown. Pinwheel's Tyler McLaughlin comes up with an unusual ploy to turn his fortunes around. (S4, ep 4)

• I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

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  I'll Sleep when I'm Dead: As the season hits the half-way point, victory is still anyone's. While most of the crews fish around the clock, Hot Tuna's TJ has a different plan. (S4, ep 5)

• Tuna And The Beast

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  Tuna and the Beast: Three-time champ Captain Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy is back in the top spot with just two weeks of the season to go. But can he hang on to his crown? (S4, ep 6)

• Catch Me If You Can

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  Catch me if you can: The competition is close and just one big fish could entirely shake up the game. Could someone be about to rock the boat in the final stages? (S4, ep 7)

• Title Fight

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  Title Fight: Get set for one of the closest finishes in the series' history. One Bluefin tuna could change everything in the last crucial hours of the competition. (S4, ep 8)

• Back In The Battle

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  Back in the Battle: When the bluefin tuna arrive in North Carolina's Outer Banks much earlier than expected, Fishin' Frenzy leads the way to get first catch of the year. (S3, ep 1)

• Wicked Waters

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  Wicked Waters: The North Carolina coast line is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" - and as the bluefin tuna season takes off, it is due to claim more victims. (S3, ep 2)

• A Bluefin For Boo

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  A Bluefin For Boo: The unpredictable waters continue to cause problems for boats in their battle for Bluefin tuna in the Outer Banks. (S3, ep 3)

• Underdog Day Afternoon

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  Underdog Day Afternoon: An underdog captain takes a stand against the cocky reigning champion who underestimates him, forcing the fleet to take notice. (S3, ep 4)

• Not How We Operate

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  New. Not How We Operate: Doghouse Captain Britton Shackleford takes a day off to attend a benefit for his sick daughter, but is concerned what the time off will cost him. (S3, ep 5)

• The Karma Kid

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  The Karma Kid: Foolish Pleasures still lead the scoreboard while Pinwheel and Hard Merchandise are left far behind. (S3, ep 6)

• Old Sailors And Bold Sailors

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  Old Sailors And Bold Sailors: The teams of fisherman battle each other to see who can catch the most fish, while trying to earn their livelihood. (S3, ep 7)

• Hostile Waters

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  Hostile Waters: With only eight days of fishing left, the crews are desperate to produce a few last catches that will make all the difference in winning or losing. (S3, ep 8)

• Striking Distance

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  Striking Distance: Tyler makes a comeback that surprises the rest of the fleet. (S3, ep 9)

• Luck Be A Tuna Tonight

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  Luck Be a Tuna Tonight: As the season enters its final two days, two-time champions Fishin' Frenzy face the possibility that they will be unseated from their throne. (S3, ep 10)

• First Strike

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  First Strike: The New England crews head to the Outer Banks where they face dangerous waters and fierce competition in a bid to beat the locals to lucrative bluefin tuna. (S2, ep 1)

• Bombs Away

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  Bombs Away: Survival skills are put to the test as the Hard Merchandise and Reels of Fortune boats both take heavy hits in the aptly named 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'. (S2, ep 2)

• Fins Of The Father

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  Fins Of The Father: As the clock ticks, the fleet battle the elements, boat misfortunes and each other to stay afloat. A rookie struggles to prove himself to his father. (S2, ep 3)

• Salty Gals And Southern Nights

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  Salty Gals And Southern Nights: With a huge boat repair bill to pay, the Griffins are desperate for tuna. Captain TJ Ott hopes a new friendship will turn his season around. (S2, ep 4)

• Wicked Ride

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  Wicked Ride: While Reels of Fortune hold a slight lead over last year's local champion Fishin' Frenzy, Hard Merchandise and Reel Action are yet to catch a single fish. (S2, ep 5)

• Reels Of Misfortune

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  Reels Of Misfortune: As the gruelling bluefin tuna season continues, first mate Nick Gowitzka's resolve on the water is tested when a family emergency unfolds on land. (S2, ep 6)

• Nine-Foot Monster

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  Nine-Foot Monster: There's a big surprise on the water as a Northern boat reels in the biggest fish of the season so far. But which will it be? The competition continues. (S2, ep 7)

• Burn Blubber

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  Burn Blubber: Time's running out for the Bluefin fishermen. The fleet race to secure their final catch before the shoals of tuna start their annual migration to new waters. (S2, ep 8)

• On A Fin And A Prayer

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  On A Fin And A Prayer: With just five days left to fish, tensions onboard Reel Action reach boiling point when an accident leaves the boat stuck in the dock. (S2, ep 9)

• Wicked End

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  Wicked End: Reels of Fortune and Fishin' Frenzy are running neck-and-neck for the top spot. But anything could happen in the final two days of the season. Last in series. (S2, ep 10)

• Yankee Invasion

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• Rewind

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  Rewind: Revisit season four, a bluefin battle with one of the closest finishes in the show's history. Can season five beat that? Judge for yourself in a sneak peek at what's to come.

• Southern Discomfort

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• Wildest Weather

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  Wildest Weather: Whether it's a lighting storm, a blizzard or a raging current the Outer Banks captains have fished through it all. Check out the worst weather they've had to endure.

• Bluefin Or Bust

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• Obx Outbursts

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  Tuna fishing in the Outer Banks can be a very stressful job. There is literally a fine line between our Captains coming home with a $20,000 fish or a pair of empty pockets. So when that line snaps, more often than not, so do our Captains! In this episode we count down the top 20 outbursts from the Outer Banks.

• We're Not In Gloucester Anymore

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• Trouble On The Water

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  The bluefin tuna fishery in the Outer Banks offers a big pay-out. But to reap the reward, the fleet must overcome a never-ending rolodex of hiccups, hurdles, and headaches at sea. Whether it’s a mechanical malfunction, bait-snatching birds, or the deadly Oregon Inlet passageway itself, well countdown the biggest obstacles that have stood in the way of our captains and their bluefin tuna.

• Ice Ice Tuna

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• Rebels Vs Yankees

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  Worlds collide when the Northern boats from Gloucester, MA descend on Outer Banks, NC in a fishing show down. Some of the best fishermen from Gloucester head south for the winter for a shot at the oceans most lucrative prey, bluefin tuna. When they arrive in Southern waters they quickly learn Southern hospitality is dead. The local boys let them Yankees know they are not welcome. All this tension leads to fierce rivalries with explosive results.

• Narrow Escapes

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  Tuna fishing in the Outer Banks is anything but easy. Our Captains put their lives on the line every single day in the sheer hope of putting a bluefin on the deck. But before they make it back to the docks they have to contend with everything from rogue waves, shifting tides and the always-treacherous inlet. In this episode we count down the top 20 close calls from North Carolinas most dangerous fishery.

• By Hook Or By Crook

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  By Hook Or By Crook: The Northern boats go all out in the hope of reeling in their share of the tuna quota. Is today the day they make their 550-mile gamble worthwhile? (S1, ep 6)

• From Rods To Riches

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  From Rods To Riches: Breakdowns and bad luck plague the bluefin tuna fleet. With the small quota rapidly being filled, the pressure is on to catch before the season ends. (S1, ep 7)

• Doghouse Afternoon

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  Doghouse Afternoon: The search grows desperate as time begins to run out. For some, failure to catch more bluefin tuna could have dire consequences on their personal lives. (S1, ep 8)

• Tick Tock Tuna

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  Tick Tock Tuna: With the end of the bluefin tuna season looming, the fleets fight treacherous conditions on Carolina's Outer Banks for their final all-important paychecks. (S1, ep 9)

• The Fat Tuna Sings

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  The Fat Tuna Sings: The ticking clock brings desperate last ditch efforts on the Outer Banks. But when time runs out, which fleet will top the leaderboard? (S1, ep 10)