The essential episodes of Wicked Tuna
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Wicked Tuna — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The series premiere introduces five crews of commercial fishermen as they set sail in search of lucrative bluefin tuna in the waters off New England.
- 02
The competition heats up as the original Gloucester captains realize the newcomers mean business. When the new boats decide to team up and work together to get ahead in the game, the veterans start to feel the pressure of defending their home turf. As rivalries intensify, the original fleet resorts to drastic measures and sees that teamwork just might pay off.
- 03
With the bluefin markets reopened, it's all hands on deck to get back in the game. As the mates in the fleet step up to prove their worth, some captains give their second-in-command free reign; others hesitate to trust their crews. As the market begins to restabilize, can captains and crews set their differences aside long enough to put meat on deck?
- 04
The captains face intense weather conditions just days after the market shut down and must decide whether it's worth risking it all to ride out the storm or stay in and lose out on a potential paycheck. With extreme conditions and high seas beating down on the boats, and taking a toll on the captains both mentally and physically, everyone faces the ultimate choice: fight or flight?
- 05
The end of the season is near, and the Gloucester vets are being bested by their rivals, who have taken control of the leaderboard. 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. Will these captains be able to focus and put meat on deck, or will they finally reach their breaking point?
- 06
In the explosive season finale, the fleet continues to battle extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as everyone fights to land the No. 1 spot — and one last tuna. With hours left, it's anyone's opportunity to bring home the winning fish. Will the Gloucester captains be successful on their home turf, or will the "tourists" prove too strong to defeat?
- 07
It's opening day of the bluefin season, but the coronavirus pandemic promises to make this year different than any before. With less demand for the product, the captains of Gloucester, Massachusetts, face a series of challenges—time off the water, lower prices from the buyers, and day after day of uncertainty—and resolve to work together to make the most of an unprecedented season.
- 08
While the bluefin market may be uncertain, the competition remains steady. With limited days on the water, the captains are determined to start the season off strong. Making waves early on is Captain Dave Marciano aboard the newly renovated Hard Merchandise, who seems to have found his mojo after a few disappointing seasons. But will his luck stick around, or are his glory days behind him?
- 09
In an uncertain season, everyone has something to prove. With a buyer break looming in two days and lower market prices, fishermen are anxious to get another fish on deck. While reigning champion Captain TJ Ott is out to show the rest of the fleet last year's win was no fluke and aims to be a two-time champ.
- 10
With fewer days available to fish, each captain must find a strategy to maximize catches—and profits. While some rely on meticulously reviewing notes and coordinates from previous years, others simply trust their instincts and hope for the best. But when playing it smart doesn't necessarily mean playing it safe, does taking a bigger risk mean bringing home a bigger paycheck?
- 11
Captain Spurge Krasowski is a local legend in the Gloucester waters and no stranger to facing challenges in the bluefin industry. Though this year's obstacle is different than any other, Spurge still challenges the fleet to work hard, fish smart and push their limits like never before. But can this old schoolmaster inspire the captains enough to score big in a shaky season?
- 12
All eyes are on Wicked Pissah as the trio leads the fleet. Paul reveals the reason for their drive this year, but they're not the only ones willing to do whatever it takes to be on top. By limiting fishing days, the plan to stabilize the market is finally paying off, and a higher demand for bluefin increases prices on quality catches, taking the competition up a notch.
- 13
Even on a normal day, commercial bluefin tuna fishing comes with a whole host of challenges. But after a period of bad weather and with an upcoming buyer break, the seas are crowded with boats and competition is fierce. After a rough first half of the season catching smaller, low-quality fish, Fat Tuna will fight through it all and stop at nothing to get ahead in the competition.
- 14
In one of the toughest seasons in Wicked Tuna history when finding the fish and making a paycheck is harder than ever, can the next generation of Gloucester fishermen rise up to the challenge, battling one obstacle after another? Can these young guns of the Bluefin fishery step up their game and prove their worth by bringing home blue gold?
- 15
