TV series
Wicked Tuna
Fishing is a hard life, and harder with bluefin stocks depleted. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, there's a special breed of fishermen. For generations they've used rod and reel to catch the elusive bluefin tuna. They depend on these fish for their livelihood, and the competition is brutal. Over the next 10 weeks, the most skilled fishermen will set out in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic in hopes of catching the valuable bluefin tuna. When one bluefin can bring in as much as $20,000—they'll do whatever it takes to hook up.
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Wicked Tuna premiered April 1, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Fishing is a hard life, and harder with bluefin stocks depleted. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, there's a special breed of fishermen. For generations they've used rod and reel to catch the elusive bluefin tuna. They depend on these fish for their livelihood, and the competition is brutal. Over the next 10 weeks, the most skilled fishermen will set out in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic in hopes of catching the valuable bluefin tuna. When one bluefin can bring in as much as $20,000—they'll do whatever it takes to hook up.
Season 9 episodes
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Episode 2
War on the Water
The competition heats up when the original captains see the newcomers mean business.
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Band of Brothers
Spooked by the sudden success of the new captains, the Gloucester veterans take drastic measures and band together to form an unlikely alliance.
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Follow the Leaders
Tensions run high with a new limited quota; the competition gets personal for two rivals.
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Blood Lines
Competition between the OGs and the tourists heats up; Gloucester captains rely on family ties.
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Kraken the Code
The Gloucester captains are used to dominating their home turf and will do whatever it takes to protect their waters from the imposing newcomers.
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While the Getting is Good
The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.
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Bluefin Shutdown
The bluefin market shuts down in 48 hours, and tensions among the captains run high.
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Back to Business
Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn’t fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.
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Mate Debate
With the markets reopened, the mates step up to help out and prove their worth.
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Angry Waters
Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.
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Pineapple Mafia
As the competition heats up, the captains will try anything to appease the tuna gods.
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Crunch Time
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?
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Brawlin for Bluefin
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.
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All Out of Tomorrows
The fleet battles extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as the captains fight to land their last catches — and the No. 1 spot.
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More about Wicked Tuna
Cast
Dave MarcianoSelf
Dave CarraroSelf
T.J. OttSelfProduction details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 201
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicUnited States
Pilgrim Media GroupUnited States