S01E01 Northern Invasion
Northern champions face their Southern rivals in the hunt for bluefin tuna during the Outer Banks winter, where only the strong survive.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown
Overview
New England anglers head south to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the winter bluefin tuna season. Whlie there, they face multiple challenges, including harsh weather and a new set of competing fishermen with their own southern charms and tactics. They compete against each other, large conglomerates and the fish themselves to make ends meet.
Episodes
S01E02 Danger Zone
As the Northern fleet looks to bounce back from their slow start, the Reel E. Bugging takes a huge risk in an effort to grab the early season lead.
S01E03 Perfect Storm
Northern boat, Pinwheel, risks their lives and their boat on the advice of a Southern Captain in the hope of landing their first fish of the season.
S01E04 Fair Weather Fish
In a season of rough weather, there will be a few fishable days in a row and every Captain hopes to capitalize before the storm arrives.
S01E05 Will vs. Skill
With the Northern boats docked, the Southern fleet tries to get ahead. Meanwhile, Pinwheel contends with a potentially season-ending malfunction.
S01E06 Turnaround Tunas
The Gloucester champions take advantage of good weather, strategizing to find big bites, and gain ground against the tough Southern competition.
S01E07 Red Boat Revenge
Four-time champion Captain Greg Mayer aims to retake the lead, while Captain Robert Earl knows, "A Fish a Day Keeps the Frenzy Away."
S01E08 No Time for a Slump
Pinwheel’s Tyler McLaughlin may be in last place now, but the former northern and southern champion spells trouble for the fleet if he gets on a roll.
S01E09 Brink of Disaster
It’s survival of the fittest for man and monster fish when danger strikes the Outer Banks and one captain faces his demons.
S01E10 Fire on the Little Shell
Little Shell’s season goes from bad to worse when their gyro breaks loose from its mounts and causes a fire on board.
S01E11 Tow the Line
The Southern boats have been dominating the competition all season long, but now the Northern Captains push to make a big move.
S01E12 Sick as a Seadog
During Pinwheel’s fight back from the bottom, Tyler gets hit with a debilitating illness, putting all the pressure to produce on sister, Marissa.
S01E13 Blueprint for Bluefin
When fish become hard to find, strategy becomes the key to catching. Who can outsmart the rest of the fleet to land a bluefin and come out on top?
S01E14 Beggin for a Bluefin
As weather windows put a strain on fishing, most of the fleet stays cautious, but Bobby and his mates will do whatever it takes for first place.
S01E15 Revenge of the Underdogs
Northern Champ Tyler McLaughlin faces great adversity, while the front-runners look to extend their lead.
S01E17 The Chase Is On
With Reel E. Bugging in the lead, the rest of the fleet races against the clock to close the gap.
S01E18 Ultimate Champion
It’s the last day of fishing and every boat is out trying to make one final paycheck and possibly secure the title - Champion of Champions.
Cast
Dave Carraro
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T.J. Ott
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Bobby Earl
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Tyler McLaughlin
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