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.
Cast: Dave Carraro, T.J. Ott, Bobby Earl
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Season 1
18 episodes
1. Northern InvasionNorthern champions face their Southern rivals in the hunt for bluefin tuna during the Outer Banks winter, where only the strong survive.TV-14CC44minJul 17, 2022
2. Danger ZoneAs 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.TV-14CC44minJul 17, 2022
3. Perfect StormNorthern 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.TV-14CC44minJul 24, 2022
4. Fair Weather FishIn 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.TV-14CC44minJul 24, 2022
5. Will vs. SkillWith the Northern boats docked, the Southern fleet tries to get ahead. Meanwhile, Pinwheel contends with a potentially season-ending malfunction.TV-14CC44minJul 31, 2022
6. Turnaround TunasThe Gloucester champions take advantage of good weather, strategizing to find big bites, and gain ground against the tough Southern competition.TV-14CC44minJul 31, 2022
7. Red Boat RevengeFour-time champion Captain Greg Mayer aims to retake the lead, while Captain Robert Earl knows, "A Fish a Day Keeps the Frenzy Away."TV-14CC44minAug 7, 2022
8. No Time for a SlumpPinwheel’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.TV-14CC44minAug 7, 2022
9. Brink of DisasterIt’s survival of the fittest for man and monster fish when danger strikes the Outer Banks and one captain faces his demons.TV-14CC44minAug 14, 2022
10. Fire on the Little ShellLittle Shell’s season goes from bad to worse when their gyro breaks loose from its mounts and causes a fire on board.TV-14CC44minAug 21, 2022
11. Tow the LineThe Southern boats have been dominating the competition all season long, but now the Northern Captains push to make a big move.TV-14CC44minAug 28, 2022
12. Sick as a SeadogDuring Pinwheel’s fight back from the bottom, Tyler gets hit with a debilitating illness, putting all the pressure to produce on sister, Marissa.TV-14CC44minSep 4, 2022
13. Blueprint for BluefinWhen 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?TV-14CC44minSep 11, 2022
14. Beggin for a BluefinAs 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.TV-14CC44minSep 25, 2022
15. Revenge of the UnderdogsNorthern Champ Tyler McLaughlin faces great adversity, while the front-runners look to extend their lead.TV-14CC44minOct 2, 2022
16. Quota SmasherNorthern champions and Southern rivals battle for bluefin tuna.TV-14CC44minOct 2, 2022
17. The Chase Is OnWith Reel E. Bugging in the lead, the rest of the fleet races against the clock to close the gap.TV-14CC44minOct 9, 2022
18. Ultimate ChampionIt’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.TV-14CC44minOct 9, 2022
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown
★ 5.7/1020221 season18 episodesCanceled
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.
