Season 1
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S01E01 Yankee Invasion
- August 17, 2014
- National Geographic
After a disappointing North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise and Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna travel south full steam into the waters of the Outer Banks, N.C., to extend their season and salvage their losses. In the South, the competition is fiercer and the stakes are higher than ever before. The 500-mile steam is a huge gamble on what could be a massive payday or a huge financial loss.
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S01E02 Southern Discomfort
- August 24, 2014
- National Geographic
The Southern captains fear a full-scale Yankee invasion of their waters when another Northern boat the Pin Wheel with Captain Tyler McLaughlin comes steaming into the Outer Banks. This trip, McLaughlin is desperate to make up for the embarrassing last-place finish he landed last season, and to help him he adds Paul Hebert onboard as co-captain. As the Pin Wheel steams in, they're greeted with gunshots by the Southerners, showing there is no room for Southern hospitality.
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S01E03 Bluefin or Bust
- August 31, 2014
- National Geographic
With six of the finest tuna fisherman traversing the Outer Banks in the hunt for bluefin, competition gets super competitive. The strict bluefin quota is rapidly starting to fill, and time is of the essence for all the captains. Dave Marciano has been unable to land a single catch and fears the huge gamble he made in traveling south will not pay off. If he doesn't catch a fish in the next two days, he won't be able to afford to stay in the Carolinas and will have to head back to Gloucester.
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S01E04 We're Not in Gloucester Anymore
- September 7, 2014
- National Geographic
Weather in the Outer Banks takes a turn for the worse, pitting man against sea as the turbulent Atlantic Ocean threatens the fishermen's quest for bluefin tuna. With ominous weather looming and the bluefin quota quickly filling, the pressure is on for the Northern and Southern boats to act fast or risk financial or nautical disaster. The Fishin' Frenzy leads the fleet and Captain Greg Mayer uses his knowledge of the Carolina waters to head out early before the windy weather escalates.
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S01E05 Ice Ice Tuna
- September 14, 2014
- National Geographic
With more than a third of the North Carolina bluefin tuna quota already filled, all of the fleet feels the pressure to fish at every opportunity. So when an Atlantic Ocean winter storm system whips up rough seas and ices in the local harbor, it forces northern and southern captains to take huge risks to fish in dangerous conditions for their catch.
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S01E06 By Hook or By Crook
- September 21, 2014
- National Geographic
A rivalry flares up between two top boats; a captain attempts to shake his losing streak; and a trip south must be paid for by hauling in more fish.
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S01E07 From Rods to Riches
- September 28, 2014
- National Geographic
The Wahoo's lead is challenged as the Pin Wheel edges up the scoreboard. Elsewhere, mechanical troubles and bad fishing keep the rest of the ships from catching up.
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S01E08 Doghouse Afternoon
- October 5, 2014
- National Geographic
The captain of the Doghouse charters boat cruises for supplemental income while the rest of the fleet continue to compete for leadership of the scoreboard.
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S01E09 Tick Tock Tuna
- October 12, 2014
- National Geographic
Pin Wheel and rivals Fishin' Frenzy and Wahoo lead the race with seven tuna each. Captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy is desperate for catches to reclaim their top spot, while the Wahoo brothers Reed and Banks Meredith are determined to stay in the top spot. Pin Wheel Co-Captains Tyler McLaughlin and Paul Hebert are a stone's throw away from beating all of the Southern boats in their own backyard. Doghouse, Hard Merchandise and Hot Tuna struggle to haul in fish for the remainder of the season.
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S01E10 The Fat Tuna Sings
- October 19, 2014
- National Geographic
Wahoo leads the fleet, but local rival Fishin' Frenzy and invader Pin Wheel are serious threats for the top spot. Hard Merchandise needs one more bluefin to make the expensive trip south profitable, while Doghouse and Hot Tuna fight to earn one final paycheck to salvage their seasons. When captain Greg Mayer of Fishin' Frenzy receives the official call that the quota will close the next day at midnight, everyone races to catch more bluefin and reach the buyers in time to make the final sale.
Season 2
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S02E01 First Strike
- July 19, 2015
- National Geographic
It’s opening day of the Outer Banks bluefin season, and the captains battle it out to make the season’s first catch.
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S02E02 Bombs Away
- July 26, 2015
- National Geographic
After colliding with Bonner Bridge, Captain Marciano and Captain Griffin struggle to regroup. The boats are banged up, but it’s too early to tell whether they can salvage their seasons or if they’ll have to hang up their rods.
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S02E03 Fins of the Father
- August 2, 2015
- National Geographic
Charlie Griffin joins the crew of the Reels of Fortune before picking up his boat from the mechanics. Later, the northern captains play a prank on Tyler McLaughlin.
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S02E04 Salty Gals and Southern Nights
- August 9, 2015
- National Geographic
Fishin' Frenzy have a slight lead over Reels of Fortune; Hot Tuna asks Reel Action for assistance; Doghouse is relying on their greenhorn to bring in the catch.
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S02E05 Wicked Ride
- August 16, 2015
- National Geographic
At the start of the 11th day on the water in North Carolina, treacherous winter weather in the Outer Banks fishing grounds forces captains to push their limits. Southern boat Reels of Fortune holds a meager lead over last year’s local champion Fishin’ Frenzy, while northern boat Hard Merchandise and local all-female team Reel Action have yet to catch a fish.
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S02E06 Reels of Misfortune
- August 23, 2015
- National Geographic
In North Carolina’s bluefin tuna fleet, family is at the forefront of the fight to fish hard and make money. On Fishin’ Frenzy, First Mate Nick Gowitzka faces a family emergency unfolding on land that tests his resolve on the water. And Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise draws on the support of his wife and daughter far away in Gloucester, Massachusetts, as well as a local family fishing operation to help him get through his slump.
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S02E07 Nine-Foot Monster
- August 30, 2015
- National Geographic
In this episode of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks, seven crews face the Outer Banks hoping to reel in a fish big enough to keep. But with the luck they have had, prospects are not looking so good. The Fishin’ Frenzy crew lucks out with a big catch and cashes in. With barely a bite, the Doghouse is forced to head in and trust that another day at sea will bring them a big catch. The Hot Tuna crew hopes that their dry spell will end and, with the final reel, they catch one of their largest tuna yet, cashing in over $9,000 for it.
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S02E08 Burn Blubber
- September 6, 2015
- National Geographic
With the North Carolina season coming to a close and Reels of Fortune battling Fishin’ Frenzy for the top spot, all of the crews desperately struggle to land a fish and secure a paycheck. The Reel Action crew fights to catch up but takes a serious blow when they snag a shark; Tyler and Paul lose a “monstah” paycheck; and Dave and the crew of Hard Merchandise attempt to finally end their dry spell, or they’ll have to cut the season short and head back to Gloucester.
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S02E09 On a Fin and a Prayer
- September 13, 2015
- National Geographic
With just five days left before the close of the season, the fleet is feeling the pressure. An accident leaves the Reel Action stuck at the dock, giving Captain Tami and her crew a late start, and tensions onboard reach a boiling point. Meanwhile, the Doghouse and Fishin’ Frenzy have the top spot in sight and are scrambling to keep catching before time runs out. And Captain Griff on the Reels of Fortune finds himself in a dangerous situation while navigating Oregon Inlet — a battle where experience and quick thinking are all that stand between life and death.
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S02E10 Wicked End
- September 20, 2015
- National Geographic
It’s the final two days of the season, and three Southern boats — the Fishin’ Frenzy, the Reels of Fortune and the Doghouse — are all within striking distance of the top spot. As the clock ticks down, the captains are desperate to put meat on deck. The stakes have never been higher: one pulled hook means disaster, but one last catch can mean going home a champion.
Season 3
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S03E01 Back in the Battle
- July 25, 2016
- National Geographic
Bluefin season starts on the Outer Banks.
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S03E02 Wicked Waters
- August 1, 2016
- National Geographic
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S03E03 A Bluefin for Boo
- August 8, 2016
- National Geographic
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S03E04 Underdog Day Afternoon
- August 15, 2016
- National Geographic
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S03E05 Not How We Operate
- August 22, 2016
- National Geographic
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S03E06 The Karma Kid
- August 29, 2016
- National Geographic
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S03E07 Old Sailors and Bold Sailors
- September 5, 2016
- National Geographic
Winter kicks into high gear in the Outer Banks and the captains must choose between safety at shore and risking it all at sea to catch bluefin tuna.
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S03E08 Hostile Waters
- September 12, 2016
- National Geographic
The Outer Banks bites back as treacherous waters force captains to choose between chasing the fish at great risk, or waiting until conditions improve.
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S03E09 Striking Distance
- September 19, 2016
- National Geographic
Captain Tyler McLaughlin has stunned the fleet with his surprise comeback, as the other captains struggle to bring in a catch. Time is running out, and the boats must stay out overnight in order to turn their fortunes around.
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S03E10 Luck Be a Tuna Tonight
- September 26, 2016
- National Geographic
Each captain is desperate to bring in one last catch.
See AlsoWicked Tuna Outer Banks
Season 4
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S04E01 Fighting Frenzy
- July 30, 2017
- National Geographic
Last season’s champion, Captain Greg Mayer, is determined to land the season’s first fish, but he must contend with a new adversary — his former mate.
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S04E02 Full Throttle
- August 6, 2017
- National Geographic
Captain TJ Ott is haunted by a terrifying accident at sea, and the Doghouse desperately tries to land its first fish of the season.
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S04E03 Karma's a Fish
- August 13, 2017
- National Geographic
Captain Greg Mayer sees his lead start to slip away as the competition heats up and one captain brings in the first triple catch of the season.
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S04E04 Dethroned
- August 20, 2017
- National Geographic
The pressure of losing the top spot wears on Captain Greg Mayer. And Captain Tyler McLaughlin has an unorthodox strategy for turning his luck around.
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S04E05 I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
- August 27, 2017
- National Geographic
The crews of the Doghouse, Foolish Pleasures and Little Shell all jockey to improve their positions before midseason burnout brings them down.
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S04E06 Tuna and the Beast
- September 3, 2017
- National Geographic
With two weeks left in the season, every captain in the fleet is feeling the pressure to bring in a bluefin and land a paycheck
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S04E07 Catch Me If You Can
- September 10, 2017
- National Geographic
The captains push each other to the limit as they scramble to be on top. One fish can make the difference, but only one captain can claim first place
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S04E08 Title Fight
- September 17, 2017
- National Geographic
Season 5
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S05E01 Battle Lines
- July 1, 2018
- National Geographic
It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks, and a reduced quota means there’s more pressure than ever to land a fish.
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S05E02 Not in Our Backyard
- July 8, 2018
- National Geographic
A hard struggle to catch back up is faced by the boats that are in the North, and they turn to the ships in the Southern fleet to see if they can offer help, but they quickly realize that there is little to no hurry for the crews to lend a hand.
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S05E03 Reverse the Curse
- July 15, 2018
- National Geographic
A giant school of bluefin tuna breaks the curse for one of the boats, but a few other boats land only bad luck.
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S05E04 Zombie Tuna
- July 22, 2018
- National Geographic
Fishing hard for their families, the Little Shell puts it all on the line and the Doghouse fights to land a foul-hooked fish with a Hail Mary harpoon shot.
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S05E05 Man Overboard
- July 29, 2018
- National Geographic
Local fleets fight the North for their fair share as sustainability strictly limits fishing.
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S05E06 Redemption
- August 5, 2018
- National Geographic
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S05E07 No Pain, No Gain
- August 12, 2018
- National Geographic
A Southern captain leads the charge against the top-earning Northern boat with the biggest fish of the season, but big fish bring big problems.
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S05E08 Man Down
- August 19, 2018
- National Geographic
When the fleet's best captain is sidelined with an injury, the top spot is available for the taking.
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S05E09 Northern Fury
- August 26, 2018
- National Geographic
The Northern boats' success continues to frustrate the Southern fishermen.
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S05E10 Old Golly Whopper
- September 2, 2018
- National Geographic
Captain Greg Mayer returns to the helm of the Fishing Frenzy, despite a painful injury.
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S05E11 Blood, Sweat, and Tears
- September 9, 2018
- National Geographic
With a limited number of days left to fish, Tyler chooses between big risk and big reward.
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S05E12 High Speed Chase
- September 16, 2018
- National Geographic
With time running out, Capt. Dave Marciano of the Falcon tries to salvage his season.
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S05E13 Down to the Wire
- September 23, 2018
- National Geographic
As the clock ticks down, the battle to be the top-earning boat in the Outer Banks heats up.
Season 6
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S06E01 New Blood
- June 23, 2019
- National Geographic
It’s opening day of bluefin season in the Outer Banks, and a new Southern fleet is ready to take on the Northern captains and defend its home turf.
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S06E02 Bugging Out
- June 30, 2019
- National Geographic
A Southern crew is stranded on the water with no bluefin.
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S06E03 Little Boat, Big Tuna
- July 7, 2019
- National Geographic
Southern boat Rasta Rocket sets out to prove that the little boat can be big competition.
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S06E04 Hard Knocks
- July 14, 2019
- National Geographic
Boats in the fleet must rely on local knowledge.
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S06E05 Blood Feud
- July 21, 2019
- National Geographic
Brothers from the South challenge a brother-sister duo from the North for the top spot.
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S06E06 Reel Outlaws
- July 28, 2019
- National Geographic
With the quota nearly gone, captains push limits to catch what might be final paychecks.
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S06E07 Southern Aggression
- August 4, 2019
- National Geographic
Northern and Southern boats get more bluefin quota, but is it enough to turn the tables?
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S06E08 Thunder Tuna
- August 11, 2019
- National Geographic
Extreme weather hits the Outer Banks; the Southern captains, accustomed to the dangerous conditions, believe they have a competitive edge, but the Northern captains are willing to do what it takes to put meat on deck.
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S06E09 The Fast and Furious
- August 18, 2019
- National Geographic
A game-changing fish pits Capt. Zack Shackleford and his young crew on the Rasta Rocket against the fleet's veterans; Northern boat Falcon embraces a new technique to try to stay in the game, and the Reel E' Bugging kicks it into overdrive.
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S06E10 No Backing Down
- August 25, 2019
- National Geographic
The Southern fleet fights to keep the lead, but the Northern boats aren't going down easy; when one fish is all it takes to shake things up, the only way to get on top is by taking risks and never backing down.
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S06E11 Miracle Fish
- September 1, 2019
- National Geographic
One fish could make all the difference; a little bit of luck goes a long way.
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S06E12 The Home Run
- September 8, 2019
- National Geographic
With the quota extended and the season stretching longer, the fleet is feeling homesick.
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S06E13 Storm Troopers
- September 15, 2019
- National Geographic
The pressure of a dwindling quota is starting to affect the captains, who realize the season could come to a sudden end; as a storm looms, the decision to stay out on the water could be detrimental to the boats battling it out for the top position.
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S06E14 Breaking Point
- September 22, 2019
- National Geographic
The captains are feeling the pressure; even the smallest mistake can torpedo a captain's chance of taking the top spot; Capt. Reed Meredith becomes desperate when mechanical failures threaten to derail his season.
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S06E15 All Out War
- September 29, 2019
- National Geographic
A quota extension creates an all-out frenzy as the captains scramble to land a few more fish before the season ends; Capt. Reed Meredith knows he has what it takes to lead the fleet; northern boats try to keep pace with the southern fleet.
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S06E16 Battle for the Banks
- October 6, 2019
- National Geographic
It's go big or go home as Northern and Southern boats battle for the championship title during the final two days of the Outer Banks bluefin season.
Season 7
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S07E01 Clash of the Titans
- June 28, 2020
- National Geographic
It’s opening day in the Outer Banks, and the best captains from both North and South prepare to battle the elements, bluefin and one another.
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S07E02 Stick 'em
- July 5, 2020
- National Geographic
Will the green stick continue to give the Little Shell an edge, or will the more traditional rod-and-reel rivals prove victorious in the long run?
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S07E03 Family Pride
- July 12, 2020
- National Geographic
With longtime rivals dominating the competition, the brother-sister duo on the Pinwheel struggle to overcome a slow start to their fishing season.
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S07E04 Pay to Play
- July 19, 2020
- National Geographic
Time is money as the captains fish for “blue gold,” and when the costs of trying to bring home a bluefin pile up, some captains reevaluate if the benefits of tuna fishing outweigh the drawbacks.
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S07E05 Fishing Up a Storm
- July 26, 2020
- National Geographic
When back-to-back storms strike the Outer Banks, fishermen find they have two choices: fish or flee. One captain faces a hurdle following the storm.
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S07E06 A Fish for Frenzy
- August 2, 2020
- National Geographic
As the top boats solidify their spots in the race, Greg and his mates can’t seem to stay in sync, and the former champion boat starts to fall apart.
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S07E07 Never Seen Anything Like It
- August 9, 2020
- National Geographic
The battle for bluefin intensifies as champion boats find the bluefin biting; however, one crew member’s loss could alter the rest of the season.
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S07E08 Tricky Dave
- August 16, 2020
- National Geographic
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.
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S07E09 Hard Times at Sea
- August 23, 2020
- National Geographic
A mate emergency leaves the Hot Tuna struggling to catch a fish. Meanwhile, the Reel E’ Bugging’s crew pushes the limits to get back in the competition.
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S07E10 Make Your Own Luck
- August 30, 2020
- National Geographic
As the quota fills up, the captains must decide if skill or luck is in their favor in order to pull ahead in the competition.
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S07E11 Graveyard Shift
- September 6, 2020
- National Geographic
When winds create treacherous conditions on the Oregon Inlet’s notorious sandbar, captains are faced with the dilemma to triumph or turn around.
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S07E12 Follow the Herd
- September 13, 2020
- National Geographic
The fleet communicates in order to find the fish, but some boats have to follow every lead they hear about, if they want to turn their season around.
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S07E13 Together We Stand
- September 20, 2020
- National Geographic
The tuna titan battle continues while mates try to keep pace. From family ties to lifelong friends, which team has the drive to put meat on the deck?
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S07E14 Reel Tension
- September 27, 2020
- National Geographic
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S07E15 Break Out or Break Down
- October 4, 2020
- National Geographic
A grueling season has taken a toll on the OBX fleet, but with less than $5,000 separating the top five boats, no one can slow down now.
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S07E16 No Time to Lose
- October 11, 2020
- National Geographic
The best of the best from the North and South battle to catch more bluefin before the season ends in a neck-and-neck race.
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S07E17 Titan Showdown
- October 18, 2020
- National Geographic
With only two days left, 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.
Season 8
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S08E01 Danger Lurks
- July 18, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E02 Beat the Storm
- July 25, 2021
- National Geographic
The Outer Banks fleet battles an angry ocean to find bluefin tuna before rough weather arrives. Meanwhile, Little Shell searches for their first fish.
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S08E03 Hot Water, Big Tuna
- August 1, 2021
- National Geographic
The fleet struggles as warm water brings a wave of big tunas through the Outer Banks.
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S08E04 Doghouse Domination
- August 8, 2021
- National Geographic
Britton on the Doghouse proves he may have the ace crew in the Outer Banks.
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S08E05 Herd is the Word
- August 15, 2021
- National Geographic
The herds have arrived and the fleet jumps into action to try and get their share.
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S08E06 Cost to Be the Boss
- August 22, 2021
- National Geographic
A short weather window puts pressure on the fleet to catch more Bluefin before the storm.
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S08E07 Fog of War
- September 5, 2021
- National Geographic
Intense weather keeps most of the boats tied up, but one captain goes AWOL to score big.
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S08E08 Hog Tied
- September 12, 2021
- National Geographic
Hog Wild has struggled to make its mark all season - halfway through the competition, it's now or never if the new boat wants to stay in the game.
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S08E09 Triple Trouble
- September 19, 2021
- National Geographic
The captains help each other catch blue gold at the halfway point of blue fin season.
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S08E10 Risky Business
- September 26, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E11 Pressure Point
- October 3, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E12 Tried and True
- October 10, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E13 Goldrush
- October 17, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E14 Down to the Dollar
- October 24, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E15 The Big One
- October 31, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E16 Red Seas
- November 7, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E17 Break Point
- November 14, 2021
- National Geographic
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S08E18 One Last Fish
- November 21, 2021
- National Geographic
Season 9 - Showdown
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S09E01 Northern Invasion
- July 18, 2022
- National Geographic
Northern champions face their Southern rivals in the hunt for bluefin tuna during the Outer Banks winter, where only the strong survive.
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S09E02 Danger Zone
- July 18, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
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S09E03 Perfect Storm
- July 25, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
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S09E04 Fair Weather Fish
- July 25, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
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S09E05 Will vs. Skill
- July 31, 2022
- National Geographic
With the Northern boats docked, the Southern fleet tries to get ahead. Meanwhile, Pinwheel contends with a potentially season-ending malfunction.
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S09E06 Turnaround Times
- July 31, 2022
- National Geographic
The Gloucester champions take advantage of good weather, strategizing to find big bites, and gain ground against the tough Southern competition.
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S09E07 Red Boat Revenge
- August 8, 2022
- National Geographic
Four-time champion Captain Greg Mayer aims to retake the lead, while Captain Robert Earl knows, "A Fish a Day Keeps the Frenzy Away."
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S09E08 No Time for a Slump
- August 8, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
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S09E09 Brink of Disaster
- August 14, 2022
- National Geographic
It’s survival of the fittest for man and monster fish when danger strikes the Outer Banks and one captain faces his demons.
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S09E10 Tow the Line
- August 17, 2022
- National Geographic
The Southern boats have been dominating the competition all season long, but now the Northern Captains push to make a big move.
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S09E11 Fire on the Little Shell
- September 3, 2022
- National Geographic
Little Shell’s season goes from bad to worse when their gyro breaks loose from its mounts and causes a fire on board.
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S09E12 Sick as a Seadog
- September 3, 2022
- National Geographic
During Pinwheel’s fight back from the bottom, Tyler gets hit with a debilitating illness, putting all the pressure to produce on sister, Marissa.
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S09E13 Blueprint for Bluefin
- September 17, 2022
- National Geographic
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?
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S09E14 Beggin for a Bluefin
- September 24, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
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S09E15 Revenge of the Underdogs
- October 1, 2022
- National Geographic
Northern Champ Tyler McLaughlin faces great adversity, while the front-runners look to extend their lead.
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S09E16 Quota Smasher
- October 1, 2022
- National Geographic
Northern champions and Southern rivals battle for bluefin tuna.
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S09E17 The Chase is On
- October 8, 2022
- National Geographic
With Reel E. Bugging in the lead, the rest of the fleet races against the clock to close the gap.
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S09E18 Ultimate Champion
- October 8, 2022
- National Geographic
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.
Additional Specials
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SPECIAL 0x1 BATTLE LINES
- July 1, 2018
- National Geographic
It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks, and a reduced quota means there’s more pressure than ever to land a fish.