Deadliest Catch, Darwin's Law

A government shutdown shortens the season and starts off a chain reaction that forces the fleet to fish harder and faster to make the market deadline.

The government shut down and a huge storm causes the fleet to get behind schedule. Plus, a Coast Guard airlift must abort with 100-knot winds proving dangerous.

Bill Wichrowski struggles to keep his greenhorn on deck and his crew in check. On the Saga captain Elliot Neese loses his steering, forcing him into crisis mode.

The King fleet grows desperate as it hurtles towards the finish line. Meanwhile, the Wizard’s fishing strategy lands them on the wrong side of the law.

As crews prepare to head to the Bairdi grounds, a mayday call from a sinking ship prompts a dramatic rescue. Meanwhile, Bill’s greenhorn is looking for a way out.

With one captain in the hospital and another on a bender, fishing has come to a halt on two boats. Out at sea an alleged felon is trapped and a boat goes dark.

One captain faces what could be the end of a career while another struggles to check into rehab. Problems on land soon pale in comparison to those on the Bering Sea.

Opilio season starts with the return of the fabled Cornelia Marie. Now, Josh Harris has bought back the boat that helped make his old man a legend.

Blood is spilled on the Cape Caution, when a brutal storm rips across the Bering Sea. Then, Sig fights to keep the Northwestern from going up in flames.

In Dutch, Sig welcomes their newest greenhorn: his daughter. After four generations of Hansen fishermen, the next in line is an ambitious 18 year old woman.

While the rest of the fleet have their doubts about a woman's place on a crab boat, the Northwestern crew must train their new recruit - Sig's daughter, Mandy Hansen.

As the Opilio season roars on, Sig puts Mandy at the helm in boat-crushing seas. Josh Harris struggles to squash a rebellion and Zack Larson feels Wild Bill's wrath.

The Cornelia Marie battles 20-foot breakers in St. Paul. Meanwhile, a blown prop on the Time Bandit causes a rift that pulls the Hillstrands apart.

With major repairs on the Time Bandit, Captain Andy is faced with a tough decision. Meanwhile, Mandy learns what it's really like to be a greenhorn.

A saboteur seeks an early end for the Cape Caution. Meanwhile, Cornelia Marie Captains Josh Harris and Casey McManus fight to regain control of their crew.

An arctic hurricane strikes the fleet and the Cornelia Marie faces sinking. Blood is shed on the Time Bandit and the Northwestern needs repair.