Wicked Tuna

It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and every captain wants to be the one to bring in the lucrative first fish.

The second week of bluefin tuna fishing shines a light on the mates in the fleet as a familiar boat enters the competition.

When a familiar face returns to Gloucester to compete for the title of top bluefin fisherman, the fleet isn’t very welcoming.

Bad luck strikes the fleet as Captain Tyler McLaughlin is forced to fight a giant bluefin in the dark after his generator loses power.

Captain Dave Marciano’s nephew and first mate Jay brings a shot of new energy to the Falcon as the crew hopes to improve its performance.

The captains are challenged by an unexpected crowd of boats, and the fleet is forced to make tough decisions about where to catch bluefin.

With the pressure mounting to land a fish, the captains form alliances to better their chances of putting meat on deck.

Stormy weather hits Gloucester, and the captains must fight the elements if they want to catch a bluefin tuna.

As the season reaches a turning point, a change in the quota forces boats to push their limits, creating tension on the water.

The smaller quota of one bluefin tuna per day adds mounting pressure, as the captains must put meat on deck each day to stay competitive.

Captain Tyler McLaughlin is feeling the pressure to take the lead, and his spirits are lifted when a new boat of friendly faces joins the fleet.

During week 12 of fishing, the captains weigh the decision to hunt bluefin over 170 miles away from their home base in Gloucester.

Captain Dave Carraro’s boat has been the top earner in the Gloucester fleet for four of the past seven seasons. Can it be defeated?

The competition heats up as the season nears its end, compelling captains to change their strategies and pull out all the stops.

Time is up! The pressure explodes as the battle for the championship turns into a three-horse race and noncontenders struggle for final paychecks.