Wicked Tuna Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

With the season coming to a close, the fleet fights to gain ground in an uncertain market. And while most captains play it safe and fish a known hot spot, first place boat Hard Merchandise takes a gamble and chooses to fish away from the crowd. But with time running out and the Wicked Pissah hot on their heels, both boats must battle it out in order to claim the top spot in one of the toughest seasons yet.

With the quota running out and the end in sight, the captains gamble on where to fish as they race to catch monster high quality bluefin in hopes of earning big paychecks but they can't control what bites the hook. And the double-edged sword, every jumbo tuna they land takes a giant bite out of the quota and hastens the end of the season.

In a tough season where all the captains have agreed to work together, Dave Marciano defies the others by fishing in a secret location on his own. His ploy proves to be successful, as the Hard Merchandise catches tuna and stays on top of the leaderboard. But once the truth comes out, Marciano's sneaky move alienates him from the rest of the fleet and could cost him in the long run.

In their 10th season as competitors, the Gloucester captains face an unprecedented challenge: making a living in a bluefin market that's struggling to rebound. The resilient fleet decides to work together OBX-style to help each other catch. The five original boats are joined by a familiar mix of recent captains and a tuna legend, whose skills immediately puts the entire fleet on notice.

Stuck in the middle of the pack, Hot Tuna adjusts their strategy when Captain TJ Ott's dad takes out his own boat Bad Fish in order to increase their success as a family business. A friendly wager keeps the Hot Tuna and Bad Fish crews on their toes. As the rest of the fleet struggles to find bait, previous champion Captain Dave Carraro makes a tactical move in order to make their way to the top.

Even on a normal day, commercial bluefin tuna fishing comes with a whole host of challenges. But after a period of bad weather and with an upcoming buyer break, the seas are crowded with boats and competition is fierce. After a rough first half of the season catching smaller, low-quality fish, Fat Tuna will fight through it all and stop at nothing to get ahead in the competition.

All eyes are on Wicked Pissah as the trio leads the fleet. Paul reveals the reason for their drive this year, but they're not the only ones willing to do whatever it takes to be on top. By limiting fishing days, the plan to stabilize the market is finally paying off, and a higher demand for bluefin increases prices on quality catches, taking the competition up a notch.

Captain Spurge Krasowski is a local legend in the Gloucester waters and no stranger to facing challenges in the bluefin industry. Though this year's obstacle is different than any other, Spurge still challenges the fleet to work hard, fish smart and push their limits like never before. But can this old schoolmaster inspire the captains enough to score big in a shaky season?

In an uncertain season, everyone has something to prove. With a buyer break looming in two days and lower market prices, fishermen are anxious to get another fish on deck. While reigning champion Captain TJ Ott is out to show the rest of the fleet last year's win was no fluke and aims to be a two-time champ.

It's opening day of the bluefin season, but the coronavirus pandemic promises to make this year different than any before. With less demand for the product, the captains of Gloucester, Massachusetts, face a series of challenges—time off the water, lower prices from the buyers, and day after day of uncertainty—and resolve to work together to make the most of an unprecedented season.

The end of the season is near, and the Gloucester vets are being bested by their rivals, who have taken control of the leaderboard. As the captains fight for what could be their last bluefin, the battle between the Pinwheel and the Kraken turns into an all-out war. Will these captains be able to focus and put meat on deck, or will they finally reach their breaking point?

As the competition heats up, the captains will try anything to appease the tuna gods for a little luck. Captain T.J. Ott of the Hot Tuna brings his good luck charm onboard, while Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pinwheel decides to share his lucky charm with the veteran fleet. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano and his crew aboard the Falcon endure their longest fish fight of the season.

With the bluefin markets reopened, it's all hands on deck to get back in the game. As the mates in the fleet step up to prove their worth, some captains give their second-in-command free reign; others hesitate to trust their crews. As the market begins to restabilize, can captains and crews set their differences aside long enough to put meat on deck?

With an official deadline set for the market to shut down, the captains and crews have just 48 hours to make their final catches and bring in their final paychecks. With time running out and the possibility of 'tomorrow' fading away, tension is palpable among the boats as everyone pushes themselves to extreme measures for one last shot at glory.

The Gloucester fleet is used to dominating its home turf, but as the newcomers begin to come out of a long dry spell, the competition starts to heat up. Summer weather brings a pack of 'googans,' or recreational fishermen, to Gloucester waters, and the captains are forced to test out different fishing spots in order to escape the crowds.

This year's bluefin quota is just one fish per day, and tensions run high as the limited quota diminishes. When the outsiders employ sneak attacks in an attempt to steal fish from the veterans, the fight becomes personal for longtime rivals Sam Law of the Kraken and Tyler McLaughlin of the Pinwheel, and every boat's loss is another boat's gain in the race to the top of the leaderboard.

The competition heats up as the original Gloucester captains realize the newcomers mean business. When the new boats decide to team up and work together to get ahead in the game, the veterans start to feel the pressure of defending their home turf. As rivalries intensify, the original fleet resorts to drastic measures and sees that teamwork just might pay off.

The end of the season is on the horizon, and the only way to succeed is by not holding back. For some captains, this means risking everything for the chance at big rewards, but for others it's not about the numbers; it's just about being No. 1. With two weeks left, each boat must fight for what it deserves or get left in the wake of success.

Captains weigh the decision to fish 170 miles away from Gloucester, where the fish promise to be big and profitable. In an atypical move, former champion FV-Tuna.com spends precious days fishing offshore while current leader Pinwheel remains close to home. Falcon and Hot Tuna also make the journey out to sea, trying to inch their way closer to the top of the fleet.

The smaller quota of one bluefin tuna per day has changed the dynamic of the fleet, making it difficult to take or maintain a lead. It is imperative captains bring in a catch every single day. It also makes fishing far offshore a gamble because of the travel time and extra fuel costs. But one captain, desperate to salvage his season, decides to take his chances on a trip to Georges Bank.

Stormy weather hits Gloucester, and the captains must fight the elements if they want to catch a tuna. Although the rough weather presents dangerous conditions, the strong currents also stir up the ocean, making the bluefin more likely to bite. This could mean staying out for many days. With great risk comes great reward, and one captain brings in a monster payday that shakes up the leaderboard.

The captains are challenged when a large group of boats shows up for the weekend. Hot Tuna must decide whether to risk leaving a familiar bluefin hot spot in order to climb the leaderboard. Meanwhile, FV-Tuna.com's and Pinwheel's determination to be No. 1 in a tight race to the top forces the fleet to prove they can steer in the right direction to catch bluefin and stand out from the crowd

After a promising start to the season, bad luck strikes. Captain TJ Ott is forced to fish on a different boat after the Hot Tuna suffers a mechanical breakdown requiring immediate repairs. And Captain Tyler McLaughlin is forced to fight a giant bluefin in the dark after his generator loses power. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano reaches out to an old ally to try and turn the Falcon's luck around.

It's week two of the bluefin tuna fishing season and the sibling crew on the Pinwheel continue to fish in honor of their fallen mate. Helping them with a morale boost is returning boat the Fish Hawk, with a new mate ready for the competition. Meanwhile the Wicked Pissah crew struggles to maintain their lead and their sanity as other boats begin to shine.

With less than four days left in the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, the fleet races to claim the title of Gloucester's top-earning bluefin boat. But with two top contenders, last season's champion Captain Dave Carraro of the FV-Tuna.com and previous top-earner Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pinwheel, potentially sidelined, the field is wide open and it will all come down to the last fish.

With only one week left in bluefin season, the fleet competes for final paychecks and the championship. Longtime champion FV-Tuna.com and rival boat Pinwheel are forced off the water by illness and injury, and having the two top contenders out of the race is a game-changer for the fleet, pushing everyone to go for broke to score an upset and become Gloucester's top-earning boat.

With three weeks left in the fishing season, the competition intensifies. It has been five seasons since Captain Tyler McLaughlin has claimed the top spot, and he is determined to fish as hard as possible in order to finish in first place. But Captain Brad Krasowski has emerged as a real contender and has the other captains nervous. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano tries to turn his bad luck around and salvage his season.

After a few solid weeks of fishing, Captain Dave Carraro of the FV-Tuna.com is feeling confident about his chances of taking the top spot again. But Captain Brad Krasowski of the Fish Hawk, who finished at the bottom of the leaderboard last year, is on a hot streak and is ready to make good on his promise to go from 'worst to first.' Meanwhile, Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pinwheel tries to repair his relationship with his mate.

It's the middle of the season, and the weeks of fishing are starting to take their toll on the fleet. It takes teamwork to land a tuna, and it is crucial that the captains set the right tone and keep a positive attitude among their crew. Captain Paul Hebert, feeling frustrated after a disappointing week, takes his anger out on his mate. And Captain Tyler McLaughlin starts to question his mate's skills, leading to conflict.

After an unusually slow start to the season, defending champion Captain Dave Carraro and his vessel, the FV-Tuna.com, are back on top. But for many in the fleet, especially Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna, the FV-Tuna.com's dominance is an unwelcome sight — and the fleet will do everything in its power to cool the Dot-com's hot streak.

The captains team up to double their chances of catching fish, but forming an alliance with a competitor is risky. Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pinwheel is forced to fish solo and joins forces with Captain Brad Krasowski of the Fish Hawk to get some much-needed assistance on deck. And Captain Paul Hebert of the Wicked Pissah teams up with Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna, but agreeing to help Ott could backfire on him.

The Hard Merchandise is the only boat that has yet to land a fish, and Captain Dave Marciano is feeling the pressure. Desperate to provide for his family, the burden weighs heavily on Marciano to land his first tuna and bring home a paycheck. Meanwhile, Captain TJ Ott welcomes his father and 10-year-old nephew aboard, hoping the additional family members will give the Hot Tuna the boost it needs to keep landing fish.

It's opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and the first fish of the season can bring big money. With a huge payday at stake, every captain is fighting to land a tuna. Captains TJ Ott and Brad Krasowski are out to redeem themselves after a disappointing season last year; with their reputations on the line, the pressure is on to put meat on deck. And Captain Dave Marciano welcomes a new crew member — his oldest daughter, Angelica.

With two weeks left, Captains Dave Carraro and Tyler McLaughlin are locked in a battle for first place, and each is determined to come out on top.

Nick 'Duffy' Fudge makes a mistake that could destroy the Pinwheel's chances of catching a fish, causing tempers to flare and tensions to boil over.

The competition heats up as the captains become desperate to land a paycheck.

After his mates succeed without him, Captain Dave Carraro is desperate to redeem himself in the eyes of the fleet, his crew and himself.

It's a tradition to treat others with respect, but not every captain plays by the rules.

The race is on to land the first fish of the season, bringing big money for one captain.

With a narrow margin separating the top four boats and only two weeks left in the season, the captains jockey for vital catches in order to win.

With only four weeks left in the season, an unexpected adversary, the Wicked Pissah, emerges as a viable contender to blow everyone out of the water.

After a massive haul offshore on Georges Bank, Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com and Captain TJ Ott of Hot Tuna double down and make the trip again.

Halfway into tuna season some teams are working well together and killing it while others are floundering and on the verge of killing each other.

After his mates call it quits, Paul is forced to accept a helping hand from Dave, a person who is supposed to be his competition.

FV-Tuna.com catches up to last season's champion, Hard Merchandise. Tensions amongst the crewmen on the Wicked Pissah reach a boiling point.

Captain Paul Hebert triumphantly helms his own boat, the Wicked Pissah. TJ Ott and Dave Carraro bury the hatchet after a disagreement last season.

It's the final week of the season and Hard Merchandise holds a narrow lead over the fleet with fifteen fish. Hard Merchandise's closest rivals FV–Tuna.com, Pin Wheel, and Hot Tuna are all within striking distance of the lead and when a single tuna can be worth upwards of $20,000 the battle for the top spot will go down to the final day. Will Marciano be able to hold onto his lead? Will Dot Com reclaim their title for the second year in a row? Will Paul Hebert make enough money to be able to support his family through the winter? Will Tyler reclaim former glory or will TJ win the title for the first time?

It's week 13 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and with only three weeks left to fish and the No. 1 position on the line, every Gloucester captain is desperate to stack the deck with bluefin and earn some final paychecks before the season closes. Last season's top-earning captain, Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, is leading the fleet, and he and his crew are determined to stop at nothing to repeat last year's success. But Dave's treatment of other boats in the fleet has not earned him any friends this season, and the other captains each have a few reasons to beat him. With the end in sight, it's the closest race in Wicked Tuna history and a new frontrunner threatens to emerge with each bluefin caught.

It's week 11 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and bad luck, bait problems and big egos plague the Gloucester fleet. With only five weeks of fishing left before the season closes, hardworking Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise has defied popular belief by rising to the top of the leaderboard for the first time this season. Last year's champion, Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, is determined to regain the top spot, but an epic week of catching by another boat may threaten that goal. Meanwhile, Captain Tyler McLaughlin of Pin Wheel has a lot of work to do to mend his relationship with his one and only crewmember, Travis Brown, after shoving him to the deck the week before.

It's week nine of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and Captain Paul Hebert of the troubled Kelly Ann struggles to prove his worth to his crew — and keep his job — after catching only three tuna in the first two months of fishing. Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pin Wheel is currently leading the fleet, but his first mate quit last week. Rival Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com is determined to capitalize on the loss and get back into the top spot. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise is eager to take advantage of his last week with his son Joe on the boat. They'll try to catch more than one fish to establish themselves as one of the top boats in the fleet.

It's week seven of the North Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishing season and the Gloucester captains must decide to make the long steam to where the fish are biting or take their chances fishing closer to shore. Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pin Wheel lands the biggest fish of the season in waters off of Maine and the other captains head north to cash in on his hot spot. When Captain T.J. Ott of the Hot Tuna sets up on his former deckhand Tyler's spot, it's a boat-to-boat face-off for who can put meat on the deck.

It's week five of Gloucester's bluefin tuna fishing season, and when a sudden storm engulfs the fleet, each captain must decide if the risk of staying out on the water is worth the reward of catching more bluefin tuna. For Captain TJ Ott, of Hot Tuna, the storm is unwelcome as he pushes to maintain his lead over Captain Dave Carraro, of FV-Tuna.com, and Tyler McLaughlin, of Pin Wheel. Meanwhile, Captain Dave Marciano, of Hard Merchandise, and Paul Hebert, of Kelly Ann, look to salvage their seasons before they find themselves out of contention and money.

A mechanical issue keeps TJ from fishing and he must rely on his brother's skills to get the boat up and running again.

The captains set out to catch the first fish of the tuna season in the Series 4 premiere.

One week remains in the fishing season, leaving Tyler with his last chance to make a big catch and save his standings on the scoreboard.

Captains struggle to dominate the scoreboard as only three weeks remain in the fishing season.

The crew of the FV-Tuna.com assist the Coast Guard in a rescue mission. Later, a joint venture takes a turn for the worse when slow fishing creates tension between two captains.

Captains get creative as new techniques help boat crews bring in more tuna. Elsewhere, tensions rise between the Hebert brothers aboard the Miss Sambvca.

A lull in catches has the captains anxious to meet their quota and pay the crews. Also: A crew attempt a trip further out of the fishing area; a captain's abilities are questioned.

Boat crews battle each other for the hot fishing zones during the fifth week of tuna season.

A storm threatens the fishing fleet, impairing harpooning operations and forcing one captain to switch boats.

A rivalry between Tyler and TJ heats up in the Season 3 opener.

Capt. Dave Carraro begins the last week of the season well ahead of the Pin Wheel crew. Meanwhile, Capt. Tyler works to prove himself; Capt. Paul Hebert wants to reach his goal; and Capt. Marciano tries to recover from a rough season.

The last weeks of the season are a struggle as the bluefin tuna begin to migrate south.

Dave and Paul enter into an intense competition to see who can catch the most fish.

At the season's midpoint, the captains deal with increasing pressure to bring home a paycheck.

The crew of the FV-Tuna.com relocate when amateur boats start creeping in on their territory; a weekend warrior runs over Kevin's anchor line; Tyler ventures out on his own after giving his crew the week off.

A fishing tournament in Gloucester kicks off; and the crew of the Pin Wheel play a prank on the Odysea's Captain Ralph.

Tyler takes a risk by going to Georges Bank. Elsewhere, Kevin enjoys harpooning.