Wicked Tuna Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

The fleet battles extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as the captains fight to land their last catches — and the No. 1 spot.

As the bluefin quota quickly diminishes, the competition hits its fiercest point yet. With the time left in the season ticking down, the captains are tested — who can withstand the pressure, and who will crack?

Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.

Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn't fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.

The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.

Competition between the OGs and the tourists heats up; Gloucester captains rely on family ties.

Spooked by the sudden success of the new captains, the Gloucester veterans take drastic measures and band together to form an unlikely alliance.

It's the first day of a new bluefin season, and the Gloucester captains unexpectedly meet their matches when a fleet of outsiders comes to town.

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

Capt. Dave Carraro commands the top-earning boat on the leader board, but nothing will stop the rest of the captains from pushing against all odds to take down the king.

Capt. Tyler McLaughlin feels the pressure to stay ahead of Capt. Dave Carraro, but a new boat of friendly faces joins the fleet; mechanical troubles plague the Falcon.

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

It's almost the midpoint of bluefin fishing season, so the clock is ticking; new alliances are built and battles continue in the race for a payday.

Capts. Dave Marciano and TJ Ott struggle near the bottom of the leader board; Capt. Dave Marciano's nephew, Jay, brings a shot of energy to the Falcon; Capt. Tyler McLaughlin strives to pull ahead; all three captains turn to family members for help.

A look at seven past seasons as the show celebrates 100 episodes on the air.

Captain Brad Krasowski is just one big catch away from completing his 'worst to first' comeback over last year's performance.

On the Hard Merchandise, the past few weeks filled with bad luck and few fish push Captain Dave Marciano to his breaking point.

Captain Herbert's constant negative attitude creates escalating tensions with the crew of his boat, and one of his mates, Rick, finally reaches his limit, so their interactions and conflicts begin to cause problems for the operation of the ship.

As a massive storm front slams the fishing grounds, the fleet takes big risks to catch the elusive bluefin.

The alliance between Captains Dave Marciano and Dave Carraro is in jeopardy after the Hard Merchandise suffers a breakdown at sea.

When inexperienced fishermen crowd the water, the fleet has to fight through additional obstacles in order to earn a paycheck.

Defending champ Dave Carraro struggles to land a fish, and other captains try to get ahead.

Captain Tyler McLaughlin is within striking distance of becoming this year's champion, but will a sudden setback at sea derail his chances?

A treacherous storm descends on Gloucester, forcing captains to choose between risking their lives battling the elements or missing out on a catch.

When Captain Dave Carraro opts to dock his boat for a few days, the other captains pounce on the chance to take the lead away from him.

It's the midpoint of the season, and Captain Tyler McLaughlin is determined to stay out as long as necessary in order to best his rival, Dave Carraro.

After a month of fishing, the mates of the fleet prove their worth, and one boat makes a historic haul that could change the outcome of the season.

Pressure builds for Capt. Paul Hebert to land his first tuna and silence his critics.

The closest race in the history of ``Wicked Tuna'' comes down to the final catch.

North Atlantic captains face more competition as boats from all over Gloucester battle for the last bluefin of the season.

When a violent storm rolls in during week 11, the Gloucester captains face a tough decision at a critical time: Do they fish … or flee?

The captains all face a familiar decision: to take a long journey to increase their chances of a big bluefin haul or possibly come home empty-handed.

Paul's team tries again. Pete notices that Erin is not pulling her weight. Dave and Tyler argue, ending in someone breaking a golden rule in fishing.

When things go wrong, the fishermen wonder if they will last the fishing season.

Captain Carraro's alliance with Captain Ott is put to the test. Captain Speeches heads to Maine. Things start to pick up for Captain Marciano.

Bitter rivalries continue and a new boat shakes things up as a new fishing season begins.

It's week 14 of the bluefin tuna season and with less than two weeks of fishing left, the top four crews are locked in a tight race to be Gloucester's best bluefin boat. Though Captain Dave Marciano of Hard Merchandise has the slowest and most rundown boat, he and nephew Jay Muenzner are currently leading the fleet. But with huge paychecks and pride on the line, Captains Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com, TJ Ott of Hot Tuna and Tyler McLaughlin of Pin Wheel won't go down without a fight.

It's week 12 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season and, after catching no fish last week, last season's champion Captain Dave Carraro, of FV-Tuna.com, has sought help from his ally, Captain TJ Ott, of Hot Tuna. TJ directed Dave to the spot where he just caught three tuna and now Dave is desperate to capitalize on the information. TJ expects that, in return, Dave will alert him if the fish are still biting in his hot spot, but Dave hasn't earned the nickname 'Tricky Dave' for nothing. Will Dave put fishing ahead of friendship and fracture ties with an important ally?

It's the beginning of week 10 of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season in Gloucester, Massachusetts. With only six weeks of fishing left, the competition is heating up, driving captains to push themselves and their crews to the brink. On Kelly Ann, the future of Captain Paul Hebert's tuna season hangs in the balance, and on Pin Wheel, Captain Tyler McLaughlin's aggressive behavior may cost him his one remaining mate. The FV-Tuna.com crew fights to hold on to their No. 1 position on the leaderboard, and on Hard Merchandise, after hooking a shark, Captain Dave Marciano must dive under the boat to fix a problem. Meanwhile, beleaguered boat Drama is so far in the red that this week is their final chance to catch their first bluefin; otherwise, they'll have to call their season quits.

It's week eight of the Atlantic bluefin tuna season, and as the season ticks past the halfway point, the Gloucester captains are determined to work harder than ever to put tuna on their decks and charge into the rest of the season as strong as possible. But being on the water for the past two months is taking a toll on crew members and one mate faces a dilemma — keep fishing or quit so he can spend more time with his wife and kids. Last season's champion, Captain Dave Carraro of FV-tuna.com, charges into the week atop the leaderboard, but by only a slim margin. If Dave's biggest rival, Captain Tyler McLaughlin of Pin Wheel, lands a fish this week, it could bump Dave out of the coveted first place, so Dave and his mates Sandro and Geordie are not taking any chances and are fishing as hard as ever.

It's week six, and Pin Wheel has a narrow lead over last season's champion fishing vessel Tuna.com, while Hot Tuna, Hard Merchandise and Kelly Ann are lagging behind. Now, Captain Paul Cheney and his crew are about to enter the scene and shake things up, with the smallest boat in the fleet — the fishing vessel Drama. They have a lot of catching up to do, with six weeks of the fishing season gone and no tuna. Meanwhile, the crew of the FV-Tuna.com will have to start their trip without a captain, and Dave Marciano gets frustrated as Hard Merchandise keeps hooking and losing bluefin. With each vessel struggling to put meat on the deck, anyone could end up on top this week.

It's week four of the North Atlantic bluefin tuna season and Captain Paul Hebert fights for his first tuna of the season. After days of nothing to show but pulled hooks and sharks, tension mounts on the Kelly Ann. Captain Greg Chorebanian and first mate Greg Gibbs of the harpoon boat Kristiana steam into Gloucester on a mission: to kick rival Captain Hollywood's butt. But they're at a disadvantage without a pilot to guide them to the tuna like Hollywood has. Yet, Hollywood's pilot, Mark Brochu, can't help him throw the harpoon and land a fish.

A careless prank leads to a feud between two of the veteran captains.

A streak of good fishing puts Paul Hebert in the running for second place along with TJ Ott and Dave Marciano. Later, Dave Carraro worries his lead might be compromised by the actions of another boat.

Old rivalries ignite between captains with four weeks remaining in the fishing season. Later, Dave Marciano attempts a risky trip far offshore.

Tyler McLaughlin has trouble paying his crew; a truce is made between the Hebert brothers; and Dave Marciano attempts another trip in order to make more money.

A tuna shortage brings tension to the fleet as they pass the midway point of the season. The FV-Tuna.com continues to hold a tentative lead over the scoreboard, while the Bounty Hunter and Hard Merchandise bring up the rear.

The fleet battle to take leadership of the scoreboard away from TJ Ott and his crew.

TJ is tracked by a competitor looking to get in on his action. Elsewhere, two captains decide to work together to increase their tuna intake.

Tyler has second thoughts about hiring his friends. Elsewhere, Bill attempts to catch tuna by using tactical maneuvers and harpooning.

The second season ends with a storm brewing as the crews battle to finish on top.

The young crew of the Pin Wheel close in on the FV-Tuna.com's lead; Paul needs a win.

Paul's newfound confidence is shaken by his inexperienced deckhand; Dave Carraro works with a new recruit; and Tyler learns to cooperate with his Pin Wheel crew.

The Tuna.com takes the lead in Week 9 of the fishing season. Meanwhile, the crew of the Bounty Hunter deal with tension; and Tyler reaches a breaking point with his shipmates.

The fishermen work during a major storm.

The fishing teams are threatened by great white sharks. Included: A shark slams into the Christina; Tyler must risk life and limb to untangle a harpoon line from the Pin Wheel's propeller in the shark-infested waters.

The fishermen search for locations where bluefin tuna are known to congregate and feed. Meanwhile, Captain Tyler begins a search for new hot spots.

The second season begins with Dave Carraro encountering an unwelcome visitor in his first fishing spot of the season. Meanwhile, a New Hampshire fisherman heads south to compete with Dave.

A hard season takes its toll on the crew of the Odysea, leading Capt. Ralph to lash out at his first mate, Pirate. On the Bounty Hunter, first mate Paul struggles to prove his worth to his new captain.

Tensions erupt on Tuna.com when Capt. Dave and Paul get into a heated confrontation that prompts Paul to quit. On the Bounty Hunter, an unsuccessful year forces Capt. Bill's wife to return to a job on land, leaving him shorthanded.

After a series of near misses, Capt. Ralph Wilkins of the Odysea finally tracks down some fish, but then, a distress call from a boat with engine trouble forces him to make a tough decision.

The Tuna.com crew continue their lucky streak, catching two fish in one day. Meanwhile, with debts piling up, Bill of Bounty Hunter starts to get desperate for a catch.

The series premiere introduces five crews of commercial fishermen as they set sail in search of lucrative bluefin tuna in the waters off New England.