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In the desolate outreaches of Bristol Bay, Alaska, the most competitive fishing season on Earth takes place throughout four short weeks. 1,800 captains and their...
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Season 1

  • Let the Battle Begin!
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    Let the Battle Begin!

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2015

    Every salmon season on Bristol Bay is a war, but this year promises to be legendary. The price is historically high, the stocks of fish are huge and the only thing guaranteed is a battle on the bay.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Big Gamble
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    The Big Gamble

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2015

    High-powered high-liner Taran fires up his boat's dual jet engines to scour the bay and nets a promising first haul in Naknek. In Egegik, Luke and crew are dead in the water as they race to get the broken down boat the Jimmy Jeff back in action.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Bristol Bay Jackpot!
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    Bristol Bay Jackpot!

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2015

    Kicking off the fishing in the Naknek district, the Ferrigno family quickly sets the bar with a monster haul. Also in Naknek, the high-octane Thunder is hot on the Salmon trail, but a freak encounter with another boat causes a terrible reversal of fortune.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Whale of a Catch
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    A Whale of a Catch

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2015

    The darkest day of Captian Luke's career turns to sunshine with some help from Mother Nature. In the Naknek district to the north, fishing starts strong for the Thunder but after a series of empty nets they set out for new - but risky - territory.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Peak Season
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    Peak Season

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2015

    It's make or break time in Bristol Bay, Alaska and peak of the Salmon season arrives with a vengeance. Things are looking bleak for the crew of the Jimmy Jeff until Captain Luke's risky move of secretly fishing the shoreline pays out in red gold.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Fireworks
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    Fireworks

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2015

    It's July 4th and Alaska Fish and Game has declared open fishing in Bristol Bay. As Captains scramble for their share of the record Salmon migration, Irishman Tom Walsh finally turns tables on fishing partner Vince and comes out on top.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Grind
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    The Grind

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2015

    As the Bristol Bay Salmon season grinds to a close the crews are beginning to feel the fatigue. Captain Luke and the crew come to the rescue of a fellow captain and save him and his crew from a dangerous boat fire.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cashing In
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    Cashing In

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2015

    As the Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon run comes to an end, Captains battle for the last fish of the year and try to hit their season goals. Capt. Luke struggles to keep the Jimmy Jeff running long enough for him to hit 100,000 pounds.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown