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The Best Episodes of Deadliest Catch

Every episode of Deadliest Catch ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Deadliest Catch!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Man Down" is the best rated episode of "Deadliest Catch". It scored 8.8/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/8/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Brother's Keeper".

  • Man Down
    8.8/1026 votes
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    #1 - Man Down

    Season 13 Episode 16 - Aired 8/8/2017

    Sean is set on a collision course with another boat, two deckhands get taken down on the Wizard, and Jake almost loses a deckhand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Brother's Keeper
    8.7/1022 votes
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    #2 - My Brother's Keeper

    Season 20 Episode 16 - Aired 10/1/2024

    After Keith suffers a cardiac event at sea, Monte races to get his brother to the nearest airstrip for medivac. As the fleet prays for Keith's safety, the Wizard crew must navigate the notoriously dangerous port entry at Saint Paul in perilous conditions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Captain Phil Harris Remembered
    8.6/1066 votes
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    #3 - Captain Phil Harris Remembered

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 7/20/2010

    Saluting Capt. Phil Harris, who died on Feb. 9, 2010.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dedication
    8.6/1030 votes
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    #4 - Dedication

    Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2021

    In the Winter premiere, the fleet reels from the loss of Summer Bay deck boss Nick McGlashan. Wizard and Cornelia launch early into a massive Arctic storm. Johnathan can't see eye-to-eye with an old friend and shocking news forces Sig to change his plans.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 5-Year Storm (1)
    8.4/1029 votes
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    #5 - 5-Year Storm (1)

    Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2015

    The most menacing storm of opilio season moves in on the fleet. A rogue wave terrorizes the Cape Caution, ripping steel and timber. The Wizard crew races to plug a gushing leak. The Saga, captained by Jake Anderson, is nearly capsized by a 40-foot wave.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Have Not Yet Begun to Fight
    8.3/1023 votes
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    #6 - We Have Not Yet Begun to Fight

    Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 8/18/2015

    When polar ice descends, the skippers must choose to stay or flee; the Saga is in danger of sinking; Josh takes a huge gamble; Sig and Johnathan race to rescue gear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost at Sea
    8.3/1026 votes
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    #7 - Lost at Sea

    Season 13 Episode 18 - Aired 8/22/2017

    The U.S. Coast Guard desperately scours the Bering Sea for a missing crab vessel, while the fleet anxiously waits to discover the fate of its six-man crew. After a plea from his wife, Sig contemplates an early exit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Greenhorn Overboard
    8.3/1022 votes
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    #8 - Greenhorn Overboard

    Season 14 Episode 15 - Aired 7/31/2018

    A greenhorn's life hangs in the balance as the Summer Bay crew scrambles to steal one of their own from the Sea's icy grip. Saga and Cornelia Marie battle colossal waves of the supermoon storm, while Mandy tackles her first haul in extreme weather.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To The End of the Earth
    8.3/1016 votes
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    #9 - To The End of the Earth

    Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 7/12/2022

    In the Winter premiere, nautical weather slams the fleet as Josh and Casey race north in hopes of beating the coming ice pack. Sig and Keith attempt to find common ground, and on the Time Bandit, Johnathan finds his co-captain a bit wobbly. 300th episode.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lunatic Fringe
    8.2/1028 votes
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    #10 - Lunatic Fringe

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2015

    Three boats hit the grounds early. Johnathan struggles with a rogue deckhand. Jake prepares for the birth of his baby. An explosion causes doubt about Zack's dedication.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beastmode
    8.2/1023 votes
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    #11 - Beastmode

    Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 8/4/2015

    Superbowl Sunday & the Bering Sea: The Cornelia Marie hatches a scheme to watch the Seahawks play. An injured crewman jeopardizes Captain Keith Coburn's plan on the Wizard. The Cape Caution crew makes a near fatal error. The Time Bandit loses a Captain.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle Lines
    8.2/1036 votes
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    #12 - Battle Lines

    Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2018

    Sig and Jake have a massive falling out, leading to new strategies and new alliances. Josh Harris returns to captain his father's boat. Sean plays dirty, but Wild Bill shows him he's messing with the wrong Captain. With big rewards, come big risks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Brotherhood Tested
    8.1/1036 votes
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    #13 - A Brotherhood Tested

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2015

    A 12-million pound Bairdi quota increase causes a fishing frenzy. A boat is stolen on the eve of a launch. An alliance takes root.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Prodigal Son
    8.1/1027 votes
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    #14 - Prodigal Son

    Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2015

    The fleet goes into a fishing frenzy for additional millions. The Time Bandit and Wizard bury the hatchet. Josh learns a difficult lesson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Super Typhoon (1)
    8.1/1028 votes
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    #15 - Super Typhoon (1)

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2015

    With Super-Typhoon Nuri closing in, the captains make hard choices to save the seasons. The Northwestern charges into the storm, Cape Caution retreats, and the Wizard gets a replacement deckhand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zero Hour
    8.1/1024 votes
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    #16 - Zero Hour

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2015

    King Crab season draws to a close. Casey forces Josh to fish at full throttle on the Cornelia Marie. Jake takes another turn at the wheel on the Northwestern. Wild Bill turns up the heat on the Coast Guard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hell's Bells
    8.1/1027 votes
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    #17 - Hell's Bells

    Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2015

    Christmas at sea for the Time Bandit is disturbed when an unhinged deckhand terrorizes the crew. Jake Anderson awaits the birth of his baby, when an unexpected phone call throws a wrench in the plan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 5-Year Storm (2)
    8.1/1025 votes
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    #18 - 5-Year Storm (2)

    Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 7/14/2015

    A 600 mile wide storm continues to batter the fleet. Rookie skippers Jake Anderson and Josh Harris struggle to keep their heads above water while veteran captains Andy Hillstrand and Sig Hansen charge straight into the heart of the tempest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm the Captain
    8.1/1024 votes
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    #19 - I'm the Captain

    Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 8/11/2015

    The polar ice pack descends, threatening the season; Jake leads his crew in bad conditions; Sig tries to offload his crab; Keith grinds to the finish.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Carpe Diem
    8.1/1033 votes
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    #20 - Carpe Diem

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 3/29/2016

    An adrenaline-packed new season brings a new face: 23 year-old Sean Dwyer –fighting for the legacy of the father he lost too soon. The Time Bandit squares off with the law, Captain Keith’s life spirals, and Sig torments his former protégé.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Good Deed...
    8.1/1028 votes
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    #21 - No Good Deed...

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/2016

    Wild Bill risks his biggest lead in history to bail Josh Harris out of trouble. Sean Dwyer finds out if he has got what it takes. Veteran skipper Johnathan Hillstrand leans on his crew and a little tip from a friend to turn his season around.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Widowmaker (1)
    8.1/1029 votes
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    #22 - The Widowmaker (1)

    Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2016

    Intense weather and more damage to his battered boat take a toll on Sig's heart. The USCG attempts a dangerous medevac. Bill struggles with a water leak. Jake recruits an old friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Widowmaker (2)
    8.1/1029 votes
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    #23 - The Widowmaker (2)

    Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 8/2/2016

    Sig fights to survive a massive heart attack. Bill learns a dark secret about his son. Josh fights to prove himself. Jake learns a valuable lesson. Johnathan appeals to the gods.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Uncharted Territory
    8.1/1033 votes
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    #24 - Uncharted Territory

    Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2017

    The crabs have vanished, which ignites a grueling hunt to save the fleet's way of life. Captain Sig returns to the helm after a major heart attack. Wild Bill debuts his own brand new boat in a crisis season. A rescue is attempted for a heart attack victim.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Respect Earned
    8.1/1019 votes
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    #25 - Respect Earned

    Season 13 Episode 15 - Aired 8/1/2017

    After suffering chest pains, Sig awaits news in the hospital. Wild Bill struggles to stay out of harm's way while also handling dissention on deck. Sean lays down the law with Zack.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A