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Deadliest Catch S12E16 — Life or Death Decision

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Deadliest Catch•Season 12•Episode 16

Life or Death Decision

8.0/10 · 27 votesJul 19, 201643 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

A rogue wave forces Zack to make a life or death decision. Against his co captain and crew, Josh bets on a Bering Sea myth. Giant seas roll Sean Dwyer. Sig turns to daughter Mandy for help.

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Sean Dwyer

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Bill "Wild Bill" Wichrowski

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Keith Colburn

Keith Colburn

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Sig Hansen

Sig Hansen

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Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

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Episode Summary

"Life or Death Decision" is episode 16 of Deadliest Catch season 12. It scored 8.0/10 from 27 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on July 19, 2016.

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