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Deadliest Catch S12E17 — The Widowmaker (1)

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Deadliest Catch•Season 12•Episode 17

The Widowmaker (1)

8.3/10 · 32 votesJul 26, 201689 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 12•+0.2 vs season avg

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.

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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

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Widowmaker (1)" is episode 17 of Deadliest Catch season 12. It scored 8.3/10 from 32 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on July 26, 2016.

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