7.7/1014 votes#1 - Setting the Trap
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2012
In the Season 5 premiere, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society responds to Japan's 2011 announcement to resume its whaling operations in the Antarctic and the government's promise to beef up the fleet's security.
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- 7.8/1011 votes
#2 - Games of Chance
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2012
A plan to intercept the whaling fleet before it reaches the whaling grounds is nearing a critical point. The new helicopter pilot, Gary, spots a ship on the horizon; If it is the whalers' factory ship, this may be Sea Sheparhd's the earliest victory ever.
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- 7.2/1013 votes
#3 - Dead in the Water
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2012
The Sea Shepherds' scout vessel, the Brigitte Bardot is damaged by a 30-foot wave, and help is more than 20 hours away.
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- 7.5/1012 votes
#4 - Into the Belly of the Beast
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2012
With the Japanese fleet's security vessel looming on the horizon, the captain of the badly damaged Brigitte Bardot orders his crew to evacuate the boat. Meanwhile, in Antarctica, the Bob Barker deploys the small boats team to disable a harpoon ship.
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- 6.7/1011 votes
#5 - Crossing the Line
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2012
The exhausted crew of the Brigitte Bardot scramble to evacuate the ailing vessel. And Captain Paul Watson goes on the offensive, sending a team to board the heavily armed security vessel: the Shonan Maru.
Director: N/A
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- 6.0/1010 votes
#6 - Never Say Die
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2012
With three activists aboard the Japanese security vessel, Capt Paul Watson hopes the media frenzy will force the Shonan Maru 2 to back off. Meanwhile, the crew of the Steve Irwin are plunged into their most violent battle yet.
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- 6.6/1010 votes
#7 - Counterstrike
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2012
When a massive target is detected on their radar, Sea Shepherd sends out their new helicopter pilot to ID the mystery vessel. But as the helicopter reaches the limits of its fuel range, it abruptly disappears, crashing into radio silence.
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- 5.4/1011 votes
#8 - Target Acquired
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2012
After months of frustration, Sea Shepherd finally find their target - the Nisshin Maru. Now, they must run an eight-mile gauntlet blocked by two harpoon ships aggressively defending their mother ship. The success of the campaign rides on this moment.
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The Best Episodes of Whale Wars Season 5
Every episode of Whale Wars Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Whale Wars Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Setting the Trap" is the best rated episode of "Whale Wars" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/1/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Games of Chance".