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The Best Episodes of Wicked Tuna Season 3

Every episode of Wicked Tuna Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wicked Tuna Season 3!

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Fishing is a hard life, and harder with bluefin stocks depleted. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, there's a special breed of fishermen. For generations they've used rod and reel to catch the elusive bluefin tuna. They depend

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 1 - The Wicked Return
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #1 - The Wicked Return

    S3:E1

    A rivalry between Tyler and TJ heats up in the Season 3 opener.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 2 - Checkmate
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Checkmate

    S3:E2

    Tyler has second thoughts about hiring his friends. Elsewhere, Bill attempts to catch tuna by using tactical maneuvers and harpooning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 3 - Into the Storm
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Into the Storm

    S3:E3

    A storm threatens the fishing fleet, impairing harpooning operations and forcing one captain to switch boats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 4 - Operation T.U.N.A.
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Operation T.U.N.A.

    S3:E4

    TJ is tracked by a competitor looking to get in on his action. Elsewhere, two captains decide to work together to increase their tuna intake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 5 - Bite Fight
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Bite Fight

    S3:E5

    Boat crews battle each other for the hot fishing zones during the fifth week of tuna season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 6 - Mission: Fishin!
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Mission: Fishin!

    S3:E6

    The fleet battle to take leadership of the scoreboard away from TJ Ott and his crew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 7 - Bad Latitude
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Bad Latitude

    S3:E7

    A lull in catches has the captains anxious to meet their quota and pay the crews. Also: A crew attempt a trip further out of the fishing area; a captain's abilities are questioned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 8 - Battle Royale
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Battle Royale

    S3:E8

    A tuna shortage brings tension to the fleet as they pass the midway point of the season. The FV-Tuna.com continues to hold a tentative lead over the scoreboard, while the Bounty Hunter and Hard Merchandise bring up the rear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 9 - Brotherly Shove
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Brotherly Shove

    S3:E9

    Captains get creative as new techniques help boat crews bring in more tuna. Elsewhere, tensions rise between the Hebert brothers aboard the Miss Sambvca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 10 - Blue Grit
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Blue Grit

    S3:E10

    Tyler McLaughlin has trouble paying his crew; a truce is made between the Hebert brothers; and Dave Marciano attempts another trip in order to make more money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 11 - Tuna Beta Kappa
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Tuna Beta Kappa

    S3:E11

    The crew of the FV-Tuna.com assist the Coast Guard in a rescue mission. Later, a joint venture takes a turn for the worse when slow fishing creates tension between two captains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 12 - Bad Blood
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Bad Blood

    S3:E12

    Old rivalries ignite between captains with four weeks remaining in the fishing season. Later, Dave Marciano attempts a risky trip far offshore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 13 - Sharks and Recreation
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Sharks and Recreation

    S3:E13

    Captains struggle to dominate the scoreboard as only three weeks remain in the fishing season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 14 - The Mighty Bite
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The Mighty Bite

    S3:E14

    A streak of good fishing puts Paul Hebert in the running for second place along with TJ Ott and Dave Marciano. Later, Dave Carraro worries his lead might be compromised by the actions of another boat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Wicked Tuna Season 3 Episode 15 - The Reckoning
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Reckoning

    S3:E15

    One week remains in the fishing season, leaving Tyler with his last chance to make a big catch and save his standings on the scoreboard.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Wicked Return" is the best rated episode of "Wicked Tuna" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Checkmate".