7.3/1010 votes#1 - Battle Cry
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2019
It's opening day of the bluefin tuna season; after a mediocre performance in the Outer Banks, Capt. Dave Marciano is ready for his first season aboard his new boat, the Falcon; Capt. Tyler McLaughlin copes with the unexpected loss of his mate.
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- 7.8/108 votes
#2 - Game of Fins
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2019
It is the second week of the bluefin tuna season; a familiar boat enters the fleet, igniting old rivalries; Pinwheel's crew members continue to mourn for Nick; the Wicked Pissah crew struggles to maintain its lead.
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- 8.0/107 votes
#3 - Wreck It Ralph
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2019
A familiar face returns to GloucesterP to compete for the title of top bluefin fisherman
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- 8.1/107 votes
#4 - Gods and Monstahs
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2019
Bad luck strikes the fleet, and the captains struggle to turn their fortunes around.
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- 7.7/107 votes
#5 - Relative Madness
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2019
Capts. Dave Marciano and TJ Ott struggle near the bottom of the leader board; Capt. Dave Marciano's nephew, Jay, brings a shot of energy to the Falcon; Capt. Tyler McLaughlin strives to pull ahead; all three captains turn to family members for help.
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- 8.1/107 votes
#6 - Attack of the Pack
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2019
An unexpected crowd of boats challenges the captains to find new spots for bluefin.
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- 8.3/106 votes
#7 - Double Team
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2019
It's almost the midpoint of bluefin fishing season, so the clock is ticking; new alliances are built and battles continue in the race for a payday.
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- 8.9/108 votes
#8 - Wicked Waves
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2019
Stormy weather hits, and one captain brings in a payday that shakes up the leader board.
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- 8.5/106 votes
#9 - One for the Money
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 5/5/2019
As the season reaches a turning point, a change in the quota forces boats to push their limits, creating tension on the water.
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- 8.3/106 votes
#10 - Blood in the Water
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2019
It's a game changer going into week 10 of bluefin season when the quota drops from three fish to one fish per day, making the pressure mount; the quota also makes fishing far offshore a gamble because of the travel time and extra fuel costs.
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- 8.8/106 votes
#11 - Thick as Thieves
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 5/19/2019
Mechanical troubles plague the Falcon and a new boat of young fishermen joins the fleet.
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- 8.7/106 votes
#12 - The Sherman Tank
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 5/26/2019
The captain must decide whether to risk making their way further out to sea 170 miles away from Gloucester, Mass., where the fish promise to be big.
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- 8.3/106 votes
#13 - Coming for the Crown
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 6/2/2019
Capt. Dave Carraro commands the top-earning boat on the leader board, but nothing will stop the rest of the captains from pushing against all odds to take down the king.
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- 8.5/106 votes
#14 - Pulling Out All the Stops
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 6/9/2019
With the untimely death of Pinwheel first mate Nicholas "Duffy" Fudge, defending champion Capt. Tyler McLaughlin questions whether he will be able to defend his title.
Director: N/A
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- 8.7/106 votes
#15 - The Final Tail
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 6/16/2019
Pinwheel and Dot Com battle for the top prize but dark horse Hot Tuna upsets their equilibrium and turns this competition into a three-way contest.
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The Best Episodes of Wicked Tuna Season 8
Every episode of Wicked Tuna Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wicked Tuna Season 8!
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Battle Cry" is the best rated episode of "Wicked Tuna" season 8. It scored 7.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/10/2019. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Game of Fins".