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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.

The bluefin market shuts down in 48 hours, and tensions among the captains run high.

Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn’t fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.

With the markets reopened, the mates step up to help out and prove their worth.

Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.

As the competition heats up, the captains will try anything to appease the tuna gods.

It’s opening day of the Gloucester bluefin season, and the captains face new challenges and navigate uncertain waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a season of uncertainty, the captains fight for glory, and the newcomers are especially determined to prove their worth.

The captains work to find a strategy that will maximize catches, and profits, in an attempt to play it smart during uncertain times.

As the season heats up, young newcomers Time Flies fights to catch bluefin and prove they have what it takes to keep up with the rest of the fleet.