Lobstermen
Lobstermen is an exhilarating look at off-shore lobster fishermen of the North Atlantic. Five captains battle the elements, and themselves, as they work on the edge of the ocean's Continental Shelf.
- 2009-2010
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
Lobstermen is an exhilarating look at off-shore lobster fishermen of the North Atlantic. Five captains battle the elements, and themselves, as they work on the edge of the ocean's Continental Shelf.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2009 - 2010
Episode 1
Land of the Giants
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 43 mins
A new look at lobster fishing, this is our first glimpse at Keith and the gnarly "Captain Bligh," Norbert and the "Debbie Ann," Timmy's dramatic "Courtney Elizabeth" and the drag fisherman, Joel on 'the Excalibur'. Keith heads straight for a storm, but Norbert waits it out - eventually arriving in the "land of the giants" (the LOBSTER giants).
Episode 2
The Draggers Are Coming
Fri, Oct 23, 2009 44 mins
The Courtney Elizabeth is suffering from failed equipment while the Captain Bligh faces extreme danger at sea. All the while, the captains must race to get their gear moved before the incoming dragger boats destroy their trawls.
Episode 3
Cat and Mouse Game
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 43 mins
Tensions mount as the lobster grounds finally open up to the dragger boats. Then the Captains face engine failure, tangled gear and a mutiny.
Episode 4
Breaking Point
Fri, Nov 6, 2009 43 mins
A rogue wave hits the Direction, Norbert goes to war with a rogue lobsterman and Tim fights with his inexperienced crew after a deckhand's dangerous mistake. Then Keith pushes the crew of the Captain Bligh for 2 days without sleep.
Episode 5
Here Come the Crabs
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 43 mins
The lobsters are on the move as colder weather approaches and making crabs a much more likely catch. Tim faces an uphill battle with an unruly deckhand, Grant hands over control of his boat and Keith gambles with old bait.
Episode 6
Storm of the Season
Fri, Nov 20, 2009 44 mins
The lobstermen battle Mother Nature's fury as the biggest storm of the season hits. Norbert is jolted awake by an overnight emergency, Keith struggles to bring in any sort of catch and the storm wreaks havoc on the Courtney Elizabeth.
Episode 7
The Sea Hath No King
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 43 mins
The Captain Bligh invades another boat's territory while Captain Joel faces a power outage and a visit from the Environmental Police. Also, Tim struggles with life as a lobsterman while Norbert mentors an aspiring captain aboard the Debbie Ann.
Episode 8
A Captain for All Seasons
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 43 mins
As lobster season draws to a close, Mother Nature takes a final stand. John has a dangerous final trip aboard The Direction, Joel hits the jackpot and Norbert and Tim both face important decisions.
