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Whale Wars Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Setting the Trap
Fri, Jun 1, 201243 mins
After seven years of intense battles at sea, the Sea Shepherds believe they have finally driven the Japanese whaling fleet from the Southern Ocean. But now, Japan promises to return to Antarctica to resume its hunt, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Episode 2
Games of Chance
Fri, Jun 8, 201243 mins
The crew of the Steve Irwin spot a ship on the horizon that they suspect is the Japanese whaler's factory ship. Meanwhile, already short on fuel, the Bridgitte Bardot is struck by a rogue wave and her crew prepare to abandon ship.
Episode 3
Dead in the Water
Fri, Jun 15, 201243 mins
The terrified crew aboard the damaged Brigitte Bardot issue a distress call to, but help is still 20 hours away. As raging seas continue to pound the fragile craft, the frightened crew begins to fall apart, fearing they will not survive the night.
Episode 4
Into the Belly of the Beast
Fri, Jun 22, 201243 mins
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.
Episode 5
Crossing the Line
Fri, Jun 29, 201243 mins
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.
Episode 6
Never Say Die
Fri, Jul 6, 201243 mins
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.
Episode 7
Counterstrike
Fri, Jul 13, 201243 mins
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.
Episode 8
Target Acquired
Fri, Jul 20, 201243 mins
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.
