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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, 2012 60 mins
In the Season 5 premiere, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society responds to Japan's 2011 announcement to resume its whaling operations in the Antarctic and the government's promise to beef up the fleet's security.
Episode 2
Games of Chance
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 60 mins
A ship is spotted on the horizon by the Steve Irwin that may be the Japanese whaler's factory ship; the Brigitte Bardot, already low on fuel, is hit by a rogue wave and the crew prepares to abandon ship.
Episode 3
Dead in the Water
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 60 mins
The crew aboard the damaged Brigitte Bardot begin to panic when they fear help may not arrive in time to save them from rough seas.
Episode 4
Into the Belly of the Beast
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 60 mins
An order to evacuate is given by the captain of the battered Brigitte Bardot with a Japanese security vessel in sight. Meanwhile, the Bob Barker's crew set out to disable a harpoon ship in Antarctica.
Episode 5
Crossing the Line
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 60 mins
The crew of the Brigitte Bardot struggle to evacuate the ship; captain Paul Watson sends a team to board the heavily armed security vessel.
Episode 6
Never Say Die
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 60 mins
Three activists aboard a security vessel attract media attention that captain Paul Watson hopes will work in Sea Shepherd's favor; the Steve Irwin crew is engaged in a violent confrontation.
Episode 7
Counterstrike
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 60 mins
A helicopter's fate is unknown after being sent out to identify a mystery vessel picked up on Sea Shepherd's radar.
Episode 8
Target Acquired
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 60 mins
In the Season 5 finale, Sea Shepherd's months-long search for the Nisshin Maru finally pays off, but the factory ship is well-protected and won't give up without a fight.
