Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown
Its a new year, and after the decline in world markets following the COVID Pandemic, things are again looking good for the Tuna Fleets. Boats from the North and South get together on the Outer Banks for a head to head showdown.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- National Geographic Channel
- Reality
Its a new year, and after the decline in world markets following the COVID Pandemic, things are again looking good for the Tuna Fleets. Boats from the North and South get together on the Outer Banks for a head to head showdown.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Northern Invasion
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Northern champions face their Southern rivals in the hunt for Bluefin tuna during the Outer Banks winter, where only the strong survive.
Episode 2
Danger Zone
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
As the Northern fleet looks to bounce back from their slow start, the Reel E. Bugging takes a huge risk in an effort to grab the early season lead.
Episode 3
Perfect Storm
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
A Northern boat, Pinwheel, risks their boat and their lives, following the advice of a Southern Captain, in the fight to land their first fish of the season.
Episode 4
Fair Weather Fish
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
In a season of rough weather, the fishing days will be few, and the results will depend on how the Captains use those days
Episode 5
Will vs Skill
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
With Northern boats docked, the Southern Fleet tries for a break. Pinwheel deals with a potentially season ending malfunction.
Episode 6
Turnaround Tunas
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
The Glouster fleet capitalise on some good weather, planning for big bites from the Tuna to put the bite on the rest of the fleet
Episode 7
Red Boat Revenge
Sun, Aug 7, 2022
Four time champion Captain Greg Mayer has plans to take the lead, and Captain Robert Earl drops the phrase, 'A Fish A Day Keeps the Frenzy Away'.
Episode 8
No Time for a Slump
Sun, Aug 7, 2022
Although in last place, beset by problems, and at a low point in his career, Tyler is still planning to cause pain for the others. just as soon as he gets on a roll.
Episode 9
Brink of Disaster
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Danger is never far away on the Outer Banks, where only the fittest will survive, and one Captain will be forced to face his demons.
Episode 10
Fire on the Little Shell
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
The Captain of Little Shell finds things going from bad to worse, when a malfunction causes the gyro to break loose from its mounting, which results in a fire on the boat. To add to the misery the quota is running out.
Episode 11
Tow the Line
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
So far the Southern boats are leading the season, so the Northern Captains decide the time is right for a big push.
Episode 12
Sick as a Seadog
Sun, Sep 4, 2022
As Pinwheel fights back from the bottom, Tyler is hit by a serious illness, forcing Marissa to assume the role of Captain, in order to land fish.
Episode 13
Blueprint for Tuna
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
When fish become hard to find, strategy may be the key to a good payday, and the answer to who will come out on top.
Episode 14
Begging for a Bluefin
Sun, Oct 2, 2022
Weather conditions are causing stress on the fishermen. Most of the fleet remain cautious, but Bobby and his crew go all out to move in on first place.
Episode 15
Revenge of the Underdog
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Northern Captain Tyler Mc Laughlin faces some great hardships, but refuses to buckle under the pressure, while the front runners do all they van to increase their lead.
Episode 16
Quota Smasher
Sun, Oct 2, 2022
The local Captains find their mojo as the end of the season raises the pressure, while the Northern boats fight to stay in the game
Episode 17
The Chase Is On
Sun, Oct 9, 2022
With Reel E. Buggin in the lead, the rest of the fleet pull out all the stops to try and close on the leader position.
Episode 18
Ultimate Champion
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
It's the last day of fishing and every boat is out trying to make one final paycheck and possibly secure the title - Champion of Champions.