The WORST episodes of After the Catch

#1 - Real Life

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2008

Captain Phil recounts his health crisis during the Opilio Crab season. The skippers talk about the difficulties of raising a family and maintaining relationships while at sea. They’ll share some of the things they do when they’re not fishing.

#2 - Brothers

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2008

The captains and crews share their take on family, traditions, and a passion for fishing. They admit to rivalries and jealousies between blood brothers and to the love and respect that keeps them working side by side.

#3 - Mysteries at Sea

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2007

First the captains of the crab fishing boats from Deadliest Catch will tell some of their favorite fishing stories. Some will tell of how they barely escaped death. Others will describe superstitions and rituals that they and their crews have. There is also a fascinating tale of a ghost ship said to sail on the Bering Sea. Next come the crewmembers who will express their thoughts on everything from their experience to their captains. Find out why these men risk their lives to bring the world crabs for their dinner table.

#4 - Deckhands

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2008

Captain Phil recounts his health crisis during the Opilio Crab season. The skippers talk about the difficulties of raising a family and maintaining relationships while at sea. They’ll share some of the things they do when they’re not fishing.

#5 - Overboard

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2007

The boat captains from the show Deadliest Catch gather together at their favorite bar in Seattle to tell some of their favorite and scariest stories.

#6 - Legends

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2008

Revisit the legendary moments from season four of Deadliest Catch and hear some new tales from the captains, their Gloucester comrades, author Spike Walker, and one of Catch’s legendary cameramen.

#7 - Bering Sea Brothers

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2009

Crab fishing is often a family business, but family or not, they're all brothers on the Bering Sea. Tales of lives saved and lives lost, told from a legendary surfer grill in San Diego.

#8 - Man vs. Nature

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2007

The boat captains from Deadliest Catch meet to discuss the bad weather conditions that they have encountered over the years.

#9 - Staying On Course

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2009

The captains of Deadliest Catch are back and are still at it - catching crab, trying to stay alive, and having a whole bunch of fun in San Diego. Ben Bailey hosts.

#10 - On the Edge

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2007

This episode looks at the family histories of fishing for crab on the Bering Sea. Often times several generations of men find themselves fishing together and even replacing their fathers. The captains will discuss the vast improvements made in fishing boats and equipment over the years as well as safety upgrades. They will also talk about the comparisons of crab fishing to gold prospecting. The show closes with a discussion of crewmembers who had short careers due to being too frightened to continue and some of the funniest practical jokes that they have played on one another over the years.

#11 - Emergency!

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2008

The captains and crew recall some incredibly close calls and examine some of the missteps and mishaps that can lead to a life-threatening emergency. A Catch cameraman stationed with the Coast Guard shares his amazing rescue footage.

#12 - Low Tide

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2011

The lowest lows of this season are explored. The Deadliest Catch crews talk about committing Phil's ashes to the tides of the Bering Sea. Jake and Josh hash it out with the short lived Captain of the Cornelia Marie, Derrick Ray.

#13 - The Northwestern

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2010

#14 - Fresh Blood

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2011

Deckhands and captains come and go with startling frequency, and fresh blood is everywhere. Travis Lofland and Freddy Maugatai each discuss their reason for changing boats this year, and Junior talks with the Greenhorn who quit after only two days at sea.

#15 - Save Me

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2011

The Bering Sea is full of peril, both emotional and physical. Bill talks about the swinging steel that almost took out his entire crew. Monster waves result in painful injuries, and Nick Mavar recounts how his nose was broken by a wild, flying steel hook.

#16 - Frozen Crab

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2009

A crab fisherman's worst enemy? Ice. Ben Bailey shares a frosty mug with Phil, Sig, Keith Johnathan and Andy, as they compare some of the most difficult hurdles they face at sea.

#17 - The Good Captain Phil

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2010

#18 - The Fleet

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2010

#19 - The Wizard

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2010

#20 - The Time Bandit

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/15/2010

#21 - Life is Good

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2009

It may be tough out there, but our favorite Discovery captains are still living high. Phil, Sig, Johnathan, Andy and Keith meet at Rt's Longboard Grill, where the discussion is all about fame, fortune and Southern California fun.

#22 - No Trespassing

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2009

What's against the rules? What stops the "Deadliest" captains from getting the job done? Ben Bailey hosts, as the kings of King Crab discuss the dark laws of the Bering Sea. Keith lightens the night by cooking up "Baked Alaska."

#23 - High Tide

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2011

#24 - Fisherman's Code

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2012

Josh Harris reflects on his experiences over the course of a year. Also: A long-running feud is addressed.

#25 - View From Shore

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/2012

Complicated home lives are explored. Included: Jake Harris' addiction is discussed.