The BEST episodes of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks season 5

Every episode of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks season 5!

The long, cold winter has just hit New England, and while the bluefin tuna season has come to an end in Gloucester, Mass., it’s just getting started in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After a disappointing season, several of Gloucester’s top fishermen head south to try to salvage their finances by fishing for the elusive bluefin tuna in unfamiliar Carolina waters before the experienced locals beat them to the catch. It’s a whole new battlefield and the Northern captains must conquer new styles of fishing, treacherous waters and the wrath of the Outer Banks’ top fishermen. They’re gambling on what could be a massive payday … or a huge financial loss.

Last Updated: 6/24/2025Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended

8.14

29 votes

#1 - Redemption

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2018

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8.12

26 votes

#2 - Old Golly Whopper

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2018

Captain Greg Mayer returns to the helm of the Fishing Frenzy, despite a painful injury.

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8.11

28 votes

#3 - Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2018

With a limited number of days left to fish, Tyler chooses between big risk and big reward.

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8.04

27 votes

#4 - Northern Fury

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2018

The Northern boats' success continues to frustrate the Southern fishermen.

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8.03

29 votes

#5 - Reverse the Curse

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2018

A giant school of bluefin tuna breaks the curse for one of the boats, but a few other boats land only bad luck.

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8.03

34 votes

#6 - Not in Our Backyard

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2018

A hard struggle to catch back up is faced by the boats that are in the North, and they turn to the ships in the Southern fleet to see if they can offer help, but they quickly realize that there is little to no hurry for the crews to lend a hand.

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8.00

26 votes

#7 - Down to the Wire

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/23/2018

As the clock ticks down, the battle to be the top-earning boat in the Outer Banks heats up.

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7.90

29 votes

#8 - No Pain, No Gain

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2018

A Southern captain leads the charge against the top-earning Northern boat with the biggest fish of the season, but big fish bring big problems.

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7.89

27 votes

#9 - Man Overboard

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2018

Local fleets fight the North for their fair share as sustainability strictly limits fishing.

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7.64

28 votes

#10 - Zombie Tuna

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2018

Fishing hard for their families, the Little Shell puts it all on the line and the Doghouse fights to land a foul-hooked fish with a Hail Mary harpoon shot.

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7.61

31 votes

#11 - Battle Lines

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2018

It’s opening day of the bluefin tuna season in the Outer Banks, and a reduced quota means there’s more pressure than ever to land a fish.

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7.52

29 votes

#12 - Man Down

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2018

When the fleet's best captain is sidelined with an injury, the top spot is available for the taking.

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7.48

23 votes

#13 - High Speed Chase

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2018

With time running out, Capt. Dave Marciano of the Falcon tries to salvage his season.

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