Wicked Tuna Season 9, Episode 8: Bluefin Shutdown

The Enemy Among Us

War on the Water

The competition heats up when the original captains see the newcomers mean business.

Band of Brothers

Spooked by the sudden success of the new captains, the Gloucester veterans take drastic measures and band together to form an unlikely alliance.

Follow the Leaders

Tensions run high with a new limited quota; the competition gets personal for two rivals.

60 min

Blood Lines

Competition between the OGs and the tourists heats up; Gloucester captains rely on family ties.

Kraken the Code

The Gloucester captains are used to dominating their home turf and will do whatever it takes to protect their waters from the imposing newcomers.

While the Getting is Good

The bluefin markets are oversaturated, threatening to shut down the fishery. For each captain, their next fish could be their last.

Back to Business

Though the bluefin market is open again, it hasn’t fully recovered, leaving everyone disappointed when giant catches result in meager payouts.

Mate Debate

With the markets reopened, the mates step up to help out and prove their worth.

Angry Waters

Extreme weather and high seas force the captains to decide between fight or flight.

Pineapple Mafia

As the competition heats up, the captains will try anything to appease the tuna gods.

Crunch Time

As the bluefin quota quickly diminishes, the competition hits its fiercest point yet. With the time left in the season ticking down, the captains are tested — who can withstand the pressure, and who will crack?

Brawlin for Bluefin

As the captains fight for what could be their last bluefin, the battle between the Pinwheel and the Kraken turns into an all-out war.

All Out of Tomorrows

The fleet battles extreme weather, monster bluefin and uncertain profits as the captains fight to land their last catches — and the No. 1 spot.