Deadliest Catch (2005)
The Bering Sea's most punishing crab fishing seasons, captured raw and unfiltered across more than two decades of reality television.
Deadliest Catch - Series Information
- Original Title: Deadliest Catch
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Thom Beers
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 21
- Number of Episodes: 367
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 12, 2005 (United States - TV-PG), April 12, 2005 (United Kingdom - PG), April 12, 2005 (Germany - 12), April 12, 2005 (New Zealand - PG), April 12, 2005 (Australia - MA 15+), April 12, 2005 (Brazil - 10)
- Networks: Discovery
- Alternative Titles: Der gefährlichste Job Alaskas (DE), Dödlig fångst (SE), صید مرگبار (IR)
- Production Companies: Original Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Deadliest Catch - Plot
Forty-foot waves, 700 pound crab pots, freezing temperatures and your mortality staring you in the face…it’s all in a day’s work for these modern day prospectors. During each episode we will watch crews race to meet their quota and make it home safely.
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Deadliest Catch - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Thom Beers
Main Cast
- Keith Colburn
- Sig Hansen
- Phil Harris
- Bill “Wild Bill” Wichrowski
- Jake Anderson
- Josh Harris
- Derrick Ray
- Murray Gamrath
- Jerry “Corky” Tilley
- Monty Colburn
Executive Producers
- David McKillop
- Jeff Conroy
- Thom Beers
- Tracy Rudolph
- David Pritikin
Deadliest Catch - FAQs
Where can you stream Deadliest Catch online?
Deadliest Catch is available to stream on Discovery+, Hulu, Disney Plus, and YouTube TV. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available via The Roku Channel and Spectrum On Demand.
Is Deadliest Catch based on real events?
Yes, Deadliest Catch is entirely real. It documents actual crab fishing crews working the Bering Sea during the Alaskan king crab and opilio crab seasons. The dangers shown — massive waves, brutal cold, and heavy equipment — are genuine hazards faced by the fishermen every season.
How many seasons does Deadliest Catch have?
Deadliest Catch has 21 seasons, plus a collection of specials. The series premiered on Discovery in April 2005 and is still in production as a returning series, making it one of the longest-running reality shows on American television with 367 episodes aired.
What happened to Captain Phil Harris on Deadliest Catch?
Captain Phil Harris, skipper of the Cornelia Marie, suffered a massive stroke in January 2010 while the show was filming Season 6. He passed away on February 9, 2010, at the age of 53. His death was documented on the show and deeply affected both the crew and the series’ fanbase.
Who are the main captains featured in Deadliest Catch?
The series has featured captains including Sig Hansen of the Northwestern, Keith Colburn of the Wizard, the late Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie, Bill “Wild Bill” Wichrowski of the Summer Bay, Jake Anderson, Josh Harris, and Jonathan Hillstrand of the Time Bandit, among others.
What is Deadliest Catch about?
Deadliest Catch follows commercial crab fishing crews navigating the treacherous Bering Sea off Alaska. Each episode captures the extreme physical and psychological toll of hauling 700-pound crab pots in forty-foot waves and near-freezing conditions, as crews race to fill their quotas and return home safely.
Is Deadliest Catch still airing or has it been cancelled?
Deadliest Catch is still airing and has not been cancelled. The series holds Returning Series status and is currently in production. Season 21 aired in 2025, confirming Discovery’s continued commitment to one of its flagship unscripted programs after more than two decades on air.
What is the content rating for Deadliest Catch?
Deadliest Catch is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The rating reflects the show’s depictions of dangerous working conditions, intense situations at sea, and occasional strong language used by the fishing crews.
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