Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.

A Tragic Beginning
Journey back to Dutch Harbor, Alaska – the largest fishing port in the United States. The 2006 Red King Crab season kicks off as 81 fishing vessels eagerly return to stake their claim in the million dollar jackpot.

The Unforgiving Sea
After the Ocean Challenger fishing boat sinks, a Coast Guard helicopter rescues the only known survivor. Meanwhile, two bodies are pulled from the water and another man remains lost at sea.

Pain and Paybacks
After a deadly start to the season, the Bering Sea claims more victims. Deckhand Lenny Lakanoff of the Wizard suffers a crippling injury, leaving Captain Keith scrambling to shore.

Cheating Death
Halfway through the season the grind is on with crews working throughout the nights. Equipment failures, fatigue and bad weather make fishing even more dangerous.

Bering Sea Salvation
Experience the heart-wrenching tales of the Bering Sea as Captain Johnathan Hillstrand of the Time Bandit recounts a rescue attempt he made nine years ago that ended in tragedy.

The Last Lap
The grinding 2006 Red King Crab fishing marathon comes to a close as holds fill with King gold. With money in their pockets, the fishermen return home for a short rest before returning to the 2007 Opilio Crab Season.

New Beginnings
All aboard as the January Opilio crab season opens. Several greenhorns are about to experience the subfreezing temperatures and icy winter waters of the Bering Sea for the first time.

Caught in the Storm
Only days into the Opilio season, a major storm system hits the fishing grounds causing Captain Andy of the Time Bandit to call his men off deck.

Crossing the Line
A monster storm blows through the Time Bandit and Cornelia Marie grounds, and a double change of guard takes place on the Wizard as Captain Keith Colburn and greenhorn Nick both head south.

Trials of the Greenhorns
The harsh winter weather puts the greenhorns to the test, but the Northwestern and Cornelia Marie greenhorns step up to prove their worth by working through broken bones and icy decks without complaint.

Ice and Open Water
The promise of a great catch outweighs the dangerous risks faced by the Opilio Crab fishing vessels. The Far West Leader attempts to survive the loss of one engine, while the Time Bandit enjoys unseasonable weather and unprecedented catches.

A Frozen Finish
The 2007 Opilio crab tally is in and a winner is declared. After a long and difficult crab fishing season, the Northwestern enjoys a sweet homecoming with friends and family back in Seattle.

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Captains Phil, Sig, Jonathan, Larry and deckhand Hiram meet up with Mike Rowe to swap stories about the most dangerous job in the world. Listen to the captains and crew tell tales beyond what we know from Deadliest Catch and answer our most pressing questions about being a crab fisherman. We'll learn about their pasts, hear haunting stories of ships lost at sea, and most importantly watch these fascinating men reminisce on camera together.

Overboard
Overboard opens the series with some of the Bering Sea's greatest stories of successful and failed rescue attempts. Josh White will appear at the captain's table, as he was saved by Jonathan's crew when he went Overboard off the Trailblazer. Spike Walker himself will retell the great Master Carl story, and the ship's two survivors will meet in person for the first time since their rescue, over 30 years ago. The fishermen will talk about their own losses at sea, and they'll get a chance to swap stories with two of the greatest Coast Guard personnel ever: superstar chopper pilots Jimmy Ng and Laura Guth. As always, there will be no shortage of laughs, as the guys inflate a raft (at the table) and make Mike wear the survival suit…

Man Vs. Nature
Man Vs Nature tackles the most visceral and the most frightening themes in the series - as well as some very lighthearted ones. The fishermen swap stories of the worst storms they remember; these are harrowing near-death tales of extraordinary focus at the helm. They talk about what it's like to face the Ice Pack and just how terrifying it is to know it could rip their boat and sink it like the Titanic. They talk about what it takes to scare a sea captain, namely gigantic rogue waves that come from nowhere. They'll relive the Big Valley tragedy and talk about what might have been done differently. Then, they'll lighten the mood and have some fun with stories of exhaustion, notorious seasickness and crazy antics at sea.

Mysteries at Sea
Mysteries at Sea has our captains and deckhands swapping stories of some of the more peculiar aspects of crab fishing. What are the rituals these guys go through every time they head out? What kind of toughness is expected from a crab fisherman? Viewers will hear the incredible story of the Ghost Ship, the Golden Viking, told by Phil's dad, who was her captain. Spike Walker will return to lend a new angle to the St Patrick story. The guys also share their own 'close call' stories, where they were barely spared their ships, and their lives. Viewers will understand how many of these guys escape to the Bering Sea because of their troubled lives on land, and they'll get a chance to meet the series creator, Thom Beers, who will explain how and why Deadliest Catch came to be. Finally, all the captains will disappear from the room, and the deckhands will take over. At that point, Mike can get the straight scoop on who those captains really are.

On the Edge
On The Edge goes right to the untamed side of crab fishing. First the guys talk about the lineage connected to their career, starting right at the table with the Hansens, Hillstrands, Harrises, and even Hendricks. That's a lot of 'H.' Viewers will delight in tales of the Glory Days of crab fishing, when money flowed as freely as the booze (and the cocaine), and crab fishermen were late 20th century prospectors. Mike will have them weigh in on how they feel about those noteworthy 'chickens' who abandoned ship, and he'll invite a couple of Deadliest Catch's most high-profile women to toss in their perspective as well. The guys will have a little send-up for the 'Deadliest Greenhorn,' as they bring Kevin Davis to the table. And finally, they'll celebrate some of the most notorious pranks, both at sea and on shore.