Original Air Date: April 26, 2005
Season: 1
Crab Count:
Northwestern - 6500
Saga - 5000
Fierce Allegiance - 3600
Sea Star - 3475
Western Viking - 2855
Lucky Lady - 1350
SYNOPSIS: It's hour 42 of the Alaskan king crab season and every captain feels the pressure, especially since the Alaska Department of Fish and Game just announced an early closure to the season. Each boat has 24 hours to pull out the pots they have in the water -- and every one of the final pots count. The fishermen either find crab today, or give up their chance at a profitable season; the results can affect these men and their families for the entire year.
All the boats in the fleet face challenges: One captain, nervous about the spot he's chosen to fish, decides to take a gamble on a new location, while another grapples with an injured crew member. And worst of all, some boats still have no crab to show despite the continuous efforts made by their captains and crew.
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 Edgar Hansen reacts to learning the season will close at midnight.
"Unreal"! | | |
DEADLIEST CATCH FAN FEEDBACK 
