Ep 8. Cold War

In Deadliest Catch season 12 episode 8 titled "Cold War," the intense battle between the two captains, Keith and Sig, continues as they struggle to catch the most crabs in the harsh Alaskan waters. The episode begins with the Cornelia Marie crew dealing with a broken generator and trying to fix it as quickly as possible to avoid losing valuable fishing time. Meanwhile, the Saga crew continues to struggle with mechanical issues that have been plaguing them all season.

The icy conditions make it even more difficult for the crews to pull up their traps and sort through the crabs. The harsh weather conditions also add an element of danger to the already dangerous fishing process, making it all the more challenging for the crews to stay safe.

As the competition heats up, Keith and Sig try different strategies to increase their crab count. Sig decides to risk everything and move to a different area in search of better crabbing grounds, while Keith stays in his current fishing spot and decides to try a new bait.

The Northwestern crew face their own set of challenges when their main hydraulic pump fails, making it extremely difficult to pull up their traps. They desperately try to fix the issue before it's too late, but the clock is ticking, and every minute wasted is a minute lost in the race to catch the most crabs.

Meanwhile, on the Time Bandit, captain Johnathan Hillstrand struggles to deal with his growing frustration with the crew and their lack of motivation. He realizes that he needs to find a way to get the crew back on track if they are going to be successful.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the harsh reality of life on board a fishing boat in the midst of a fierce competition. The crews work tirelessly day and night, battling extreme weather conditions and mechanical problems to catch the most crabs and secure their livelihoods.

Despite the intense competition, the crews also come together to support each other in times of need. When the Saga crew faces yet another mechanical issue, the Northwestern crew comes to their aid and helps them fix the problem so they can continue fishing.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the competition continues to heat up. Who will come out on top in this intense battle for the most crabs? Will it be Keith or Sig, or will one of the other captains surprise everyone and snag the top spot? Only time will tell in the deadly world of crab fishing.