Deadliest Catch Season 4 Episode 2
Deadliest Catch
Season 4

Ep 2. Striking Out

  • TV14
  • April 15, 2008
  • 44 min
  • 6.7  (38)

As the fourth season of Deadliest Catch sets sail, the fleet of crab boats are back in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea. In episode two, titled "Striking Out," the deckhands and captains face difficult challenges as they work to fill their quotas and stay afloat in one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet.

The episode opens with Captain Sig Hansen of the Northwestern facing engine trouble right out of the gate. He's forced to shut down one of his engines to make repairs, which puts the crew behind schedule and adds to their already significant stress levels. Meanwhile, Captain Andy Hillstrand of the Time Bandit is frustrated by his boat's poor crab counts. Despite intense effort and long hours, the crew can't seem to find the lucrative King crab.

As the boats continue to navigate the treacherous Alaskan waters, the weather takes a turn for the worse. A massive storm is heading towards the fleet, and all the captains must make a difficult decision. They can continue fishing and risk being stuck in the storm, or they can race back to port and miss out on valuable time on the water.

While some of the boats opt to shelter in a nearby anchorage, Captain Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie decides to stay out and fish through the storm. Harris is known for his tough-guy attitude and his willingness to push his crew to the limit, but the storm proves to be too much even for him. As the waves grow higher and the wind speeds increase, the Cornelia Marie is battered and tossed around, leaving the crew in a state of chaos.

The episode's title, "Striking Out," comes from the fact that many of the boats are having trouble locating the crab. The Bering Sea is vast, and the crab are elusive creatures. Despite state-of-the-art technology and years of experience, the fishermen struggle to find the spots where the crab are plentiful. This puts pressure on the boats to travel further and further in search of a good haul, which is a risky proposition in these dangerous waters.

As the storm begins to subside, the boats head back out to sea, intent on making up for lost time. But the problems continue to mount. Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard is dealing with a series of mechanical failures that are putting his crew at risk. He must decide whether to push forward and finish the season or cut his losses and return to port.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a sense of the intense pressures that the captains and crews face each season. They are risking their lives every day, facing extreme weather, deadly equipment failures, and unpredictable crab populations. But they also know that the rewards can be substantial. A good season can mean financial security for the entire year, and the thrill of hauling in tons of crab is a rush unlike any other.

Overall, "Striking Out" is a tense, action-packed episode that showcases the struggles and triumphs of the brave men who make their living on the Bering Sea. Whether they are dealing with equipment failures, bad weather, or elusive crab, the crews remain focused and determined, knowing that their hard work and perseverance could pay off in a big way. Fans of the show will find plenty to love in this episode, and newcomers will be drawn in by the raw emotion and sheer excitement of the crab fishing industry.

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Deadliest Catch, Season 4 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on Discovery Channel. You can also buy, rent Deadliest Catch on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Discovery, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    April 15, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (38)