Ep 12. 5-Year Storm Part 1

As the title suggests, Deadliest Catch season 11 episode 12, "5-Year Storm Part 1," revolves around a treacherous five-year storm that the fishermen must navigate. The episode opens with the captains getting ready for the storm and mentally preparing themselves for the dangers that lie ahead.

Captain Wild Bill of the Cape Caution is optimistic as he has come prepared for the storm with proper gear and a new strategy. Captain Sig of the Northwestern also seems ready for the challenge, but the storm's unpredictability has him worried.

As the storm hits, the boats struggle to maintain their footing amidst the giant waves. The storm is stronger than any they have faced before, and it's a struggle to keep the boats from capsizing. The boats are tossed like toys in the mighty waters, and the fishermen face a constant battle to keep themselves safe and keep the boats in control.

Meanwhile, the Time Bandit is struggling to find crab in the storm. They are fishing in an area where they have never gone before, but that becomes their saving grace as they finally start to pull in some decent numbers. But the winds and waves make it extremely difficult to haul the crab, and the crew is exhausted after a long day's work.

Over on the Brenna A, the weather has forced them to take a break from fishing. They too are battling the fierce storm, with waves and winds threatening to destroy the boat. Captain Sean decides to shut down the engines and anchor down in hopes of surviving the storm.

Captain Keith of the Wizard is also facing trouble as the boat's engines fail during the five-year storm. The crew is frantically trying to fix the engines amidst the tumultuous seas, and it's a race against time as they are in danger of drifting into dangerous waters.

The episode ends with the fishermen battling the storm through the night, and the storm shows no signs of letting up. With their boats and livelihoods on the line, the fishermen will have to dig deep to brave through this five-year storm.