Ep 11. Ice and Open Water

As the crabbing season nears its end, the crews of the Northwestern, Time Bandit, and Wizard are eager to bring in their final hauls. But the weather has other plans. A massive ice storm hits, leaving the boats struggle to break through the thick ice and navigate through treacherous waters. On the Northwestern, tensions rise as Captain Sig and his crew face engine trouble and the possibility of being stuck in the ice. Meanwhile, the Time Bandit struggles to stay afloat as waves crash against their boat. As they battle the elements, the crews also face the danger of running out of time to make their quotas and facing potential financial losses. Back on land, the men's families anxiously watch the weather reports and worry about their loved ones at sea. Will the crews be able to push through the ice and make their final hauls? Or will mother nature prove too powerful for even the most experienced of crabbers? Don't miss this intense and nail-biting episode of Deadliest Catch.