Deadliest Catch Season 4 Episode 16 The Final Hour
- TV14
- July 22, 2008
- 41 min
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7.9 (33)
The Final Hour is the sixteenth episode of the fourth season of the popular reality TV show, Deadliest Catch. This episode takes viewers through the final leg of the season as the fishermen continue to trawl the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea in search of the biggest catch yet.
The episode begins with the last minutes of the season. Countless pots have been pulled, big waves have been endured, and several men have even been injured as they fight to get the pots off their vessels. Some fishing boats succeed, whereas others were empty and only have a handful of crabs that aren't worth much. The competition has been fierce, and everything comes down to this final hour.
The men are exhausted from the hard work of fishing for days and weeks, and all they want is a warm bed. For that to happen, however, they must first gather as much crab as possible. The process of crowding the pots onto the deck and quickly emptying them onto the sorting table continues throughout the episode. This episode is about following the fishermen through the trials and tribulations of their high-risk occupation. The danger juxtaposed with the reward makes the scene gripping and tense, and viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as the fishermen fight their way through the final hour.
The episode also shows the camaraderie among the fishermen as they push each other to succeed and celebrate when they do. In the midst of the chaos, the bonds formed between crewmates shine through, and their shared victories and losses create a strong sense of teamwork. The men crack jokes as they go about their work, and the banter serves as a way to relieve the stress and tension.
As the clock ticks down, the crew becomes more and more despondent, as it appears that their season-long efforts have not brought in the enormous bounty they had hoped for. But then, a dramatic rescue unfolds as the fishing vessel Time Bandit saves the Savage crew from a life-threatening situation. The event strengthens the bond between the various boats even further. Amid all this drama, the fishermen finally pull their last pot of the season.
The crew's excitement is palpable as they weigh up their total catch, and the final amount is revealed. As the fishermen pack up their gear to head back to shore for a well-deserved rest, some of them reflect back on the lessons they have learned during the season. Some talk about how they have become closer to their crewmates, while others talk about having a newfound appreciation for the sheer unpredictability of crab fishing. The season finale ends with a poignant moment where we see the various boats sailing into port as a new chapter opens for the fishermen.
Overall, The Final Hour is a captivating episode, providing the audience with a glimpse into the dangerous world of crab fishing. The episode's ability to build tension and weave a story that is as dramatic as it is thrilling, underscores just why this show is so beloved by viewers all around the world. Fans keep coming back for more, season after season, to watch as these fishermen ruggedly battle the forces of the Bering Sea to make at least one last sale.