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Season 1 – Harpoon Hunters

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A crew of elite fishermen harpoon bluefin tuna off the shores of the Northeastern U.S.; the race for a hunt that could reel in a fortune.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 01/25/2025
It is a fishing show for people who don’t necessarily fish, and/or aren’t likely to buy a harpoon boat and start practicing the javelin. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Connor V @RT46267370 02/27/2025 It’s a great show that just needs some fine tuning. Has the potential to be better than wicked tuna! See more Gregg K @RT27578273 01/26/2025 It seemed realistic in the first episode except for the hook in each of the first two ‘Harpoons’. Either make the show real or do a better job of faking it. See more Read all reviews
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Mike Nichols

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 12, 2025 One Man, One Spear A group of four harpooners chase some of the highest-priced fish using only fast boats and aim; Niko must prove he can run a boat while Joe hunts to support his family as the fleet races to land the first bluefin worth thousands. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 31, 2025 Bluefin Bloodline Captains Joe and Tyler hit bluefin gold as second-generation harpooner, Niko Chaprales, fails to land even one. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 2025 Like Father, Like Son Captain Joe Dion takes his sons to sea, landing two massive bluefin and witnessing a great white shark feeding on a humpback whale; Dylan's son Emmett earns his first harpoon attempt while Niko hunts the season's biggest bluefin thus far. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 14, 2025 They Might Be Giants As the fleet spots the first giants, Joe fights for his lead over Niko and Tyler; all bets are off as old-timer Bill joins the derby; Emmett struggles with the choice to fish without a plane; Dylan gets a $6,000 tuna. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2025 Boom Phase As the bluefin fishery reaches its mid-season peak, three centuries-old fishing strategies compete for dominance; Joe banks on instinct, Tyler uses science to gain the upper hand, and strongman Niko relies on legacy -- but nobody relies solely on luck. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2025 Keep Your Enemies Closer With the advantage of spotter planes, veteran Tyler and young gun Joe battle for the most monster bluefin until Joe helps strongman Niko get back into contention; when Niko's zapper fails, Tyler steps in to save the day. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 7, 2025 Late Season Monsters As the giant bluefin gorge themselves on schools of fatty baitfish, captains battle to capture oversized quota-killer tuna; young gun Joe scores a rare feat by landing three in a day; veteran Tyler struggles with both science and technology. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 14, 2025 Fog of War With less than a quarter of the bluefin quota still available to catch, a change in weather forces captains to shift their strategy; Tyler quickly scores three big fish; Joe takes to the air, he spots a lone tuna, then races to find it at sea. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 21, 2025 Fish to the Finish Captains Joe and Tyler are in a heated battle in the season finale; fighting for the top spot, dark horse Niko spots a chance to steal the lead; with the biggest catches of the season yet to come, it all comes down to the final weigh-ins at the dock. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mike Nichols
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 12, 2025