Episode 1
Aired Aug 2, 2022
Initiation
Cod fishing off the Icelandic coast in the Arctic Circle is a tough job; two greenhorns leave everything behind to battle freezing waters and brutal storms in pursuit of big catches and even bigger paychecks.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 22, 2022
Defense
It's the second week into a three-week trial of two fishing greenhorns who have given up life as they knew it in a bid to more than double their monthly pay packets fishing in the Arctic Circle.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 29, 2022
Hope
On the third and final fishing trip of their three-week trial period, Greg Jones and Caitlin Krause must bring their A-game to stand any chance of landing the coveted position of deckhand.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 6, 2022
Decisions
After three grueling trips working on Icelandic longline fishing boats, the greenhorns have just three more days to prove they have what it takes to win a full deckhand contract for the rest of the high season.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 13, 2022
Reward
Greg Jones quit his job as a power plant worker, flew from Tenesee to Iceland, and tried-out for a job on an Icelandic longliner; Greg has passed his three-week trial.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 20, 2022
Independence
The Valdimar's newly appointed deckhand, Greg Jones, is battling debilitating injuries; first mate John Johnsson personally escorts Greg to the doctor to have his wrist and knee injuries assessed.
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Episode 7
Aired Oct 27, 2022
Good Luck
It's halfway through the fifth fishing trip, and Caitlin Krause is no longer a greenhorn; she's passed her extended trial-period learning how to become an Icelandic deckhand.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 3, 2022
New Beginnings
An American defense contractor and a British yacht stewardess leave their jobs to pursue highly-paid fishing jobs in Iceland.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 10, 2022
Wisdom
Texan greenhorn, Andrew, begins his second trial week on the Valdimar, now under the gaze of Captain Frosti; when the rocky sea bed of Thor's Bank threatens the Pall Jonsson longline, Caitlin must step up and stay calm.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 17, 2022
Endurance
Greenhorn Andrew begins his final trial week on the Valdimar; deckhand Caitlin faces a week at sea with the crew one man down; both boats return to their shared home port for the Christmas break, allowing the crews to meet for the first time.
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Episode 11
Aired Nov 24, 2022
Catastrophe
Andrew rejoins the Valdimar having passed his trial; Caitlin rejoins the Pall Jonsson after her Christmas break with the okay from the doctor; high season in January means bigger fish, worse weather, more danger, but bigger rewards.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 1, 2022
Determination
Caitlin and Andrew struggle during their final week on their respective longline fishing boats; deckhand Kolbeinn reveals a medical diagnosis may affect his fishing future.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 8, 2022
Clarity
Caitlin and Andrew continue their final week on their respective longline fishing boats as their contracts end; Caitlin has clarity and makes a decision about her future; Andrew is presented with a life-changing decision.
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Episode 14
Aired Dec 27, 2022
The Soul Crusher
The greenhorns, hungry to secure their place onboard, start the final week of their trial period; Greg's time managing the hook machine ends in disaster; Caitlin's future as a deckhand is hanging by a thread.
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Episode 15
Aired Dec 29, 2022
A Bloody Mess
Off the coast of Iceland, the fishing boat Valdimar hits an Arctic storm making fishing nearly impossible; on the Páll Jónsson, a horrendous injury puts the boat a man down, forcing the crew to work overtime.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 3, 2023
Sweet Victory
After a victorious week off, deckhand Greg is ready to get his sea legs back; Caitlin must prove herself in the extended trial-run or she'll be forced to pack her bags.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 3, 2023
Uncharted Waters
Chaos ensues in the Arctic Circle when the Valdimar's generator cuts out, leaving the crew dangerously adrift; Greg's debilitating injury keeps him anchored on dry land; Caitlin undertakes her final test in uncharted waters.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 10, 2023
The Void
Capt. Benni must send the Páll Jónsson into The Void: a deeper fishing ground to the far north of the Arctic Circle; Caitlin earns a permanent spot onboard; Greg's last-minute decision has massive consequences.
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Episode 19
Aired Jan 13, 2023
The Texas Greenhorn
From the Lone Star State to the Arctic Circle, new greenhorn Andrew comes aboard the Valdimar to start his grueling three-week trial; disaster strikes when the Páll Jónsson sails back to The Void; Caitlin's mistake unleashes the wrath of Ingo.
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Episode 20
Aired Jan 17, 2023
Super Storm
With a super storm on the horizon, Capt. Frosti changes course and sails the Valdimar to Crazy Ridge; Caitlin is tested when turbulent waters strike the Páll Jónsson; greenhorn Andrew's rashness puts his trial in jeopardy.
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Episode 21
Aired Jan 24, 2023
Arctic Cyclone
It's high season for Icelandic fishing where catches are bigger than the storms; deckhand Andrew faces an epic Arctic cyclone and sleepless nights; sudden steering malfunctions leave the Páll Jónsson exposed at sea.
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Episode 22
Aired Jan 31, 2023
The Wild, Wild West
The deckhands embark on their final week aboard; Caitlin struggles with painful tendonitis during a storm that jeopardizes the prize catch of the season; Andrew feels the heat with the fast-paced duties on the Valdimar.
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Episode 23
Aired Feb 7, 2023
The Final Shift
During the final shift, a severe winter storm strikes the Páll Jónsson and Caitlin perseveres through her injury to save the day; Andrew uses his knowledge, strength, and determination to land every single cod and receives one final surprise.
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