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Season 1 – Swords: Life on the Line

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It's "Deadliest Catch" without the crabs. The four crews in this series are on the hunt for the elusive swordfish, working on the waters around the Grand Banks off Newfoundland and the Georges Bank off the Gulf of Maine. On top of unpredictably deadly weather there -- "The Perfect Storm" of 1991 being the most famous system -- these long-line fishermen face physically and mentally exhausting days, fighting with monsters of the deep that can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. But the rewards are too enticing to ignore -- one big fish can be worth as much as $20,000.
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Joshua C. Berkley

Executive Producer

Thom Beers

Executive Producer

Gail Berman

Executive Producer

Lloyd Braun

Executive Producer

Tim Pastore

Executive Producer

Philip D. Segal

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 11, 2009 Voyage to Hell The fall swordfishing season is off to a rocky start after the Sea Hawk's engine fails and a small coastal boat takes a big risk off the Grand Banks. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2009 Blood on the Deck Accidents plague the Eagle Eye II; the Sea Hawk and Big Eye battle big seas. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 25, 2009 Hostile Takeover The Eagle Eye II hits a patch of deadly blue sharks; the Sea Hawk and Big Eye battle for territory. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2009 Man Overboard Tempers flare aboard the Big Eye; stormy seas beat up the Eagle Eye II; a man is nearly sent overboard on the Sea Hawk. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 8, 2009 Homesick Chomper's temper threatens to incite a mutiny on the Big Eye; cabin fever strikes the Eagle Eye II. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 15, 2009 Making Waves The Big Eye starts a turf war; the Eagle Eye II battles rough seas; a faulty electrical line injures a crewman on the Sea Hawk. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 22, 2009 A Perfect Storm The Big Eye takes a chance and sets out as a storm approaches; the Eagle Eye II battles fatigue; the anniversary of the Perfect Storm brings back painful memories for the crew of the Sea Hawk. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 29, 2009 Pay Out The season comes to an end and the Big Eye takes a gamble; a disappointing off load for the Sea Hawk ends their season; the Eagle Eye II gets pushed to the limit to fill their hold. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Joshua C. Berkley, Thom Beers, Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, Tim Pastore, Philip D. Segal
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Documentary, Special Interest, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 11, 2009