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Season 3 – 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.
Swords: Life on the Line — Season 3

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Joshua C. Berkley

Executive Producer

Thom Beers

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 13, 2011 Gamblers and Legends Linda Greenlaw and Captain Scotty continue with their friendly rivalry. Captain Slick is forced to deal with a greenhorn crew while Chomps has to take whatever crew is available at the last minute. All four ships set out for the Grand Banks. Details Episode 2 Aired May 17, 2011 Long Lines and Short Tempers An eminent storm pushes every captain into a race to put fish on the boats; the deck boss of the Frances Anne makes an epic mistake that inspires a Captain Slick meltdown. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2011 The Storm of the Century The four captains have to decide if they will ride out the storm or come back to shore when a large hurricane system unleashes its fury across the North Atlantic. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2011 With Friends Like These Linda's decision to ride out the storm on the fishing grounds leaves her in a prime location; Captains Scotty and Chompers have to make up for lost time following their decision to wait out the storm inland. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 2, 2011 Charlie Foxtrot The deck boss on the Frances Anne suffers a season ending injury; slacking crew members on the Hannah Boden cause tempers to flare. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 9, 2011 Foreign Relations A Japanese boat nabs the best fishing spot on the Grand Banks; the Eagle Eye 2 calls it quits and heads south; Slick's autopilot breaks and Butters takes the wheel. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 16, 2011 Bested, Battered & Broke Linda's decision to stay on the Grand Banks returns to haunt her; the Frances Anne is forced to return to port because of auto pilot issues. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 23, 2011 Dead in the Water The crew begin to question Linda's ability following their run of bad luck; Scotty's decision to head for George's Bank proves to be a good one; a greenhorn makes a mistake that costs time and fish. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 30, 2011 Lost Hopes and Last Chances The Hannah Boden reaches George's Bank; the Frances Anne hides out in a remote fishing area; Chompers has a terrible season. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 7, 2011 The Final Gamble It's the homestretch of the swordfishing season and all four boats have their fingers crossed for the results of the last offload. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Joshua C. Berkley, Thom Beers
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Documentary, Special Interest, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 13, 2011