Ep 2. Dagger in the Back

As the fishing season continues on the Bering Sea, the crew of the Northwestern deal with an unexpected challenge in Deadliest Catch season 9 episode 2, Dagger in the Back.

The episode begins with the Northwestern crew trying to locate their pots, which have been moved by a storm. The captain, Sig Hansen, becomes increasingly frustrated as they struggle to find their gear. Meanwhile, on the Time Bandit, the crew is feeling the pressure to catch crab after experiencing a slow start to the season.

The Wizard, captained by Keith Colburn, faces a different kind of challenge. One of their crew members, Nick McGlashan, is struggling with addiction and begins to show signs of relapse. Concerned for his safety and the safety of the crew, Captain Keith takes action to help Nick get back on track.

Back on the Northwestern, the crew finally discovers their pots, but the relief is short-lived as they soon discover that their catch has been stolen. The crew suspects that a rival boat, the Cornelia Marie, is responsible, and tensions escalate as they decide how to handle the situation.

As the season progresses, the conditions on the Bering Sea become more treacherous, and the crew of the Northwestern must navigate large waves and icy conditions. They also face the challenge of dealing with a greenhorn crew member who is struggling to keep up with the demands of the job.

The crew of the Cornelia Marie also faces their share of challenges as they try to catch crab in the midst of a major storm. The boat takes on water, putting the crew in danger and causing damage to the boat.

As the episode comes to a close, the crews of the Northwestern and the Cornelia Marie come face-to-face, and tensions run high as they confront each other about the stolen pots. The future of both boats hangs in the balance as they try to navigate the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea and catch enough crab to make their season a success.

Overall, Dagger in the Back is a tense and action-packed episode of Deadliest Catch that highlights the challenges faced by the crews of these fishing boats as they try to survive and thrive in one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.