Ep 8. Kicking off with a Bang

In Deadliest Catch season 9 episode 8, entitled "Kicking off with a Bang," the winter season is in full swing, and the crab fishing fleet continues to brave the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea. The episode starts off with Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard struggling to keep his crew in line, as tensions run high on the boat after a mishap with a frozen pot. Meanwhile, Captain Sig Hansen of the Northwestern faces his own set of challenges, as he struggles to find a profitable area to drop his pots.

As the episode continues, the intensity ramps up, as the crew of the Time Bandit face a potentially deadly situation on the deck of their boat. With a massive wave crashing over the side of the ship, the crew desperately works to secure the pots and keep themselves safe. The dangerous and unpredictable nature of crab fishing in the Bering Sea is showcased in this heart-pumping scene, as the crew works quickly to avoid disaster.

Later on in the episode, Captain Keith Colburn puts his faith in a new deckhand, hoping that he will help boost the Wizard's crab count. However, not everything goes according to plan, and the deckhand's inexperience soon becomes apparent. Meanwhile, Captain Sig Hansen's luck turns around as he finally finds a hot spot full of king crab.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to stunning visuals of the rugged Bering Sea and the brave fishermen who risk their lives to make a living. The harsh weather conditions test the limits of both the boats and the fishermen, making for a thrilling watch. As tensions rise and fortunes ebb and flow, "Kicking off with a Bang" is a truly exciting and unpredictable episode of Deadliest Catch.