Wicked Tuna is an American reality television series about commercial tuna fishermen based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, who fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna in the North Atlantic Ocean. The teams of fishermen battle each other to see who can get the most profit out of catching the fish. The series originally aired on National Geographic Channel from April 1, 2012 to May 26, 2024.

In addition to offering an inside look at one of America’s oldest industries, Wicked Tuna sheds light on important issues surrounding the fate of the bluefin tuna. Captains adhere to U.S. regulations that determine size limits and quotas for the season.

Following season 8 of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks, National Geographic retitled the 2022 Season as Season 1 of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown.

In August 2024, it was announced that the series had been canceled after 13 seasons.

Vessels

Final Name (Boat length and make/model)CaptainSeasonsFV-Tuna.com (44’ Calvin Beal)Dave CarraroSeason 1 - 13Hard Merchandise (39’ Daniels Head)Dave MarcianoSeasons 1-7, 10 - 13Pinwheel (55’ Dixon)Tyler McLaughlinSeason 2 - 13Hot Tuna (48’ Dixon)TJ OttSeason 3 - 13Wicked Pissah (40’ Osmond Beal)Paul HebertSeason 5 - 13Fat Tuna (46’ Mussel Ridge)Bob CookSeason 9 - 13 Time Flies (32’ Everglades)Jack PatricanSeason 10 - 13No Limits (33’ Blue Hill Marine)Michelle BancewiczSeason 12 - 13

Former Name (Boat length and make/model)Captain(s)SeasonsBounty Hunters (35’ Duffy)Bill MonteSeasons 1-4Odysea (32’ Blue Hill Marine)Ralph WilkinsSeasons 1-3, 8Christina (35’ Duffy)Kevin LeonowertSeasons 1-2Lisa and Jake (40’ Young Brothers)Paul HebertSeason 2Miss Sambvca (48’ Ocean Motor Yacht)Paul Hebert Season 3Lily (36’ Morgan Bay)Bill "Hollywood" MunizSeasons 3-5Kelly Ann (35’ RP)Paul HebertSeason 4Kristiana (35’ Morgan Bay)Greg ChorbanianSeasons 4-5Erin & Sarah (45’ MDI)Pete SpeechesSeason 5Fish Hawk (42’ Dana Hunter)Brad KrasowskiSeasons 6-8Whistler (35’ Donelle)Kevin GranfieldSeason 8Falcon (43’ Torres)Dave MarcianoSeasons 8-9Kraken (44’ Willis Beal)Sam LawSeason 9Wasabi (35’ Bruno and Stillman)Charlie Boivin and Zack PlanteSeason 9Moonshine (43’ Donelle SE)Spurge KrasowskiSeasons 10-11Badfish (45’ Dixon)Tim Ott Sr.Seasons 10-12

Episodes

Thirteen complete seasons of Wicked Tuna have aired.

Wicked Tuna: Hooked Up These are replays of the original 25 episodes but with extra trivia boxes which contain additional insights into the fishermen's thoughts, attitudes, and personalities. Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks also has a Hooked Up version called Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks or Bust.

Season winners Season Winner Captain Total Fish caught Runner-up Captain Total Fish caught 1 (2012) FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $85,950 Unknown Hard Merchandise Dave Marciano $61,000 Unknown 2 (2013) Pinwheel Tyler McLaughlin $100,861 16 FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $96,978 14 3 (2014) FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $126,403 15 Hard Merchandise Dave Marciano $61,904 8 4 (2015) Hard Merchandise Dave Marciano $102,690 18 Pinwheel Tyler McLaughlin $99,876 16 5 (2016) FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $104,785 22 Wicked Pissah Paul Hebert $104,611 19 6 (2017) FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $98,580 18 Pinwheel Tyler McLaughlin $98,561 15 7 (2018) Pinwheel Tyler McLaughlin $103,936 19 Fish Hawk Brad Krasowski $103,361 18 8 (2019) FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $120,318 19 Pinwheel Tyler McLaughlin $119,74118 9 (2020) Hot Tuna TJ Ott $67,854 11 FV-Tuna.com Dave Carraro $63,152 10 10 (2021) Wicked Pissah Paul Hebert $53,303 15 Hard Merchandise Dave Marciano $48,541 14 11 (2022) Fat Tuna Bob Cook $84,030 16 Time Flies Jack Patrican $83,930 14 12 (2023) Hot Tuna TJ Ott $70,148 13 Fat Tuna Bob Cook $69,930 12 13 (2024) Fat Tuna Bob Cook $82,077 14 Wicked Pissah Paul Hebert $77,808 12

Spin-off

After season 2 of Wicked Tuna, Nat Geo announced a spin-off of the show set off the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The spin-off was named Wicked Tuna: North vs. South. Several vessels from the original show also appear in this version. Following the first season, Wicked Tuna: North vs. South was renamed Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks for its second season.

Broadcast schedule The following table is a timeline overview of how both Wicked Tuna and Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks series have been released: SeriesSeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired Wicked Tuna Season 1 Wicked Tuna Season 2 Wicked Tuna Season 3 Wicked Tuna: North vs South (Outer Banks) Season 1 Wicked Tuna Season 4 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 2 Wicked Tuna Season 5 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 3 Wicked Tuna Season 6 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 4 Wicked Tuna Season 7 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 5 Wicked Tuna Season 8 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 6 Wicked Tuna Season 9 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 7 Wicked Tuna Season 10 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Season 8 Wicked Tuna Season 11 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown Season 9 Wicked Tuna Season 12

See also Deadliest Catch Lobster Wars Swords: Life on the Line Whale Wars

References

External links Wicked Tuna at the National Geographic Channel