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Bested, Battered, and Broke

Documentary

TV-14

43

Oct 18, 2011

The Eagle Eye II offloads enough to cover their expenses and heads south to Georges Bank and Linda's decision to stay on the Grand Banks comes back to haunt her. Plagued with autopilot issues, the Frances Anne is forced to steam back to port.

Season 3, 10 episodes

Gamblers and Legends,

Linda and Scotty renew their friendly rivalry, and Captain Slick suffers with a clumsy greenhorn crew while Chomps takes whatever crew he can get at the last minute. All four captains and ships set out for the Grand Banks to catch swords.

Long Lines and Short Tempers,

With a storm barreling toward the fishing grounds, every captain is racing to put fish on the boat before they're forced to shore. On the Frances Anne, deck boss Lemmy makes an epic mistake that inspires Captain Slick's first meltdown of the season.

Storm of the Century,

The biggest hurricane system since the "Perfect Storm" unleashes its fury across the North Atlantic and the four captains must decide whether to ride it out or come back to shore. Chompers and Scotty head into the dock but find the storm has followed.

With Friends Like These,

Linda's decision to ride out Hurricane Igor on the grounds has left her in a prime spot: alone on the Grand Banks. Now, Captains Scotty and Chompers will have to come up with a new plan to make up for lost time while they braved the storm inland.

Charlie Foxtrot,

Halfway through one of the worst fishing seasons in memory, every crew is put to the test. The Frances Anne offloads a decent trip but deck boss Lemmy suffers a season-ending injury and tempers flare on the Hannah Boden between slacking crew members.

Foreign Relations,

A Japanese boat enters the Grand Banks and nabs the top fishing spot from the fleet. Captain Greenlaw helps out Scotty and the Eagle Eye II calls it quits on the Grand Banks and heads south. Then Slick's autopilot breaks and Butters takes the wheel.

Bested, Battered, and Broke,

The Eagle Eye II offloads enough to cover their expenses and heads south to Georges Bank and Linda's decision to stay on the Grand Banks comes back to haunt her. Plagued with autopilot issues, the Frances Anne is forced to steam back to port.

Dead in the Water,

Linda's crew questions her ability after their bad luck on the Grand Banks. Scotty's decision to head for Georges Bank starts to pay off big time. Captain Slick is on the fish but a greenhorn makes a mistake that costs them time and fish.

Lost Hope and Last Chances,

Near the end of the season, the Hannah Boden finally reaches George's Bank where Linda looks to Scotty for help in finding the fish. The Frances Anne hides in a remote area away from the rest of the fleet, and Chompers has his worst season ever.

The Final Gamble,

It's the home stretch of the 2010 sword-fishing season and all four boats and their crews have suffered at Mother Nature's hand. Everyone keeps their fingers crossed for the results of the last offload and hopes for a paycheck.

Details

Swords: Life On The Line

Documentary

TV-14

2

44

Enter the high-risk world of New England's fishermen. These men are gamblers, risking all to catch an elusive prey in some of the most dangerous waters on the planet. They're tough and resilient, and they need to be - as every day could be their last.

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