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When a familiar face returns to Gloucester to compete for the title of top bluefin fisherman, the fleet isn't very welcoming. And for one fisherman, the ocean just isn't big enough for the two of them.

The captains are challenged when a large group of boats shows up for the weekend. Hot Tuna must decide whether to risk leaving a familiar bluefin hot spot in order to climb the leaderboard. Meanwhile, FV-Tuna.com's and Pinwheel's determination to be No. 1 in a tight race to the top forces the fleet to prove they can steer in the right direction to catch bluefin and stand out from the crowd.

With the pressure mounting to land a fish, the captains form alliances to better their chances of putting meat on deck.

The smaller quota of one bluefin tuna per day adds mounting pressure, as the captains must put meat on deck each day to stay competitive.

It's opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and every captain wants to be the one to bring in the lucrative first fish.

The second week of bluefin tuna fishing shines a light on the mates in the fleet as a familiar boat enters the competition.

When the fishing heats up, the fleet gets a stark reminder that their fate is in the hands of the tuna gods.

Captain Dave Marciano's nephew and first mate Jay brings a shot of energy to the Falcon.

When Mother Nature flips her switch, the fish will bite, but at what cost?

As the season reaches a turning point, a change in the quota forces boats to push their limits, creating tension on the water.

Capt. Tyler McLaughlin feels the pressure to stay ahead of Capt. Dave Carraro, but a new boat of friendly faces joins the fleet; mechanical troubles plague the Falcon.

The captains must decide whether to risk making their way further out to sea 170 miles away from Gloucester, Mass., where the fish promise to be big.

Capt. Dave Carraro commands the top-earning boat on the leader board, but nothing will stop the rest of the captains from pushing against all odds to take down the king.

With the untimely death of Pinwheel first mate Nicholas "Duffy" Fudge, defending champion Capt. Tyler McLaughlin questions whether he will be able to defend his title.

Time is up. The pressure explodes as the battle for the championship turns into a three-horse race and non-contenders struggle for final paychecks.

The Gloucester captains usually dominate the catch with their local knowledge, but find their favourite spots invaded by tourist boats. With more commercial boats on the water and a small quota getting filled up, the need to find prime fishing becomes more vital, especially with the new captains challenging them for top spot.

The Gloucester elite get challenged by new fishermen. Captain Bob Cook and his crew on Fat Tuna vow to dethrone reigning champion Dave Carraro on FV-Tuna.Com. Tyler on Pinwheel faces off with Krakens Captain Sam Law, while Hot Tuna is the target of Wasabi co-captains Zack Plante and Charlie Boivin.

Dave Carraro lets the fleet know that the buyers are considering shutting down the buying. With the blue fin markets being over saturated, due to so many fish being brought in too quickly, every captain comes under more pressure because their next fish could be their last.

The blue fin market is set to close down in 48 hours. This raises the pressure, and tensions among the captains run high. Dave Marciano finally hooks one, names it "the reverse the curse fish", and a happy crew head for port. Since it is a quality fish they manage to get a good price.

Although the market is closed, Dave Marciano assists Molly Lutcavage from the Large Pelagics Research Centre, to catch and tag tuna for future stock management. The market opens and the fleet heads out to sea. Returning to port they find the market hasn't fully recovered, and poor payouts are received.

The Mates step up their efforts. Jarrett surprises TJ with the news that he is getting engaged. Fat Tuna tries some kite fishing, scoring a tuna for their efforts, and being a heavy, high quality fish they get a good price. FV Tuna.Com hooks up but looses it at the last minute, and on Falcon Joe Marciano gets his first Halibut.

Extremely rough weather is the order of the day, and the high seas are forcing the captains to make harsh decisions. The question is whether they should take risks to catch fish, or take the safe option and head back to port.

Good luck charms are brought in to assist the catch. Tyler McLaughlin, Captain of the Pinwheel, gives out lucky pineapples to the Gloucester boats. The outsiders have their own superstitions. Everyone hopes for good luck and big catches.

Time is running out and Hot Tunas lead position is in the newcomers cross hairs. Big catches by Wasabi and Fat Tuna keeps the pressure on the fleet. Pinwheel struggles to catch up to rival, Kraken, as the end of the season looms.