S13E16 Man Down
Sean is set on a collision course with another boat, two deckhands get taken down on the Wizard, and Jake almost loses a deckhand.
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#2
S20E16
My Brother's Keeper
After Keith suffers a cardiac event at sea, Monte races to get his brother to the nearest airstrip for medivac. As the fleet prays for Keith's safety, the Wizard crew must navigate the notoriously dangerous port entry at Saint Paul in perilous conditions.
#3
S6E16
Captain Phil Harris Remembered
Saluting Capt. Phil Harris, who died on Feb. 9, 2010.
- 4. S14E15 "Greenhorn Overboard"
- 5. S17E9 "Dedication"
- 6. S11E12 "5-Year Storm: Part 1"
- 7. S11E18 "We Have Not Yet Begun to Fight"
- 8. S13E18 "Lost at Sea"
- 9. S11E10 "Lunatic Fringe"
- 10. S11E16 "Beastmode"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#370
S20E13
Merciless Seas
As wintry weather pounds the fleet, a 30-foot wave crushes a Titan Explorer deckhand, threatening Jake's captaincy. On the Time Bandit, Johnathan loses a generator and goes dark. The Aleutian Lady drives into the weather to reach Dutch Harbor for repairs.
- 369. S19E6 "Blood and Treasure"
- 368. S16E5 "Double Agent"
- 367. S21E10 "Rage Bait"
- 366. S17E17 "Quid Pro Crab"
The Quality Arc
Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.
Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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166 Standouts
27 Infamous
135 Hidden Gems
42 Forgettable
Top Standout: S6E16 Captain Phil Harris Remembered
Most Infamous: S9E1 Mutiny on the Bering Sea
Best Hidden Gem: S14E15 Greenhorn Overboard
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.
Series Trajectory
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Season Momentum
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Season Consistency
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