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5.5/10 TV Country of origin United States Running time 60 minutes First episode date 1 April 2012 | 6.6/10 IMDb Starring Mike Rowe (narrator) No. of seasons 5 Production company(s) Pilgrim Studios Genre Reality television | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. of episodes 73+ 6 specials (list of episodes) Networks National Geographic, National Geographic Society Nominations News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement Executive producers Mike Nichols, Craig Piligian Similar Swords, Lobster Wars, Deadliest Catch, Lobstermen: Jeopardy at Sea, Big Shrimpin' Profiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wicked Tuna is a 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 catch the most fish.
Contents
In addition to offering an inside look at one of America’s oldest industries, Wicked Tuna also 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.
“Wicked Tuna is one of our strongest franchises” said Nat Geo president Howard T. Owens. Wicked Tuna was renewed by National Geographic Channel for a sixth season, which premiered on March 12, 2017.
Episodes
Five complete seasons of Wicked Tuna have aired. Season 6 is currently airing on Nat Geo. As of March 12, 2017, a total of 73 episodes have aired, as well as 6 special episodes.
Wicked Tuna: Hooked Up episodes
These are replays of the original 25 episodes but with extra trivia boxes which contain additional insights into the fisherman's thoughts, attitudes, and personalities.
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. Season 3 of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks began airing on July 26, 2016.