Big Shrimpin'
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Episode 8
8. The Fleet's Fortune
aired: Thu, Jan 5, 2012
From mechanical failures to storms, from extreme competition to personal loss, the shrimpers of Bayou Le Batre have been through a lot this season. Now it's time to see who will be crowned king.
Episode 7
7. First Come First Serve
aired: Thu, Dec 29, 2011
After being battered by tropical storm Lee, Captains Bullfrog and Roundhead each race to reposition themselves for huge hauls back at sea, while Redbone, after spending time mourning his father, re-enters the race for saltwater gold in an entirely new location.
Episode 6
6. King of the Texas Open
aired: Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Miss Ashleigh and Miss Barbara head back out for their second trip on the gulf, but are forced to dock due to Tropical Storm Lee. Meanwhile Redbone's record breaking haul is overshadowed by the news that his father has passed away.
Episode 5
5. First Weigh-In
aired: Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Emotions are running high as the end of the Texas Open draws near. From hysterical boat pranks, to near death shark experiences, to the sobering news that Redbone's father has had a stroke, the shrimpers of Dominick's fleet just want to do whatever it takes to get home safely and cash in their saltwater gold.
Episode 4
4. Troubled Waters
aired: Thu, Dec 8, 2011
After sacrificing their brown gold hauls to dock for Tropical Storm Don, the boats are anxious to get back to sea. Unfortunately, Barbara, whose mechanical problems have left the boat immobile, blocks in the Hannah at the dock. Neither Bullfrog nor Redbone will be getting back to sea anytime soon, and both watch helplessly as Miss Ashleigh gets a head start on fishing.
Episode 3
3. Rising Storm
aired: Thu, Dec 1, 2011
With the Texas Open in full swing the boats are banking on good hauls in order to cash in big. The captains are doing well and Roundhead lucks out hitting saltwater gold. Unfortunately Bullfrog encounters freezer trouble that threatens to hinder his success, and greenhorn BJ's inexperience is slowing things down on the Hannah.
Episode 2
2. Shrimpin' Round the Clock
aired: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
As the Texas open kicks off, problems are not far behind. While Bullfrog hits the jackpot, Redbone is left with a twisted lazy line--a loss that could affect the rest of the trip. On the Miss Ashleigh a full net seems promising but turns out to be slab rock from the bottom of the ocean that damages the net. Just as the Miss Ashleigh recovers, they encounter problems with their generator.
Episode 1
1. No Rest 'Til Texas
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Deep in the heart of America's shrimping industry, the men of Bayou La Batre, Alabama prepare for the most important day of their season--the start of the Texas Open in the Gulf of Mexico. Dominick's three captains, known as Bullfrog, Redbone and Roundhead, race to the starting line and the potential saltwater gold that waits them.
Episodes
Episode
Big Shrimpin': The Fleet's Fortune
aired: Thu, Jan 5, 2012
The captains push themselves to the limit in order to finish the season on time, but mechanical problems and dangerous catches threaten the crews. They then make their way home for the final shrimp count and the crowning of the new king.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': First Come First Serve
aired: Fri, Dec 30, 2011
Captain Redbone returns to the open seas after mourning the loss of his father and surprisingly being crowned king of the Texas Open. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Lee threatens Captains Bullfrog and Roundhead as they move to deeper waters.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': King of the Texas Open
aired: Wed, Dec 21, 2011
The Miss Ashleigh and Miss Barbara are forced to dock when Tropical Storm Lee interferes with their second voyage on the Gulf. Meanwhile, Redbone receives devastating news that overshadows his record-breaking haul.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': First Weigh-In
aired: Sat, Dec 3, 2011
The end of the Texas Open draws near for the shrimpers as they do what they can to get home safely and cash in their saltwater gold.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': Troubled Waters
aired: Sat, Dec 3, 2011
The crews anxiously await to set sail after docking for Tropical Storm. Unfortunately, the Miss Barbara's mechanical problems block the Miss Hannah from departing. Later on it's proven that good things come to those who wait as both crews hit brown gold.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': Rising Storm
aired: Sat, Dec 3, 2011
Just after things finally begin to look up for the fishermen, they find themselves in the path of Tropical Storm Don. Can they get their boats docked at the nearest port in time, or will they encounter Don's path of destruction?
Episode
Big Shrimpin': Shrimpin' Round the Clock
aired: Sat, Dec 3, 2011
The Texas Open kicks off, but not without a hitch. The Miss Hannah crew deals with a twisted line, the Miss Ashleigh crew sustains net damages from a slab rock and the Miss Barbara crew faces a brush with sharks and a damaged boot.
Episode
Big Shrimpin': No Rest 'Til Texas
aired: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Dominic Ficarino and his crew-including captains Bullfrog, Redbone and Roundhead-prepare for the start of the Texas Open in the Gulf of Mexico. The fishermen of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, say goodbye to their families and hello to the open waters.
