Wicked Tuna - Season 8 (2019)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.