As an intense storm batters the coast, Capt. Dave Marciano and the crew of Hard Merchandise head out to sea, risking their lives in hopes of hooking a giant bluefin.

Tensions erupt on Tuna.com when Capt. Dave and Paul get into a heated confrontation that prompts Paul to quit. On the Bounty Hunter, an unsuccessful year forces Capt. Bill's wife to return to a job on land, leaving him shorthanded.

With only two weeks left until the end of the season, Paul Hebert, formerly of Tuna.com, joins the Bounty Hunter crew. On the Hard Merchandise, Jay Meunzner, the first mate, struggles to prove his worth.