A lull in catches has the captains anxious to meet their quota and pay the crews. Also: A crew attempt a trip further out of the fishing area; a captain's abilities are questioned.

A tuna shortage brings tension to the fleet as they pass the midway point of the season. The FV-Tuna.com continues to hold a tentative lead over the scoreboard, while the Bounty Hunter and Hard Merchandise bring up the rear.

Captains get creative as new techniques help boat crews bring in more tuna. Elsewhere, tensions rise between the Hebert brothers aboard the Miss Sambvca.