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.

Tyler McLaughlin has trouble paying his crew; a truce is made between the Hebert brothers; and Dave Marciano attempts another trip in order to make more money.