Deadliest Catch will return to the Discovery Channel on Friday, August 1 at 8 p.m. for the start of its 21st season.Three options are available for live viewing: Sling TV (50 percent off your first month), Philo (free trial), or Directv (free trial).
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WATCH: Season 21 of Deadliest Catch, and more Discovery Channel content, here
Over time, Deadliest Catch has established itself as a recognizable mainstay of the Discovery Channel’s programming. The show portrays the seemingly insurmountable difficulties of Alaskan king crab fishing in the Bering Sea, a sometimes fatal commercial fishing industry.
To find some possible new crab sources, Sig and John will sail the Time Bandit westward in the season 21 opening episode. Meanwhile, Jake and his crew will run into situations that need them to leave the Titan Explorer.
Here are a some of the most dramatic and emotional scenes from Deadliest Catch’s whole history, provided via the official YouTube account for the show:
How to watch Deadliest Catch for free
The simplest, least expensive, and most direct way to watch Deadliest Catch for free is through Philois. However, Sling TV’s personalization and DIRECTV’s wider range of selections may also appeal to cord cutters. Sling TV is currently offering a 50% discount on your first month.
| Streaming Service | Cost | Free Trial? |
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$28 |
Yes |
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$74.99 |
Yes |
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$45-$60 |
No |
Deadliest Catch airs new episodes every Friday at 8 p.m. Additionally, each Friday at 6 p.m., the prior episode will air before the new one, in case you missed last week’s.
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