When will 'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 air on Discovery? All you need to know about Discovery's fishing reality show

'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 marks the return of the crab hunting after a decade
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2024
Many captains from past seasons are making a comeback in 'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 (Deadliest catch/@discovery)
Many captains from past seasons are making a comeback in 'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 (Deadliest catch/@discovery)

BERING SEA, NORTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN: ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 20 is back! This long-running show continues to provide viewers with insights into the workings of the commercial fishing industry, educating audiences for over two decades on its challenges and intricacies.

In this upcoming series, fishermen confront perilous conditions and navigate through uncertainties as they board fishing vessels to harvest Alaskan king crab, snow crab, and bairdi crab during fishing seasons. Created by Thom Beers, the show is set to air on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8 pm on both Discovery Channel and Discovery+

This season marks the return of the crab hunting after a decade, presenting a thrilling narrative where it's not just about the crabs themselves, but also about the captains racing against time amid new challenges. Many captains from past seasons are making a comeback for various reasons. However, the show promises fresh perspectives from each captain as they delve into new experiences within the fishing industry.


 
 
 
 
 
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How to stream ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 20?

The show will be available to stream on Discovery and Discovery+ at 8 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The first episode will be two hours long. Live episodes can be streamed on the television channel Discovery, while mobile streaming services will be accessible through Discovery+.



 

Who stars in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 20?

In Season 20, the show will reintroduce derby-style racing after a considerable hiatus, drawing back old cast members who are well-versed in the intricacies of this seasoned game. Many of these familiar faces are returning to achieve their financial goals, while others are driven by their deep love for the waters 

Johnathan Hillstrand

Sig Hansen

Jake Anderson

Sophia Bob Nielsen

Keith Colburn

Jacob Huthcins

Jack Bunnell

Steve Harley Davidson

Rick Shelford

Wild Bill Wichrowski

Cast of 'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 (Warner Bros/@deadliestcatch)
'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 will return to its roots with a focus on derby-style racing and the classic concept of catching crabs (Warner Bros/@deadliestcatch)

What to expect from ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 20?

The show is no more about the ships and sagas, which was the format for the last few seasons. Instead, the new season will return to its roots with a focus on derby-style racing and the classic concept of catching crabs, reminiscent of the show's earlier years. As new changes in this field will be discussed, veteran captains from past seasons will make a comeback.

FV Barbara J from 'Deadliest Catch' (Warner Bros/@deadliestcatch)
Created by Thom Beers, 'Deadliest Catch' Season 20 is set to air on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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What is the latest buzz around ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 20?

Season 20 is shaping up to be an exciting ride with three new elements to anticipate. Firstly, the show is returning to its roots with the thrilling combination of 'crab catching' and 'racing' concepts.

Secondly, many old cast members are returning with advanced knowledge of the field and this season will focus on more in-depth interviews with these members. Lastly, the challenges are set to reach new heights with increased difficulty levels and the introduction of knockout-based rounds


 
 
 
 
 
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