Deadliest Catch S21E5 — The Ship's Bell Tolls

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Deadliest Catch•Season 21•Episode 5

The Ship's Bell Tolls

7.7/10 · 25 votesAug 29, 202542 min

Ranked #2 of 16 in Season 21•+0.2 vs season avg

In treacherous western waters, Sig and Jake gamble on a daring new fishing strategy. Rick and Sophia attempt a perilous boat-to-boat transfer to save a quarter of a million dollars of crab. The fleet mourns the loss of beloved fisherman Nick Mavar.

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Keith Colburn

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Sig Hansen

Sig Hansen

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Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

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Episode Summary

"The Ship's Bell Tolls" is episode 5 of Deadliest Catch season 21. It scored 7.7/10 from 25 votes, ranking #2 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on August 29, 2025.

Next: E6 · Boarded on the Time Bandit Best of Season 21