And, We're Off!

November 13, 2007

Questions are swirling in the message boards. Does anyone know when the new season starts? What’s the future of Deadliest Catch? Well, we’ve got the answers and this new blog is the place to find out everything you need to know before Season 4 starts, which, by the way, is April 2008. We are still firming the exact date, but you’ll know when it is finalized because you’ll be reading this blog.

So here’s the latest. King crab season is well underway and filming has begun. The boats will be out until around Thanksgiving.  Then back out to the Bering Sea in January for opilio season. But some of you die-hard fans knew that already. But what you may not know is that Time Bandit's Capt. Johnathan Hillstrand, while trying to board his boat, fell between the boat and the dock into the freezing cold water.  His fellow crewmates pulled him out of the water and he’s OK. But that just shows you that there was drama before the boats even left Dutch Harbor! Also, we get to meet Johnathan’s son Scotty this season. Good stuff, right? Are you getting excited?

Returning this season, along with Johnathan and the Time Bandit, are Sig and the Northwestern; Phil and the Cornelia Marie; and Keith and the Wizard. Of course, there are new boats and crews, too, and we’ll be introducing you to them over the next few months. Check back every couple of weeks or so for the latest.

We look forward to keeping you knee-deep in the latest crab-fishing gossip. Tell us what you are most looking forward to this season. Post a comment below.

The Deadliest Catch Production Crew

Comments

[Minariva]

Whoa, thanks for the update and the news about Johnathan's foot. I would like to know who are the new ones and will they get the airtime, because I know what happen last year with the Early Dawn.

[laura]

will blake and the maverick be back and are they getting airtime? thats bad about johnathan hillstrand

[woasisss]

Thanks for inside info.Can't wait for extra updates.Ouch! Tough break for Jonathon, but hope he fared well spite the booboo!Yes, we would love to get to know new boats and crew before airing....that would be so sweet!

[Lori]

I just can't wait to see the guys again. They feel like family I haven't seen in a while. My mother is also excited about the up and coming season. She has cancer and this is her outlet.

[sara]

Hey, i am from Australia and aboslutely loving the series, my entire family watch it! I
think only series 1 is out at the moment, does anyone know if i can get series 2 or 3 on dvd here?
Thanks!
You guys rock!

[Balu]

Please can you tell us wich are the new boats?I am really interested in this!

[Tazssa]

Thank you for letting us know how things are going. Looking forward to the new season and seeing my old friends and meeting some new ones.

[Jennifer McKenzie]

Oh I can't WAIT for the new season. I hope Jonathan is doing okay.
Sara, Season II and III can be found on Amazon.com. I think you'll have to go to the U.S. Amazon to get it. I don't know if the UK Amazon has it yet.
I would like a little more on the crew. We get a lot of the Captains, which is great, but the deckhands are really important too.

[kathy douglass]

hey Sara i've seen them in the discovery store in the USA
but for me, i waited til there was a 24 hour day of them and taped every last moment
This is my favorite show these guys are so brave
i hope that the show gives them some ching for the distraction
countdown continues!!!

[OutdoorfireLaura]

Thank God the new season is starting!!! I have been having withdrawals! Can't wait to see the crew of the Northwestern! They are my favorite crew and amazing how much fun they still have even though they risk their lives! One question - How long does it take the average crab fisherman to get their "sea legs"????? In other words, how do you prepare for 30 foot waves??? Counting the days until January!

[Candi Jones]

Please bring back Blake hes one of our favorites!!!!! hope you feel better jonathan!!!! and bring on season four before i cant stand it anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sgt. R.]

Hi Guys! Wish you a great seasons catch out there. Looking forward to it making my dinner plate soon. Love you guys on the Northwestern, Cornelia Marie, & Time Bandit. What happen to Blake on the Maverick? Where's the Farwest Leader? His is wife coming on board again? The new deck hand for the Northwestern is he back? Do Jake and Josh ever get to Captain the boat this season? Is Andy going to take over for Jonathan and Scotty going to take over for Andy? Does the Wizard solve there deck hand problem this season? Because, boy what a deck hand they had! Can't wait until April 2008 Discovery. Come on here! Well, you better run some of the best of to keep me going!!

[jay]

enough talk get this on the AIR ASAP!!!

[Jody]

I can only think of three words to say after reading the blog....I CAN'T WAIT!!!! :)

[Jennifer]

Is Jonathan married? lol oh I'm sure he is but he looks like my perfect man, oh well! Glad he wasn't hurt too badly.

[Jennifer]

Is Jonathan married? lol oh I'm sure he is but he looks like my perfect man, oh well! Glad he wasn't hurt too badly.

[Bruce]

Thanks for a GREAT series, enjoy watching all of the boats and crews. Have a safe season, April 08 Can't Wait!!!

[Kim Minkoff]

Thats "Uptight and out-of-sight!!!"

[Jordan]

Are they going to have another "After The Catch" series this season also? I appreciate being told about the books concerning this profession! REALLY INTERESTING!

[Fe]

hi
i can't wait till im able 2 do this i know im a girl but is my dream to do this. I wish best of luck to all the crews exspecialy the Cornelia Marie thats the boat i hope to sail on as soon as im aloud. I hope Jonathans k. What are the new ships names.

P.S Phil keep me in consideration i am a very hard working and strong girl with a dream!!!

[tp]

YESSS!

[Rosie]

Hello Discovery People,

Please bring back THE ROLLO and take the Farwest Leader out.

Thank you,

[Erica]

sorry to hear about Jonathans foot We can't wait for the new season my mom 80 yrs old is hooked on it when will last season to start airing to get us all back up to speed for the new season?
Erica

[Dan]

I also hope Blake will be back on the Maverick. Also is Jake coming back on the Northwestern?

[Jeanne]

I LOVE DEADLIEST CATCH. I have been in mourning since it is no-longer on. I do not care how many re-runs they show I watch everone over and over agian. Sorry to read about Jonathans accidental dip in the water. I hope he is alright. I can not wait to start the new season. I'd even be happy watching old seasons again. I also liked After the Catch. If you have any say, please put some of the old shows on to TIDE some of us fans over til APRIL. Thanks for a GREAT series.