‘Deadliest Catch’: Jake Anderson Drops Big News About Season 21 – Fans React
Deadliest Catch fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on when the hit Discovery Channel series will return for its 21st season, and now, one of the show’s stars has dropped a big hint.
Fishing captain Jake Anderson has taken to his Facebook page, where he shared a photo aboard his Titan Explorer fishing vessel, sorting through a massive haul of crab. “…..waiting. ………waiting …….waiting DEALIES [sic] CATCH STARTS MID JULY,” he wrote alongside the image.
A mid-July premiere would mark the latest debut for Deadliest Catch since the series began in 2005. From Seasons 1 through 19, the show consistently premiered in March or April. Season 20, which aired on June 11, 2024, previously held the record for the latest premiere date.
Fans took to the Deadliest Catch Reddit forum to discuss the upcoming premiere, with one commenter writing, “Great, I’m excited! Injuries, weather, major health problems, deaths, coastguard rescues, family drama, fishing fun, tension on deck, all that is Real. If you can’t get past a little producer-pushed storyline BS, then don’t tune in.”
They continued, “I love this show. If a scene or an episode is boring, I skip it. It’s been SO cool watching their lives unfold for over 20 years.”
Another user predicted a shorter season, writing, “No exact date or episode count either, but I think it’ll be a much shorter season than what people have gotten used to.”
One fan replied that a shorter season might “lead to a better show,” noting, “In my opinion, the show went downhill when they started adding a zillion episodes to each season. They had the demand so had to fill the extra episodes with fluff. Now maybe shorter more condensed seasons will be less scripted filler material and more actual footage like years ago.”
“I watched probably 12 seasons then I stopped with television. I occasionally still catch a clip here and there. Amazed that people still watch after so long. It’s generational. Wonder how many of the original crews are still kicking,” said another.
Another responded, “I did the same , churned through first 12 seasons and was like.. yup, that’s enough. I picked through a few episodes of later seasons.”
“I don’t think I have watched this show in a good 10 years. I’m actually surprised it is still on,” another added.
One fan wrote, “I just started watching for the first time mid season 20, so for me, I can’t tell what is scripted vs unscripted- nothing to compare it to. I’m glad. I really enjoy the show vs people that have been watching it since Season 1- they are constantly bitching about the apparently scripted s*** in the episodes.”
Season 20 of Deadliest Catch saw shocking medical emergencies, weather challenges, clashing personalities, and a race against time. The season finale was particularly tense, as Captain Sig Hansen’s Northwestern lost power, and he had to manually steer the vessel home.
Anderson also faced trouble on the Titan Explorer as the boat lost its autopilot and suffered a leak. The pressure was on as he had to make it back to shore with his haul of crabs or risk losing his job. Thankfully, it all worked out well in the end for the veteran fishing captain.
Are you looking forward to a new season of Deadliest Catch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Deadliest Catch, Season 21, July, Discovery Channel
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I've been watching since day 1. I dont care what anyone says. I stoll love watching the show. I have absolutely loved watching them all grow, love that they shared thier livrs. Cried when people passed away. Prayed for the families. Celebrated thier happy times, time bandits Johnathan is my absolute favorite. No matter what.. that man has stepped up for soooo many .. hes funny, kind, serious when he has to be. But so loyal to his friends, family and loves his wife with his whole heart. Definitely have so much love and respect for that sweet funny crazy guy. Never grow up Johnathan. You're perfect just the way you are.
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I also since episode one. I cannot get enough of it.
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Love the show! Looking forward to a new season!
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53 y/o F who's been on board since Ep 1. No show was as unique @ DC's debut in a time of "reality@ tv WAY more scripted. As real as it gets. Mad respect for the industry. RIP Phil Harris💚
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I have watched since the first episode. I will continue watching. You all are like family now. Stay safe.
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I remember Jake as a greenhorn and the death of his sister. So sad after 20 years I do scan. You can only see so many emptying crab pots. Was do glad that Jonathan returned
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I absolutely love this show. Can't wait for it to start again 😊. I've been wondering when it was coming back
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I’m still waiting for news on Keith it’s been frustrating having that cliffhanger on him there has been no updates since it ended
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Can’t wait for the next episode to start
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Can't wait I've been watching this show since i was a teen love it
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I'm looking forward to it. I still enjoy the show. It really opened my eyes to how much everyone depends on the Coast Guard. That is a very under valued and under appreciated military branch of our country!! I learn so many things that effect our waters and fisheries watching Deadliest Catch. This provides needed lessons and awareness for our country. My two sons grew up watching it, and now my grandkids do too.
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Never missed an episode I can’t wait ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I love the show we should commend, the men and women that risk theré lives feeding us.commercàil fisherman help us live better, I was there once working and fishing, so it's a love for it that you feel, when you experienced it , I have a connection to those fisherman. Keep up the fight for the best product there is.
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Also watched since first show and was hooked. Several crew members have passed, but the first was Capt Phil. It was heartbreaking. Watched Sig and his family grow. And Jake become captain. Drugs and alcohol is a common problem among these fishermen. Lives have been lost because of these addictions. Others have been lost to the sea. The crewmembers are like family. Will continue to watch this reality drama. One funny episode was when a crew member had a hernia and he showed to other crewmembers. The expression on their faces ... priceless!
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I have watched Deadliest Catch since the first season. It is real and raw. The cinematography is award winning. I have laughed and cried watching what each captain, his crew, and family have endured throughout the years. So happy Jake, that this season will be starting in July.
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I don’t care about the people who say anything negative about deadliest catch, I have watched from day one I constantly watch old episodes waiting for anything new to come out. Best show I’ve ever seen on TV when Fill passed away was hard to watch and see his kids grow up along with all the other people in the show that allow us into their lives, told us their past history showed us their families their real people just like us. I think there’s very little scripting going on and it’s all real life for these people who live the life of deadliest catch I love them all watching them for 21 years. They feel like family to me. I can’t wait for the next season.
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I have watched from Season 1 all through 20. I love this show...every Season every Episode. Record them all. I'm so angry at Discovery, they treat their longest run series and most loved like crap. So....mid July and shorter episodes....come on. This show has carried Discovery for right at 21 years now. Short list of shows that last that long. What happened to the pre show.... interviews with the captains? Now you've pushed it aside...Shame on you!!! So many still love this show ❤️.
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We've been here from the start and will be here to the end. We have come to know these guys as family from far away. We understand the fishing rules have changed and made things more difficult over the years. But please, if you are going to drop them do it with respect.
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Deadliest Catch is my favourite viewing ! It is raw..It is emotional , at times..It is amazing what these guys go through- to catch crab !
I have watched all seasons and got to know all the characters..
Cannot wait to watch again !
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Always watch and can’t wait for the show to finally start again, miss it
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I've been watching this show pretty much since the first season and the ones I missed I watched on On-Demand.
I love this show and most of the F/V's and I remember when Jake Anderson was a Greenhorn on the Northwestern and busted his ass and finally got his chance in the chair and then got his boat.
I really appreciate this show and the crews that put their lives on the line for something that they really love.
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Can't wait!!!
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Absolutely love the show!!
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I have watched Deadliest Catch with my husband and son since day 1.
My son is off with his own family now. But We have never stopped watching. When I would tell my friends at the beginning I was watching DC they would look at me like why would you watch a fishing show but since, I think many women now watch.
I Love each character and what they bring to the table! The growth of some like Jake (I adore) and the 4 /5 who started has been very impressive. Unfortunately, some leave having true life issues or sad events. Leaving me crying along the way.
I have Missed a few episodes or they have been slow. Sure maybe some scripted but it is TV.
However, Over the years it has proved to be exciting w wonderful memories, great action, drama and amazing photography views exposing their lives & events.
So excited season 21 finally started ..I have been waiting!
May these fishermen soar like the wings of an Eagle, with strength, grace and purpose.
Praying for a safe season!
Love u guys!
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I just watched deadlist catch season 21. I am trembling and so mad. John Hilstrand was my all time favorite captain but after tonight I have hard feelings for him. He should have never hooked up with Sig. Johnatan knows how Sig is and no other Captain likes him but letting Sig and Mandy come in and act like their there to take over everything. I can`t stand them. And the way they treated Keith was mean I couldn`t believe Jonhathan did that as kind hearted as he is. disappointed me. Mandy is just like Sig. Just nasty.
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I fall asleep every time it’s on tv. So very boring. Sorry
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I love this show and can't wait for this season to start to catch up on all the crews. The only captain I didn't care too much for was Elliot Neese. He was a scary guy to be responsible for the crew and do the things he did! Wherever he is, I hope he got the help he needed. Even if parts of some scenes are scripted, you can't script the haul count or the accidents that happen. Or some of the family and health issues that come up.
It certainly makes you appreciate the cost you pay for crab and the opportunity to even have it to eat.
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I LOVE THE SHOW 😉 Hopefully it will be back this year. I LOVE THEM ALL 💗
If the shows scripted, the writers are doing a "FANTASTIC JOB". I'm hoping CBS, ABC or NBC picks it up.
They become family almost from the start.
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I started watching this year. I started with season 15. Then went back to season one and watched every episode with exception to the end of the season get togethers. More than the captains, I really like the crews on the boats. Several have died and that was tough because I really liked them.
It’s shocking to find out that the fishing industry is riddled with drugs and alcohol. I can’t believe that some boats are just starting to drug test captains and crew. All FV should be doing it now. This should have been mandatory years ago.
I generally can’t stand reality TV, but have really enjoyed the Deadliest Catch.
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I'm a poet and I love writing about the storms at sea. The show gives me inspiration.
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Seen keith at a dead show selling soap this spring. Lmao!
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Can’t get enough shoes!
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So excited! I love this show!
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This is a great show. To realize the life and time these people lead is crazy. I like to fish myself o Lake Erie for yellow perch and walleye. “ The walleye Capital of the world.”. Big ones not like the small stuff in Minnesota. Been watching for over five years. Look forward for this show in the summer when basketball season ends. Hard working folks. Can’t imagine that weather for all that time on a boat like that. I’ve been on some rough water, but nothing like what they do in those conditions.
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Can't wait = I have watched ever season - keep it the length it is - much more entertaining that anything else on Canadian TV....
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Amazing show, been watching since day 1, can’t wait for the new season to start.
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I wrote 8 poetry books. Many of my poems have Deadliest Catch in mind. The episodes give me inspiratuon.
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A great show. It has been so interesting watching various characters grow from young men to middle age; from greenhorns to captains; new lives and deaths. Sometimes I wish we could see what has happened to past members of the show: ‘where are they now’ sort of thing.
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I googled when DC would start because it always starts after Gold Rush and hadn't. Bummed it's starting so late. I have watched since season 1 and enjoy it all. No complaints! I won't like the shorter season if thats true tho.
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I love it. Can't wait for the shows new season.
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One of my faves! I’ve watched since the first episode and so glad to hear it’s back for another season!
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I get tired of Shows extending premier dates. I quit watching Yellowstone. By time shows come back around the vipers are disenfranchised.
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I love the show, only complaint is the Facebook page isn't about the show anymore and I hate that. Aside from that, I have seen every season multiple times and love the show.
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I enjoy the show but they had said that Captain Jake Andersen had passed away but he is giving insights of the show. My favorites are gone with the Cornelia Marie as well. Not happy when they left the show. Josh Harris seemed to be the responsible one and his brother Jake Harris was the troubled one and Josh now has a bad reputation so when the boat left as well as the captain I stopped watching it. I think Sig Hansen and Captain Keith are the only originals as well as Jake Anderson. Most of them left or was asked to leave and one that has health issues that is dying of cancer but still goes out to fish is amazing. I sent him thoughtful prayers that he beats it. Just sad news and I followed the show all the way to Captain Phil Harris passing away. Lost a great Captain and his beautiful boat the Cornelia Marie. It was interesting every week one what Captain was on the leader boards.
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Love it!
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Can’t wait!
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Jakes a total badass.... running his boat in reverse to get pots! Wild Bill standing tall at the wheel when he almost rolled..sneaky Sig..insane miserable Capt Keith... bring it on!
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Love this show. I never miss a season.
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I have watched since season 1. I had been looking for it and what was happening this year so I am glad I found it. I am all set for season 21!!!
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I’ve been watching since the beginning and still enjoy it. Looking forward to this next season.
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You can’t script this lmfao! Been watching since Episode 1 season 1
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We have been watching since the beginning and I can't wait for the new season to start! I hope they don't shorten the series as we look forward to every episode.
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With all the other crap on TV this is one show that's still pretty decent. Sometimes I record it and watch it later. Even the episodes where they go into the captains upbringing and life and history are very good.
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Can’t wait for the start!!!
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I still love it been watching since the beginning, can't wait for another season.
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This is the best show on TV been watching for 20 years just love it
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I have been watching since the show started and love the show very much the ladies and men go through alot of hard times. Great show !!
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I have also been watching since day one.what a great show,just too watching them fight thru those heavy seas.glad it is coming back
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We have been watching since the show started. I love it and can't wait for another season to start. We watch reruns also.
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Can't wait to watch new series. Have watched from the very start love this.
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Looking forward to it; however, I do prefer the older captain's and crew to the new ones that are coming on.
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I have watched from the start & will continue to enjoy each episode they offer. The crews becomes part of your TV Family, & you grow to care for them as such.
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I've watched the show since day one, always look forward to the new seasons.. I love the show and all the captains..
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I love this show. I have been watching this ince I seen it on TV. Maybe since sometime in season 1
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My husband n I have been watching the show for many yrs. We love it!!!
Don't know what's scripted n what's not. Doesn't matter to us if we have to wait a lil longer for it too start. We look forward to it each time it comes on. Thanks for such a great show n a great job guys n gals. Is there reruns from the beginning we would watch them too if they were on. Looking forward to next season.
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Yay can't wait brilliant series let's see what they've all been up 😁
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We Love this show , excited for it too start up again, we never miss an episode, it is an amazing show ❤️
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Love this show! I can’t wait for the next season.
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My husband has always loved this show and watched from the first season. I wasn't interested for some time but now I love this show! That is some stressful hard work! Stay safe everyone!!
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Been watching since the beginning. Love watching them catch crab. Captain Phil pots were full haven’t seen that much after he passed. Where are his sons. How is wild bill
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I been watching since the first season can’t wait for the next one this is my favorite show
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I thought Jake was drowned at the end of last season when his boat sank.
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As a deck hand on a shrimp boat , I can understand a little of what those guys are going through. I love the show and I always will cause I relate to them. It is a lot of what goes on when you live on a boat for weeks at a time. GREAT Job Y'ALL!
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I noticed this show at season 14 and got hooked and had to stream them all. I've laughed and cried with them all and feel as if I know them. So happy the show is coming back. It's like anxiously waiting to see family. I was hoping for June but I guess we'll have to wait a little longer.
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I still adore this show, the people in it have touched my life, I pray for them often as they provide one of my favorite foods!