‘Deadliest Catch’: Jake Anderson in Peril in Dramatic Season 21 Sneak Peak, Plus Keith Colburn Returns
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The race is on for red king crab when Deadliest Catch returns for Season 21 on August 1. The popular Discovery Channel series once again hits the rough waters of the Bering Sea as it follows crews risking life and limb for their next big haul.
As TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek video shows, below, there is danger ahead for Jake Anderson. Plus, there is news of the long-awaited return of Keith Colburn after his worrying medical drama last season.
As the network teases, in Season 21 a “gold rush-style race ignites among the Dutch Harbor fleet. The search is on where they brave unforgiving 50-foot seas to reach abandoned Adak Island, venturing farther west than anyone has dared in over 30 years and beyond the bounds of rescue.”
Titan Explorer out at sea
This comes after a dramatic Season 20 that brought some serious medical emergencies, crew clashes and mechanical issues aboard. Given the early details of what’s to come, we can expect much of the same as “the crews face extreme conditions and major ship malfunctions that put them in serious life-threatening situations, leaving the fleet at the mercy of the tumultuous western Bering Sea.”
TV Insider’s exclusive video, above, features what’s in store during the Season 21 premiere on August 1 (the show is moving to Friday nights), Sig Hansen and Jonathan Hillstrand kick off their adventure by traveling to Alaska’s Adak Island based on chatter about giant king crab in the area. Hansen, known for helming the Northwestern, co-captains the Time Bandit alongside Hillstrand where the two legends spark a gold rush.
“It is unforgiving out here in the West,” Hansen says in the first promo above, in a tease that sets the scene for what’s to come in Adak Island. We get a look at Mother Nature’s fury and how she doesn’t make the season easy with millions of crab and billions of dollars for the taking. Hillstrand describes the rollercoaster ride ahead where, “one moment it’s heaven, the next moment hell.”
Close up of Keith at the helm
One of the crew has a massive gash on his head with another someone getting burned by fire, driving home the risk involved. The clip also hints to a harrowing situation where there was a plea to put the camera down. Words “Abandon All Hope” come on amid some dramatic footage including one with Jake Anderson wearing an oxygen mask and a Mayday distress signal. Calls for Jake come on the radio. There looks to be chaos on the Titan Explorer that forces Anderson and crew to abandon ship.
Discovery confirmed the return of Keith Colburn after much speculation regarding his health. The Wizard captain collapsed and lost consciousness on board last season. His brother Monte took him to Saint Paul Harbor where Colburn was flown to Anchorage for medical assistance and tests.
He revealed he had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke. It turned out the 62-year-old didn’t want to end his career like that and is back for more. Rounding out the confirmed captains this season are: Steve “Harley” Davidson on the Southern Wind, Rick Shelford, who is joined by third-generation fisherman Sophia “Bob” Nielsen on the Aleutian Lady.
Are you excited for the return of Deadliest Catch? Let us know in the comments below.
Deadliest Catch Season 21 premiere, August 1, 8/7c, Discovery Channel
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They shouldn't of got rid of the cornila marie
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Kids ruined the family biz drugs
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And sexual assault on a minor too right?
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I've been watching since the very first season and I can't wait !! No weird crap,just plain great watching guys and gals working very hard for a living while having just a bit of fun
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Ditto! I have loved this show over the years since episode 1!!
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I’ve been following these guys & girls since the beginning. They become your family from afar.
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After cut Harris died, then hillstrabda retired (then one unretired). I lost interest. Phil's death broke me
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Have watched since the beginning. Love it because it’s real.
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Love deadliest catch
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Where oh where is wild Bill?
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I agree. How's wild Bill doing
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Yeah, how did his cancer surgery turn out? Will he be able to go back to work?
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Great show only hoping Harley goes down with his ship but spare the crew he's a Major piece of shit
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Can't stand Harley.
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This is a REAL reality show. Way to go Discovery, you got a winner here.
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Great show. Too bad they can't keep the producers from making crap up for drama.
Just like the producers ruined Monster Hunters, Skinwalker Ranch, Blind Frog Ranch, Oak Island, need I go on ?
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90 day Fiancé too
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Ready and waiting
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I’m by looking forward to the new season.
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I have being watching deadliest catch since season one , I just recently was watching Sig , captain Being and also the SagNa was one of the first season
Huge fan of captain Keith and his bro Monti , rest in peace captain Phil Harris, sons Josh and Jake
Tip my hat to everyone working in Alaska
My favorite crew have Being Lenny and Roger and Freddyat the wizard
Jake ,Edgar ,Norman,Nick
I saw captain Keith Colvert testified in us congress on behalf of fishing industry
My salute to everyone of you
Dan
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I miss Phil harris was and always will be my favorite, I could relate to that guy.
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My husband and I have watched from day 1. Where is Josh/ Casey, and the Cornelia Marie?
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Can't wait
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Yep definitely going to continue watching..
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I love the show as it brings back great .memories of the 60s and 70s fishing. Dont care for all the fake b s though
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Looking fed to it
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Been watching since day one...love the show.. I love all the captains....
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many thx for the 21 Season to all !!! i love deadliest catch
Greatings from Cologne Germany
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Josh supposedly was arrested as a kid for having sex with an underage girl, so they won't let him on the show anymore. It's all crap really.
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I have watched the show from the very first episode, i look forward to it's return for another sesson. Love this show!!
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Have loved this show from the beginning! Can’t wait!!
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Can't wait , love this saga
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Seriously calling "Bob" a captain is comical at best
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Been watching for many seasons! Think I started watching in season 10 or maybe earlier.
Watching Jake Anderson's story, feel bad about the raw deal he got from Lenny with the Saga! Hope he is ok this season...
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Deeply felt the death of Nick, the deck boss on the Summer Wind. Was a very sad day for the show and all the crews.
Also for the other deckhands and crews lost. Made it feel like I lost a family member.
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Yay can't wait I love them and the show im a long time fan! ❤️
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To all the Captains and Crews of the ships! As you currently tender on the off season. Nothing but R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for you!
R.I.P. to Captains and crewmen we have lost over the years!
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Can't wait until the Deadliest catch returns. I've been watching since the first season.
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Can’t wait!!! Soooo late this year!!!Let's gooooo!
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Quit watching because of the ridiculous crap the producers throw in
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Hell yeah I'm excited I love watching the deadliest catch! I've been watching back to back seasons from 1 to 20 with my girlfriend we love this show!
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 fakiest fking show ever. They are in the calmest of waters and manmake the storms. Also edit a few storms together to make it look horrible. No goddamn producer or director gonna risk their own lives. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Your username is quite inaccurate.
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I know, right? How do the producers dump a few buckets of water over the rail and make it seem like a 40 ft wave just swept the crew off their feet!!! And the fake blood and movie prop broken bones are done to perfection. I still cant figure out how the stuntmen dont get hurt when the 1,000 lb pot sandwiches them against something. Truly insane!!
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