Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
GenreReality Television
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes102 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerCraig Piligian
Running time60 minutes
Production companyPilgrim Studios
Original release
NetworkNational Geographic Channel
ReleaseAugust 17, 2014 (2014-08-17) –
November 21, 2021 (2021-11-21)
Related
Wicked Tuna
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Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (previously known as Wicked Tuna: North vs. South) is an American reality television series about commercial tuna fishermen based in the Outer Banks who fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna off the coast of North Carolina. The teams of fishermen battle each other to see who can catch the most fish, while trying to earn their livelihood.

In addition to offering an inside look at one of America's oldest industries, Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks also sheds light on important issues surrounding the fate of the bluefin tuna. Captains adhere to U.S. regulations that determine size limits and quotas for the season.[1]

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks is a spin-off of Wicked Tuna. Several vessels from the original show also appear in this version. Originally called Wicked Tuna: North vs. South, the name of the show was changed at the beginning of the second season.[2] Season 6 began airing on June 23 and ended on October 6, 2019.[3] The series was renewed for a seventh season on May 21, 2020.[4]

  1. ^ "National Geographic Orders 'Wicked Tuna' Spinoff Series From Craig Piligian". Deadline. January 10, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "'Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks' Season 2 Premiere Date Announced". OBX Entertainment. May 30, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Walker, Sam (June 23, 2019). "Sixth season of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks premieres tonight on Nat Geo". OBX Today. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Nat Geo Renewals 2020–21 – 'Gordon Ramsey: Uncharted', 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls' & More!". May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.