The lowest lows of this season are explored. The Deadliest Catch crews talk about committing Phil's ashes to the tides of the Bering Sea. Jake and Josh hash it out with the short lived Captain of the Cornelia Marie, Derrick Ray.

The Bering Sea 's relentless nature pushes the Captains and their crews to the limit. They relive the terrifying storm of the 2011 Opilio season, and the sparse King Crab fishing - when experienced captains pulled more blank pots than ever before.

The Bering Sea is full of peril, both emotional and physical. Bill talks about the swinging steel that almost took out his entire crew. Monster waves result in painful injuries, and Nick Mavar recounts how his nose was broken by a wild, flying steel hook.

Deckhands and captains come and go with startling frequency, and fresh blood is everywhere. Travis Lofland and Freddy Maugatai each discuss their reason for changing boats this year, and Junior talks with the Greenhorn who quit after only two days at sea.