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Bristol Bay Brawl

Premieres: Southeast Asia on Sept 20 at 10:00 pm; North Asia on Jul 26 at 11:00 pm; Australasia on Jul 21 at 8:30 pm

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THE BATTLE FOR PRIZED HERRING ROE RAGES IN BRISTOL BAY BRAWL
- Alaska's toughest fishermen including Captain Johnathan Hillstrand from DEADLIEST CATCH duke it out on the high seas -

10 days and a multimillion dollar prized catch of herring roe - this is what is at stake for some of Alaska's toughest fishermen. In Discovery Channel's two-part special BRISTOL BAY BRAWL, Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand and some of Alaska's toughest fishermen race to snag hefty bounties in the 2009 herring season in Togiak, Alaska. With small blue-collar gillnet boats and larger million dollar purseseiners hot on their heels, these men will stop at nothing to ensure they have enough to make that mortgage payment or put food on their table. 

BRISTOL BAY BRAWL is an up-close and personal introduction into the untamed world of herring fishing in Alaska, deemed the Wild Wild West of the fishing industry. The seasons are short but the hauls are huge, and the money to be made attracts fishing vessels from far and wide. Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand and some of Alaska's toughest fishermen - from fishing vessels The Eden, Infinite Glory, and Jimmy Jeff - have just 10 days to battle it out for the multimillion dollar bounty of herring roe. The small blue-collar gillnet boats and the larger million dollar purseiners all fight for their share of the quota.

With only days remaining in the season, the boats make their final push for the finish. Greenhorn Barry continues to attempt to impress the crew in hopes of earning a spot on the Time Bandit for the crab season. The Eden crew falls way behind on their goal and they are left to work overtime to fill their boat. The Infinite Glory is still fish-less and with less than a day before the return of Captain Tom Stafford, the young crew must catch some fish to prove their worth. Finally, over on the Jimmy Jeff, the crew is fighting overloaded nets and broken equipment.

With livelihoods on the line, tension is high, tempers flare, friendships are put to the test, and lives are at risk. Don't miss the drama and excitement on BRISTOL BAY BRAWL on Discovery Channel.

BRISTOL BAY BRAWL episode descriptions:

Race for Roe
Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand and some of Alaska's toughest fishermen have just 10 days to battle it out for the multimillion dollar bounty of herring roe. The small blue-collar gillnet boats and the larger million dollar purseiners all fight for their share of the quota. Friendships are tested and livelihoods are at stake, as fishermen risk their lives during the 2009 Togiak, Alaska herring season.

Fight for the Finish
With only days remaining in the season, the boats make their final push for their share of the million dollars worth of herring in Togiak, Alaska. Greenhorn Barry continues to attempt to impress the crew in hopes of earning a spot on the Time Bandit for the crab season. The Eden crew falls way behind on their goal and they are left to work overtime to fill their boat. The Infinite Glory is still fish-less and with less than a day before the return of Captain Tom Stafford, the young crew must catch some fish to prove their worth. Finally, over on the Jimmy Jeff, the crew is fighting overloaded nets and broken equipment. Tensions are certainly high all around.