Deadliest Catch Life or Death Decision (Season 12, Episode 16)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

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Deadliest Catch

Life or Death Decision (Season 12, Episode 16)

TV-14

TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

A rogue wave forces Zack to make a life or death decision. Against his co captain and crew, Josh bets on a Bering Sea myth. Giant seas roll Sean Dwyer. Sig turns to daughter Mandy for help.

Producers

Kelvon Agee | Charlie Beck | Adam Bradley | Elliot Gran & 11 more

Composer

Didier Rachou (as a different name)

Cinematographers

Kelvon Agee | Adam Bradley | Shane Moore | David Reichert & 5 more

Editors

Michelle Kolzow | Art O'Leary

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 19, 2016

Release date

Jul 19, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 13 wins & 86 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Mike Rowe Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	Dirty Jobs (2005)
Edgar Hansen Self - Relief Skipper & Deck Boss: Northwestern Self - Relief Skipper & Deck Boss: Northwestern See fewer	Deadliest Catch: Inside the Catch (2012)
Sig Hansen Self - Captain: Northwestern Self - Captain: Northwestern See fewer	Cars 2 (2011)
Mandy Hansen Self - Skipper in Training: Northwestern Self - Skipper in Training: Northwestern See fewer	Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns (2022)
Bill Wichrowski Self - Captain: Cape Caution (as 'Wild' Bill Wichrowski) Self - Captain: Cape Caution (as 'Wild' Bill Wichrowski) See fewer	Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)
Zach Larson Self - Deckhand & Engineer: Cape Caution (as Zack Larson) Self - Deckhand & Engineer: Cape Caution (as Zack Larson) See fewer	Deadliest Catch: Greenhorn (2018)
Tony Bundy Self - Deckhand: Brenna A Self - Deckhand: Brenna A See fewer	Deadliest Catch (2005)
Kyle Craig Self - Deckhand: Cornelia Marie Self - Deckhand: Cornelia Marie See fewer	Deadliest Catch (2005)
Nick McGlashan Self - Deck Boss: Cape Caution Self - Deck Boss: Cape Caution See fewer	Deadliest Catch: Greenhorn (2018)
Sean Dwyer Self - Captain: Brenna A Self - Captain: Brenna A See fewer	Deadliest Catch: Greenhorn (2018)
Josh Harris Self - Captain: Cornelia Marie Self - Captain: Cornelia Marie See fewer	Deadliest Catch: Legend of the Wizard (2016)
Deejay Campbell Self - Greenhorn: Cornelia Marie Self - Greenhorn: Cornelia Marie See fewer	Deadliest Catch (2005)
Hunter Cooper Self - Deckhand: Cape Caution Self - Deckhand: Cape Caution See fewer	Deadliest Catch (2005)
Jonathan Hillstrand Self - Captain: Time Bandit (uncredited) Self - Captain: Time Bandit (uncredited) See fewer	Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (2016)
Casey McManus Self - Captain & Engineer: Cornelia Marie (uncredited) Self - Captain & Engineer: Cornelia Marie (uncredited) See fewer	Deadliest Catch: The Bait (2013)
Mac White Self - Deckhand: Cape Caution (uncredited) Self - Deckhand: Cape Caution (uncredited) See fewer	Deadliest Catch (2005)