Fans of Deadliest Catch are used to death-defying situations at sea, but one captain's health scare during Deadliest Catch season 20 might mean he's staying on land for Deadliest Catch season 21 ...

Deadliest Catch Season 21 returns to Discovery Channel on August 1st at 8:00 p.m. To build anticipation for the new season, Deadliest Catch dropped a trailer that pulls you in fast.

Deadliest Catch Season 21 kicks off on August 1. The new episodes follows the Dutch Harbor fleet as they embark on a gold rush-style race to find monster king crab in the far west of the Bering Sea.

In Deadliest Catch season 21, which premieres Aug. 1 on the Discovery Channel, the captains will venture farther away from Alaska's mainland than ever before.

Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. In 2024, Deadliest Catch aired its milestone 20th season. The season premiered in June 2024 and aired 19 episodes before concluding in October.

Plus, the stars of Deadliest Catch are also paid to appear on the show. The captains earn between $25,000 and $50,000 per episode, according to Monsters & Critics.

In Deadliest Catch season 21, which premieres Aug. 1 on the Discovery Channel, the captains will venture farther away from Alaska's mainland than ever before.

Watch the full trailer above. Deadliest Catch, Season 21 premiere, Friday, August 1, 8/7c, Discovery More Headlines: San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Full List of TV Panels ...

Plus, the stars of Deadliest Catch are also paid to appear on the show. The captains earn between $25,000 and $50,000 per episode, according to Monsters & Critics.