Deadliest Catch is a documentary (Documentary film) television series produced by Original Productions for the Discovery Channel. The series documents the events aboard fishing boats (Fishing vessel) in the Bering Sea during the Alaskan king crab and Opilio (Chionoecetes) crab fishing seasons.

The Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor (located in Unalaska, Alaska) is the base of operations for the fishing fleet. The shows name derives from the inherent high risk of injury or death the crews face due to the hazardous work environment and nature of the work itself.

Deadliest Catch premiered on the Discovery Channel April 12, 2005 and currently airs in over 150 countries. The first season had ten episodes, with the finale airing on June 14, 2005. Season two was filmed one year later and began airing on March 28, 2006. Season three began airing on April 3, 2007. April 15, 2008 was the fourth seasons premiere date. Season five premiered on April 14, 2009. Season six premiered on April 13, 2010 and is currently airing.