15 Weird Facts About Deadliest Catch (2005–Present) You Never Knew

15 Weird Facts About Deadliest Catch (2005–Present) You Never Knew For twenty years, Deadliest Catch has captivated millions with death-defying crab fishing adventures, but what cameras don't show is even stranger. From bank-robbing deckhands and underwater "crab's eye view" footage to a narrator who was originally supposed to be the host, the reality behind this reality show includes massive wave manipulation, a $3 million lawsuit over a spinoff nobody saw, and cast members whose off-camera crimes make the Bering Sea look like a relaxing vacation.