Swords: Life on the Line (2009) is a documentary, reality web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Swords: Life on the Line online in HD.
Cast & Crew
Swords: Life on the Line — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2009-08-11 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 28 |
| Genre | Documentary, Reality |
| Language | English |
| Network | Discovery |
| Status | Ended |
Swords: Life on the Line — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Voyage to Hell (2009-08-11) — The fall swordfishing season gets off to a rocky start, after engine failure aboard the Sea Hawk sends the Eagle Eye II on a mission of mercy. Then a little coastal boat takes a bi
- E2: Blood on the Deck (2009-08-18) — Accidents plague the Eagle Eye II and leave them a man down, while the Sea Hawk and Big Eye battle big seas to get the swords on the deck. Also, the Frances Anne sets out with a gr
- E3: Hostile Takeover (2009-08-25) — The Eagle Eye II hits a patch of deadly blue sharks, and the Sea Hawk and the Big Eye get their lines crossed as they battle for territory.
- E4: Man Overboard (2009-09-01) — Stormy seas beat up the Eagle Eye II as tempers flare aboard the Big Eye. The Frances Anne crew scramble to find another man when they lose their greenhorn, and a rogue wave nearly
- E5: Homesick (2009-09-08) — The Sea Hawk hits port and half her crew quits. Also, cabin fever strikes the Eagle Eye II after five weeks at sea, "Chomper's" temper threatens to incite a mutiny on the Big Eye a
- E6: Making Waves (2009-09-15) — The Big Eye starts a turf war to fill their hold with fish as the Eagle Eye II battles rough seas and broken gear. Aboard the Sea Hawk, a faulty electrical line puts a man down and
- E7: A Perfect Storm (2009-09-22) — As the weather turns bad, the Big Eye takes a chance and sets out as a big storm approaches. Then, the anniversary of the Perfect Storm brings back harsh memories for the crew of t
- E8: Pay Out (2009-09-29) — As the swordfishing season comes to an end, the Big Eye gambles on one last set. A disappointing off-load for the Sea Hawk ends their cursed season, and the Eagle Eye II gets pushe
Season 2
- E1: Grand Banks or Bust (2010-08-10) — Capt. Scotty is crowded out of his favorite fishing spot; Capt. Linda vows to find fish or retire; Capt. Chomps is put in the red by his brother's medical bills.
- E2: Deckhands Down (2010-08-17) — Capt. Slick joins the fishing grounds; Capt. Linda's crew suffers from bad luck and injuries; blue sharks affect the captains; Chomp questions his decision to come to the Grand Ban
- E3: Turf War (2010-08-24) — The Frances Anne's gear is all “sharked up'' and a deckhands mistake almost costs them all the fish they have; Eagle Eye 2 is defending its turf when a deckhand is knocked to the
- E4: Overloaded and into the Storm (2010-08-31) — The Big Eye weathers a storm, but the ship offloads more than fish at the port; Capt. Kleme forgives Lemmie's mistake as the Frances Anne crew needs to find more space to store fis
- E5: So Close But So Far (2010-09-07) — Capt. Linda rides out the storm in port, while Capt. Scotty debates high prices vs. hurricane force winds to decide whether docking is just too dangerous.
- E6: Man Overboard! (2010-09-14) — Poor fishing and lousy weather mar the second trip; the Big Eye steers south to safer waters; a greenhorn falls overboard, with sharks in the water.
- E7: Needle and Thread to the Head (2010-09-21) — Boat and crew member frustrations stymie the Bjorn 2. Greenhorn Don decides to take sewing up his head wound into his own hands, literally. Stress causes Capt. Slick to blow his st
- E8: Trapped (2010-09-28) — Capt. Scotty's gamble doesn't pay off; Capt. Chomps' luck looks up until a line fouls the Big Eye's propeller.
- E9: What Happened on the Back Deck? (2010-10-05) — The Bjorn 2 must fish short-handed when Deckhand Dave goes overboard; Capt. Linda gets her hand caught in the hauling block.
- E10: What It Takes to Be a Fisherman (2010-10-12) — The crews hope for lucrative final haulbacks; the Bjorn 2 deals with their medical emergencies; Chomps deals with crew jumpipng ship; Slick wonders if he will return to the captain
Season 3
- E1: Gamblers and Legends (2011-05-12) — Capt. Slick contends with a clumsy greenhorn crew; Linda and Scotty's friendly rivalry is renewed; Chomps settles for his crew in the Season 3 premiere.
- E2: Long Lines and Short Tempers (2011-05-17) — A storm begets a race against time; a deck boss makes a mistake that angers the skipper of the Frances Anne.
- E3: The Storm of the Century (2011-05-19) — A massive hurricane system troubles the captains, who must either ride it out or return to port; the storm follows Chomps and Scotty back to the dock.
- E4: With Friends Like These (2011-05-26) — Linda's decision pays off, while captains Chris and Scott must formulate new strategies to make up for time lost to the hurricane.
- E5: Charlie Foxtrot (2011-06-02) — A deck boss gets sidelined by a season-ending injury and slacking crew members create tension on the Hannah Boden.
- E6: Foreign Relations (2011-06-09) — A Japanese boat nabs the top fishing spot in the Grand Banks; Linda assists Scott; the Eagle Eye 2 abandons the Grand Banks and heads south.
- E7: Bested, Battered & Broke (2011-06-16) — Frances Anne returns to port with autopilot issues; Eagle Eye 2 offloads and sails for George's Bank; Linda's decision comes back to haunt her.
- E8: Dead in the Water (2011-06-23) — Linda's crew harbors doubts about her abilities after their time on the Grand Banks; a greenhorn makes a costly mistake for Capt. Kleme; Scotty's decision to sail for George's Bank
- E9: Lost Hopes and Last Chances (2011-06-30) — Linda seeks Scott's help to find fish in George's Bank; the Frances Anne fishes in a remote area away from the fleet; Capt. Hanson suffers through a terrible season.
- E10: The Final Gamble (2011-07-07) — The 2010 swordfishing season enters the homestretch and crews are anxious about the results of the last offload.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Swords: Life on the Line have? 3 season(s) with 28 episodes.
Where can I watch Swords: Life on the Line? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
