With today's catch destined to impress the state's top seafood experts, it's all hands on deck as a Louisiana fishing boat heads out on a special 3 a.m. mission. Committed to freshness, the crew sorts and freezes the shrimp on board. But when a mechanical breakdown threatens to spoil the catch, they must fix the problem fast or head back to the dock.

Meanwhile, a Toronto catering company is preparing thousands of meals for travellers at the country's busiest airport, and their tight delivery window means everything must arrive on time or else. At first, it looks like the team is ahead of schedule. That is, until heavy rains cause flight delays and they get a last-minute order for more food.

Food Factory celebrates Thanksgiving with four holiday favourites: It takes mountains of dough to keep up with demand for Pepperidge Farms' stuffing; Wendel's True Foods pumpkin pie is made with love; Lady Fortune's crispy marshmallow treats are shaped like hearts, but decorated like turkeys; and, Terra Beata's cranberry sauce is made with berries from the company's own bog.