The Bering Sea takes a brutal toll on captains and crew. Wild Bill calls the Cornelia for help. Jake confronts a disorderly crew, forcing his toughest decision yet as captain. Josh mans the helm as Casey makes a risky ship-to-ship transfer in high seas.

With winter intensifying, Sean faces an engine room fire. Plus, Harley offers his nephew a job as a deckhand, but the rest of the crew are not impressed.