The alliances within the fleet begin to prosper — or fall apart. Captains Tyler McLaughlin and Brad Krasowski have a successful partnership that's keeping their boats on top. Things aren't as smooth for Captains TJ Ott and Paul Hebert, as Ott's tendency to overshare information has Hebert giving Ott the silent treatment. And the alliance between Captains Dave Marciano and Dave Carraro is in jeopardy when the Hard Merchandise suffers a breakdown.

After an unusually slow start to the season, defending champion Captain Dave Carraro and his vessel, the FV-Tuna.com, are back on top. But for many in the fleet, especially Captain TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna, the FV-Tuna.com's dominance is an unwelcome sight — and the fleet will do everything in its power to cool the Dot-com's hot streak.