Paul Watson
Whale Wars (2008)
Season 5
Whale Wars is a weekly American documentary-style reality television series that premiered on November 7, 2008 on the Animal Planet cable channel. The program follows Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, as he and the crew aboard their various vessels harass Japanese whalers off the coast of Antarctica. On January 5, 2013, Animal Planet renewed the series for a sixth season.
Released Nov. 7, 2008
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Philo
Production Companies: RIVR Media
Network: Animal Planet
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Setting the Trap
In the Season 5 premiere, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society responds to Japan's 2011 announcement to resume its whaling operations in the Antarctic and the government's promise to beef up the fleet's security.
June 1, 2012, midnight
S5E2 - Games of Chance
A plan to intercept the whaling fleet before it reaches the whaling grounds is nearing a critical point. The new helicopter pilot, Gary, spots a ship on the horizon; If it is the whalers' factory ship, this may be Sea Sheparhd's the earliest victory ever.
June 8, 2012, midnight
S5E3 - Dead in the Water
The Sea Shepherds' scout vessel, the Brigitte Bardot is damaged by a 30-foot wave, and help is more than 20 hours away.
June 15, 2012, midnight
S5E4 - Into the Belly of the Beast
With the Japanese fleet's security vessel looming on the horizon, the captain of the badly damaged Brigitte Bardot orders his crew to evacuate the boat. Meanwhile, in Antarctica, the Bob Barker deploys the small boats team to disable a harpoon ship.
June 22, 2012, midnight
S5E5 - Crossing the Line
The exhausted crew of the Brigitte Bardot scramble to evacuate the ailing vessel. And Captain Paul Watson goes on the offensive, sending a team to board the heavily armed security vessel: the Shonan Maru.
June 29, 2012, midnight
S5E6 - Never Say Die
With three activists aboard the Japanese security vessel, Capt Paul Watson hopes the media frenzy will force the Shonan Maru 2 to back off. Meanwhile, the crew of the Steve Irwin are plunged into their most violent battle yet.
July 6, 2012, midnight
S5E7 - Counterstrike
When a massive target is detected on their radar, Sea Shepherd sends out their new helicopter pilot to ID the mystery vessel. But as the helicopter reaches the limits of its fuel range, it abruptly disappears, crashing into radio silence.
July 13, 2012, midnight
S5E8 - Target Acquired
After months of frustration, Sea Shepherd finally find their target - the Nisshin Maru. Now, they must run an eight-mile gauntlet blocked by two harpoon ships aggressively defending their mother ship. The success of the campaign rides on this moment.
July 20, 2012, midnight
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Animal Planet
60 min/ep
3300 min
Nov. 7, 2008
Jan. 2, 2015, midnight
Canceled
TV-PG
14+
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