Dave Pettitt
Narrator
Heavy Rescue: 401 (2017)
Season 5
A group of heavy recovery drivers work to keep traffic rolling on some of the busiest and most unforgiving roads on the planet, Ontario’s 400-series highways. When disaster strikes on these roads, the pressure is on to get them cleared and reopened.
Released Jan. 3, 2017
Episode 44 min
17+
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Reality
Keywords: tmdb.rescue, imdb.digit-in-series-title, imdb.canada, imdb.number-in-series-title, imdb.north-america, imdb.recovery-vehicle, imdb.highway + 6 more, imdb.tow-truck, imdb.motor-vehicle, imdb.wrecker, imdb.police-officer, imdb.rescue-team, imdb.yellow-vest
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Great Pacific Media
Network: Discovery
S5E1 - Big, Mean and Heavy
A load of lumber spills across the 401 in the heart of Toronto, John Allen heads into the first storm of the season; after an injury on the job, Gary must lean on Collin for a heavy yet delicate recovery; Sonny makes a major change in his life.
Jan. 5, 2021, midnight
S5E2 - The Worst Place
The OPP must manage a chaotic scene after a thirty-vehicle pileup shuts down the 401; Mitch sets a tight deadline in his first job as leader of the heavy crew; a semi smashes into a culvert, the Rosss try out their newest operator.
Jan. 12, 2021, midnight
S5E3 - Everything That Can Go Wrong
Sonny and his new boss face their first heavy test, fighting a semi frozen hard into the mud; a double collision brings border traffic to a halt in Sarnia, forcing Gary and crew to wrangle a difficult load of cargo.
Jan. 19, 2021, midnight
S5E4 - A Hell of a Pull
A rolled-over load of scrap metal defies gravity and Kevins patience; the Cornwall crew rides to the rescue of a fire truck; County Towing struggles to get a grip on an icy highway.
Jan. 26, 2021, midnight
S5E5 - I'm On My Way
The OPP responds to a tragedy that rocks the towing community; when Sonny gets caught on a dangerous stretch of road, he must turn to an unexpected source for help; a truckload of confetti shreds Mitchs nerves.
Feb. 2, 2021, midnight
S5E6 - No Room for Error
A compromised trailer breaks apart in Chatham; John Allen maneuvers a truckload of water.
Feb. 9, 2021, midnight
S5E7 - Thread the Needle
A tractor wedged between an overpass and a guardrail forces the Ross crew into a game of inches.
Feb. 16, 2021, midnight
S5E8 - This Ain't Gonna Be Pretty
A massive storm across the southern tip of the province pushes the County crew into an intense double recovery.
Feb. 23, 2021, midnight
S5E9 - Moment of Truth
Mitch from B&G joins forces with John Allen to clean up a triple collision and a badly leaking tanker; a newly promoted rotator op fights a trailer that's ripping in two; Kevin rushes to clear a wreck in time for an important family milestone.
March 2, 2021, midnight
S5E10 - I Don't Stop
A tractor-trailer rolls over in an icy median; the oldest member of Duncan's team takes on the most dangerous job; a fiery wreck in Toronto turns Steve's crew into a pit crew; swapping wheels in a race against rush hour.
March 9, 2021, midnight
S5E11 - No Other Choice
A massive super-storm blasts across the province; Sonny hurries to help a stranded customer.
March 16, 2021, midnight
S5E12 - Recipe for Disaster
When the Classic and Lucky crews battle a trailer ready to break in two, they make a drastic decision, turning to their tree expert and his chainsaw; Mike and David Ross ease out a semi caught between a culvert and a heavy steel coil.
March 23, 2021, midnight
S5E13 - In for the Long Haul
John Allen finds himself in need of a heavy rescue when he gets stuck on an icy side road; a rotator operator takes on a tough challenge when he tries to save a trailer buckling under heavy concrete; a new member joins the Preferred crew.
March 30, 2021, midnight
S5E14 - For Some Reason, I Like It
Racing to prevent a fuel spill, Mitch must execute a complex maneuver he's never tried before; Adam attempts to help out a group of drivers stranded on a dangerous hill; when James Ireland faces a tough wreck, he turns to his wife, Fabiana.
April 6, 2021, midnight
S5E15 - Slay the Dragon
Adam improvises when heavy winds complicate a tough recovery; Gary's new team and hopes are put to the test against a heavy sea container; when a trailer loses its wheels, Duncan has to wrestle it to the road.
April 13, 2021, midnight
S5E16 - A Major Situation
Sonny needs to pull off an urgent recovery with all eyes on him; a tight recovery puts Duncan right up against a live lane of traffic; Gary's crew takes on the last big rollover of the winter as a blast of frigid weather makes the job more difficult.
April 27, 2021, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 3916 min.
Released: Jan. 3, 2017
Last Air Date: April 24, 2023, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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