3 - Deadliest Catch Season 1 - Episode Deadliest Catch Season 1, Episode 3, "Lady Luck" (2005), documents the intense pressure of a 24-hour countdown to end the derby-style Alaskan king crab season, forcing captains to risk safety for catch volume. The episode highlights the physical toll on crews and strategic decisions under the threat of an early season closure, marking a pivotal moment in the series', and the industry's, history. For more details, visit HBO Max .