Long Lines and Short Tempers
Swords: Life on the Line - S3 - E2
A storm begets a race against time; a deck boss makes a mistake that angers the skipper of the Frances Anne.
Swords: Life on the Line: Season 3 - 10 Episode s
3x1 - Gamblers and Legends
May 12, 2011
Capt. Slick contends with a clumsy greenhorn crew; Linda and Scotty's friendly rivalry is renewed; Chomps settles for his crew in the Season 3 premiere.
3x2 - Long Lines and Short Tempers
May 17, 2011
A storm begets a race against time; a deck boss makes a mistake that angers the skipper of the Frances Anne.
3x3 - The Storm of the Century
May 19, 2011
A massive hurricane system troubles the captains, who must either ride it out or return to port; the storm follows Chomps and Scotty back to the dock.
3x4 - With Friends Like These
May 26, 2011
Linda's decision pays off, while captains Chris and Scott must formulate new strategies to make up for time lost to the hurricane.
3x5 - Charlie Foxtrot
June 2, 2011
A deck boss gets sidelined by a season-ending injury and slacking crew members create tension on the Hannah Boden.
3x6 - Foreign Relations
June 9, 2011
A Japanese boat nabs the top fishing spot in the Grand Banks; Linda assists Scott; the Eagle Eye 2 abandons the Grand Banks and heads south.
3x7 - Bested, Battered & Broke
June 16, 2011
Frances Anne returns to port with autopilot issues; Eagle Eye 2 offloads and sails for George's Bank; Linda's decision comes back to haunt her.
3x8 - Dead in the Water
June 23, 2011
Linda's crew harbors doubts about her abilities after their time on the Grand Banks; a greenhorn makes a costly mistake for Capt. Kleme; Scotty's decision to sail for George's Bank pays off.
3x9 - Lost Hopes and Last Chances
June 30, 2011
Linda seeks Scott's help to find fish in George's Bank; the Frances Anne fishes in a remote area away from the fleet; Capt. Hanson suffers through a terrible season.
3x10 - The Final Gamble
July 7, 2011
The 2010 swordfishing season enters the homestretch and crews are anxious about the results of the last offload.