The Hillstrands made a hasty exit after a $3 million lawsuit from the Discovery Channel

The Hillstrand brothers, stars of ‘Deadliest Catch,’ were offered their own spin-off, ‘Hillstranded,’ in 2010. While filming went well, issues arose during editing. The brothers didn’t cooperate with voiceovers, leading to a $3 million lawsuit and their departure from the show, taking Captain Sig Hansen with them.

Trouble continued for the Hillstrand brothers during a celebration

In 2013, the Hillstrand brothers faced legal issues after an incident on their ship. They set off fireworks to celebrate a Seattle Seahawks victory, but their homemade firework injured their former crew member, David ‘Beaver’ Zielinski. In 2015, Zielinski received a $1.35 million settlement for his injuries.

There are even more dangerous forms of crab fishing

Despite the risks faced by ‘Deadliest Catch’ fishermen, another type of crab fishing, Dungeness crab fishing, has had more fatalities since 2000. To showcase this, Discovery created ‘Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove,’ which focused on the perilous Dungeness crab fishing, intensifying the danger.

Elliot Neese’s troubled past caught up with him during Deadliest Catch

‘Deadliest Catch’ star Elliott Neese faced more than just narcotics issues. He was accused of assaulting the mother of his children in 2006 and damaging her belongings in 2010. She even filed a restraining order in 2012 due to fears of his potential violence.

A Deadliest Catch producer lost their life in a seemingly unexplained way

‘Deadliest Catch’ is named for the dangers faced by fishermen, and it has seen its share of tragedy. Beloved Captain Phil Harris and many crew members have passed away due to storms or sinking boats. The show’s producer, Joseph McMahon, was shot outside his home while investigating a noise. The shooter took his own life afterward.

Nick McGlashan lost his battle to addiction after appearing in the show

Nick McGlashan, a seventh-generation fisherman on the Summer Bay ship, appeared in 78 ‘Deadliest Catch’ episodes. His unexpected passing at 33 in a Nashville hotel room was due to a drug overdose. His family and Captain Bill shared their condolences.