Though the cast members on Deadliest Catchdeal with various dangers every year because of the nature of their work, the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) greatly affected the crab fishing game on Season 17.
Many captains decided to keep their crews at home, and those who did go out were often shorthanded.
When Captain Phil Harris passed away from a stroke in 2010, his two sons, Jake and Josh Harris, spent years trying to make enough money to buy his boat, the F/V Cornelia Marie.
While Jake battled addiction, Josh ended up earning enough to take control of the vessel with his co-captain, Casey McManus, and two other investors. The Cornelia Marie has appeared on several seasons of the show since then, with both Josh and Casey in charge in the wheelhouse.
In Season 17, Josh received an offer from another Deadliest Catch captain to return to the F/V Time Bandit.Because of the pandemic, Josh had to decide whether to stay on his own boat, or to help out one of his dad's old friends.
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Why is Josh Harris on the Time Bandit on 'Deadliest Catch?'
While viewers are now used to seeing Josh on the Cornelia Marie, he did spend multiple seasons as a deckhand onthe Time Bandit with Captain Johnathan "John" Hillstrand.
He worked under John for a few years until he earned his captain's license in 2013.
Afterwards, he took his spot with Casey on his father's old boat. He's been there ever since, but things are changing in Season 17.
John expected to work alongside his brother, Andy Hillstrand, on the Time Bandit. Before the season could begin, Andy contracted COVID-19, and he was unable to participate.
Since John was left without a partner at the helm, he went to the F/VCornelia Marie in the season premiere to offer Josh Harris an opportunity he "couldn't pass up."
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When he got on board, he spoke with Casey and Josh in the wheelhouse. He asked Josh to consider being his co-captain.
"I need him to go fishing with me for king crab," John said as he pointed at Josh. "Think about it."
Casey initially thought that John was asking about the following season, but it was soon clear that the Time Bandit co-captain needed Josh right then.
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"I need somebody over there with me. I thought I was going to have Andy, and I just want to make sure that there's nothing that Phil didn't teach you. I want to teach you everything I know. Just think about it," John said before making the offer even more enticing. "And I could give you some quota if that sweetens the pot."
Though Josh and Casey were hesitant about switching up their crew on such short notice, Josh admitted that his dad "owed him [John] a lot."
He later decided to join John on the Time Bandit, which is where viewers will find him as the season progresses.
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Did Josh Harris sell the Cornelia Marie?
Because Josh is in a new spot on Season 17 of Deadliest Catch, some fans may have wondered if he is still financially involved with the Cornelia Marie.
While viewers are now used to seeing Josh on the Cornelia Marie, he did spend multiple seasons as a deckhand on the Time Bandit with Captain Johnathan "John" Hillstrand. He worked under John for a few years until he earned his captain's license in 2013. Afterwards, he took his spot with Casey on his father's old boat.
Josh Harris and Casey McManus are co-owners of the Cornelia Marie. But since it's no longer an integral part of Deadliest Catch, it makes sense that both Josh and Casey aren't on the show either.
"So to all my fans that watched the show, Deadliest Catch, the Cornelia Marie was not optioned this year so we regretfully will not be on the show anymore. Thank you for all the support we will still be fishing. Things may still get filmed but most likely not through Discovery. Sorry to let people down,...
Casey McManus and Josh Harris were absent from Season 19 of "Deadliest Catch" due to separate reasons. Josh Harris: Josh Harris, the oldest son of the late Captain Phil Harris, was fired from the show after a shocking revelation about his past came to light [2].
Former cast member Josh Harris does not appear in the new episodes. Nor does his one-time partner Captain Casey McManus of the F/V Cornelia Marie. Instead, McManus has taken a job that keeps him a bit closer to shore.
While viewers are now used to seeing Josh on the Cornelia Marie, he did spend multiple seasons as a deckhand on the Time Bandit with Captain Johnathan "John" Hillstrand. He worked under John for a few years until he earned his captain's license in 2013. Afterwards, he took his spot with Casey on his father's old boat.
Casey McManus and Josh Harris were absent from Season 19 of "Deadliest Catch" due to contractual disputes with the production company. Both captains were reportedly seeking better terms and conditions for their participation in the show.
Harris founded the alternative asset firm 26North in September 2022, with it holding $9.5 billion in assets by the end of the year. Harris is on the board of trustees of Mount Sinai Health System, Wharton, and Harvard Business School, and serves on the Council on Foreign Relations.
Deadliest Catch star Jake Harris has suffered another tragedy. His wife Shawna Briskly has died. According to the Captain Phil Forever Facebook page, Captain Phil's youngest son's wife has passed away. We here at Captain Phil Harris Forever are sending condolences out to Jake Harris for the loss of his wife Shawna.
Casey has skippered the Cornelia Marie and is a shareholder in the boat. After checking with another owner, Josh Harris, he got back to Roger Thomas and Kari Toivola with an offer of a 50% stake in the famous boat. The two flew to Dutch Harbor in January 2015 to inspect the vessel.
In October 2023, about one month after the Deadliest Catch Season 19 finale, Captain Rick Shelford took to social media to tease the show's next season. “Season 20 of Deadliest Catch here we come!!!Get ready for an Epic season to come!
On Instagram, McManus revealed that once he was out of his reality TV job, he landed a new gig pulling tugboats. He said, "The new job is bigger than just running a boat ... Some of the boats are small assist tugs and others are huge ice class tow vessels, and everything in between, including barges.
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