The show is narrated (from the same script) by Bill Petrie for the English speaking regions of Europe.
Believed to be the only American documentary series shot almost entirely, or 99%, at sea.
The only vessel to remain on the show since Season 1 is the F/V Northwestern, currently captained by Sig and Mandy Hansen.
A total of 35 vessels have been featured on the show during its 18-season run. As of season 18, 9 vessels are currently featured.
Deadliest Catch (2005) was nominated for the 2018 Emmy Award in the Unstructured Reality Program category, but lost to United Shades of America (2016).