Trending Now - Deadliest Catch' Announces Season 22 Premiere, Honors Todd Meadows

WHO:

Deadline - Todd Meadows was a deckhand on the show "Deadliest Catch."

Variety - Todd Meadows was a rookie crew member on the show.

WHAT:

Deadline - "Deadliest Catch" will pay tribute to Todd Meadows in Season 22.

Variety - Season 22 of "Deadliest Catch" will address the death of Todd Meadows.

WHERE:

Deadline - The show features the Aleutian Lady, one of the vessels filmed for "Deadliest Catch," which operates in the Bering Sea.

WHEN:

Deadline - Season 22 of "Deadliest Catch" premieres on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

Variety - The premiere date for Season 22 is also set for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

WHY:

Deadline - The tribute to Todd Meadows is in response to his passing during production.

HOW:

Variety - Episodes of Season 22 will feature Todd Meadows, addressing his contributions to the show.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 19:24 UTC)

"Deadliest Catch" will pay tribute to Todd Meadows, a rookie deckhand who sadly passed away during production, in its upcoming Season 22. The new season, which premieres May 8th, at 8 p.m. ET, will address his contributions to the show and feature the Aleutian Lady, one of the vessels filmed in the Bering Sea. Fans can expect a heartfelt remembrance as the series honors Meadows' memory and impact on the crew.