Father & Son Drama Breaks Out Ahead Of A Giant Crab Haul On The Cape Caution l Deadliest Catch

Captain Wild Bill clashes with his son Zack over his future plans of becoming a captain of his own ship one day, despite attitude problems.
From season 12 episode 18.
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[@biddlemenlive]

Whats sad is Zack just wants bill to be a dad and not his boss it becomes extremely clear in the later episodes

[@OneNumerologistKelz]

Truth. Love Bill but he needs to reflect on the loss of his comrades on the show, Phil, Jake just to name a few to know what’s really important. It’s not Zack’s fault. Bill needs to know he’s a Dad #1 Captain 2nd. Zack needs to hear one good true honest “I Love You” and a hug, to start.

[@biddlemenlive]

@@OneNumerologistKelz nailed it brotha

[@Chyeahokay]

This is television. And there is no I love you son/ dad at work. Work is work, home life is different…

[@OneNumerologistKelz]

@@Chyeahokay funny, I didn’t say on camera. But either way its needed. In my opinion :)

[@biddlemenlive]

@@Chyeahokay reallly?????? have u never watched the harris family fish??? because reguardless of their choices they always made it clear they loved each other or was his death just for tv????

[@AdamSmith-kb7kt]

Damn! He hit him with the “you’re your mothers child”… That cuts deep!!

[@jen3800]

momma's boy.

[@lonestarwolfentertainment7184]

Parents who hate each other more then they love their child make my blood boil.

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

I've experienced thos with one of my uncles. My grandmother loved him regardless, until he went to prison. I swore never to be like him. Especially with certain substances he abused.

[@nothanks4476]

Is it ever Bills fault? I don’t think he’s ever taken the blame for anything in his life. He’s so hard headed.

[@durbanmedia]

the problem with these older gen dads is that they dont build any relationship with their kids(whilst not dealing with their own demons) and all of a sudden 30 years down the line wonder why a blood bond isnt enough...

[@ryans413]

Sig been pretty good showing Mandy the ropes that’s how Bill should be. If I was Bill I’d be setting up Zack to take over the business but Bills stubborn.

[@durbanmedia]

@@ryans413 agreed

[@jamesbone105]

Bill is not sorry about anything he's ever done. Zach is asking to be treated like a person. Being yelled at is not productive in his world. Bill is who he is and that will never change.

[@nothinghere9486]

And that makes Bill rather... stupid and unreflective.

[@chadfeathers3001]

Bill! As a father who hasn't seen his 3 boys, in 7 years because of a vindictive ex. I'd just be happy to have him around. Give him a hug. That's all he really wants and accept his wishes, even they're not yours. From one father to another. ❤

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

You know, there are times when I probably made my father want to just say f@#k these kids, and walk out. But, he stayed. And I'm glad he did. Because, against all odds, and despite all the times I made life a living hell, I'm finally being an adult.

[@jen3800]

i hear that brother. Bill is as good as it gets when it comes to a male role model for any son. I have nothing but respect for Bill.

[@gregorysims2151]

Capt Bill wants another Bill for a son without realizing if his son was like him and he talked to HIM the same way he does, the son would have probably swung on him BY NOW 😂

[@kaomicruce1982]

He wants his father. I totally understand. But if our fathers don’t want us we have to let go and finally find PEACE. 🙏🏻💔

[@TheDenRadio]

They both looked very hurt after that talk. It's kind of a realization that there's no changing what is. Zach wasn't going to follow Bill's path and Bill wasn't going to be a father to Zach.

[@PDGula-lk6dq]

I don't think its Zach. Bill seems to be bitter about his past and taking it out on Zach instead of dealing with his past. My guess, Bill must still have issues with the mother of Zach. I see it all of the time from parents of breakups!

[@eddiebarrera-ws8vu]

Zack wants a dad not a boss,and bill wants an employee and not a son,so obvious a dad will not call his son Zack he will call him son always.😢

[@MattACoCo]

Bill doesn't want his son on board there,unless it's a mini wild bill imitation captain like him. If i was Zack I haven't seen the future episodes so I don't know, but I would like for another ship to make his mark or find another calling.

[@cmft9358]

Damn.. That might rank as one of the darkest moments in all of Deadliest Catch. The hurt and silent realization in both their eyes at how unsalvagable their situation and father / son relationship seems. You could tell something broke in Bill as soon as Zack said he had personal issues with him and how something broke in Zack when Bill said he was a mothers child.

[@ricardosalazar3459]

You can’t buy a son bill and you can’t pay your way to be the father he needed

[@panchov3129]

Bill couldn't separate his work from family

[@stevenonthewater6070]

Tge sadness in Jackson eyes when he said "I can't win" that is a broken man. Those 2 really need to sit down and clear out their differences. Seeing their relationship unfold is heartbreaking.

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

What's really sad is that, I've seen this in my own family. I've seen family members torn apart by personal issues. It's all too real.

[@ryans413]

Zack wants a dad Bill wants an employee sad

[@cleech74]

Hadn’t seen this clip of the show until just now. That’s tough to watch, seeing them at such odds with each other. Sadly, it seems like the only resolution is compromise, but that’s not a likely scenario with the industry they’re in. A lot of resentment on both sides, and the “you’re your mother’s son” was said with such disdain, that the tension & lack of respect was palpable. The way these scenes are edited, we are only getting part of the story behind their broken relationship. But whatever it is, it’s not good. Out of all the captains & crews that’ve been spotlighted in the show, the environment on their boat seems to be one of the more problematic ones. No love on that boat, at all.

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

It really makes me sad. And I've had cousins who's families have fallen apart and have grown to resent each other. It's all too real.

[@GCNMMA]

Sadly it gets worse, and Bill’s protege that he viewed as a son died

[@cleech74]

@@nikolaszuraff1234 Yeah, I consider myself to be lucky with the dynamic that exists in my family, where my relatives get along with each other.

[@hope6571]

Even tho Wild Bill is very competent in what he is doing he is also an extremely difficult character to deal with. I understand that in that field you do have to have a thick skin, but thats also not just anyone - this is your own son. I agree people have become way too soft, but he is taking the "tough love" to the extreme. I feel bad for Zach.

[@robertquinn1945]

I’ve never had a father there for me he left when I was 2 😢 sad 😞 I’m almost 39 now and yet to see him heard from him once and he just lied to me I’ve seen a couple pictures of him maybe someday he will come around and be a real man and see his son I’d give anything to have him in my life zack enjoy the time with your father!!!

[@cushie4803]

I am sorry about your father, you deserve better

[@NovaScotiaOutdoorAdventures]

Bill would pick that boat over his son

[@bigrod359]

Poor dude just needs a father

[@Shaddow88664]

Bill is so clueless….reminds me of my father

[@1slayerking]

I can only imagine what Bill was like those few times a year he came home he probably wasn't nice probably treated Zach bad, and look at most of the father children seen on the show a lot of problem's.

[@BrokeBoyGabe]

It’s hinted he was probably extremely absent and probably tried to be tough on him when he did come home which does not bold well for a child who only sees his dad one or twice a year and then when that dad does come home he’s just cruel and mean. That probably was most of Zach’s childhood

[@cs8862]

Ya i like bill but hes been sooooo hard on Zach. He treats the others in the crew 10 times better than Zach. Their relationship isnt healthy at all.

[@fives2155]

The thing is you can see that Bill knows he's failed as a father. he knows that. You can see he's very aware that he knows he's failed as a dad, and he wants to 'have' his son in his life. But you can also see that Bill just doesn't know how to reach out to Zack, so he defaults to his normal behavior

[@blakehague7296]

Zach did what he had to do.

[@dirtydigger3218]

My dad was like this,we ended up being best friends,i think yall are being way to harsh on this Dad!!

[@jasonwells9050]

Zack looks like he has resentment towards his father and Bill wants me to make an effort to to show Zach how to be a but what bill doesn't seem to understand is that just wants him to be his father

[@Redbird1504]

Zack is tougher than he thinks for handeling this discussion this well.

[@biggtrux]

It was extremely tough getting to like Capt Bill. He is just not immediately likable, if at all. He never thinks HE's the problem.

[@cp-wl6cz]

Bills the type of guy to say you didnt work hard enough after you found gold in your back yard

[@jdiggindirt]

Bill you ever need someone e to go fishing with you on the GULF I'm down lmao

[@dirtydigger3218]

#metoo and I'm 51.

[@Doorass-uu8nv]

​@@dirtydigger3218this is supposed to be a sad story, let's keep it that way. I'd go too 😂

[@derekmaloney8435]

I watched this show since the begining the show went straight to all the captains heads...they love to hear and see themselves talk ...Thanks Discovery channel for bringing unneccessary drama to a industry thats hard enough with out it

[@jumboslice1514]

It’s all showboating now, not a good show anymore

[@Ray_not_Charles]

A lot of us men suffer from this man 😔😔😔

[@samuelcann8330]

Bill provided for his family. not saying he's a good person but i for one respect that

[@timothykappel198]

It's sad that providing for your family is something that is respected in this day in age. That's just something your supposed to do.

[@OUTDOORS55]

@@timothykappel198 exactly.. providing for your family should be a given. In todays world its the exception. But it definitely doesn't make you a good father.

[@aaronbischoff721]

Providing for your family is something that everyone should do but there’ll be times where family should come before work. Sadly most of the older generation don’t understand and then they might sit back and ask “why do my kids hate me? How did I lose spouse?”

[@timothykappel198]

@@aaronbischoff721 Well what if your wife leaves u cause u lost your job?

[@nopethatswrong79]

This is issue with a lot of father and sons due to divorce or the father not being there because the lost his childhood and struggle in life because they have those issues that a mother just cant teach keeping my mind this is coming from the son that loved and loves his mother even though she is gone i would love to have her back but god needed a new angel

[@pubwork100]

Hahaha bill wants to turn son into himself AFTER he just admitted he wasn't the best father to begin with.

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Putting too high expectations on someone sucks!

[@Atrox151]

This is all about perception and communication. Bill wants Zack to take the lead, but Zack wants Bill to tell him to. This is a common issue I had with my stepfather, who always expected tasks or chores to be done without having to tell me, versus my dad informing me up front and laying out a plan. Both are reasonable approaches, but it needs to be communicated up front about the duties and responsibilities.

[@GoGigaGavin]

funny how zack is unknowingly flipping bill off the whole conversation

[@theo9789]

Bill, you are old school. No bullshit no softcock. Despite best intentions you want to leave your legacy with your son. Fair enough but it seems like you are pressuring Zack to step up to your expectations and he is in a different generational thinking which doesn't allow for old school. Zack, you need to decide for yourself if working with Bill is what you really want. You both need to separate family from work to preserve and protect family. Family is priority. Much aroha to you both.

[@jdiggindirt]

Damn bill that's a tuff spot but Zack needs to know also work is work when your there on the boat that business not personal and he was trying. They both could have handled it differently. But Bill don't get butt hurt about what he said cause that's how he feels. But definitely not the spot or place to do that on camera. They need to set down off camera and try. Cause at the end of the day. That's still his dad and he still is his son. I hope and pray yall can work it out. Bill wants nothing more then to teach him and help him. And Zack the past is the past you both can only change the future. Luck guys and besafe.

[@cfh_doomed8879]

It's never to late to forgive

[@e1ite265]

"You're your mom's son" Is he not yours?

[@jdiggindirt]

Oh sorry one last thing don't put each other down specially on camera. You both are better then that

[@davidsnyder2000]

Good answer Zach…your Dad is a bit of a dick and he’ll forever say your not ready. Your better off running another boat. Then he’ll realize the abilities you have. You’ll never have the 40yrs of experience he has by just sitting beside him and listening to him complain for another 20trs that your not ready. He’ll forever hold it over your head until in a few years he gets sick and can’t run the boat anymore and is going to lose everything and then asks you to run things for him. That’s how it goes. I have a 25yr old son and I’d never treat him the way your dad treats you. I do autobody work and trained him. I congratulate him every day he works with me. Look how Sig treats his family like Jake and Edgar. Sig complements his family members, not put them down every other day

[@sorenleiner3878]

But Zach says himself "im not ready to be a captain" ... Bill asked him "what you need to be ready?" And than there is silence ... when your son wabts to learn and grow than thats great ... i feel like Zach is comfortable with the position he is in and he is not trying to push for the captains seat

[@bookreaderson]

U can have it all but how much do u want it

[@Bboydomaz555]

Bill has nothing to offer him as a father but this fishing thing

[@kalimariah1]

Sad 😢

[@johnhanselman6371]

Bill was in the USA Navy. The ship comes 1st. What does everyone expect? Love and Kisses ?

[@Accu53Mation]

This is...old footage. Nothing new. Reposted for views.

[@mrm.s.4500]

You can tell after the talk he hasn’t learned anything.

[@Bbfishman]

its like pulling teeth to get him to talk to his dad. i understand that hes not close with his dad, but his dad was extending an olive branch to him and he just stood there and gave him a shrug like "whatever man"

[@ryans413]

No Bill treats his son like crap

[@NovaScotiaOutdoorAdventures]

Bringing up his mother eh lol lucky it’s him and not someone else .

[@kennethprice5628]

Bill really sucks as a dad, I know, I was same way...sad

[@jakethetool698]

I’ve seen a lot of guys that focus more on how they’re spoken to, than the importance of the job at hand. They’re usually the guys wandering around aimlessly, when their help is desperately needed.

[@annaarbas12155]

Captain I can see your pain clearly as I am on the same boat as you and this Idiots never learn and they think we control then if we try to guide them. Growing up we never had this options from our parents snd I thought I will give them the best and what I never had but I was wrong. This generation have no gratitude, mercy, humbleness, pitty for their parents

[@exguardian]

you're on the wrong side here pal, this guy is a sociopath who can never be wrong, typical behavior for farts elder generation is emotionally bankrupt, abusive total trash every one of you thinks you are superior-- yet somehow texting and technology in general eludes you, nevermind empathy or understanding that YOUR CHILD IS NOT A COPY/PASTE OF YOU enjoy the bedsores at the shadiest old folks home in town

[@bloodyshothvacr]

I get where Zach is coming from But as long as bill provided and was willing to teach Zach how to be a great captain But at the end of it i It’s Zach’s choice

[@ethanporto1745]

I honestly see both sides. On one hand Zack just isn’t as responsible as he should be to advance. Anytime he’s gotten in the wheel house is entirely because he’s bills son. On the other hand I see that Zack is a new generation fisherman. Not at all like the older guys and that’s just not gonna happen. Anyone that was fishing in the 80s can work circles around anyone from today.

[@gregp134]

Zack isnt separating personal life from work. Hes being a whiner and doesnt want his dad to be so stern with him. Not realizing that dad isnt dad at work, he Wild Bill.

[@Mattymu]

What a baby. My dad is dead and I wish I could work with him every day.

[@thorout8377]

There is no need to act or talk like that. Captain grow up

[@home_town88]

The fake emotions are funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidsnyder2000]

Wild Bill and Zach, since you both don’t know what the solution is…I’ll tell you. We’re put here on this Earth by God. We chose who to be with on our journey here before we left Heaven. The answer to your comment Bill of not knowing what to do next is, we come here to learn from each other. Do things between yourselves with love and patience. That is the answer to your question. Quite simple🙂❤️

[@davidsnyder2000]

I’m not saying it’s easy😐

[@AtomicB-zq2cw]

The typical religious comment. People don’t really believe in that BS unless they are intellectually compromised.

[@armandoortiz9114]

In between family and business, choose family and take your business elsewhere.

[@jen3800]

sons need to respect fathers

[@johnwest194]

try joint therapy and get it all out and if you want a better relationship you can work towards it