In this exclusive original web series, the team that was behind the scenes making the hit show Whale Wars talks about what it was like to work on such a complicated and thrilling series!

See what excitement and danger is in store when Whale Wars returns!

The Sea Shepherd crew is suddenly leaderless when Paul Watson resigns from duty, and yet their battle rages on, as they close in on whalers in the Pacific. Who will step up to take command during this season's final confrontation?

The Sea Shepherd crew is suddenly leaderless when Paul Watson resigns from duty, and yet their battle rages on, as they close in on whalers in the Pacific. Who will step up to take command?

Get a quick overview of what the Sea Shepherds are up against and what equipment they have at their disposal this season.

See what's in store for the crew of the Sea Shepherd in a special two-hour premiere episode of Whale Wars, Friday, December 13.

The Sea Shepherds, again, have shut the whalers down early. The Japanese fell well short of their quota and Paul Watson considered this campaign to be very successful!

After months of searching, and with only a week left in the whaling season, the Bob Barker crew finally spots the Japanese factory ship. They hope they can now shut the whalers down for good!

The Bob Barker is surrounded by 2 whaling ships towing prop fouling cables. The harpoon ships hope to slow the Bob Barker down enough for the Nisshin Maru to escape. The situation is tense and the Sea Shepherds are getting desperate!

In the heat of the moment, a cameraman filming the Sea Shepherds is struck in the arm with a grappling hook Things only escalate from there...as the amount of violence increases, so does the tension!

In the middle of the night three Australian citizens board the Shonan Maru in an attempt to slow down the Japanese vessel enough for the Steve Irwin to escape. The crew members are on board... will the plan succeed?

In a boat-to-boat confrontation with the Japanese whalers, Sea Shepherds deploy a new version of their prop fouler from previous campaigns. When they get too close to the whaling vessel the Japanese crew starts throwing flashbangs!

SPOILER ALERT: Chris and three Australian natives begin their nighttime mission to board the Nisshin Maru, but find that everything is not exactly as they had originally planned.

In this deleted scene, Australian Customs arrive at the dock to deliver some news: the Sea Shepherds will need to remove their coveted flag. Will Captain Watson surrender to their demands?

The small boats of the Bob Barker take runs at the Yushin Maru #3. The deploy prop fouling tactics and the Yushin is brought to a stand still! Is this the break they have been looking for?

The small boat team embarks on a mission to plug the Shonan Maru #2 while traveling at high speed. Will it work?

In this deleted scene, the crew of the Brigette Bardot prepares for an encounter with Japanese whalers by testing all the tools and toys they have brought with them!

Meet Laurens de Groot, former police officer and now first mate of the Ady Gil.

The Steve Irwin performs a "Crazy Ivan," a nautical maneuver in which the vessel turns 180 degrees. Paul Watson is hoping that this maneuver causes the ship following them to retreat! [Deleted Scene]

Thinking they have the Japanese fleet on the run, the Sea Shepherds are shocked to see a whale being loaded up the back of the Nisshin Maru's slipway. It is the first whale ever killed in front of Paul Watson.

Six hours after gashing his head on the Delta, Steven finally gets medical attention. No one said being a Sea Shepherd was all fun and games. [Deleted Scene]

Laurens de Groot, while trying to dock in rough seas, gets his hand caught between the rope line and the boat lift. The injury may put him out of action for the rest of the season. [Deleted Scene]

In this exclusive original web series, the team that was behind the scenes making the hit show Whale Wars talks about what it was like to work on such a complicated and thrilling series!

Without any training, the new recruits are tasked with launching the outboard boats, one of the most difficult tasks for a Sea Shepherd. How will they handle it? [Deleted Scene]

Peter Hammarstedt is the first mate on the Bob Barker. His passion for whales dates back to his childhood where he knew that he would one day defend these magnificent creatures.

Apart from the radar, the helicopter is the eyes and ears of Sea Sheperd. The helicopter can travel ahead to scout for the Japanese as well as report back about ice patterns and weather conditions.

Meet six members of the Sea Shepherd crew, a group so dedicated to saving the lives of whales that they will risk their own.

The Steve Irwin crosses into French territory to dodge a trailing vessel. Unfortunately, the vessel ignores the sovereignty of France and goes after them anyway! [Deleted Scene]

Daryl Hannah pays a visit to the Sea Shepherds. Daryl Hannah is one of many celebrities who use their fame to shine light on Sea Shepherd's cause. [Deleted Scene]

Peter Hammarstedt tells the butyric acid throwers about their jobs, then plays a special video message from Kim McCoy, Executive Director of Sea Shepherd. [Deleted Scene]

The fate of the campaign hangs in the balance when a crucial piece of equipment breaks. How can the Sea Shepherds defeat the Japanese if they can't eat breakfast? [Deleted Scene]

Get a quick overview of what the Sea Shepherds are up against and what equipment they have at their disposal this season.