The Hardest Part Of Jake Anderson's Northwestern Return

Jake Anderson may have been worried about what "Deadliest Catch" viewers would think of his humbling defeat, but he didn't have to worry. Rather than judge, fans largely expressed support and excitement over Anderson's return to his second family on the F/V Northwestern. On Twitter, @BethBean98 said, "Glad to see Jake back. Hold your head high, you did nothing wrong by trying." Meanwhile, @Jessica45515948 tweeted, "WELCOME back to Northwestern, Jake!!!!!! Good to see you back there!"

Anderson has seen many highs and lows during his years on the F/V Northwestern, from the celebration of his continued sobriety to the shocking news of his father's death. Therefore, it makes sense that audiences and crew members alike were more than willing to welcome him home to the Bering Sea. In fact, the Hansen brothers assumed from the start that he wouldn't be gone very long. Anderson told Yahoo TV, "I talked to Sig and I talked to Edgar, and they kind of figured that I was going to ask to come back because I knew the boat."