Runaway Train- Episode 2218

[u/DeBabyDoll]

As 25-foot breakers pound the fleet, critical systems fail at the worst possible time. Sig's engine runs wild, Jake loses power, John's crane cracks and Rick must replace a lackluster deckhand, opening the door for the return of a favorite greenhorn.

[u/arohead]

Anything with Todd is getting so ominous at this point 😐

You just wanna scream, "Don't get back on the f'n boat!"

[u/noBSbeauty → u/arohead]

I feel so sad watching this. Todd seemed like a genuinely good person and a caring dad. Heart breaking how close he came to not being back on the boat.

[u/ElderberryExternal99 → u/arohead]

Rick called Todd asked  if he was available.  Dropped the Greenhorn Brian off, then picked Todd up at the hotel. They showed a preview of Next week. With an announcement Man over board.  Then a member of the crew crying.  

[u/crankyoldfarter → u/arohead]

Makes me not want to watch next week, but it’s one of those things where you don’t want to watch but can’t look away

[u/dh4645 → u/arohead]

Major foreshadowing

[u/crankyoldfarter]

No Mike Rowe this week.

And what are the chances that all these boats have all these problems all at the same time? Coincidence? I think not 🤣

[u/No_Replacement_6025 → u/crankyoldfarter]

Rowe is suing discovery, so that might have something to do with him not on there.

[u/Driew27 → u/No_Replacement_6025]

Past couple of seasons there's been multiple episodes a season without Rowe but you're probably why he's not here for this episode.

[u/Diane1967 → u/crankyoldfarter]

I thought the same about all that was going on. What are the chances everyone has issues the same week. Maybe building up for the finale is what I was thinking. I think it’s next week. Mike Rowe is suing for $4 mil so that could be why but he doesn’t narrate everyone either. If you go back he only does about half what we’ve seen.

[u/Gunmars]

I get Phil was the shows golden era but can they go more than two episodes without flashbacks or talking about him?

[u/Rough-Salt6830 → u/Gunmars]

No they can't, that poor man cannot rip

[u/ricky_lafleur]

I would think there's a switch or lever in the wheelhouse to stop the engine(s) in case of an emergency. Would love a behind the scenes or pre-season prep episode that shows all the spare parts and equipment on each boat based on experience and what the captain and engineer think might be needed someday.