If you ever want an example of tear-jerking TV, all you have to do is watch the clip below from Tuesday's episode of "Deadliest Catch". Usually in the world of reality TV, there are few things that can move anyone emotionally -- much of the drama is either scripted or orchestrated, and the characters are often over-the-top caricatures of ordinary people.
There's no questioning that Captain Phil Harris -- who Discovery showed the final footage for Tuesday night -- was flawed in between his chain-smoking and the profane way he often conducted his business. At the same time, though, it was these imperfections that made him so endearing. He was just like one of us, and to see him helpless in a hospital bed in this episode was heartbreaking.
For longtime fans of the show, knowing Captain Phil is what makes some of the final moments harder -- including when he told his son Josh about his regret in life.
Was this episode heat-wrenching for you to watch? Feel free to share your thoughts below.
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Comments
I cried like a baby!
He was one of my favorites. I quit watching the All Star game to catch this episode. Truly heart-breaking. I like millions of other viewers will truly miss him.
Heartbreaking, so true till the end. Thank you Phil,RIP.
It made my husband and I both cry, What a good man, his kids should be proud that all of america is grieving with them, what a testament to the person he was, He was loved by all. God Bless Phil and his family. We all love you and will miss you.
Like a lot of hard men we dont know when enough is enough but we do love our familys and would do anything for them even at the end of our lives. My father was a lot like Phil, he was loved and will be missed. RIP Phil!!
im a big fan of the show and he was one of my favorites god bless him rip phill we will never forget you and i hope jake gets sorted out with his problem i know he will. to the boys of phill haris you have my deepest thoughts god bless you all
Still so hard to believe he is gone. I cried like a baby. It feels like I really know him & it is a hole that will never be filled in our hearts and on the show. RIP You Old Salt!!! Keep watch over your fellow fishermen!!!!
My 10 year old son loves watching Discovery Channel shows and this was one of his most favorite. Rest In Peace Phil. You are greatly missed. Hang in there Harris' Boys' !!! You have a lot of love and support !!! @--)--)---
Phil will be missed. His personality is captivating and dynamic. He is gritty but just as lovable. I will miss him and I am a fan for ever. Mike Rowe give the final goodbye grace. Thank you, God Bless the Harris family.
to the harris family are deepest simpothy. as the bible says, i go to prepare a place for you. you will see phil again and he will be watching over you. you will sence his presents and he will be there. god bless.
I hurt so much, the show will never be the same, RIP captian Phil,Josh an Jake make the old man proud,God will give you the strength to go on,I am praying for you and all the other capitans.God bless you all.
You'll be greatly missed Phil... RIP Captain Phil.... Stay strong Josh & Jake your dad was proud of ya ..
He was my favorite, I cried when I watched all the men getting the news and I cried even harder at the scene of his motorcycle tank with his image being lowered into the vault. Prayers for his families and for his son's to carry on.
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