TLDR: Edgar Hansen, Sig Hansen’s brother, was last seen on Deadliest Catch in August 2018. He pleaded guilty to a sexual assault charge involving a 16-year-old girl in Sarasota, Florida, and received a suspended jail sentence and fines, according to Collider. Collider reported that the show parted ways with him, but it cited no network statement.
Edgar Hansen was a fixture on the deck of the Northwestern for close to three decades, according to National Fisherman.
He is the brother of Captain Sig Hansen, and he occasionally captained the boat during blue king crab and bairdi seasons.
Why Edgar Disappeared From the Show
National Fisherman said he stopped appearing after Season 14 and did not give a reason. Collider reported that his last on-screen appearance was in August 2018.
Collider, citing The Hollywood Reporter, reported that Hansen pleaded guilty to a sexual assault charge involving a 16-year-old girl in Sarasota, Florida.
He received a 364-day suspended jail sentence and $1,653 in fines and fees, and he served no jail time.
Collider also reported that he had to complete a sexual deviancy evaluation, and that prosecutors agreed not to pursue related future charges.
Did the Show Fire Him?
Collider said the show decided to part ways with him, but it did not cite a network statement confirming that. Viewers have said they spotted him blurred in the background of later seasons, but those are fan observations and not confirmed.
The Rest of the Family
Sig still captains the Northwestern, and another brother, Norm, was the boat’s engineer. See what happened to Sig Hansen for his latest.
Edgar Hansen: Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Edgar Hansen on Deadliest Catch?
He was last on screen in August 2018. Collider reported that he pleaded guilty to a sexual assault charge involving a 16-year-old girl in Sarasota, Florida, and that the show then parted ways with him.
What was Edgar Hansen’s sentence?
Collider reported a 364-day suspended jail sentence and $1,653 in fines and fees, with no jail time served.
Is Edgar Hansen still on Deadliest Catch?
He has not appeared in recent seasons, according to National Fisherman and Collider. Fan claims of blurred sightings are unconfirmed.
Who is Edgar Hansen’s brother?
Captain Sig Hansen of the Northwestern.
