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Shipping Wars

2012 – nowShow9 seasons116 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryReality
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic–6.2

A fast-paced, intriguing reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Where to watch

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Not for romance, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

9 seasons · 116 episodes · best: S4E1 "Monkey Business" 7.5

Episodes

6.3
6.0
6.2
7.1
6.2
5.5
5.8

Story

Shipping Wars is a reality TV series on A&E that began airing on January 10, 2012. The show follows six independent carriers who have discovered that fortunes can be made transporting items that traditional carriers either cannot or will not haul. The series also features uShip, the world’s largest online auction house for independent truckers. For Season 1, the featured carriers are Marc Springer, Roy Garber, Jennifer Brennan, Jarrett Joyce, and Suzanne and Scott Bawcom. Starting with Season 2, the Bawcoms are replaced by the team of Christopher Hanna and Robbie Welsh. Season 3 premiered on December 12, 2012 . New shippers Johnny Chavez and the team of Chelsea Grant and Courtney Aguilera appear in Season 4.

Feels like

  • Reality Television
  • Logistics & Transport
  • Competitive Bidding
  • Unique Cargo
  • Independent Trucking
  • Character-Driven
  • Fast-Paced
  • Niche Industry
  • Human Interest

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Facts

January 10, 2012 · January 25, 2022 · Still running

First aired
January 10, 2012
Latest episode
January 25, 2022
Status
Still running
Length
9 seasons · 116 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Jerkass, Fanboy, Karma Houdini +9

  • Jerkass
  • Fanboy
  • Karma Houdini
  • Fanservice
  • Karmic Jackpot
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Smug Snake
  • Noodle Incident
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Carrying a Cake
  • Auction
  • Boring Yet Practical

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shipping Wars?"

Questions about Shipping Wars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shipping Wars?

PrimePhiloThe RokuA&EPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Shipping Wars streams on Prime, Philo, and A&E, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Shipping Wars worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.3). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.5 against 7.1 for the best season.

Which season of Shipping Wars is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.1. Season 6 is the weakest at 5.5. The highest-rated episode is Monkey Business (season 4, episode 1) at 7.5, and the lowest is It's My Party & I'll Shoot You If I Want To (season 5, episode 12) at 4.2.

Is Shipping Wars okay for kids?

TV-PG

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Shipping Wars?

46 h

About 46 hours: 116 episodes in 9 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2012, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Shipping Wars?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Shipping Wars use?

JerkassFanboyKarma HoudiniFanserviceKarmic JackpotVitriolic Best BudsSmug SnakeNoodle IncidentYounger Than They LookCarrying a CakeAuctionBoring Yet Practicaland 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Jerkass, Fanboy, and Karma Houdini.