'Deadliest Catch' episode reveals captain Phil and Jake Harris fighting over stolen pain pills

Everything looks different in hindsight -- especially things such as an emotional conflict between Phil Harris and his son Jake Harris on "Deadliest Catch," a father-son fight made more painful and poignant by the knowledge that soon after, the Cornelia Marie captain would suffer the stroke that eventually took his life.

In the episode that aired Tuesday night, the captain catches Jake dipping into prescription pain pills. This does not go over well.

"I want you out of my life," Phil Harris says angrily as he returns to his captain's chair, a pleading Jake at his side. "You're out of my life."

The expletive-filled tirade, a Capt. Phil specialty over the years, continues.

"When we get home, you're gonna go your way and I'm going mine. I don't ever want to see you again. ... You're a ... thief and a liar, and right now if you open your mouth up one more time, I'm gonna turn around and hit you so ... hard and knock yourself silly. I"ll break every one of those ... teeth I paid for."

Harsh, perhaps? To those unfamiliar with the show, maybe. But remember, this is the same father who spoke warmly of Jack Harris in an episode that aired in May: "He acts like a ...

... moron sometimes, but he's got his [act] together too. I have a lot of respect for him. Everything he knows he learned from me.

"It makes me feel good," Phil Harris said. "The kid learned the right way."

Watch the "Deadliest Catch" scenes here, then watch the KOMO news video above to hear Josh Harris, his brother Jake and others pour their hearts out about about Capt. Phil at an April 30 public memorial at Pier 91 in Seattle.

Phil Harris asked that the "Deadliest Catch" cameras keep running after his stroke, and his death will be handled in future episodes. (EW.com has the upcoming episode details.) Since his father's Feb. 9 death, Jake Harris has had a run-in with the law that resulted in a bench warrant being issued for his arrest after he missed a court date. He quickly apologized to the court and rescheduled.

 "Jake'll be fine. Josh needs a couple more years, and he'll be fine," Phil Harris said in the May 10 episode.

"Me and those two boys have been through a lot ... there's just a bond there that's never gonna be broke. Just never gonna be broke."

-- Christie D'Zurilla

Top photo: Josh Harris, left, and his brother Jake Harris speak at a memorial service on April 30 in Seattle for their father, "Deadliest Catch" Capt. Phil Harris, who died Feb. 9 after suffering a stroke earlier in the year. Credit: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

Bottom photo: Jake Harris, right, comforts his sister, Shaylah Harris, at the memorial service for their dad.  Credit: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

Related dispatches from the Ministry of Gossip:

'Deadliest Catch's' Jake Harris charged with reckless driving; DUI and hit-and-run dropped

'Deadliest Catch' son Jake Harris arrested and jailed on suspicion of DUI, hit and run

Capt. Phil Harris to be seen in next 'Deadliest Catch' season

'Deadliest Catch' Capt. Phil Harris dies after recent stroke

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Comments

[Kern Marlow]

My Condolences go out to Harris Family with the death of Capt. Phil Harris. I was a devoted viewer of the show, Deadiest Catch. Jake hang in there, Josh stay close to your brother, he'll turn out okay He's strong and a good man. I hope you two will continue in your Fathers foot steps. Good Luck, and God Bless.

[Marissa Ballinger]

All I can say is WOW. I was livid last night while watching the end of the episode. I hope Jake seeks and receives the help he needs. RIP Phil you will be missed!

Marissa B.

[April Burchnell]

I hope that Jake realizes that he upset his father. When I was watching that episode, that was like a slap in the face. No father wants to hear that his son is an addict. The only reason I watch Deadliest Catch is for the Cornelia Marie crew.

[FJM]

What eveyone is missing here is clearly Phil was aware his son had a drug problem. HE called him a LIAR and a thief. Clearly he know and Jake had Phil convinced he had stopped. No Dad gets that angry just for finding out his kid took some pain pills. There is a history here. Phil was giving Jake a consequence for his behavior (which is the right thing to do to an addict). The shame is that he is not around to see it through and help his son.

[JayGee]

Hopefully Jake will get some help. A friend of mine died this year from a prescription pill overdose. Serious stuff.

[Linda Probst]

Capt. Phil, we really miss you. This past Tuesday's episode was a tear jerker, with Jake admitting to being addicted to painkillers. He had been taking your painkillers. How sad to hear at that time, which I am sure you didn't mean, that you wanted him out of your life. After, your death he had some run ins with the law. I pray that the Harris family will heal from this great loss & that the Cornelia Marie keeps crab fishing. Jake, I pray you get the help you need to get rid of your addiction. Josh stick by Jake's side & your sisters. God Bless You All.

[Diane Cantu]

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Capt. Phil I really enjoy watching the Deadliest Catch. I especially loved watching Capt. Phil & the Cornelia Marie. My condolences to the Harris Family. I will miss watching Capt. Phil. I hope Jake gets the help he needs and Josh I hope you will be there for your brother. God Bless You!!!!

[Donnajean]

I became to love Phil, as we all did. I can only hope that eventually he and his boys settled their scores, maybe a good women in their lives could have helped. I will never forget seeing their closeness.

Donna in Bellingham

[Lucasdelaurie]

I think discovery should have never aired that personal part of the Harris family.Shame on Discovery for really beating a mans family when Phil is not around to stick up for his son.We should have never seen that that was personal family business ...

[Jen Melgaard]

To Capt. Phil Harris, you will be missed!! You were a great guy and did an awesome job with your boys!!

To Josh, Hang in there...but most of all you need to be the strong one! Jake will need a rock to fall back on when he is ready...Please be there for him!!

To Jake, Don't ever blame yourself for anything. We all make mistakes and when the time comes you will realize yours and get the help you need! Don't ever let anyone bring you down!

I was a meth addict for 5 years. During that time I had a very distant relationship with my parents. When I hit rock bottom I got the help I needed. Exactly 6 months after I got clean, my dad had what they thought was a stroke. They found a tumor on his brain and diagnosed him with stage 4 brain cancer. There was nothing I wanted to do more then get high. But I didnt. One year later my father passed away. Again there was nothing I wanted to do more then get high. But I didnt. I regret everyday the time I missed with my dad when I was on drugs. But I hold very dear and close to my heart the memories, the good times, and most of all the love!
I guess the point of all this is to Jake, your dad loved you! It was obvious to all of us that watched. Your dad will forgive you. And there will be times ahead when you will have that urge again. Push through. Do it for your dad. We all want nothing but the best for you and your brother. Stay strong!!!!!!! We all love you guys and wish you nothing but the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sidney croy]

People like Jake make it hard for people like me to get there pain pills when there hurt and need them.

[Mary Tonasket]

IF you have a doctor's prescription, you should have no problem getting your pain medication, quit blaming Jake and leave him alone! You sound like you are an addict too???

[Susan]

So sorry to hear about Capt. Phil's death.
Jake and Josh, keep an eye on each other and never lose faith.

[Ms.Danni32]

Reading everyones comments I have to agree with Sidney.I have a chronic,painful disease I have to live with for the rest of my life,and because I am on pain meds. I am put in a catagory with the people that abuse them because I live in Boston Ma. which has a huge narcotic problem.I am looked down on by pharmacist and Dr.s because I'm not in a wheelchair,so why would I need pain meds?and then when they find out what I have,they feel like the assholes they should feel like,and because of people who abuse them,the ill are put into a catagory right along with everyone else.It's very hard to deal with being judged on something you did'nt choose.I've had pharmacist rip up my prescriptions just bcuz of the city I live in,so ya,people who arent prescribed,do make it harder on people like me.Either way,Jake isnt a bad person.Think of the job they do.He could have an injury for all we know,and I do agree with the post that His dad was aware of a problem before that day he caught him stealing his meds,but thats what addicts do.It's a disease that Phil even said runs in the family...I honestly hope Jake doesnt feel that he put his dad over the edge.That day was suppose to happen,and maybe it needed to be aired to give Jake a kick in the ass,and the promise to his dad to recover.Maybe if his dad never caught him,we would be writting about jakes death from an overdose..I do believe everything happens for a reason and I do believe that day was meant to be to save Jake's life...and I hope people give the kid a break.He lost his best friend while struggling with an addiction in front of the whole world to put under a microscope to disect and put guilt on an already broken heart..To even admit to being an addict does not come from a weak person..I believe in time,he will get it together,but there will be alot of bumps along the way,and just like everyone else,he will find his path and figure things out.

[Steve]

The Harris' are not reading this message board! Thank You

[Brianna]

im sorry but pharmacists dont just rip up prescriptions for pain pills bc of the town you live in ....it sounds to me like the 2 of you on here are trying to blame other people for your addiction. and if you've been on a prescription pain medication for any period of time then you are addicted too... you may not buy them off the streets and fiend for them...afterall you have a prescription so that makes you guys better huh?