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Fishing with John

"Life is so beautiful. Every breath... everyday of our lives... ahhh... fishing."

1991 ★ 7.6 1 season 6 eps TV-MA

Comedy

Documentary

Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.

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Fishing with John is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from John Lurie has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 7.6/10 by 38 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 6 total across 1 season

6 episodes19913 watched

Montauk with Jim Jarmusch✓

John Lurie fishes takes film director Jim Jarmusch fishing for shark near Montauk, Long Island, and shows Jarmusch an unusual way to catch a shark with a piece of cheese and a pistol.

Jamaica with Tom Waits✓

John Lurie takes Tom Waits fishing for snapper in Jamaica. Waits gets seasick on the old tug boat they rent, but he later manages to astonish Lurie by putting a live red snapper down his pants.

Costa Rica with Matt Dillon✓

John Lurie takes movie star Matt Dillon on a fishing trip to Costa Rica, where they meet a village elder who teaches them the Fish Dance and a guide who claims to be able to turn into a bird.

Maine with Willem Dafoe✓

J.ohn Lurie takes actor Willem Dafoe ice fishing in northern Maine. After constructing a shelter and drilling holes in the ice, their survival becomes questionable after Dafoe runs out of cheese crackers

Thailand with Dennis Hopper (1)✓

John Lurie takes movie star Dennis Hopper to Thailand in search of the elusive giant squid. After having no luck on the southern coast, they head north on a trawler to seek advice from the reclusive squid monks.

Thailand with Dennis Hopper (2)✓

John Lurie and movie star Dennis Hopper continue their search for the elusive giant squid in the coastal waters of Thailand. After stealing a boat from the squid monks, they soon find themselves hypnotised into a helpless state by the strange powers of the giant squid itself.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Fishing with John have?

Fishing with John has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Fishing with John still on the air?

Fishing with John has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Fishing with John?

Fishing with John airs on IFC.

When did Fishing with John first air?

Fishing with John first aired on November 20, 1991.

Cast

John Lurie

John Lurie

Self

Robb Webb

Robb Webb

Narrator (voice)

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