Is the time bandit in season 8 of deadliest catch?

The Time Bandit, captained by Johnathan Hillstrand, was a prominent boat on Deadliest Catch for many seasons, but it did not appear in season 8.

Here's why:

* The Time Bandit was involved in a serious accident at the beginning of the season, and Johnathan Hillstrand was injured.

* The boat was out of commission for a significant part of season 8 while repairs were made.

This led to a lot of speculation about the Time Bandit's future on the show, and while it did return in later seasons, it wasn't present for season 8.