Bering Sea Gold
Four gold dredges and their driven but eccentric crews risk everything to hunt for gold on the bottom of the frigid Bering Sea before winter sets in; they rely on custom-built rigs, some barely seaworthy, for their journeys.
Into Hell Niño
S18 E1
Chaotic El Niño conditions impact the ice, creating dangerous pressure ridges and flipping the gold miners' game plans upside down as some are forced off their claims.
Opportunity Knocks
S18 E2
As Shawn takes advantage of an unexpected deal, Zeke must pivot his strategy when the Tomcod claim proves dangerously inaccessible; a mistake by his crew forces Chris McCully to rethink his operation as Kris Kelly contends with troublesome ground.
The Art of Cold War
S18 E3
Vernon's crew attempts their first dive on the frozen battlefield, but tempers explode; Zeke breaks in his season by revisiting a mining spot from his past; Shawn sends in his ace diver, and the Kellys make a much-needed breakthrough.
A Tale of Three Miners
S18 E5
A perilous plunge into deeper depths wreaks havoc on Chris McCully's air compressor; Shawn scours foreign ground for gold to keep his operation funded; a faulty sluice box could spell disaster for the Kellys.
Place Your Bets
S18 E6
Shawn moves in on Vernon's spot on Claim 56 as the two miners chase the same paystreak, but only one will prevail; Zeke gambles with a move across the ice; Chris McCully hopes his failing pump engine will last.
Perfect Disharmony
S18 E7
Chris McCully pushes his new equipment to the brink; Vernon and his rookie diver clash; a frozen regulator threatens Andy's life; Shawn casts a wide net to get his season going finally.
Tangled up in Gold
S18 E8
Shawn takes a pivotal leap of faith; Zeke reaches a critical crossroads after his family visits him at the mining site; Vernon's diver gets into a risky tangle under the ice; The Kellys initiate their fledgling diver.
Choose Your Own Misadventure
S18 E9
Birthday boy Shawn Pomrenke boldly moves back to Tomcod; fed up with a faulty sluice box, the Kellys resurrect an old piece of equipment called The Coffin; Zeke finds a reef that could yield some great gold; Chris McCully plans a marathon dive.
The Pit and the Pugilists
S18 E10
Shawn must clear the ice on his gold-filled inland claim, to avoid bogging down in summertime mud; a crew fight sidelines Vern's lucrative run; Chris makes a risky wager that will force him to double his gold goal.
Trapped Under Ice
S18 E11
With 72 hours left in the Bering Sea mining season, shifting ice cuts off access to Vern's diver under the ice; the Kellys hit a paystreak but are praying their repairs will hold up; Shawn hits bedrock and learns if his gamble paid off.
Downside Up
S18 E12
It's the final day of Bering Sea Gold's most difficult ice season; Shawn makes one more dive to try and hit his goal; young gun Chris races all-out for his biggest cleanup yet; Vern relies on diver Gary to secure their ambitious summer plans.
Captains of Industry
S17 E1
As a new Industrial Revolution sweeps Nome, the miners elevate their operations; a cracked spud may mean disaster for Shawn; Kris Kelly struggles with faulty equipment; Chris McCully has a blockbuster start, while Vernon buys an unorthodox dredge.
New Recruits
S17 E2
Chris McCully embarks on a three-person, 15-hour diving marathon while Kris Kelly panics when the Mistress takes on water; Vernon and Emily both try new, unconventional divers; Mr. Gold successfully returns to work on the Myrtle Irene.
Sea-ing Red
S17 E4
Pressure mounts as a Nome-wide diver shortage forces Chris McCully into a dangerous solo dive and Emily's crew into river dredging; the Kellys fight over the lack of progress on their newest dredge, the All-In.
Born a Gamblin' Man
S17 E5
Facing dangerous conditions, the entire fleet rolls the dice to save their season; Mr. Gold gambles on shallow ground; Chris risks it all on another solo dive as Zeke doubles down; Kris tries to power through a crisis.
Drawing Bloodlines
S17 E6
Shawn's negotiations with his father for the inland mine implode; Emily deploys her new diver while Vernon searches for one of his own; Chris dives solo again; Reaper Nation's new dredge might help them compete with Mr. Gold.
Out of Their Depths
S17 E7
A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully; Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters; Team Emily strives for a double dive.
No Sleep Till Landfall
S17 E8
As the countdown to the storm of the century begins, the fleet races to mine; Reaper Nation hits deeper waters while Shawn, Emily, Vernon and Chris all fight large swells to get gold until the bitter end.
Apocalypse Nome
S17 E9
As the miners try to secure their operations, a catastrophic storm rips through Nome, devastating the community and leaving it forever changed.
A Murky Future
S17 E10
Shawn hunts for a new spot as the fleet tries to pick up the pieces after the devastating storm; Chris faces horrible visibility issues underwater; Team Emily manages to get back on the gold, and Reaper Nation tries to salvage their season.
Fortune's Fools
S17 E11
In the critical final days, Kris stays laser-focused on his mission while brother Andy struggles aboard the All-In; Shawn chases a disappearing hot spot; Vernon returns to deep and dangerous waters.
Endgame
S17 E12
In the fleet's last push for gold, Reaper Nation fights to mine until the cold, bitter end; Shawn reaches for gold in deeper waters; Emily must depend on her last remaining diver; Chris and Zeke debate whether to mine in murky conditions.
Goldfellas
S16 E1
Young mining gangster Chris McCully challenges Mr. Gold's dominance; wise guys Kris and Andy prospect; Don Vernon faces health issues; made man Zeke creates a palace on the ice; a pregnant Emily leaves Jane in charge of the operation.
Evolve or Die
S16 E2
Innovative mining strategies pay off for Chris and Shawn; a crew screwup leaves Kris once again behind in the gold count; a shocking discovery reveals why Emily's crew hasn't been seeing any gold in the box.
New Kid on the Ice Block
S16 E3
Chris McCully continues to pose a serious threat to Mr. Gold; Vernon and crew are plagued by mishaps; the Kellys wait for a game-changing piece of gold mining equipment to arrive; Shawn competes in Nome's biggest snowmobile race.
Ice Mission: Impossible
S16 E4
Shawn and Zeke each risk dangerous ice missions in hopes of big paystreaks; Kris' gold mining miracle has arrived but requires some assembly; Jane does her best with an absent Emily and a diver who can't swim.
A Nightmare on Nome Street
S16 E5
Chris finds himself stranded on the ice; Shawn hits a mysterious dry spell; the Kellys' brand-new Crawler awakens but encounters electrical problems; a tangled tether spells bad news for Zeke and the boys; Vernon finds two divers are better than one.
Crawl to Redemption
S16 E6
The Kellys unveil their secret gold mining weapon; Chris McCully's hot paystreak continues; a scary close call forces Zeke to adjust strategy; Jane butts heads with her crew as tensions boil over; Shawn discovers a hidden treasure.
The Wolf of Wall Streak
S16 E7
Chris McCully and crew hit a paystreak so lucrative they call it Wall Street; Shawn strikes gold at 40 feet under the ice; Kris and Andy argue over their new underwater gold-getting toy; Vernon's diver faces a possible disaster.
Jane's Affliction
S16 E8
Jane clashes with Emily's crew over being disrespected; equipment failures cause delays for Chris and Shawn; Kris is thrilled to find his Crawler in action; pressure ridges cause one close call too many for Zeke and his crew.
Big Dig Energy
S16 E9
The Kellys quarrel while trying to make their gold-sucking Crawler work; some anatomical-looking worms in the sea may lead Shawn to gold; Vernon's best laid plans falter as he deals with health issues; Jane receives news of the birth of Emily's baby.
The Empires Strike Back
S15 E1
Mining empires expand and clash in an epic battle to dominate Nome; Mr. Gold has a plan to yield 3000 ounces; the Kellys impress a new investor; Vernon builds a kingdom on Claim 56; Zeke has a deal to work Tomcod; Emily makes a surprise announcement.
This Means War
S15 E2
Two monster dredges duke it out on the Bering Sea as a war brews between Shawn and Kris; Vernon's diver bleeds on his ascent; Emily deals with mechanical difficulties; a notorious nomad returns to team with Zeke.
Bad Blood
S15 E3
The long-running feud between Shawn Pomrenke and Kris Kelly illuminates the Kellys' questionable track record and the events that pushed the rival miners to the brink of war.
Winds of Misfortune
S15 E4
A series of questionable calls by Kris brings the Mistress to her breaking point; Mr. Gold takes a huge gamble by mining Cooper Gulch; Vernon acts on a prospecting tip; Emily's crew takes risky dives; Zeke's new girl is his gold luck charm on Tomcod.
No Jane, No Gain
S15 E5
A new arrival shakes up the gold game as Emily shows Jane Kilcher the ropes of running a dredge; Kris Kelly deals with an excavator malfunction; Hurricane Dave is horrified by Vernon's methods; digging deep pays off for Mr. Gold.
Golden Girls
S15 E6
The parallel journeys of Emily Riedel and "Alaska: The Last Frontier's" Jane Kilcher highlight their challenges and triumphs in different Alaskan locales as Emily prepares to bring Jane aboard The Eroica to take charge while Emily's gone.
Brawl of Duty
S15 E7
As tempers flare, the conflict between Shawn and the Kellys becomes physical; mechanical difficulties plague the Mistress; Vernon is thrilled to have his A-Team back in action; Jane celebrates a gold-laden birthday; Emily drops a bombshell.
Truce or Consequences
S15 E8
Shawn and Kris attempt to settle their feud for good; Vernon tussles with an annoying moocher; Jane Kilcher faces a huge challenge out on Claim 14; in the hopes of jump-starting his gold season, Zeke embarks on a marathon suction dredging campaign.
The Miner's Code
S15 E10
Shawn and Vernon embark on a harrowing rescue mission on a stormy Bering Sea; Mistress problems force Kris into limp mode; Zeke relaunches the Havilah with a wild crew.
There Will Be Blood
S15 E11
A shocking injury jeopardizes Kris Kelly's gold goal for the season; Mr. Gold gambles on northern winds and low tides to provide a huge paystreak; Zeke cleans up on the Havilah; Emily and Vernon rally their crews to end the gold summer strong.
Last Miner Standing
S15 E12
A key crew member abandons Kris as he tries to hold onto the Mistress; Shawn fights to retain his crown as the Gold King of Nome; Zeke and crew have a bro-down on the Havilah; Emily and Vernon's crews vie for a strong, lucrative finish to the season.
Winter, Lose or Draw
S14 E1
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on; driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, miners pilot their ragtag dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
Snow Man's Land
S14 E2
As the fleet must dig out of a snowstorm and beware of another on the horizon, Vernon sets up on the promising Claim 56, the Kellys race to get their new equipment on the ice, and Shawn battles an air compressor.
No Country for Cold Men
S14 E3
Shawn and Vernon hope to double down with back-to-back divers; Zeke faces an undetected flooding nightmare; the Kellys run into a hose shortage that forces them to pivot.
Dive Till You Drop
S14 E4
While all the mining teams compete in marathon dives, Shawn brings new gear to stay mining longer, Vernon sends down two ace divers, Kris expects to get on the gold and Zeke hopes for zero malfunctions.
Bust a Move
S14 E5
While the Captains rethink their mining locations, Vernon's diver tries to mine without a light, Shawn follows a yellow brick road in search of the motherlode, the Kellys must find gold to pay off their debts and Zeke stretches out the hose.
Hustle and Overflow
S14 E6
Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems.
Texas Cold 'Em
S14 E7
Vernon races against weakening ice on Claim 56; Kris preps his operation for his upcoming absence; Shawn turns to an unusual method to track down a tricky paystreak; Zeke makes an eleventh hour move to Tomcod.
Yo Brother, Where Art Thou?
S14 E8
With Kris away on father duty, Andy must bring in the gold as captain of the Reaper; Vernon tries to maximize his returns by minimizing his moves.
Mining on a Prayer
S14 E9
Kris must move fast in the face of a life-threatening incident; Vernon pushes a diver for a personal record; Shawn deals with a crack in the ice.
Goldslingers
S13 E1
With new claims up for grabs, old faces return to Nome's wild west as Mr. Gold launches his biggest season; Kris' Elim plan hits a hiccup; Vernon hustles to assemble his dream team; Emily searches for her own claim.
A Dredge Full of Dollars
S13 E2
Shawn strikes a deal with Dave Young that comes with a ticking clock; Zeke's new dredge, Black Swan, debuts on the Bering Sea; Kris' backup plan wildly backfires; Vernon and Emily seek out their own claims.
Ship of Fools
S13 E4
Kris and crew face one mishap after another in Elim; Shawn pursues complete control over the inland mine; Vernon pits his divers against each other in a gold-getting competition; Steve and Emily prospect on the beach.
Machine Gun Kellys
S13 E5
The Kellys face gunfire from angry locals in Elim; Shawn injures himself on the Myrtle; Emily loses her rock-solid diver; Vernon finds a secret golden spot; the Black Swan finally gets on gold.
Naked and Unafraid
S13 E6
Shawn pulls an all-nighter with the revamped Myrtle; the Kellys' season might be saved with a little help; Emily acts quickly in a dangerous situation; Vernon hopes hiring Steve again won't be a mistake; Zeke enlists his brother to get them on gold.
The Claim Dating Game
S13 E7
Zeke hopes to find his perfect claim match; Shawn needs the Myrtle to save the Christine Rose; Emily is down to her last shot; Vernon's luck with divers gets worse; Kris is finally on a hot streak.
Dredge of Insanity
S13 E8
Kris attempts to save his season with a move that may be his worst idea yet; Shawn hunts for a pay-streak to solidify his position at the top; Emily prospects a claim to call her own; Vern tries out a crazy new diver; Zeke sets sail on an adventure.
Once Upon a Mine
S13 E9
Nome's King Shawn edges closer to his goal of ultimate domination; Knight Kris tries his hand on an excavator dredge; Queen Emily has a pump crisis that could end her season.
Last Call
S13 E10
With just 24 hours left to make or break the season,an equipment malfunction jeopardizes Shawn's operation; Kris becomes the last Kelly standing; Vernon enlists Steve to prospect for winter; Zeke searches Cape Rodney; Emily finishes strong.
The Nome-inees Are...
S13 E101
In this 10th anniversary BSG awards show, the fleet competes in various categories for the coveted Nomie Award.
Dawn of the Dredge
S12 E1
Summer temperatures are at an all-time high, disrupting the sea floor and causing miners to find new strategies; Shawn fights a legal battle; Ken tries to keep his gold crown, while Emily and the Kellys look to expand their operations.
Back in the Ring
S12 E2
As summer kicks into gear, Ken and the Myrtle Irene get stuck in the mud; the Kellys are forced to bail out at Fort Davis; Elaine tries to make up for lost time due to Vernon's late start; Shawn receives word on the fate of the Christine Rose.
Sweet Child O'Mining
S12 E3
Shawn gets his first taste of the shifting seabed; Ken tries a new perspective to find new ground; Kris and Emily each try out greenhorn divers to boost their productivity, but the plan grinds to a halt for one of them.
Shift Happens
S12 E4
As the miners look to find more valuable ground, Shawn must fight the sea's shifting tide; Ken strains his excavator arm when digging hard cobble; Kris tries his chances with a rookie diver; new diver Brian saves Vernon's day.
Ready, Claim, Fire
S12 E5
Tensions run high as Brad leads The Reaper into hostile waters where Emily defends Claim 14 from claim jumpers; Shawn hunts an elusive pay-streak; Ken puts his risky Myrtle Irene repair to the test.
The Gold, The Bad, & The Ugly
S12 E6
Shawn's rocky pay streak takes him for a wild ride; Vernon loses patience with his crew's performance.
Dredge Men Tell No Tales
S12 E7
With a massive storm about to hit, Shawn and Ken push their operations to the brink to get one last score in; Emily gambles on untested ground; Kris battles bad attitudes; one dredge pushes too far into the storm, forcing its crew to abandon ship.
The Kellys' Fireworks Extravaganza
S12 E8
For Independence Day, the Kellys travel back to Northern California for an explosive adventure.
Gold Is Thicker Than Blood
S12 E9
Shawn confronts his dad for the sake of the family operation, to disastrous results; Emily brings her father aboard The Eroica; Vernon loses a diver and he turns to the unlikely replacement of his daughter Elaine.
The Heat Is Off
S12 E10
As summer's end approaches, Shawn claws his way closer to the top of the gold count; Emily leaves her unpredictable father to tend to the Eroica; Kris works his new partnership in pursuit of a brighter future.
Claim of Thrones (Part 1)
S12 E11
Kris mines an undersea trench, but a cave-in threatens his life; Shawn follows a hunch that may save his career.
How It All Pans Out
S12 E12
In the midst of the season-ending storm, Emily plays chicken with Mother Nature, but may lose her diver in the process; Ken pushes the Myrtle to its max; Elaine proves herself to Vern by calling the shots.
The Ice Mine Cometh
S12 E13
Winter has come, along with the thinnest, most unpredictable ice in decades; after three years, Shawn returns to diving under the ice in pursuit of the Tomcod claim; Kris tries to set up and mine in one day; Emily's dependable Claim 14 shocks her.
Frozen Chokehold
S12 E14
Only days into the winter mining season, a regulator freezes up and cuts off Shawn's air supply; Emily negotiates with Mr. Gold for season-saving coordinates; Vernon returns to the ice with an eye to buy Claim 16; the Kellys get on some gold.
Snow Blind
S12 E15
The clock ticks as an impending arctic storm gathers strength; Shawn can't quit the gold; Kris gambles on another rookie miner; Emily finds gold but her equipment fails; Vernon risks everything to test Claim 16.
Pain in the Ice
S12 E16
Following the arctic storm that drove everyone to shore; Shawn embarks on a marathon dive; Kris unveils a diving relay with The Reaper's new diver, Shaunna; Emily takes another desperate shot at TOMCOD gold.
Cold Man and the Sea
S12 E18
Shawn races to prove the viability of the TOMCOD; Kris makes amends with his crew; Brad dives for the first time in five years; Emily tries to break her ice season curse.
Freezer Burn
S12 E19
When the temperature plummets to a season low, Shawn fights frozen ground with steam heat; Kris' hot plan to beat the cold fizzles quickly; Vernon gambles on a new spot.
Up in Flames
S12 E20
As an arctic blizzard wreaks havoc across Nome; Kris finds gold under the ice, but fire erupts overhead; Shawn struggles to rescue his operation; Emily risks it all on a double dive; Vernon leans on a diver making her comeback.
No More Mr. Ice Guys
S12 E21
Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the edge; Kris and the Kellys recover from the engine shack fire; Vernon pitches his operation to a big-time investor.
Winter Take All
S12 E22
As the miners rush to solid ground before the ice vanishes, Mr. Gold outlasts the fleet to secure TOMCOD; Kris assembles a makeshift operation; Emily rolls the dice on one last dive, and Vernon hightails it to land on dangerous ice.
Gold Dogs, New Tricks
S12 E101
Shawn's legal woes could end his season before it begins; Kris receives a once-in-a-lifetime deal; Vernon upgrades the Gold Ship; Emily calls on her ace in the hole.
Breaking the Ice
S12 E103
After surviving the tumultuous summer season, the miners prepare their operations for the harsh winter when temperatures plummet and the sea becomes an endless sheet of ice.
Double Down
S11 E1
The summer gold mining season kicks off in Nome, Alaska; the Kellys attempt to repeat the success of last season; Kris leads his team with a new drive and inspiration.
Unleash the Beast
S11 E2
Shawn's rival Ken unleashes his 600-ton gold gobbler while Shawn fights to keep a family dynasty; Vernon makes a valiant return in an attempt to strike it rich with a new dredge; Emily fights to reclaims her hotspot.
The Sound of Money
S11 E4
Vernon and his crew are stranded in the Yukon; Shawn's son is his good luck charm; Ken suffers a mechanical setback; rookie dives underwater for Emily.
Storm Ravaged
S11 E5
Stormy conditions force the miners to rethink their motivations; Shawn channels his inner MacGyver; Vern is confronted with a life-or-death decision.
Guts & Gravel
S11 E6
Shawn rolls the dice on digging deeper than ever as Ken brings the heat before the winter freeze; a new dredge design for the Kellys; Emily is working non-stop.
Gold Blooded
S11 E7
Captain Vernon begins the final leg of his epic journey transporting the Gold Ship Wild Ranger to Nome; Emily is forced to face ripping currents and an exhausted diver.
Missing in Action
S11 E8
Ken and Shawn halt their operations to help in the search and rescue of a missing miner; Vern goes full bore on the Bering Sea.
Friend or Foe
S11 E9
Crews gear up for the final push; Shawn patches up the Christine Rose; Emily shares the wealth with beloved family members; the Kellys pitch a deal to Vernon to travel east for untapped riches.
Race the Storm
S11 E10
Nome, Ala. is about to be hit by a super-winter storm that will close down the harbor; Shawn and Ken battle for the title of Gold King.
Ready, Set, Gold
S11 E101
As Nome bustles with gold miners, Vern returns with a grand mission; Shawn works on his mega-dredge; Ken reinforces with more than $500,000 in upgrades; Emily and the Kellys look to improve on their best seasons yet.
Pay the Piper
S11 E103
Mining the Bering Sea's golden depths takes nearly super-human mental and physical stamina; the miners provide new insights on the season; Nome's two titans come face to face to settle the score on the richest season ever.
Enter a Titan
S10 E1
Newcomer Ken Kerr and the 600-ton beast Myrtle Irene threaten Shawn's plan to build his megadredge; the elements jeopardize Emily's plan to dive deeper; Kris heads to The Bluff with a new dredge, but faces complications.
Crash Course
S10 E2
Dangers rise with the tide; Shawn has a mishap underwater; Emily faces a possible collision; George prospects for brother Dave; Ken Kerr and the Kellys take home a chunk of gold.
Wild Wild West
S10 E3
Shawn and Kris battle encroaching miners; Ken's beastly Myrtle Irene continues to invade and operating costs soar; Emily expands her operation, but an air malfunction threatens her season.
Over the Line
S10 E4
In the Bluff's lawless waters, Shawn and Kris wield brute strength and make verbal threats while standing their ground against the competition; in Nome, Alaska, Emily and George gamble on new strategies and resources.
Storm Surge
S10 E5
The approach of a violent storm pits safety against the drive to succeed; Ken rushes to free the Myrtle before it's destroyed; Kris risks being stranded; Shawn mines until the Bering Sea rips up his dredge; Emily attempts to appease nature.
Miners on the Storm
S10 E6
A violent midsummer storm forces the fleet off the mining grounds; Shawn, Ken, Emily, and Kris race to repair and improve their dredges for an end-of-season attack while reliving some of their most dangerous and triumphant moments on the Bering Sea.
Second Wind
S10 E7
The Bering Sea battle heats up as Shawn bets big on a new discovery he hopes will keep him ahead of Ken's massive dredge; the Kellys are forced to find new ground; Emily nearly boils a diver alive.
Every Ounce Counts
S10 E8
Shawn works overtime to cover for his exhausted crew; Kris is blind-sided by the loss of his lead diver; Emily jumps in to prevent a fuel spill; Ken and George collaborate to find Myrtle a mother lode.
Closing the Gap
S10 E9
Winter winds force the captains to reevaluate risk and reward; Shawn's mega-barge extraction takes a turn for the worse; Ken pushes the Myrtle to the limit on a five-day run; Emily sends her divers deeper; Kris invents a new form of prospecting.
King of Nome
S10 E11
Desperate to be the gold king of Nome, Ala., Shawn risks the Christine Rose in dangerous waters; Ken struggles to free the Myrtle from the harbor; Emily fights a fouled airline; Kris attempts one more dive at the Bluff.
Bigger & Badder
S10 E12
In a shocking confrontation, Nome's top two miners Shawn and Ken come face to face after a season of squaring off, having revolutionized mining with bigger, badder, gold-grabbing machines; secrets are revealed through never-before-seen footage.
Big Cold Gold
S9 E1
Shawn's million dollar Bluff claim is denied, leaving the grounds open to anyone; Kris Kelly drags his family across 70 miles of frozen tundra to what he hopes will be their biggest season yet.
Cold War
S9 E2
Shawn and Kris square off when the Kelly family invades Shawn's turf at the Bluff; Emily hits the ice with a crew of veteran miners as she attempts to reclaim her hotspot at Hasting's Creek.
Tunnel Vision
S9 E3
Shawn gambles on a risky move; Kris suffers a life-threatening air line freeze up and makes a decision about his brother; Zeke attempts the most dangerous dive of his life through twenty feet of ice.
Cracked
S9 E5
Kris' scheme to make a million on Shawn's Bluff find is sabotaged when Mr. Gold plots with a turncoat Kelly diver; Zeke may have found his mining future.
Never Say Die
S9 E6
Shawn must fix his landlocked barge, but faulty controls threaten the Megadredge dream; Brad threatens to split the family before Kris can rally back to the Bluff; Emily gambles on a fast payoff.
Fight and Flight
S9 E7
Shawn tries to convince potential investors that his Megadredge vision is solid; Kris' frustration frays Andy's nerves; Zeke unleashes a secret weapon, but faces an unexpected challenge; Emily tries to pull her crew together to avoid an end.
Last Man Diving
S9 E8
Shawn races to the Bluff with only a day left in the season; Kris is on the best gold of his life, but his shoddy equipment keeps breaking down; Zeke is desperate to salvage the season but can't find a paystreak.
Uncharted Waters
S8 E1
Gold in Nome, Alaska, dries up, pushing miners to extreme new locations; Zeke heads miles offshore to Sledge Island while Shawn seeks to build his empire with a new claim at the Bluff.
Cruel Summer
S8 E2
The miners of Nome continue their far-flung explorations in search of new gold; Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island; Shawn continues his dreams of gold at the Bluff; the Kellys' reputation may sink them before the season starts.
Hail Mary
S8 E3
Desperate to find new gold, Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the limit; at Sledge Island, the deeper water triggers dangerous side effects for Zeke; the Kelly's go upriver for a shot at redemption.
Proving Day
S8 E4
Shawn's obsession with the bluff reaches a breaking point; Zeke and Emily have enough fuel for one more trip to Sledge Island; Nome, Alaska, newcomer George Young seeks his fortune on the Bering Sea floor.
Fickle Fortune
S8 E5
Halfway through the season, Shawn Pomrenke needs massive gold at the Bluff; after the debacle at Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach a breaking point; buried in debt, Nome newcomer George Young remains optimistic.
Reaper Madness
S8 E6
Anxious to reverse his fortunes, Zeke undertakes a perilous solo dive; the Kellys risk a 13-mile trip in their rinky-dink dredge; George grows desperate to prove is capability as a diver before his brother leaves Nome, Alaska.
Down & Out
S8 E7
A back injury hobbles Shawn; Kris puts the Kellys on gold, but the claim owner has second thoughts; George is in a tight spot when getting gold means defying his brother.
Penny Dreadful
S8 E8
Emily saves Zeke from a generator fire; Kris strikes a bargain with the last willing claim owner in Nome; George loses his ace diver and brings his son, Landen, up to dredge in the dangerous Bering Sea.
Murky Waters
S8 E9
An injured Shawn depends on his crew to salvage the empire; Zeke and Emily land on a career-saving spot but toxic fumes threaten more than their season; George faces a final dive to determine his fate.
No Place Like Nome
S8 E10
The Pomrenkes battle land and sea to vie for new gold-rich mining ground; Zeke and Emily risk life and careers in a dangerous boating maneuver; Kris has one last chance to prove his mining skill if he wants to stay in Nome.
Gold Fever
S8 E102
The inside dirt from the miners who suffer from gold fever and who spend every waking moment on a desperate quest for a cure.
Virgin Ground
S7 E1
A gold rush begins when Shawn Pomrenke offers the fleet access to his virgin claim, rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold.
Fear the Reaper
S7 E2
Emily must step up to save the season when Zeke's custom sluice malfunctions; the Kelly clan moves in too close to Vernon's claim; Mr. Gold races to plug a hole that threatens to devastate his empire.
The Plague
S7 E3
A flu hits the dredgers, threatening to knock every operation out of the race; a mistake by Steve Pomrenke could thwart the family's dreams of an empire.
Double Jeopardy
S7 E4
Desperation kicks in as teams take on big risks, bringing in experimental equipment and infamous ex-employees in their quest to double production.
Backseat Diver
S7 E5
The window to mine gold is closing; Zeke's experiment with a double length hose puts his brother in danger; the High Noon's water heater suffers a lethal malfunction; tempers boil at the Wild Ranger.
Hello Heartache, Goodbye Nome
S7 E7
Miners push themselves to the brink, forgoing sleep, safety and sanity to dredge as much gold as possible before the end of the season; Shawn Pomrenke's master plan is about to pay out.
The Gamble
S6 E1
With the mining grounds picked clean, the fleet relies on new tech, claims and opportunities; Shawn must deal with his father; Brad tries to bring his family back together.
Golden Dreams
S6 E3
Shawn must deal with a setback on the Christine Rose before heading to the Bluff; Derek discovers the effects of the worst dredge in Alaska; Vernon plans to steal a boat.
Father's Day
S6 E4
Father's Day has a unique meaning in the family business of mining; Shawn seeks to give a golden gift to his dad while also giving his son a dive lesson.
Rock Bottom
S6 E5
The midpoint of the season approaches, pressuring the Nome dredging fleet; Shawn hopes for an unlikely partnership with Zeke.
Breaking Point
S6 E6
A lack of gold puts everyone on edge; Shawn's father fails to keep his word; Emily's season may end; Vern and Derek risk everything.
Teamwork
S6 E7
A blowup at the inland mining site causes tension between the Pomrenkes that puts their operation at risk; Derek must call for help after a mistake puts himself and the dredge in danger.
Turf War
S6 E8
Shawn Pomrenke prepares to head to the Bluff; Derek McLarty attempts to trick a distracted Mr. Gold; the first cleanup of the inland mining operation proves whether Steve Pomrenke is right or wrong.
All In
S6 E9
Shawn finally takes the Christine Rose down to the Bluff; Vernon may lose his large investment if he doesn't hit it big; Zeke and Emily find common ground.
Jackpot
S6 E10
A showdown at the High Noon as Shawn returns to Nome early and finds Derek on his spot; final gold haul tallies reveal whether Steve's inland dream was worth the work.
The Gold Bar
S6 E11
Steve and Shawn Pomrenke, the Kellys, Zeke Tenhoff and Emily Riedel, Derek McLarty and Vernon Adkison gather at the Gold Dust Saloon to air their grievances and share their memories following the end of the 2015 summer mining season.
Digging Deep
S6 E101
A recap of the struggles and triumphs of the family, including Zeke and Emily's forbidden love, Vernon's crew issues and the "Fightin' Kelys."
Countdown to Gold
S5 E1
Strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures; Vern gambles on a state-of-the-art dredge; Shawn searches for the next hotspot; Emily unleashes a team of all-female divers.
The Quest
S5 E3
Near the middle of the season, all dredges must hustle to stay on the gold; small miscalculations lead to large problems.
Baggage
S5 E4
Each operation pulls out all the stops for payoffs; teams must contend with their pasts before they can land future wishes.
The Blizzard
S5 E5
With less than a week left of mining season, crews battle the clock; a massive storm descends on Nome.
The Deadline
S5 E6
Only one day remains of the 2015 ice mining season; the miners are determined to prove the risks have been worth it.
Escape Goat
S4 E2
A storm closes in on Nome; tensions rise; dredgers battle rough waters for gold; the Pomrenkes disagree about Steve's dream.
Namby-Pamby Mugwumps
S4 E3
Everyone feels the pressure of the summer mining season; a mishap and personnel problems plague the fleet.
No Man Left Behind
S4 E4
The miners begin to turn on each other when faced with the pressure of getting gold; Steve's mining plan may break up the family business.
Daddy Driving a Caddy
S4 E5
The "best" dredger in Nome decides to quit the fleet; Brad Kelly welcomes a baby girl to the family.
Brokedown City
S4 E6
Rough conditions take their toll on men and machines; a breakdown strands the Au Grabber at sea, while one of Emily's divers realizes he's too broke to continue dredging.
I Quit!
S4 E7
Two family teams part ways; Emily struggles to discipline the divers and it backfires; Kris buys a piece of a dredge.
Smoke 'Em Out
S4 E8
The fleet works toward their season goals; captains look for last-minute hires to hunt for gold before the summer ends.
The Battle for Tomcod
S4 E9
Crews rush to clean out the Tomcod claim, initiating a gold war; Emily and her new diver face a battle.
Payback
S4 E10
The season comes to a halt as the dredges rush out for a final push; families reunite; revenge is served cold.
Fire and Icebergs
S3 E1
Summer dredging season begins; the Pomrenkes face competition; Emily's first day as captain; Zeke has a run-in with the law; Steve is stranded on an iceberg.
Off the Deep End
S3 E2
The Pomrenkes must call for help when rough seas break the Christine Rose; Emily's crew has to teach her how to dredge; Zeke discusses his night in jail.
Burn It Down
S3 E3
The Pomrenkes ask Hank for help getting their barge operating; Zeke wants Emily to pay up; the Kellys contend with claim jumpers.
Let the Games Begin
S3 E4
A visit from the Coast Guard does not go well; Hank's megadredge is close to claim-jumping.
Who's the Captain?!
S3 E5
Tempers flare; captains question the loyalty of their crews; Shawn threatens to quit the business; Kris and Steve R. fight; Emily takes Shem to the emergency room; Hank's patience is at its limit.
10 Pounds of Gold
S3 E6
The Pomrenkes hit pay dirt; Scott asks Hank for his old job; Kris must keep the peace with Glen.
Backhoe Wars
S3 E7
Hank dredges during a storm; Emily and Glen head inland to river dredge; faulty equipment puts Kris in danger.
Money Money Money
S3 E8
Shawn proves himself to be "Mr. Gold"; Vernon and Emily's apologies do not sway their crews; Zeke has a new way to get rich; a friendship ends.
The Rescue & the Repo
S3 E10
Increasingly bad weather drives the dredges away; the Kellys quit; Steve suffers a loss; Hank and Shawn make a wager.
The Final Showdown
S3 E11
The crews head out one last time; Hank makes a bet with Shawn; Zeke returns to the water; the Kellys return.
Point of No Return
S2 E1
The Pomrenkes get off to a bad start with family arguments and a $25,000 bill; Zeke and Scott have powerful new dredges.
Dead Men Gather No Gold
S2 E2
Dredger John is out of the hospital and on the gold; Zeke is accused of claim jumping; Vernon finds Hurricane Dave's antics tiresome.
Nice Guys Finish Last
S2 E3
Summer storms keep the miners off the water; Zeke proves he wasn't claim jumping.
Gold Gettin' Hound Dog
S2 E4
Big swells and tempers take over the high seas with inexperience and equipment failures causing temper tantrums.
Greedy People
S2 E5
As the weather sours, crew members drop like flies; Scott goes out without a crew and hits a honey hole; Zeke gets too close to a neighbor's lease.
No Snivelin'
S2 E6
The fleet reaches the season's halfway mark; toxic fumes hamper the The Edge; The Wild Ranger enters a turf war; the law confronts The Pmrenkes.
Dirtville
S2 E7
With the end of the season approaching, every miner's back is against the wall; debts are mounting and feuds are escalating.
Don't Tell Me to Chillax!
S2 E9
Steve Riedel tries to save his job; Shawn Pomrenke heads to prison; Nome gathers to crown the fastest gold panner in town.
Gold Stress
S2 E10
Weather drives all but the most desperate and stubborn back to port.
And No More Shall We Part
S2 E11
Zeke, Emily and Steve mourn their friend John; Scott returns from rehab; Vernon hires a new diver to replace Steve.
The American Dream
S2 E12
Hoping for one last shot at gold, the dredgers break through Nome's frozen harbor; Zeke blames himself for John Bunce's death.
Paydirt
S1 E1
The gold rush is on in Nome, Alaska; piloting dredges that attempt to harvest gold from the bottom of the frigid Bering Sea.
One Bad Deal
S1 E2
A tavern brawl threatens the Christine Rose's future; the Wild Ranger springs a leak.
A Viking Funeral
S1 E4
With the season halfway over, the dredgers search for new sweet spots; an accident threatens to end one deckhand's season.
Captaincy
S1 E5
A season of unresolved grievances comes to a head; the owner of the Wild Ranger fires a crew member; Emily falls overboard.
Eureka!
S1 E6
The crews have a car accident; Cody is thrown overboard when a winch roller gives way; an injured but stubborn Scott dives anyway.
Bad Vibrations
S1 E7
The relationships between Zeke and Emily and Scott and Ian become strained; Shawn sends a crewmember packing; Scott invites Steve back.
The Bitter End
S1 E8
As winter sets in, the short-staffed crews make one more run before the ice blocks them in; the crews face off at an auction for next year's dredging grounds.
Risks and Relations
S1 E9
The crew sounds off about life during and after the show; Scott and Vern's reunion is explosive; Emily and Zeke answer questions about their relationship.
Gains and Losses
S1 E10
The crew talks about the gold gained and the relationships strained; Shawn opens up about being stabbed; Zeke drops a bombshell; Scott answers Vern's accusations.