Bering Sea Gold(2012–)

Paydirt

In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on. Meet the dredgers, driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, who pilot their ragtag dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.

One Bad Deal

A bar brawl threatens not only Shawn's health but the Christine Rose's future. The Wild Ranger's luck is getting worse as they're down a man and have sprung a leak. The Sluicey's Ian calls in a friend who offers both experience and criticism.

Suction

The weather may be perfect, but storms are brewing onboard the dredges as egos clash and tempers flare. Emily's first dive is almost her last when she learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.

A Viking Funeral

The season is halfway over, and tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new sweet spots. An accident with the 15 ton excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.

Captaincy

A season of simmering grievances comes to a boil. Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Emily falling overboard and a blocked sluice box test Zeke's patience. Rocks falling out of a faulty sluice box rain down on solo-diving Scott Foster's head.

Eureka!

Bad luck and bad vibes. The crews have a car accident on the way home from some hot springs R&R. A hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that lashes Cody's leg and sends him overboard. Scott dives with an injured leg out of stubborness.

Bad Vibrations

The dredging season is quickly coming to an end, and so are once trusted relationships between Zeke and Emily as well as Scott F and Ian. Shawn sends crewmember Robbi packing while Scott M swallows his pride and invites Steve back. But will he accept?

Point of No Return

SEASON PREMIERE: The Pomrenkes get off to a bad start with family squabbles and a $25K bill. Zeke and Scott M have powerful new dredges but can they rely on their crew of friends? Vernon goes all in, gambling all his savings and his deckhand daughter.

Dead Men Gather No Gold

EDGE dredger John is out of the hospital and on the gold, but Zeke may lose it all when accused of claim jumping. Scott puts the crew at risk taking the dredge out during a storm. The DNR shuts the Pomrenkes down. "Hurricane Dave's" antics test Vernon.

Nice Guys Finish Last

Summer storms keep the miners off the water; losing time and money shortens tempers. Steve R takes out a restraining order and later finds gold despite himself. Zeke proves he wasn't claim jumping but gets shut down any way. Steve P works his "voodoo".

Gold Gettin' Hound Dog

Big swells and bigger tempers take over the Bering Sea. Inexperience and equipment problems cause more than a few tantrums, while big swells and bad conditions make some miners lose their lunch.

Greedy People

The weather sours, crew members drop like flies, and captains' tempers rage. Scott M goes out without crew but hits a honey hole. Zeke goes back to THE CLARK and gets too close to a neighbor's lease. The CHRISTINE ROSE is close to toppling over in a gale.

No Snivelin'

Pressure mounts as the fleet reaches the season's halfway mark. The Edge is hampered by a toxic fumes and diving phobia. The Wild Ranger enters a turf war. The Pomrenkes face the law. Will Scott Meisterheim's binge finally bring about his breakdown?

Dirtville

The season's end is steadily approaching, and every miner's back is against the wall. With debts mounting and feuds escalating, one skipper loads his rifle, another blows his stack, and yet another abandons his crew before hightailing it out of Nome.

Go Big or Go Home

Check out the new season of Bering Sea Gold, Fridays at 10PM E/P. With Scott MIA, Vernon hires the ANGER MANAGEMENT crew who are sitting dead in the water, but his own crew -- and daughter -- are also MIA.

Don't Tell Me to Chillax!

Steve Riedel battles to save his job. Shawn Pomrenke heads to prison as his father dredges to save their family compound. A runaway skiff causes Zeke to blow up at diver John Bunce. Nome gathers to crown the fastest gold panner in town.

Gold Stress

Weather drives all but the desperate and stubborn in.Shawn and Cody claw their way back to port. Daryl struggles to get back to the dredge after losing his air. Zeke's on the gold, but low balls Emily on her cut. The fleet loses a dredger and friend.

And No More Shall We Part

Zeke, Emily and Steve mourn their friend John's death. Scott returns from rehab ready to dredge despite the increasing ice and snow. Vernon hires a new diver to replace Steve. Shawn and Cody patch a rapidly increasing hole in the CHRISTINE ROSE's hull.

Good Morning, Viet-Nome

Nome, Alaska. The summer season kicks off as captains race to reclaim the gold the melting ice forced them to leave behind. One miner returns with a dastardly plan, while a rocky father and son relationship turns explosive.

Escape Goat

As a storm closes in on Nome, tensions rise in the fleet. While the dredgers battle rough seas to get the gold, the Pomrenkes disagree about Steve's dream to go mining inland.

Namby-Pamby Mugwumps

The summer mining season heats up and everyone is feeling the pressure to get gold. A near-fatal mishap and personnel problems plague the fleet, proving once again that the Bering Sea doesn't give up her gold easily.

No Man Left Behind

The summer season is well underway, but pressure to get gold is turning the miners against each other. For the Pomrenkes, Steve's inland mining plan may lead to breaking up the family business.

Daddy Driving a Caddy

At midseason, the self-proclaimed best dredger in Nome is quitting the fleet. And though Brad Kelly welcomes a baby girl into his family, complications of the birth may claim the life of her mother.

Brokedown City

Rough conditions on the Bering Sea are taking 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!

Bonds are tested and broken as two family teams split up. On the Eroica, Emily struggles to discipline her divers and it backfires on her. But disaster turns into opportunity as Kris buys a piece of a dredge.

Smoke Em' Out

The gloves are coming off as the fleet fights for their season goals. Captain Vernon Adkison and Captain Emily Riedel look for last-minute new hires to get them the gold as the summer starts to come to an end.

The Battle for Tomcod

Four crews rush to clean out the gold-rich Tomcod claim and an all-out gold war ensues. Meanwhile, Captain Emily Riedel and her new diver face a battle all their own.

The Gamble

This summer, with the mining grounds picked clean, the fleet bets it all on new tech, claims and opportunities. Shawn must deal with his dad before hitting the Bluff. Meanwhile, Brad attempts to bring his family back together with the promise of an adventure.

Pressure

Shawn recruits his family for help while the Kelly's get familiar with their new claims.

Golden Dreams

Shawn deals with a setback on the Christine Rose; Vernon hatches a plan to steal a boat from an old enemy.

Father's Day

Shawn looks to give his dad a golden gift for the inland mining operation. Also, he teaches his son a diving lesson.

Rock Bottom

Zeke is forced into an unlikely partnership; Shawn is torn between his father's dreams and his own venture; the Kelly's work to reclaim their season; Vern sinks is dredge.

Breaking Point

Teamwork

The Pomrenkes are on the outs and risk losing their inland mining operation; Derek calls for help after making a dangerous mistakes.

Turf War

Shawn Pomrenke prepares to head to the Bluff; Steve Pomrenke completes the first cleanup of the inland mining operation.

All In

After waiting for nearly an entire season, Shawn finally gets to take the Christine Rose down to the Bluff. In Nome, Vernon needs to hit it big or he risks losing his $200,000 investment. Zeke and Emily finally find some common ground.

Countdown to Gold

This winter, strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures. Vern gambles on a state of the art dredge while Shawn ventures into the harsh wilderness in search of the next golden hotspot and Emily unleashes a team of all girl divers on Nome.

Girl Drama

With a shortened season, every second counts. But just as the fleet seems set to dial in on the gold, equipment problems cause setbacks, costing each crew precious time under the water.

The Quest

Near the midpoint of the shortened mining season, every dredge must hustle to stay on the gold. But in their haste, small miscalculations lead to massive problems, throwing every operation into question.

Baggage

Through the halfway point of the ice mining season, every operation is pulling out all the stops to make it pay. But they'll have to contend with the weight of the past before they can land the riches

The Blizzard

With less than a week in the shortest ice mining season on record, every crew is battling the clock. But just when they think it couldn't get any harder, a massive Arctic storm descends on Nome.

Virgin Ground

This season, a modern day gold rush is sparked when Shawn Pomreinke offers the fleet access to his virgin claim of untouched Bering Sea floor, rumored to contain 14 millions of dollars of gold. But access comes at a price.

Fear the Reaper

When Zeke’s custom sluice malfunctions, Emily must step up to try and save the Clark’s season. The Kelly clan moves in too close to Vernon’s claim and Mr. Gold races to plug a hole that’s threatening to devastate his budding empire.

The Plague

With the ice season in high gear, a flu hits the dredgers like a plague threatening to knock every operation out of the race. For the Pomrenkes, a mistake by father Steve could thwart their inland dreams and end their quest for empire.

Double Jeopardy

Halfway through ice season, desperation kicks in. Teams risk it all, bringing in experimental equipment and infamous ex-employees in their quest to double production. But will the gambles pay off or will the crews lose everything?

Backseat Diver

With two weeks left in the season, 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 and tempers boil at the Wild Ranger.

Lady Luck

A double sluice and lack of divers mean that Emily Riedel must confront her deepest fear if the Clark is to succeed. Shawn "Mr. Gold" Pomrenke discovers the land sale of a lifetime.

Hello Heartache

With three days left in the season, miners push themselves to the brink. Sleep, safety, and sanity are out the window in order to dredge maximum gold.

Uncharted Waters

As the 2016 summer mining season begins, gold in Nome is drying up, pushing miners to extreme new locations in a desperate search for gold. Zeke heads miles off shore to Sledge Island while Shawn seeks to build his empire with a new claim.

Cruel Summer

The miners of Nome continue their far flung explorations in search of new gold. Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island and Shawn continues his dreams of gold at the Bluff. Meanwhile, the Kelly’s reputation may sink them before the season starts.

Hail Mary

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

Shawn's obsession with the Bluff reaches a tipping point. Zeke and Emily only have enough fuel for one more trip to Sledge Island. Undeterred by obstacles, Nome newcomer, George Young seeks his fortune on the Bering Sea floor.

Fickle Fortune

Halfway through the season, Shawn Pomrenke needs to find a massive amount of gold at the Bluff or his empire could be ruined. After the debacle that was Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach a breaking point. Meanwhile, Nome newcomer George Young is buried in debt, but remains optimistic.

Reaper Madness

Anxious to reverse his fortunes, Zeke undertakes a perilous solo dive. The Kellys risk a thirteen-mile trip in their rinky-dink dredge. George is desperate to prove he's a capable diver before his brother leaves Nome.

Down & Out

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

At the mouth of the Penny River, Emily saves Zeke from a generator fire. Kris strikes a devil's 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

Injured, Shawn depends on his crew and the mercy of the murky Bering Sea 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 and cleanout to determine his fate.

Big Cold Gold

Shawn's million dollar Bluff claim is denied, leaving the grounds open to anyone. Kris Kelly leaps at the opportunity, dragging his family across 70 miles of frozen tundra to what he hopes will be their biggest season yet.

Cold War

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.

Fire and Icebergs

Summer dredging season begins. The Pomrenkes have competition from a new megadredge crewed by Scott Meisterheim. Emily's first day as captain goes up in flames. Zeke has a run-in with the law. Steve R is first out, but his crew strands him on an iceberg.

Off the Deep End

The Pomrenkes have to call for help when rough seas break the Christine Rose, pinning it to the ocean floor. Emily's crew set out to re-teach her how to dredge. Rumors swirl but Zeke tells the full story of his disturbing night in jail and the hospital.

Enter a Titan

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

Dangers rise with the tide when Shawn has a life-threatening mishap underwater and Emily's dredge, The Eroica, faces a possible collision. George prospects for his brother Dave and his business partner Ken Kerr while the Kellys take home a chunk of gold.

Dawn of the Dredge

Summer temperatures at an all time high disrupt the seafloor, 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

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. And Shawn receives word on the fate of the Christine Rose.

Sweet Child o' Mining

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

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 and new diver Brian saves Vernon's day.

Ready, Claim, Fire

Tensions fly as Brad leads The Reaper into hostile waters where Emily defends Claim 14 from claim jumpers. Shawn hunts an elusive pay-streak. Ken puts a risky Myrtle Irene repair to the test.

The Gold, The Bad, & The Ugly

Shawn's rocky pay-streak takes him for a wild ride. Kris raids another claim but a rival dredge fights back. Vernon loses patience with his crew's performance. Ken tests a new operator to keep running around the clock.

Dredge Men Tell No Tales

With a massive storm about to hit Nome, 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.

Dive Hard With a Vengeance

After the raging storm, Ken learns the Myrtle Irene's fate. Shawn uses a new tool to hunt for new hotspots. Emily brings on a new crew member from her past. Vernon tries his luck at river mining. Kris gambles on an alliance to turn his season around.

Gold Is Thicker Than Blood

Shawn confronts his dad for the sake of the family operation to disastrous results. Emily brings her father aboard The Eroica.

The Heat is Off

As summer’s end approaches, Shawn claws his way closer to the top of the gold count. Emily leaves her unpredictable father to tend on the Eroica. Kris works his new partnership in pursuit of a brighter future. And Ken pushes the repaired Myrtle Irene.

Claim of Thrones

Kris mines an undersea trench, but a cave-in of rocks threatens his life, pinning him to the seafloor. Desperate to find a patch of career-saving gold, Shawn follows a hunch to deeper ground.

How It All Pans Out

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

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

Only days into the winter mining season, a regulator freeze up 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

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

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.

Total Meltdown

Suffering the icy burn of possible defeat, Kris wrecks his 3-diver relay plan and abandons his crew. Shawn is forced to question TOMCOD. Emily returns home to Claim 14. Vernon gambles on the edge of the ice.

Cold Man and the Sea

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

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

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

On this ice season Judgement Day, Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the edge. Kris and the Kellys rise from the ashes of an engine shack fire. Vernon pitches his operation to a big time investor.

Goldfellas

Young mining gangster Chris McCully challenges Mr. Gold's dominance.

Evolve or Die

Innovative mining strategies pay off for Chris and Shawn.

New Kid on the Ice Block

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

Shawn and Zeke each risk dangerous ice missions in the 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

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

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 at the bottom of the Bering Sea.

The Wolf Of Wall Streak

Jane's Affliction

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

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.

Double Down

Despite the worst conditions in a decade, the miners hedge their bets as Shawn and Ken go head to head with their largest ships ever. Emily confronts the elements while Kris leads his family with a newfound determination.

Unleash the Beast

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.

Clash of the Titans

An epic Clash of Titans grips the gold mining fleet as Shawn constructs the largest washplant in Nome and Ken's mining monster roars to life. Vern prospects using his new innovations. Ripping currents threaten the Kellys.

The Sound Of Money

Vernon and his crew get stranded in the Yukon. Shawn finds a good luck charm in his son. Ken suffers a mechanical setback and Emily sends rookie diver Chase underwater.

Storm Ravaged

Whipping winds and crashing waves force the miners to ask themselves how hard they're willing to fight. Shawn channels his inner MacGyver to fix a stalled machine. Kris acts boldly. Vern must make a life or death decision.

Guts & Gravel

Before the winter freeze out, Shawn gambles to dig deeper than ever before as Ken brings the heat. The Kellys restart from scratch with a new dredge design. Emily aims to work nonstop.

Gold Blooded

To test mother nature's stamina, Shawn pushes the Christine Rose to its maximum work depth in the face of massive swells while Ken digs on an untouched, gold-rich dirt patch. Emily faces ripping currents and an exhausted diver. Vernon hits the open seas.

Missing In Action

When a fellow miner vanishes, Ken and Shawn interrupt their operations to join the search and rescue. Vern finally unleashes on the Bering Sea.

Battle Plan

Shawn and Ken are neck and neck to win their $130K wager as the frigid end approaches with some dangerous winds that threaten Shawn's wash-plant installation. Emily races Mother Nature. Vern risks the Goldship while on the hunt for pay dirt.

Winter, Lose or Draw

In the high-stakes game of ice mining, Shawn chases a jackpot along an ancient riverbed, Kris goes all-in on brand new equipment and Zeke bets on his season with a fresh crew.

Snow Man's Land

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

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

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

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

Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems. Zeke gives the West Beach Claim one last shot. Kris tries out Captain James as a diver. Vernon pushes forward despite dangerous ice conditions.

Texas Cold 'Em

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?

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. Shawn finds himself just short of a paystreak. Zeke tries Shawn's coordinates to put some gold in the box.

Mining on a Prayer

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 to keep on the trail of the Tomcod jackpot. Zeke sees signs of life just as his season is coming to an end.

The Empires Strike Back

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

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.

Winds of Misfortune

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 hot prospecting tip. Emily's crew takes risky dives. Zeke's new girl is his gold luck charm on Tomcod.

No Jane, No Gain

A brand-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.

Brawl of Duty

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 and Emily drops a bombshell.

Truce or Consequences

Shawn and Kris attempt to settle their feud once and for all. 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.

Diver's Ed

The Gold Ship's crew strikes out on their own while Vernon is away. Shawn faces an unexpected malfunction on the Myrtle just as boss Dave Young comes to inspect it. Zeke and Emily hope that new divers will bring huge paystreaks. Kris returns to the Reaper while the Mistress is out of commission.

The Miner's Code

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

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.

Going Deep

The race for untapped gold in bottomless depths kicks off as Chris and newcomer Joe go to war over a contested spot. Vern deploys an untested crew and new Nitrox air system for their deepest dives yet. Mr. Gold attempts to access riches via inland gold.

Storm Warning

The first storm of summer arrives to rock the fleet; rivals Chris and Joe battle over big gold; Vern's diver faces a deep-water emergency; Kris orders the Mistress to put her crew on notice; Shawn makes a promising discovery.

High Stakes Hustle

After a week lost to stormy weather, the fleet scrambles to make up for lost time in innovative ways; Shawn employs a risky hydraulic blaster, Chris gambles on a rookie diver, and Joe pushes himself and his dive crew to dangerous levels.

Stand Your Ground

Tensions rise as the mining season hits its midpoint; the Kellys launch the All-In and Zeke hits the cheese; Shawn struggles to find a pay streak and an alleged claim jumper sets up on the Tomcod Claim hotspot.

Boiling Point

Tensions explode on the Tomcod Claim; Chris takes radical action against a dredge he believes is jumping his claim; when a massive explosion blows a hole in the Mistress, Kris scrambles to save his livelihood.

Big Bering Sea Gold Nugget

The fleet goes for broke as Kris launches his crawler deeper than anyone has ever mined. Shawn must haul massive, season-saving equipment through a rising river, and Chris makes a historic discovery: the biggest gold nugget ever found offshore from Nome!

Pedal to the Gold Metal

As the end of the mining season looms, the fleet has its richest week to date; Shawn unleashes a full force of equipment inland, Joe's marathon dives hit the jackpot and Chris fights against currents to reach his payday.

Make or Break

The weather is turning, and it's become "make or break" time for many miners in the fleet; Vern finds a lucky nugget, while Shawn battles freezing ground; Joe loses his ace diver; facing mutiny, Zeke pulls up his stakes to find a new claim.

Gold Can Mend a Broken Heart

Last-minute hopes hang in the balance. Shawn follows old mining evidence as he hunts for his biggest gold haul yet, but Kris suffers a catastrophic failure on the All In that threatens to end not just his season, but his mining career.

Into Hell Niño

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

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

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.

Nome Alone

Left out in the cold by his crew, Chris McCully risks an unprecedented winter solo dive without a tender. The Kellys look to continue their new hot streak, but hypothermia becomes a serious threat for one diver when equipment begins to fall apart.

A Tale of Three Miners

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

Shawn moves in on Vernon's spot on Claim 56 as the two miners chase the same paystreak but only one will prevail.

Perfect Disharmony

Chris McCully pushes his fancy 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

Desperate to salvage his season, 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

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, and Chris McCully plans a marathon dive.

The Pit and the Pugilists

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

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.

Goldslingers

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. Zeke attempts an ambitious creation.

A Dredge Full of Dollars

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.

Papa's Got a Brand New Dredge

Shawn must get the remastered Myrtle Irene onto the water. Zeke bets on himself by helping on Vernon's claim. Emily hopes to add to her all-star squad. Kris and his sceptic crew finally head to Elim.

Ship of Fools

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

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

Shawn pulls an all-nighter with the revamped Myrtle. The Kelly's season might be saved with a little help. Emily acts quick 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

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, but will it last?

Dredge of Insanity

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

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. Wizard Zeke returns to Cape Rodney while Ogre Vernon leans on his last diver.

Captains of Industry

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

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.

Gone With the Wind

The fleet scrambles to get mining before an approaching storm. Mechanical difficulties plague Mr. Gold and Kris Kelly. Chris McCully has a close call while diving. Vernon attempts to get back in the gold game.

Sea-ing Red

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 desperately tries to salvage their season.

Fortune's Fools

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. Fortune's Fools 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.