Gold in Nome is drying up, pushing miners to extreme new locations in a desperate search for gold.
This winter, strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures. Vern gambles on an advanced dredge and Emily unleashes a team of all-girl divers on Nome.
Just as the fleet seems set to home in on the gold, equipment problems cause setbacks, costing each crew precious time under the water.
Shawn runs out of fuel and sets out on a dangerous trek to a remote town for supplies, while Kris Kelly deals with an equipment breakdown on the Paddy Wagon. Meanwhile, Emily loses the trust of her crew when she reacts poorly in an emergency situation.
All the teams are working hard to make the season pay. But they will have to contend with the weight of the past before they can land on future riches.
With less than a week remaining in the season, every crew is battling the clock. Just when they think it couldn't get any harder, a massive storm descends on Nome.
After a month out on the ice, one day remains in the ice-mining season. For every miner, that's one more day to prove that a season full of risks was worth the cost.
As the new summer mining season begins, gold in Nome is drying up, pushing miners to extreme new locations in a desperate search for gold.
The miners of Nome continue their search for new gold. Whilst Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island, Shawn continues his dreams of gold at the Bluff.
A risky dive nearly ends in tragedy for Shawn.
Zeke makes a final attempt to locate gold near Sledge Island.
George causes panic while on a gold dive.
Zeke finds himself in a dangerous situation after deciding to dive alone.
Defying his brother, George dives while Dave is out of town.
A fire breaks out on Emily and Zeke's dredge.
Shawn's crew steps in to dive in his place.
The crews fight for one more day to score gold before the harbor freezes.
Shawn offers the fleet access to his virgin claim of Bering Sea floor.
When Zeke's sluice malfunctions, Emily tries to save the Clark's season.
A mistake made by father Steve could end his quest. Flu hits the dredgers.
Halfway through ice season, teams desperately attempt to double production.
Zeke endangers his brother's life with another risky plan.
A double sluice and lack of divers sees Emily confront her deepest fear.
The crews suffer dangerous mishaps and health scares as the season ends.
Shawn and Ken face off with their largest ships ever.
Ken unleashes his 600-ton gold gobbler on Shawn.
Shawn constructs the largest washplant in Nome.
Shawn finds a good luck charm while Vernon gets stranded in the Yukon.
Whipping winds and raging storms make life difficult for the miners.
Shawn digs deeper than ever while Ken brings the heat.
The Christina Rose hits her limit while Ken digs in on an untouched patch.
Ken and Shawn pause their operations to help rescue a vanished miner.
Shawn and Ken are neck-and-neck as the end approaches.
Shawn and Ken battle it out to win their bet as a winter storm approaches.
A new dredger vows to go head-to-head with Shawn.
Emily's dredge loses power and drifts toward a jetty.
Shawn scrambles to find new ground after novices raid his location.
Shawn uses his barge's size to deter others from closing in on him.
Shawn makes the dangerous choice to continue mining despite a storm.
Emily's testing of her faulty equipment risks the life of a diver.
Shawn's work doubles while Kris dives alone.
Daryl dangerously dives 40 feet below for Emily.
Shawn develops a new plan to capture gold as winter nears.
Shawn risks it all to fund his mega-dredge while Ken deals with headaches.
The worst winter in 100 years is forecast for Nome, Alaska. Shawn chases a jackpot along an ancient riverbed, and Kris goes all-in on brand new equipment.
As another snowstorm approaches Nome, Vernon sets up his operation on the promising Claim 56. The Kellys race to get their new equipment on the ice.
Vernon runs out of patience when one of his divers struggles with the freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Zeke is left frustrated by unexpected flooding.
Vernon tries to capitalize on a patch of clear weather by sending out two talented divers. Zeke attempts a marathon dive, while Kris has another nightmare day.
The Kellys must find gold to pay off their debts. Shawn moves his camp in search of the motherlode, and Vernon’s diver tries to mine without a light.
Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems. Meanwhile, Vernon follows the gold trail despite dangerous ice conditions.
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.
With Kris away on father duty, Andy is under pressure to bring in gold as captain of the Reaper. Zeke tries Shawn’s coordinates to finally get on the gold trail.
A massive blizzard is about to hit Nome, Alaska, and bring the mining season to an end. Zeke risks one last move, while Shawn hits a big jackpot.
Vernon’s on the hunt for a new ship to launch his "golden seahorse".
Emily’s best diver threatens to quit after multiple dredge malfunctions.
Vernon plans to steal a boat from an enemy. A new diver goes under water.
Shawn looks to give his dad a golden gift for the inland mining operation.
At the season’s half-way point, it’s sink or swim for one dredging fleet.
Shawn reaches his quota to get to the Bluff, but Steve changes the rules.
Emily swallows her pride and offers ex-friend Zeke a job on the Eroica.
The Kellys face off against Zeke’s corporate dredge in a bitter gold war. Meanwhile, Derek plots to invade Shawn’s gold-rich spots when he’s gone.
Vernon stresses as the season closes in and his investment could be lost.
Derek experiences the wrath of Mr. Gold when he’s caught mining on the Christine Rose’s lucky spot. Plus, Emily has a panic attack on the Eroica.
Shawn searches for the big gold honey hole he found back in the summer.
The Kelly family follows Shawn to the Bluff.
Kris loses oxygen 65 feet from the surface.
Emily asks Shawn a question that may make or break her season.
Zeke worries about floating away after the ice breaks up.
Shawn shuts the operation down on the Bluff, splitting the Kelly family.
Shawn shares his master plan to build a mega-dredge with investors.
The crews rush to finish the gold season in the black.
Mining empires clash in the epic battle to dominate Nome. Mr. Gold has a plan to yield 3000 ounces, while the Kellys impress a new investor.
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.
A series of questionable calls by Kris brings the Mistress to her breaking point. Mr. Gold takes a huge gamble by mining Cooper Gulch.
As tempers flare, the conflict between Shawn and the Kellys becomes physical. Meanwhile, mechanical difficulties plague the Mistress.
Shawn and Kris attempt to settle their feud for good. In the hopes of jump-starting his season, Zeke embarks on a marathon suction dredging campaign.
The Gold Ship crew strikes out on their own while Vernon is away. Shawn faces a malfunction on the Myrtle just as boss Dave Young comes to inspect it.
Shawn and Vernon embark on a harrowing rescue mission on a stormy Bering Sea. Meanwhile, Zeke relaunches the Havilah with a wild crew.
A shocking injury jeopardises Kris Kelly's gold goal for the season. Mr. Gold gambles on northern winds and low tides to provide a huge paystreak.
A key crew member abandons Kris as he tries to hold onto the Mistress. Plus, Shawn fights to retain his crown as the Gold King of Nome.
A young mining gangster challenges Mr. Gold's dominance.
Innovative mining strategies pay off for Chris and Shawn.
Chris McCully continues to pose a serious threat to Mr. Gold.
Shawn and Zeke each risk dangerous ice missions for big paystreaks.
Danger and terror plague the hapless miners of Nome.
The Kellys unveil their secret gold mining weapon.
Chris McCully hits a lucrative paystreak he deems "Wall Street.
Jane clashes with Emily's crew. Shawn and Chris face equipment failures.
The Kellys quarrel while trying to make their Crawler work.
Mr. Gold and Chris McCully battle for top spot on the gold board.
In Nome’s new Industrial Revolution, the miners elevate their operations. A cracked spud may mean disaster for Shawn.
Chris McCully embarks on a three-person, 15-hour diving marathon while Kris Kelly panics. Plus, Vernon and Emily both try new, unconventional divers.
The fleet scrambles to get mining before an approaching storm. Chris McCully has a close call while diving. Vernon attempts to get back in the gold game.
Pressure mounts as a Nome-wide diver shortage forces Chris McCully into a dangerous solo dive. The Kellys fight over a lack of progress on their newest dredge.
The entire fleet gambles to save their season. Mr. Gold takes a chance on shallow ground, while Chris risks it all on another solo dive.
Shawn's negotiations with his father for the inland mine implode. Emily deploys her new diver while Vernon searches for one of his own.
A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully. Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters.
With a big storm approaching, the fleet races to mine. Reaper Nation hits deeper waters while Shawn, Emily, Vernon and Chris all fight large swells.
As the miners try to secure their operations, a catastrophic storm rips through Nome, devastating the community and leaving it forever changed.
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.
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.
In a last push, Reaper Nation fights to mine until the bitter end. Shawn reaches for gold in deeper waters. Emily depends on her last remaining diver.
After securing a lucrative claim, Shawn Pomrenke has a plan to become the leading miner in Nome. And, Zeke Tenhoff works on an ambitious sailboat.
Shawn unleashes the Christine Rose to try and find a lucrative riverbed. Vernon’s new crew go for a test dive, but the practice takes a dark turn.
Shawn has a bold plan to rebuild the Myrtle Irene. Zeke tests out his unique sailboat dredge, and Vernon exams his claim with an underwater drone.
Shawn is given permission to rebuild the Myrtle Irene, but it’s going to be more expensive than he thought. Veteran diver Bob battles strong currents.
Shawn and his crew make impressive progress on the Myrtle Irene. Zeke has an exciting offer for Vernon, while Emily tries to recruit a talented diver.
It’s a critical moment for Shawn as the Myrtle Irene is put in the water. Steve continues his hunt for a job, and Kris embarks on a risky adventure.
Shawn has showdown talks with his dad about the future of the inland mine. Plus, Vernon incentivises his divers with a luxury trip to Las Vegas.
Shawn has a breakthrough in his negotiations to buy the inland mine. Kris endures a hard day in Elim, while Zeke suffers a devastating back injury.
When Kris decides to mine the centre of Elim, a group of angry locals respond with gunshots. Emily is fuming when a diver unexpectedly leaves her team.
After a disastrous trip to Elim, Kris needs a new plan to find gold. Shawn is nervous to test out the Myrtle Irene, and Vernon finds gold in Clara Creek.
The revamped Myrtle Irene is back in action and on the hunt for gold. Vernon gives Steve another opportunity, and Kris finally finds some gold.
Shawn weighs gold from the Myrtle Irene’s first run of the season – will it live up to his expectations? Meanwhile, Zeke’s brother returns to diving.
There’s a gold rush on but this precious metal is found at the bottom of the Bering Sea. A handful of people are willing to risk it all to bring it to the surface.