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A Tragic Beginning

Episode number: 1

Overview: A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of millions in gold

Gold Out of the Gate

Episode number: 2

Overview: Reeling from tragic news, Dustin and the miners fight to get a diver in the water earlier than ever before, and their determination is rewarded

Trench Warfare

Episode number: 3

Overview: On the gold and desperate for more, Dustin Hurt and his intrepid band of brothers engage in trench warfare as they chase the pay streak up Nugget Creek. But one wrong move has the miners on the retreat

A Dying Wish

Episode number: 4

Overview: Dustin departs Nugget Creek when he's needed most to attend Dakota Fred's 80th birthday celebration. With Dustin away, the miners turn to questionable tactics to dig them out of a deep hole

Fred Hurt Forever

Episode number: 5

Overview: Devastating news about legendary miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt strikes Nugget Creek, sending shockwaves through the mine site. Dustin is forced to dig deep and push on in honor of his father.

Fred's Golden Gift

Episode number: 6

Overview: The loss of legendary gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt has the miners reeling. But their determination as they push on to honor Fred's legacy pays off with a record-breaking discovery.

Unfinished Business

Episode number: 7

Overview: After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with the deadly site that defeated him last season. To reach those life-changing nuggets means tackling their biggest engineering feat yet.

Welcome to My Nightmare

Episode number: 8

Overview: An airboat accident could end this record-breaking season, and severe weather could make matters worse.

$70,000 Nugget

Episode number: 9

Overview: With winter closing in and bedrock still far out of reach, the miners turn to the late Fred Hurt for help solving the problem. A major dredge malfunction shuts the operation down

Dustin's White Whale

Episode number: 10

Overview: A mysterious white boulder dubbed "Moby" could be the gateway to more monster nuggets, but Mother Nature throws Dustin a sucker punch -- she won't give up her gold without a fight

Get Rich or Die Trying

Episode number: 11

Overview: Feeling the squeeze of winter's grip tightening around them, desperation pushes the miners a step too far in their search for millions in gold.

Dancing With Death

Episode number: 12

Overview: Mother Nature serves Dustin an eviction notice. With a season-ending blizzard in the forecast, the miners must push past their limits to add to their record gold haul by dredging every last ounce from the freezing depths of Nugget Creek.