Bering Sea Gold

1. S01E01PaydirtJanuary 27, 2012 8.3In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on. Meet the dredgers, driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, who pilot their ragtag dredges a
2. S01E02Season's bestOne Bad DealFebruary 3, 2012 8.5A 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
3. S01E03SuctionFebruary 10, 2012 7.7The weather may be perfect, but storms are brewing onboard the dredges as egos clash and tempers flare. Emily's first dive is almost her las
4. S01E04A Viking FuneralFebruary 17, 2012 8.5The season is halfway over, and tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new sweet spots. An accident with the 15 ton excavator
5. S01E05CaptaincyFebruary 24, 2012 7.7A season of simmering grievances comes to a boil. Vern fires one of his crew. Emily falling overboard & a blocked sluice box test Zeke's
6. S01E06EurekaMarch 2, 2012 8.5Bad luck & bad vibes. The crews have a car accident on the way home from some hot springs R&R. A hastily welded winch roller gives w
7. S01E07Bad VibrationsMarch 9, 2012 8.5The dredging season is quickly coming to an end, & so are once trusted relationships between Zeke and Emily as well as Scott F and Ian.
8. S01E08The Bitter EndMarch 16, 2012 8.5Winter sets in. The now short-staffed crews try to go out once more before the ice blocks them in. Each on their own, Emily salvages & S
9. S01E09Risks and RelationsMarch 23, 2012 8.5The BERING SEA GOLD crews gather & sound off about life in Nome during and after the show. Wild Ranger Scott & Vern's reunion is exp
10. S01E10Gains and LossesMarch 30, 2012 8.5In this second and final episode, the crews respond to the first episode's altercation between Wild Ranger's Scott and Vern, and Scott respo

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Point of No ReturnJanuary 4, 2013—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
2. S02E02Dead Men Gather No GoldJanuary 11, 2013—EDGE dredger John is out of the hospital & on the gold, but Zeke may lose it all when accused of claim jumping. Scott puts the crew at r
3. S02E03Nice Guys Finish LastJanuary 18, 2013—Summer storms keep the miners off the water; losing time & money shortens tempers. Steve R takes out a restraining order & later fin
4. S02E04Gold Gettin' Hound DogJanuary 25, 2013—Big swells and bigger tempers take over the Bering Sea. Inexperience and equipment problems cause more than a few tantrums, while big swells
5. S02E05Greedy PeopleFebruary 1, 2013—The weather sours, crew members drop like flies, & captains' tempers rage. Scott M goes out without crew. Zeke goes back to THE CLARK an
6. S02E06No Snivelin'February 8, 2013—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 ent
7. S02E07DirtvilleFebruary 15, 2013—The season's end is steadily approaching, and every miner's back is against the wall. With debts mounting and feuds escalating, one skipper
8. S02E08Go Big or Go HomeMarch 1, 2013—With Scott MIA, Vernon hires the ANGER MANAGEMENT crew who are sitting dead in the water, but his own crew is also MIA. Emily's joke to Zeke
9. S02E09Don't Tell Me to Chillax!March 8, 2013—Steve Riedel battles to save his job. Shawn Pomrenke heads to prison as his father dredges to save their family compound. A runaway skiff ca
10. S02E10Gold StressMarch 15, 2013—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 a
11. S02E11And No More Shall We PartMarch 22, 2013—Tragedy strikes the fleet when Zeke Tenhoff's lifelong friend, and diver on The Edge, John Bunce dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Z
12. S02E12The American DreamMarch 29, 2013—The dredgers break through Nome's frozen harbor for one last shot at gold. Scott Meisterheim's dredging season is headed for failure -- agai

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Fire and IcebergsDecember 13, 2013—Summer dredging season begins. Emily's 1st day as captain goes up in flames. Zeke has a run-in with the law. Steve R is 1st out, but his cre
2. S03E02Off the Deep EndDecember 20, 2013—The Pomrenkes must call for help when rough seas break the Christine Rose. Emily's crew set out to re-teach her how to dredge. Rumors swirl
3. S03E03Burn It DownDecember 27, 2013—It's beautiful dredging weather, but things are ugly. The Pomrenkes swallow their pride and ask megadredger Hank for help to get their pinne
4. S03E04Let the Games BeginJanuary 3, 2014—An unexpected visit from the Coast Guard doesn't go well for two dredges. Hank's megadredge is close to claimjumping on CHRISTINE ROSE's hon
5. S03E05Who's the Captain?!January 10, 2014—Halfway through the summer, tempers flare and the captains question their crews' loyalty. Shawn threatens to quit the family business. Kris
6. S03E0610 Pounds of GoldJanuary 17, 2014—The Pomrenkes hit pay dirt and bring in 10 lbs of gold. Scott swallows his pride and asks Hank for his old job back, but can he last? On the
7. S03E07Backhoe WarsJanuary 24, 2014—While Hank tests Mother Nature by staying out dredging in the storm, Shawn races to bring his dredge home. Emily and Glen head inland to riv
8. S03E08Money Money MoneyJanuary 31, 2014—Shawn & the new backhoe prove he is "Mr. Gold". Vernon and Emily's apologies & promises won't convince their crews to return. Zeke r
9. S03E09Mr. Gold and the New KidFebruary 7, 2014—Two megadredges race to reach a contested claim site. Emily heads out with her new, poached crew. The Kellys almost come to blows when accus
10. S03E10The Rescue and the RepoFebruary 14, 2014—Late summer's worsening weather drives the dredges off their honey holes and finally breaks the Kellys, who tell Steve R they quit. While St
11. S03E11The Final ShowdownFebruary 21, 2014—As Nome Harbor freezes over, the crews head out for a last chance at success. It's battle of the barges when Hank wagers Shawn who can box m

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Good Morning, Viet-NomeMarch 13, 2015—Nome, Alaska. The summer season kicks off as captains race to reclaim the gold the melting ice forced them to leave behind. One miner return
2. S04E02Escape GoatMarch 20, 2015—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
3. S04E03Namby-Pamby MugwumpsMarch 27, 2015—The summer mining season heats up and everyone is feeling the pressure to get gold. A near-fatal mishap and personnel problems plague the fl
4. S04E04No Man Left BehindApril 3, 2015—The summer season is well underway, but pressure to get gold is turning the miners against each other. For the Pomrenkes, Steve's inland min
5. S04E05Daddy Driving a CaddyApril 10, 2015—Brad Kelly's baby is born, though complications may claim the mother's life. Shawn scrambles when a hydraulic leak dumps oil in the harbor.
6. S04E06Brokedown CityApril 17, 2015—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'
7. S04E07I Quit!April 24, 2015—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. B
8. S04E08Smoke 'Em OutMay 1, 2015—The gloves are coming off as the fleet fights for their season goals. Captain Vernon Adkison and Captain Emily Riedel look for last-minute n
9. S04E09The Battle for TomcodMay 8, 2015—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 fa
10. S04E10PaybackMay 15, 2015—The season freezes to a halt as the dredges rush out for their final push for gold. One family reunites as another family falls apart and re

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Countdown to GoldSeptember 4, 2015—Emily unleashes a team of all-girl divers on Nome. Meanwhile, strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures. Vern gambles on a s
2. S05E02Girl DramaSeptember 11, 2015—With a shortened ice mining season, every second counts. But just as the fleet seems set to dial in on the gold, equipment problems cause se
3. S05E03The QuestSeptember 18, 2015—Near the midpoint of the shortened mining season, every dredge must hustle to stay on the gold. But in their haste, small miscalculations le
4. S05E04BaggageSeptember 25, 2015—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
5. S05E05The BlizzardOctober 2, 2015—With less than a week remaining in the shortest ice mining season on record, every crew is battling the clock. But just when they think it c
6. S05E06The DeadlineOctober 9, 2015—After a month out on the ice, one day remains in the 2015 ice mining season. For every miner, that's one more day to prove that a season ful

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The GambleMarch 30, 2016—With the mining grounds picked clean, the fleet relies on new tech, claims and opportunities; Shawn must deal with his father; Brad tries to
2. S06E02PressureApril 6, 2016—With the season in full swing, every dredge must quickly adjust to new situations in order to stay on the gold. Shawn brings in family to he
3. S06E03Golden DreamsApril 13, 2016—Before Shawn can head to the Bluff, he must contend with another setback on the Christine Rose. While Derek finds out what the baddest dredg
4. S06E04Father's DayApril 20, 2016—Mining is a family business, which means Father's Day in Nome has a whole new meaning. While Shawn looks to give his dad a golden gift for t
5. S06E05Rock BottomApril 27, 2016—Corporate bosses force Zeke into an unlikely partnership. Shawn is desperate for gold, torn between his father's inland dreams and his ventu
6. S06E06Breaking PointMay 4, 2016—A lack of gold has everyone on edge. Shawn's dad breaks his word, leading to a massive family eruption. Emily gets news that could end her s
7. S06E07TeamworkMay 11, 2016—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
8. S06E08Turf WarMay 18, 2016—While Shawn Pomrenke prepares to head to the Bluff, his old rival, Derek McLarty, attempts to pull one over on Mr. Gold. As for Steve Pomren
9. S06E09All InMay 25, 2016—After a season of waiting, Shawn finally takes the Christine Rose down to the Bluff. Back in Nome, Vernon needs to hit it big or risk losing
10. S06E10JackpotJune 1, 2016—Season Finale. After a bust at the Bluff, Shawn returns to Nome early to find Derek on his spot, setting up a showdown at the High Noon. As
11. S06E11The Gold BarJune 8, 2016—The epic 2015 summer mining season has come to an end. We've brought Steve & Shawn Pomrenke, the Kellys, Zeke Tenhoff and Emily Riedel,

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Virgin GroundAugust 26, 2016—A gold rush begins when Shawn Pomrenke offers the fleet access to his virgin claim, rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold.
2. S07E02Fear the ReaperSeptember 2, 2016—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
3. S07E03The PlagueSeptember 9, 2016—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
4. S07E04Double JeopardySeptember 16, 2016—Desperation kicks in as teams take on big risks, bringing in experimental equipment and infamous ex-employees in their quest to double produ
5. S07E05Backseat DiverSeptember 23, 2016—Zeke experiments with a new hose length which puts his brother in a dangerous predicament. Also, a water heater breaks down for High Noon an
6. S07E06Lady LuckSeptember 30, 2016—Emily is forced to face her biggest fear in order to help Clark. Also, Shawn Pomrenke investigates a promising land sale.
7. S07E07Hello Heartache, Goodbye NomeOctober 7, 2016—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 max
8. S07E08Goodbye NomeOctober 7, 2016—Shawn Pomrenke's master plan is about to pay out.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Uncharted WatersFebruary 1, 2017—Gold in Nome, Alaska, dries up, pushing miners to extreme new locations; Zeke heads miles offshore to Sledge Island while Shawn seeks to bui
2. S08E02Cruel SummerFebruary 8, 2017—The miners of Nome continue their far-flung explorations in search of new gold; Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island; Shawn continues his dr
3. S08E03Hail MaryFebruary 15, 2017—Desperate to find new gold, Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the limit; at Sledge Island, the deeper water triggers dangerous side
4. S08E04Proving DayFebruary 22, 2017—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,
5. S08E05Fickle FortuneMarch 1, 2017—Halfway through the season, Shawn Pomrenke needs massive gold at the Bluff; after the debacle at Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach a break
6. S08E06Reaper MadnessMarch 8, 2017—Anxious to reverse his fortunes, Zeke undertakes a perilous solo dive; the Kellys risk a 13-mile trip in their rinky-dink dredge; George gro
7. S08E07Down & OutMarch 15, 2017—A back injury hobbles Shawn. Kris finally puts the Kellys on gold, but the claim owner is having second thoughts. George is in a tight spot
8. S08E08Penny DreadfulMarch 22, 2017—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 bri
9. S08E09Murky WatersMarch 29, 2017—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 t
10. S08E10No Place Like NomeApril 5, 2017—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 maneuv
11. S08E11Luck of the IrishApril 12, 2017—Brad, Kris and Andy Kelly came to Nome to make an easy fortune. Things haven't quite worked out. After years of conflict, the Kellys are hop
12. S08E12Gold FeverApril 19, 2017—Gold Fever fuels a mining frenzy on the frigid Bering Sea. Get the inside dirt from the miners who suffer from it and spend every waking mom

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Big Cold GoldAugust 11, 2017—Shawn's million dollar Bluff claim is denied, leaving the grounds open to anyone; Kris Kelly drags his family across 70 miles of frozen tund
2. S09E02Cold WarAugust 18, 2017—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 a
3. S09E03Tunnel VisionAugust 25, 2017—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
4. S09E04Three's CompanySeptember 1, 2017—Shawn searches for a paystreak boulder to fund the Megadredge, but when it's flipped his season may be, too. Kris' dream of a 24-hour operat
5. S09E05CrackedSeptember 8, 2017—Kris' scheme to make a million off Shawn's bluff is sabotaged when Mr. Gold plots with a turncoat Kelly diver. Seek may have found his minin
6. S09E06Never Say DieSeptember 15, 2017—Shawn must fix his landlocked barge, but faulty controls threaten the Megadredge dream. Brad threatens to split the family before Kris can r
7. S09E07Fight and FlightSeptember 22, 2017—Shawn tries to convince potential investors on his Megadredge vision. Kris' frustration frays Andy's nerves. Zeke unleashes a secret weapon,
8. S09E08Last Man DivingSeptember 29, 2017—Shawn's crew is rewarded with the Pomrenke's best ice season; Mr. Gold charms investors in Las Vegas; the Kellys' hardest ice season ends up

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Enter a TitanMarch 30, 2018—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
2. S10E02Crash CourseApril 6, 2018—Dangers rise with the tide when Shawn has a life-threatening mishap underwater and Emily's dredge, The Eroica, faces a possible collision. G
3. S10E03Wild Wild WestApril 13, 2018—The Bering Sea is now the Wild West as Shawn and Kris battle encroaching miners. Ken's beastly Myrtle Irene continues to invade and operatin
4. S10E04Over the LineApril 20, 2018—In the Bluff's lawless waters, Shawn and Kris wield brute strength and verbal threats to stand their ground as raging competition forces cap
5. S10E05Storm SurgeApril 27, 2018—The approach of a violent storm pits safety against the will to succeed. Ken rushes to free the Myrtle before it's destroyed. Kris risks bei
6. S10E06Miners on the StormMay 4, 2018—A violent midsummer storm forces the fleet off the mining grounds. Shawn, Ken, Emily and Kris race to repair and improve their dredges for a
7. S10E07Second WindMay 11, 2018—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 for
8. S10E08Every Ounce CountsMay 18, 2018—Shawn works overtime to cover for his exhausted crew. Kris is blindsided by the loss of his lead diver. Emily jumps in to prevent a fuel spi
9. S10E09Closing the GapMay 25, 2018—Winter winds force the captains to reevaluate risk and reward. Shawn's mega-barge extraction takes a turn for the worse. Ken pushes the Myrt
10. S10E10Innovate & OvercomeJune 1, 2018—In a race against winter, Shawn extends his sluice to get more gold. Ken pushes the Myrtle 24 hours a day. Emily tangles with the tide. Kris
11. S10E11King of NomeJune 8, 2018—Desperate to be Nome's gold king, Shawn risks the Christine Rose in dangerous waters. Ken struggles to free the Myrtle from the harbor. Emil
12. S10E12Bigger and BadderJune 15, 2018—In a shocking confrontation, Nome's top two miners Shawn and Ken come face to face after a season of squaring off, having revolutionized min

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Double DownSeptember 17, 2019 9.0Despite 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
2. S11E02Unleash the BeastSeptember 24, 2019 8.5Shawn's rival Ken unleashes his 600-ton gold gobbler while Shawn fights to keep a family dynasty. Vernon makes a valiant return in an attemp
3. S11E03Clash of the TitansOctober 1, 2019 9.0An 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
4. S11E04Season's bestThe Sound of MoneyOctober 8, 2019 9.5Vernon 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 ro
5. S11E05Storm RavagedOctober 15, 2019 9.5Whipping winds and crashing waves force the miners to ask themselves how hard they're willing to fight. Shawn channels his inner MacGyver to
6. S11E06Guts & GravelOctober 22, 2019 9.5Before the winter freeze out, Shawn gambles to dig deeper than ever before as Ken brings the heat. The Kellys restart from scratch with a ne
7. S11E07Gold BloodedOctober 29, 2019 9.5To 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 a
8. S11E08Missing in ActionNovember 5, 2019 9.3When a fellow miner vanishes, Ken and Shawn interrupt their operations to join the search and rescue. Vern finally unleashes on the Bering S
9. S11E09Battle PlanNovember 5, 2019 9.0Shawn 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-p
10. S11E10Race the StormNovember 12, 2019 9.3With Nome in the crosshairs of a winter storm that will shut down the harbor, Shawn and Ken battle to win their bet, but only one will be cr

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Season's bestDawn of the DredgeMay 15, 2020 10.0Summer temperatures at an all time high disrupt the seafloor, causing miners to find new strategies. Shawn fights a legal battle. Ken tries
2. S12E02Back in the RingMay 22, 2020 10.0As 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 m
3. S12E03Sweet Child O'MiningMay 29, 2020 10.0Shawn gets his first taste of the shifting seabed. Ken tries a new perspective to find new ground. Kris and Emily each try out greenhorn div
4. S12E04Shift HappensMay 29, 2020 10.0As the miners look to find more valuable ground, Shawn must fight the sea's shifting tide, Ken strains his excavator arm when digging hard c
5. S12E05Ready, Claim, FireJune 5, 2020 10.0Tensions fly as Brad leads The Reaper into hostile waters where Emily defends Claim 14 from claim jumpers.  Shawn hunts an elusive pay-strea
6. S12E06The Gold, The Bad, & The UglyJune 5, 2020 10.0Shawn'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
7. S12E07Dredge Men Tell No TalesJune 12, 2020 10.0With 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
8. S12E08Dive Hard with a VengeanceJune 19, 2020 10.0After 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 membe
9. S12E09Gold is Thicker Than BloodJune 26, 2020 9.8Shawn confronts his dad for the sake of the family operation — to disastrous results. Emily brings her father aboard The Eroica. When Veron
10. S12E10The Heat is OffJuly 10, 2020 9.8As summer's end nears, Shawn claws his way closer to the top of the gold count. Emily leaves her unpredictable father to tend on the Eroica.
11. S12E11Claim of ThronesJuly 17, 2020 10.0Kris 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-s
12. S12E12How It All Pans OutJuly 24, 2020 10.0In the midst of the season-ending storm, Emily plays chicken with Mother Nature, but may lose her diver in the process. Ken pushes the Myrtl
13. S12E13The Ice Mine ComethJuly 31, 2020 9.8Winter has come -- along with the thinnest, most unpredictable ice in decades. After three years, Shawn returns to diving under the ice in p
14. S12E14Frozen Choke HoldAugust 7, 2020 9.8Only days into the winter mining season, a regulator freeze up cuts off Shawn's air supply. Emily negotiates with Mr. Gold for season-saving
15. S12E15Snow BlindAugust 21, 2020 9.7The clock ticks as an impending, violent arctic storm the Siberian Express gathers strength. Shawn can't quit the gold. Kris gambles on anot
16. S12E16Pain in the IceAugust 28, 2020 9.7Following the arctic storm that drove everyone to shore, Shawn embarks on a marathon dive, Kris unveils a diving relay with The Reaper's new
17. S12E17Total MeltdownSeptember 4, 2020 9.7Suffering the icy burn of possible defeat, Kris wrecks his 3-diver relay plan and abandons his crew. Shawn is forced to question TOMCOD. Emi
18. S12E18Cold Man and the SeaSeptember 11, 2020 9.7The clock ticks as Shawn races to prove the viability of the TOMCOD. Kris makes amends with his crew and Brad dives for the first time in fi
19. S12E19Freezer BurnSeptember 18, 2020 9.7When the temperature plummets to a season low, Shawn fights frozen ground with steam heat. Kris' hot plan to beat the cold fizzles quickly.
20. S12E20Up in FlamesSeptember 25, 2020 9.7As an arctic blizzard wreaks havoc across Nome, Kris finds gold under the ice but fire erupts overhead.  Shawn struggles to rescue his opera
21. S12E21No More Mr. Ice GuysOctober 2, 2020 9.7On 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 s
22. S12E22Winter Take AllOctober 9, 2020 9.8As the miners rush to solid ground before the ice vanishes, Mr. Gold outlasts the fleet to secure TOMCOD. Kris assembles a makeshift operati

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Season's bestGoldslingersApril 30, 2021 10.0With 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. V
2. S13E02A Dredge Full of DollarsMay 7, 2021 10.0Shawn 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 pl
3. S13E03Papa's Got a Brand New DredgeMay 14, 2021 10.0Shawn 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-
4. S13E04Ship of FoolsMay 21, 2021 9.5Kris and crew face one mishap after another in Elim. Shawn pursues complete control over the inland mine. Vernon pits his divers against eac
5. S13E05Machine Gun KellysMay 28, 2021 10.0The Kellys face gunfire from angry locals in Elim. Shawn injures himself on the Myrtle. Emily loses her rock-solid diver. Vernon finds a sec
6. S13E06Naked and UnafraidJune 4, 2021 10.0Shawn pulls an all-nighter with the revamped Myrtle. The Kellys' season might be saved with a little help. Emily acts quick in a dangerous s
7. S13E07The Claim Dating GameJune 11, 2021 10.0Zeke 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
8. S13E08Dredge of InsanityJune 18, 2021 10.0Kris 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 to
9. S13E09Once Upon a MineJune 25, 2021 10.0Nome'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
10. S13E10Last CallJuly 2, 2021 10.0With just 24 hours left to make or break the season, an equipment malfunction jeopardizes Shawn's operation. Kris becomes the last Kelly sta

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Winter, Lose or DrawOctober 26, 2021 9.5In 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 be
2. S14E02Season's bestSnow Man's LandNovember 2, 2021 10.0As 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
3. S14E03No Country for Cold MenNovember 9, 2021 9.0Shawn and Vernon hope to double down with back-to-back divers. Zeke faces an undetected flooding nightmare. The Kellys run into a hose short
4. S14E04Dive Till You DropNovember 16, 2021 9.5While all the mining teams compete in marathon dives, Shawn brings new gear to stay mining longer, Vernon sends down two ace divers, Kris ex
5. S14E05Bust a MoveNovember 23, 2021 9.5While the Captains rethink their mining locations, Vernon's diver tries to mine without a light, Shawn follows a yellow brick road in search
6. S14E06Hustle and OverflowNovember 30, 2021 9.5Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems. Zeke gives the West Beach Claim one last shot. Kris tries out Ca
7. S14E07Texas Cold 'EmDecember 7, 2021 9.5Vernon races against weakening ice on Claim 56. Kris preps his operation for his upcoming absence. Shawn turns to an unusual method to track
8. S14E08Yo Brother, Where Art Thou?December 14, 2021 9.5With 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
9. S14E09Mining on a PrayerDecember 21, 2021 9.5Kris 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
10. S14E10Legend vs. UnderdogDecember 28, 2021 10.0Top contenders Shawn and Vernon battle it out for their final haul in the face of a storm ready to knock them off the ice. Zeke risks one la

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01The Empires Strike BackDecember 6, 2022—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 inves
2. S15E02This Means WarDecember 13, 2022—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 wi
3. S15E03Winds of MisfortuneDecember 20, 2022—A series of questionable calls by Kris brings the Mistress to her breaking point. Mr. Gold takes a huge gamble by mining Cooper Gulch. Verno
4. S15E04No Jane, No GainDecember 27, 2022—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 ma
5. S15E05Brawl of DutyJanuary 3, 2023—As tempers flare, the conflict between Shawn and the Kellys becomes physical. Mechanical difficulties plague the Mistress. Vernon is thrille
6. S15E06Truce or ConsequencesJanuary 10, 2023—Shawn and Kris attempt to settle their feud once and for all. Vernon tussles with an annoying moocher. Jane Kilcher faces a huge challenge o
7. S15E07Diver's EdJanuary 17, 2023—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 Yo
8. S15E08The Miner's CodeJanuary 24, 2023—Shawn and Vernon embark on a harrowing rescue mission on a stormy Bering Sea. Mistress problems force Kris into limp mode. Zeke relaunches t
9. S15E09There Will Be BloodJanuary 31, 2023—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 pays
10. S15E10Last Miner StandingFebruary 7, 2023—A key crew member abandons Kris as he tries to hold onto the Mistress and stay out the longest. Shawn fights to retain his crown as the Gold

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01GoldfellasAugust 1, 2023—Young mining gangster Chris McCully challenges Mr. Gold's dominance. Wise guys Kris and Andy prospect. Don Vernon faces health issues. Made
2. S16E02Evolve or DieAugust 8, 2023—Chris and Shawn's innovative mining tactics pay off. Kris is once again behind in the gold count due to a crew blunder. A stunning finding e
3. S16E03New Kid on the Ice BlockAugust 15, 2023—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 pi
4. S16E04Ice Mission: ImpossibleAugust 22, 2023—Shawn and Zeke each risk dangerous ice missions in the hopes of big paystreaks. Meanwhile, Kris' gold mining miracle has arrived but require
5. S16E05A Nightmare on Nome StreetAugust 29, 2023—Chris finds himself stranded on the ice. Shawn hits a mysterious dry spell. The Kellys' brand-new Crawler awakens but encounters electrical
6. S16E06Crawl to RedemptionSeptember 5, 2023—The Kellys unveil their secret gold mining weapon. Chris McCully's hot paystreak continues. A scary close call forces Zeke to adjust strateg
7. S16E07The Wolf of Wall StreakSeptember 12, 2023—Chris McCully and crew hit a paystreak so lucrative they call it "Wall Street." Shawn strikes gold all the way at 40 feet under the ice. Kri
8. S16E08Jane's AfflictionSeptember 19, 2023—Jane clashes with Emily's crew over being disrespected. Equipment failures cause delays for Chris and Shawn. Kris is thrilled to find his Cr
9. S16E09Big Dig EnergySeptember 26, 2023—The Kellys quarrel while trying to make their gold-sucking Crawler work. Some anatomical-looking worms in the sea may lead Shawn to gold. Ve
10. S16E10The Last DuelOctober 3, 2023—Mr. Gold and Chris McCully battle it out for the top spot on the gold board. The Kellys are at risk of ending the season with no gold. After

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Captains of IndustryOctober 6, 2023—As a new Industrial Revolution sweeps Nome, the miners elevate their operations. A cracked spud may mean disaster for Shawn. Kris Kelly stru
2. S17E02New RecruitsOctober 13, 2023—Chris McCully embarks on a three-person, 15-hour diving marathon while Kris Kelly panics when the Mistress takes on water. Vernon and Emily
3. S17E03Gone With the WindOctober 20, 2023—The fleet scrambles to get mining before an approaching storm. Mechanical difficulties plague Mr. Gold and Kris Kelly. Chris McCully has a c
4. S17E04Sea-ing RedOctober 27, 2023—The fleet scrambles to get mining before an approaching storm. Mechanical difficulties plague Mr. Gold and Kris Kelly. Chris McCully has a c
5. S17E05Born a Gamblin' ManNovember 3, 2023—Facing dangerous conditions, the entire fleet rolls the dice to save their season. Mr. Gold gambles on shallow ground. Chris risks it all on
6. S17E06Drawing BloodlinesNovember 10, 2023—Shawn's negotiations with his father for the inland mine implode. Emily deploys her new diver while Vernon searches for one of his own. Chri
7. S17E07Out of Their DepthsNovember 17, 2023—A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully. Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters. Team Emi
8. S17E08No Sleep Till LandfallNovember 24, 2023—As the countdown to the storm of the century begins, the fleet races to mine. Reaper Nation hits deeper waters while Shawn, Emily, Vernon an
9. S17E09Apocalypse NomeDecember 1, 2023 6.3As the miners try to secure their operations, a catastrophic storm rips through Nome, devastating the community and leaving it forever chang
10. S17E10A Murky FutureDecember 8, 2023—Shawn hunts for a new spot as the fleet tries to pick up the pieces after the devastating storm. Chris faces horrible visibility issues unde
11. S17E11Fortune's FoolsDecember 15, 2023—In the critical final days, Kris stays laser-focused on his mission while brother Andy struggles aboard the All-In. Shawn chases a disappear
12. S17E12EndgameDecember 22, 2023—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 m

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Season's bestInto Hell NiñoAugust 16, 2024 9.0Chaotic El Niño conditions impact the ice, creating dangerous pressure ridges and flipping the gold miners' game plans upside down as some a
2. S18E02Opportunity KnocksAugust 23, 2024 7.5As Shawn takes advantage of an unexpected deal, Zeke must pivot his strategy when the Tomcod claim proves dangerously inaccessible. A mistak
3. S18E03The Art of Cold WarAugust 30, 2024 7.0Vernon's crew attempts their first dive on the frozen battlefield, but tempers explode. Zeke breaks in his season by revisiting a mining spo
4. S18E04Nome AloneSeptember 6, 2024—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
5. S18E05A Tale of Three MinersSeptember 13, 2024—A perilous plunge into deeper depths wreaks havoc on Chris McCully's air compressor. Shawn scours foreign ground for gold to keep his operat
6. S18E06Place Your BetsSeptember 13, 2024—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
7. S18E07Perfect DisharmonySeptember 20, 2024—Chris McCully pushes his fancy new equipment to the brink. Vernon and his rookie diver clash. A frozen regulator threatens Andy's life. Shaw
8. S18E08Tangled Up in GoldSeptember 20, 2024—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
9. S18E09Choose Your Own MisadventureSeptember 27, 2024—Birthday boy Shawn Pomrenke boldly moves back to Tomcod. Fed up with a faulty sluice box, the Kellys resurrect an old piece of equipment cal
10. S18E10The Pit and the PugilistsOctober 4, 2024—Gambling on his ice operation, Shawn must clear the ice on his gold-filled inland claim to avoid bogging down in summertime mud. A crew figh
11. S18E11Trapped Under IceOctober 11, 2024—With 72 critical hours left in the Bering Sea mining season, shifting ice cuts off access to Vern's diver under the ice. The Kellys hit a ho
12. S18E12Downside UpOctober 18, 2024—It's the final day of Bering Sea Gold's most difficult ice season, and Shawn makes one more epic dive to try and hit his goal. Young gun Chr

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Going DeepAugust 8, 2025—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 unteste
2. S19E02Storm WarningAugust 15, 2025—The first storm of summer arrives to rock the fleet. New rivals Chris and Joe battle over big gold. Vern's diver faces a deep-water emergenc
3. S19E03High Stakes HustleAugust 22, 2025—After a week lost to stormy weather, the fleet scrambles to make up for lost time in innovative ways. Shawn employs a risky hydraulic blaste
4. S19E04Stand Your GroundAugust 29, 2025—Tensions rise as the mining season hits its midpoint. The Kellys launch the All-In, and Zeke hits "the cheese." But Shawn struggles to find
5. S19E05Boiling PointSeptember 5, 2025—Tensions explode on the Tomcod Claim! Chris takes radical action against a dredge he believes is jumping his claim. When a massive explosion
6. S19E06Big Bering Sea Gold NuggetSeptember 12, 2025—The fleet goes for broke as Kris launches his crawler deeper than anyone has ever mined. Shawn must haul massive, season-saving equipment th
7. S19E07Pedal to the Gold MetalSeptember 19, 2025—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 marat
8. S19E08Make or BreakSeptember 26, 2025—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 fr
9. S19E09Gold Can Mend a Broken HeartOctober 3, 2025—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 catas
10. S19E10Last Gasp for GoldOctober 10, 2025—In an epic finale, the fleet risks their operations for one last big payday as Nome Harbor freezes over. Shawn battles the inland ice, facin

Season 19 ranked & reviewed