Outback Opal Hunters

1. S01E01Opal FeverFebruary 8, 2018—In South Australia, rookie miners Daniel Becker and Justin Lang leave their lives behind, risking all to chase an opal fortune.
2. S01E02The Sky is FallingFebruary 15, 2018—Rookie miners Justin and Daniel tread a dangerous path deep underground in an abandoned mine. Meanwhile, Kelly and Al search for a rare, val
3. S01E03The Legend ReturnsFebruary 22, 2018—Mick Cooke's mining operation grinds to a halt when the conveyor belt rips on a vital piece of machinery. In a desperate need for cash, Mick
4. S01E04Attack of the CactiMarch 1, 2018—Daniel returns to Coober Pedy a new Dad, determined to find more white opal. Col raises the stakes, forking out thousands on an ancient and
5. S01E05Brother vs. BrotherMarch 8, 2018—It's brother vs. brother as Peter and Mick Cooke go head to head in an epic scrapheap challenge to build a monster opal hunting machine.
6. S01E06Rookies Are the BombMarch 15, 2018—Desperate to move more rock, the Rookies get a lesson in the dangerous art of bomb-making.
7. S01E07Cave-ins and ExplosionsMarch 22, 2018 7.5With the end of the season fast approaching, the Rookies risk cave-ins at their abandoned mine claim. Deep underground, Bomb King George is
8. S01E08Aerial Opal SpottingMarch 29, 2018—The mining season is almost over, to reach their target Col's crew take one last gamble opal spotting from the air.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Rookie MistakesJanuary 31, 2019—A new season opal hunting begins! The Rookies face potential disaster from the get go; for Col's Crew, their mining quest is derailed by a s
2. S02E02Wild Wild WestFebruary 7, 2019—Rookie Justin has cracks in his equipment and his relationships; Col's Crew are a man down and on their last drum of fuel; and in the wild w
3. S02E03Going UnderFebruary 14, 2019—For the Rookies, there's tension as a new partner leads them on a wild goose chase underground. The Cooke Brothers' season is off to a bad s
4. S02E04Risky BusinessFebruary 21, 2019—Rookie Justin gambles thousands of dollars on buying his way out of trouble; Opal Queen Kelly needs a big find underground or risk going bro
5. S02E05Hot Hot HeatFebruary 28, 2019—The Rookies battle their biggest claim yet, and each other; Col's Crew must bring out the old machines to hunt a new opal seam; and it's hea
6. S02E06Machine MayhemMarch 7, 2019—It's last chance for The Rookies' partnership, Col's crew are on a crash course as his recurring illness slows them down, while the Cooke Br
7. S02E07Against All OddsMarch 14, 2019—Rookie Justin ropes in a stranger in a mad dash to get his excavator across a busy highway. Opal Queen Kelly battles a new claim with a new
8. S02E08Blue Fire Opal or BustMarch 21, 2019—Justin recruits fiancée Becky to save him from financial ruin. The Fire Crew faces deadly reptiles and a snapped suspension in search blue f
9. S02E09Race Against 'TimeMarch 28, 2019—The Rookies battle busted hoses and finally hit treasure, Boulder Boys Aaron and Greg bring in an old monster about to self-destruct, and at
10. S02E10Desperate Times, Desperate MeasuresApril 4, 2019—The Rookies Justin and Becky risk their lives underground, desperate for a find. Meanwhile Opal hunting legend Col Duff is back, to take on
11. S02E11Battling BackApril 11, 2019—The Fire Crew's season rests on a knife-edge as they struggle to battle their way back from a disastrous setback. The Opal Queen battles roc
12. S02E12Make or BreakApril 18, 2019—Rookie Justin tackles a deal that could make or break him. The Boulder Boys race to save their claim from a monsoon flood. And on their last
13. S02E13Last ChanceApril 25, 2019—It's the end of the mining season and the last chance for all the opal hunting teams to make enough cash to survive. The Rookies gamble thei

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01To Catch a ThiefOctober 17, 2019—New team The Bushmen clash with opal thieves raiding one of their mines. The Cookes hack an old digging machine. The Fire Crew hunt for a ne
2. S03E02First Time UndergroundOctober 24, 2019—Bushmen Rod and Les risk their lives reopening a long-abandoned mine. New team the Young Guns go deep underground for the first time, huntin
3. S03E03Pineapple DangerOctober 31, 2019—Rookie team the Young Guns run into trouble as they look for pineapple opals. The Cooke Bros race against time hunting opals on another mine
4. S03E04Stranded Without AirNovember 7, 2019—The Tunnel Rats blast their way to a fortune. Solo prospector Col Duff is stranded deep in the Queensland outback. Rookie Sam runs out of ai
5. S03E05Protect the ClaimNovember 14, 2019—Old partners Aaron Grotjahn and Col Duff reunite on a prospecting mission. The Tunnel Rats race to protect their claim as rival miners close
6. S03E06One Tonne Digger Down a 20 Meter ShaftNovember 21, 2019—The Bushmen risk their lives in the fight to get their one-tonne digger down a 20-metre deep mine shaft. Plus, new alliances are forged as t
7. S03E07Rockfalls and WaterNovember 28, 2019—The Bushmen dodge rockfalls in a potentially deadly new mine. The Fire Crew close in on a new deposit of precious black opal. The Boulder Bo
8. S03E08Bad Luck & FalloutsDecember 5, 2019—In Sheepyards, The Bushmen seek a breakthrough after dealing with a string of bad luck. The Boulder Boys attempt to save a sinking excavator

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Dead AnimalFebruary 6, 2020—The Tunnel Rats are under extra pressure as rival miners close in on their claim. The Bushmen must brave an abandoned mine to remove a dead
2. S04E02Digging the Wrong ClaimFebruary 13, 2020—The Bushmen confront a miner who has illegally dug their claim. The Young Guns must find a new source of opal when poisonous fumes force the
3. S04E03Bomb & Deadly GasFebruary 20, 2020—The Tunnel Rats deal with an unexploded bomb and hazardous gases. The Bros attempt to fit their equipment into a new mine. The Poms make the
4. S04E04Race the StormFebruary 27, 2020—In Opalton, Boulder Boys Aaron and Ron's excavator have a close call. The McFarlanes battle against a storm in Lightning Ridge. The Tunnel R
5. S04E05Dangerous MiningMarch 5, 2020—The Bushmen take a big risk, trying out a new mining method deep below the ground. Injury slows down progress for The Bros. The Poms are str
6. S04E06Dust Storm to Disaster UndergroundMarch 12, 2020—An outback dust storm ravages the Young Guns' claim in White Cliffs. The Bushmen face an underground disaster. The Boulder Boys are in reach
7. S04E07Storms & FloodsMarch 19, 2020—A violent storm leaves The Young Guns racing to protect their claim from a flood. The McFarlanes try to build a drill from spare parts to di
8. S04E08Lifeline & Hunt Far AwayMarch 26, 2020—Pete Cooke and Sam Westra head out on the last dig of their season as Sam decides whether or not to stay in the business. Veteran prospector
9. S04E09Injury to Break ThroughApril 2, 2020—After an injury to one of their members, the Young Guns face a tough decision on how to continue mining. The Cheals break through to a long-
10. S04E10Thieves on Land & In the SkiesApril 9, 2020—The Bushmen chase down some opal thieves on land and in the skies. Wild weather pushes the Boulder Boys to dig their way out of trouble. Gav
11. S04E11Up Late & Last PushApril 16, 2020—The Bushmen stay up late to drive out poachers from their mine. Col Duff reunites with Greg Geran in one last push to find opal before the s
12. S04E12Race to HospitalApril 23, 2020—In the final days of the mining season, the Young Guns risk it all to find a rare $500,000 pineapple opal. the Boulder Boys battle against d

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1October 8, 2020—In outback NSW, the worst storm in 20 years devastates the Bushmen's and Chris Cheal's mine. In Coober Pedy, the new team, the Blacklighters
2. S05E02Episode 2October 15, 2020—Pete and Sam start a risky project that could set them up for opal riches. Aaron has to mine his way out of debt after borrowing money to bu
3. S05E03Episode 3October 22, 2020—The Young Guns spend all of their savings on a hydraulic digger that causes more problems than it solves. The Blacklighters face reality aft
4. S05E04Episode 4October 29, 2020—The Boulder Boys drain floodwater in pursuit of a suspected opal level. Rod Manning is under pressure after using his wife's favorite opal r
5. S05E05Episode 5November 5, 2020—The Blacklighters must relocate Opalzilla after their claim runs dry of opal. The Cheals hope to hit the jackpot in a bizarre structure, the
6. S05E06Episode 6November 12, 2020—The Bushmen's new claim turns dangerous, forcing Rod and Les to choose between riches and safety. The Young Guns demolish their old mine.
7. S05E07Episode 7November 19, 2020—Chris Cheal's dream of two mining teams struggles to launch. The Blacklighters gamble on a new claim to break a month-long opal drought.
8. S05E08Episode 8November 26, 2020—Hard ground at the Bushmen's claim causes damage to their digger. Pete and Sam hunt for better opal dirt as their mega wash-plant shows prom

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 1February 4, 2021—A back injury underground causes trouble for the Boulder Boys. A difficult layer requires an explosive solution to satisfy their mining part
2. S06E02Episode 2February 11, 2021—One team attempts to extract opals through impenetrable sandstone. Another searches for surface opal to pay for an expensive excavator. The
3. S06E03Episode 3February 18, 2021—Tensions are at an all time high for the Opal Whisperers as opinions clash. A team is forced to put their tools down. Rain clouds could spel
4. S06E04Episode 4February 25, 2021—With water levels rising Rod's camp sustains dangerous flood damage that needs to be dealt with. The Tunnel Rats deal with a hazardous build
5. S06E05Episode 5March 4, 2021—The Young Guns battle to open up a crucial ventilation shaft 14 meters underground. The Opal Whisperers gamble on a new claim. The Boulder B
6. S06E06Episode 6March 11, 2021—A freak storm threatens a crucial truckload of paydirt for the Cheals. The Geran Gang deal with an unwelcome visitor as they race to make up
7. S06E07Episode 7March 18, 2021—The Bishop resorts to using explosives in a desperate attempt to break an opal drought. The Blacklighters have reason to celebrate when they
8. S06E08Episode 8March 25, 2021—With only days left on their permit, the Geran Gang must suffer through scorching heat. The Opal Whisperers battle against monsoonal storms.
9. S06E09Episode 9April 1, 2021—The Cheals rush the installation of a new wash plant after a breakdown halves their opal production. The Blacklighters test a new team membe
10. S06E10Episode 10April 8, 2021—The Bishop takes a risk and buys the rights to a vast underground mine. The Bushmen make a disturbing discovery that halts their efforts. Th
11. S06E11Episode 11April 15, 2021—Extreme summer heat pushes the Blacklighters to do a dangerous night-time dig. Monsoonal storms threaten the Boulder Boys' season. The Young
12. S06E12Episode 12April 22, 2021—It is the final week of the season and one team makes a huge discovery that has the potential to make their season. The Bushmen hire a rooki

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Disaster StrikesOctober 7, 2021—The Young Guns' season is threatened when JC is injured at a steer riding fundraiser. The Bushmen finally strike opal while digging on the b
2. S07E02The Opal WhisperersOctober 14, 2021—The Blacklighters break their excavator while trying to break fresh ground. The Young Guns enter a dangerous mine in an attempt to find pine
3. S07E03Glory DaysOctober 21, 2021—Rory and Oscar are forced to operate their dad's 20-ton drill rig for the first time. The entire Tarantos family is struck down by sickness
4. S07E04Young Gun ReturnsOctober 28, 2021—JC returns to White Cliffs after his accident. Blacklight Xavier misses a massive pocket of opal passing through the noodling machine. The T
5. S07E05Trouble UndergroundNovember 4, 2021—The Tarantos' excavator grinds to a halt at the bottom of their mine. The Cheals also face machinery failure as Rory busts their digger unde
6. S07E06The Value of MisfitsNovember 11, 2021—The Bishop mines the support pillars in a mammoth new claim. The Tunnel Rats risk electrocution while using their one-ton digger to mine for
7. S07E07Scrap NoodlerNovember 18, 2021—Joe and Tash search on the surface with hand tools after the Taranto brothers fail to bring up any color. The Opal Whisperers try constructi
8. S07E08Walls Closing InNovember 25, 2021—The Blacklighters are forced to move their 10-ton processing plant to a new claim. The Cheals use abandoned truck parts in an attempt to fix

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Rookie MistakeFebruary 24, 2022—The Bushmen's new rookie rushes into a deadly no-go zone. The Cheals attempt to revive their season. The Mooka Boys try a new technique to e
2. S08E02Impenetrable No MoreMarch 3, 2022—A bomb expert comes in to blast impenetrable rock for the Bishop. The Cheals race to move a rock-extracting blower before heat damages their
3. S08E03Follow the CluesMarch 10, 2022—Handwritten clues left by Leif's late father help the Mooka Boys hunt for an abandoned mine. The Blacklighters battle choking dust on their
4. S08E04Cathedral SecretsMarch 17, 2022—Scotty gets lost while exploring hidden tunnels on the Bishop's massive claim. Jack and Mickey are nearly crushed as the Tarantos try to mov
5. S08E05A Mine That StingsMarch 24, 2022—The Bushmen gamble the last of their cash on a 50-year-old exploration rig. The Cheals, desperate for a big opal find, close in on a promisi
6. S08E06Sparks FlyMarch 31, 2022—The Blacklighters' plan for a massive open cut mine pushes their machines to the limit. The Young Guns leave White Cliffs to mine in Lightni
7. S08E07Free FallingApril 7, 2022—The Bushmen battle to break through into an abandoned mine. The Young Guns face equipment failure 800km from home.
8. S08E08TreacheryApril 14, 2022—The Bishop faces off against concrete-hard rock and even tougher opal buyers. The Bushmen trial a new partner.
9. S08E09Dangers of the AbandonedApril 21, 2022—The Blacklighters are forced into treacherous abandoned tunnels, searching for a new location. The Bishop and Scott dig overnight in a race
10. S08E10SmashedApril 28, 2022—A crippled bulldozer threatens to derail the Tarantos' dreams. The Young Guns face brake failure, impenetrable rock and intense heat.
11. S08E11Digging with a DinosaurMay 5, 2022—The Misfits return to Death Valley, armed with an ancient 40-ton bulldozer, to dig their first open cut mine. The Cheals race summer storms
12. S08E12No Risk, No RewardMay 12, 2022—In the final week of the season, high temperatures are shutting down machines and pushing the miners to their limits. Struggling to set up t

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Start with a BangSeptember 22, 2022—The Bushmen bring in an explosives expert to blast through the toughest rock in Grawin. Plus, a brand-new team brings cutting edge technolog
2. S09E02Baptism By FireSeptember 29, 2022—The Cheals take on their most dangerous dig ever. The Bushmen trial a rookie to operate their exploration drill, but it doesn't go as smooth
3. S09E03In Search of FuelOctober 6, 2022—The Opal Whisperers work underground together for the first time on a legendary claim. The Mooka Boys are forced to work Leif's late father'
4. S09E04A Well That Takes on WaterOctober 13, 2022—The Digi Diggers need to explore new ground after mining opal too brittle to sell. The Bushmen discover their new claim has been dug out by
5. S09E05Bad LuckOctober 20, 2022—The Opal Whispers are forced to leave behind a rich opal seam in a mine on the verge of collapse. The Cheals are cut off from their mine by
6. S09E06Start Again From the BeginningOctober 27, 2022—Gale-force winds threaten the Digi Diggers' dreams of an eco-mine. The Bushmen discover dangerous old workings while clearing out their new
7. S09E07Hit or MissNovember 3, 2022—The Mooka Boys may lose a potential investor due to their little mining progress. Disaster strikes for the Opal Whisperers when Sofia's hois
8. S09E08Succession of Opal JoeNovember 10, 2022—The Blacklighters discover opalised sea creatures in an ancient seabed. The Cheals close in on their biggest opal haul ever, but all is not

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01A Glimmer of HopeSeptember 1, 2023—Mooka Boys brothers Matt and Cozza topple their excavator attempting to reach a new mine on a treacherous opal field. The machine's woes con
2. S10E02The Reward of the EffortSeptember 8, 2023—A busted dirt hauling bogger bucket threatens the Cheals' ambitions for mammoth back-to-back opal hauls, as they remove the last dirt from a
3. S10E03Soldier of FortuneSeptember 15, 2023—The broke Bushmen are forced to trade opal to get a shaft drilled on a new claim and lose thousands of dollars on the deal. Facing legendary
4. S10E04The Solar SystemSeptember 22, 2023—The Digi Diggers get their solar plant installed, but the power hungry mine triggers a total system shutdown. Lisa damages an opal filled Yo
5. S10E05Light and ShadowSeptember 29, 2023—A vicious storm threatens to end the Misfits season early as they tear open old timer's tunnels with the excavator searching for opal missed
6. S10E06Honestly SharedNovember 2, 2023—The Bushmen need to sink new shaft for extraction pipes in their flooded mine but efforts to free their drill rig from a bog causes the resc
7. S10E07Hard On The EdgeNovember 9, 2023—The Bushmen's home-made hoist and bucket fails, and Rod is forced to down tools with busted ribs. Les discovers a seam of opal but fails to
8. S10E08The Foreign ClaimNovember 16, 2023—Isaac from the Opal Whisperers works an abandoned, dangerous mine, and partners up with a veteran Yowah miner to unearth an exquisite stone
9. S10E09A Barrel Full Of NutsNovember 23, 2023—The Bushmen's drill rig loses a vital pin, forcing 74-year-old Les to undertake emergency repairs four meters in the air and Rod struggles t
10. S10E10High GoalsNovember 30, 2023—The Bushmen bog their dump truck and struggle to locate the source of water flooding their mine. Burst hydraulic pipes eventually shutdown t
11. S10E11From the Last HoleDecember 7, 2023—The Bushmen bust blower pipes and break diggers in their last chance to find opal this season. The team tackle two mines simultaneously and
12. S10E12The Lucky DayDecember 14, 2023—The Blacklighters' noodling machine shuts down, choked by a mountain of dust, and extreme storms flood their mine, cutting off access to opa

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01New TerraMarch 3, 2024—The Bushmen put their lives on the line in the most dangerous mine they have ever worked. Plus, the Cheal's first dig of the season is broug
2. S11E02Between a Rod and a Hard PlaceMarch 3, 2024—A rookie miner gets trapped down a mine shaft. A dust storm forces the Blacklights to reluctantly return to the failed Land of Promise money
3. S11E03Ratter BrainedMarch 3, 2024—The Misfits, Angel Dempsey and rookie miner, Cody Polglase, must find an opal king stone for a bespoke pendant order. Oscar and Luca are for
4. S11E04A Chance of ExplosivesMarch 3, 2024—Slim Pickings' efforts to recycle precious dam water are derailed. The Blacklighters scrounge for any last opal in their Land of Promise Cla
5. S11E05Dig and DiggerMarch 7, 2024—Sam smashes opal with a jackhammer in the Bushmen's mine. Plus, Rod and Les make a wager that will force the loser to wear one of Sam's pink
6. S11E06BoggeredMarch 7, 2024—The Cheals' dreams of expanding their Opal Empire are crushed by the reality of juggling two mines. Slim Pickings' Lee gambles on mystery op
7. S11E07Cheal Be RightMarch 14, 2024—Chris suffers a spider bite. Slim Pickings' Lee battles dangerous ground on a quad bike. A big mechanical failure halts Dan and Renee's ente
8. S11E08Over the Concrete RainbowMarch 14, 2024—The Blacklighters are hit with a double dose of disaster. The Bushmen are blindsided by a government decision to shut down thousands of opal
9. S11E09Red TapeMarch 21, 2024—In the wake of Government shutdowns, The Bushmen are forced back into their deadly mine. Dan and Renee's impatience could cost them their li
10. S11E10Water You Waiting For?March 21, 2024—With water running critically low at their only wash dam, The Cheals work to restore a second agitator. Slim Pickings battle a bung wall bre
11. S11E11Glitch in the MatrixMarch 28, 2024—In the race to meet a rainbow matrix order ahead of the Lightning Ridge Opal Festival, The Misfits bet everything on untested DIY contraptio
12. S11E12Diesel DooziesMarch 28, 2024—Drowning in a sea of overburden, The Blacklighters face off against each other as Mark's inexperience with the dozer proves too much for Pau
13. S11E13A Festival of OpalJune 2, 2024—On the eve of the famous Lightning Ridge Opal Festival, The Misfits battle to treat 150kg of matrix opal, forcing Cody to cook up a miracle.
14. S11E14Bench MarksJune 2, 2024—Oscar sends The Cheals on an important mission to unearth a rare green-orange gemstone for a potential buyer. The Mooka Boys get a motor pro
15. S11E15Trucking FunJune 2, 2024—The Bushmen dig a newly drilled emergency shaft. The Mooka Boys are on a dangerous mission to crane a vital DIY shelter across the Lunatic O
16. S11E16New DigsJune 2, 2024—Mining on his own and desperate for cash, Dan Measey gambles on new but unproven opal-detecting AI technology. Slim Pickings are forced to r
17. S11E17School of Hard RocksJune 2, 2024—The Mooka Boys are finally ready to start tunnelling toward black opal glory, until their last working machine suffers a catastrophic breakd
18. S11E18Right on the MarkJune 2, 2024—The Blacklighters' team leader, Mark, is severely injured in a mining accident forcing Paul and John to work overtime on two separate claims
19. S11E19Good, Bad and OvercookedJune 2, 2024—The Cheals hit a massive pocket of plate sized opal in their open cut mine. Plus, Brutal Outback temperatures cripple Cozza with severe heat
20. S11E20One Plus One Equals ThreeJune 2, 2024—A miscalculation costs the Blacklighters thousands of dollars.

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Back on the HorseMarch 13, 2025—
2. S12E02Hit the RoadMarch 20, 2025—
3. S12E03Get Ready to RumbleMarch 27, 2025—
4. S12E04Instant NoodlesApril 3, 2025—
5. S12E05Miner vs MachineApril 10, 2025—
6. S12E06Dustbowl BluesApril 17, 2025—
7. S12E07Unidentified Fluorescing OpalApril 24, 2025—
8. S12E08The Creature BelowMay 1, 2025—
9. S12E09Robot DogJuly 10, 2025—
10. S12E10Under The WaterJuly 10, 2025—
11. S12E11Begging For ScrapsJuly 10, 2025—
12. S12E12Down In The DumpsJuly 10, 2025—
13. S12E13Gassed UpJuly 10, 2025—
14. S12E14Double Or Nothin'July 10, 2025—
15. S12E15In The TrenchesJuly 10, 2025—
16. S12E16Slow Your RollJuly 10, 2025—
17. S12E17No Risk No RewardJuly 10, 2025—
18. S12E18Debts To SettleJuly 10, 2025—
19. S12E19Last Chance DigJuly 10, 2025—
20. S12E20The Final CountdownJuly 10, 2025—

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Pegged in and Pinned DownMarch 29, 2026—
2. S13E02Rags to RichesMarch 29, 2026—
3. S13E03Gold Coast GambleMarch 29, 2026—
4. S13E04Dead in the WaterMarch 29, 2026—
5. S13E05Crabology 101March 29, 2026—
6. S13E06Bomb's AwayMarch 29, 2026—
7. S13E07Powered UpMarch 29, 2026—

Season 13 ranked & reviewed