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.

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.

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.

This summer, the fleet bets it all on new tech, new claims, and new opportunities. Plus, Vernon's on the hunt for a new ship to launch his "golden seahorse".

With the season in full swing, Shawn brings in family to help reach his goal. The Kellys try to get familiar with their new claims and a familiar newcomer joins the fray.

While Derek finds out what the best dredge in Alaska can do, Vernon plans to steal a boat from an old enemy. Emily's new diver gets his first time under the water.

While Shawn looks to give his dad a golden gift for the inland mining operation, Kris gives father Brad a very "Kelly" present to celebrate the special day.

Approaching the midpoint of the season, it's sink or swim for the Nome dredging fleet. Meanwhile, Shawn is hoping for an unlikely partnership with Zeke.

A lack of gold has everyone on edge and Steve's refusal to let Shawn go to Bluff causes war between father and son. Plus, Emily gets news that could end her season.

Emily swallows her pride and offers ex-friend Zeke a job on the Eroica. Plus, Derek runs into trouble while dredging in a gold-rich area and begrudgingly sends out an SOS.

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.

Derek prepares to execute his plan of raiding Shawn's gold-rich spots. Plus, Vernon is stressed as the season closes in and his $200,000 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.

A gold rush is sparked when Shawn offers the fleet access to his virgin claim of Bering Sea floor, rumoured to contain $14m of gold. But access comes at a price.

When Zeke's custom sluice malfunctions, Emily tries to save the Clark's season. The Kellys gets too close to Vernon's claim and can Mr. Gold plug a risky leak?

With the ice season in high gear, flu hits the dredgers like a plague, threatening to knock everyone operation out. Plus, a mistake by father Steve could end his quest.

Halfway through ice season, desperation kicks in as teams bring in experimental equipment and infamous ex-employees to double production. Will the gambles pay off?

The season's nearly over and Zeke's experiment endangers his brother. The High Noon's water heater suffers a lethal malfunction and tempers boil at the Wild Ranger.

With nine days left, there's risk and reward at Nome. A double sluice and lack of divers sees Emily confront her deepest fear. Shawn Pomrenke finds the ultimate land sale.

With three days left in the season, miners are pushed to the brink, risking sleep, safety, and sanity to dredge maximum gold. Will Shawn's master plan succeed?

The weather is warming fast as the ice season closes and the miners rush to secure their futures. On the Clark, Zeke's hunt for a paystreak has him at breaking point.

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.

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.

Shawn's obsession with the bluff hits breaking point. Zeke and Emily take a last trip to Sledge Island, and novice George Young seeks riches on the Bering Sea floor.

Halfway through the season, Shawn needs massive gold at the Bluff or his empire faces ruin. After the debacle at Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach breaking point.

Keen to reverse his fortunes, Zeke starts a perilous solo dive. The Kellys risk a 13-mile trip in their rinky-dink dredge and George wants to prove his mining mettle.

With just four weeks left in the season a chronic back injury knocks Shawn down for the count. Plus, George is in a tight spot with his brother.

At the mouth of the Penny River, Emily saves Zeke from a generator fire, and Kris strikes a devil's bargain with the last willing claim owner in Nome.

Injured Shawn relies on his crew and the murky Bering Sea to salvage the empire. Toxic fumes threaten more than Zeke and Emily's season, and George has his final dive.

The Pomrenkes battle land and sea to vie for a new gold-rich mining ground. Meanwhile, Kris has one last chance to prove his captaincy and mining skills.

Shawn's million-dollar Bluff claim is denied, leaving the grounds open to anyone. Kris Kelly leaps at the chance, dragging his family across 70 miles of frozen tundra.

As the miners rush to solid ground before the ice vanishes, Mr. Gold outlasts the fleet to secure TOMCOD and Kris assembles a makeshift operation.

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 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 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.

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.

When Kris decides to mine the centre of Elim, angry locals respond with gunshots. Emily is fuming when a diver unexpectedly leaves her team.

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.

Zeke hopes to find his perfect claim match. Vernon's luck with divers gets worse. Kris is finally on a hot streak, but will it last?

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.

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.

Nome's King Shawn edges closer to his goal. Queen Emily has a pump crisis that could end her season. Wizard Zeke returns to Cape Rodney.

With just 24 hours left to make or break the season, an equipment malfunction jeopardises Shawn's operation. Kris becomes the last Kelly standing.

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 tries to capitalise on clear weather by sending out two talented divers. Zeke attempts a marathon dive, while Kris has another nightmare day.

Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems. Meanwhile, Vernon follows the gold trail despite dangerous ice conditions.

Shawn turns to an unusual method to track down a tricky paystreak. Vernon races against weakening ice on Claim 56. Zeke makes a late move to Tomcod.

With Kris away, 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.

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.

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.

A series of questionable calls by Kris brings the Mistress to her breaking point. Mr. Gold takes a huge gamble by mining Cooper Gulch.

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.

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.

As tempers flare, the conflict between Shawn and the Kellys becomes physical. Meanwhile, mechanical difficulties plague the Mistress.

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.

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.

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's negotiations with his father for the inland mine implode. Emily deploys her new diver while Vernon searches for one of his own.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shawn and Kris face off when the Kelly family invades Shawn's turf. Emily hits the ice with a crew of veteran miners in a bid to reclaim her hotspot at Hasting's Creek.

Shawn gambles on a risky move. Kris suffers a life-threatening air-line freeze up, whilst Zeke attempts the most dangerous dive of his life through 20-ft of ice.

Sean continues his search for the boulder that marks the gold patch he found last summer. In need of a new plan, Emily asks Sean for permission to dredge the Bluff.

Kris' scheme to make a fortune on Shawn's Bluff find is sabotaged. Zeke may have found his mining future - until the ice breaks up and he has to move.

Shawn must fix his landlocked barge, but faulty controls threaten the Megadredge dream. And with limited dredging supplies, Emily gambles in the hope of a fast payoff.

Shawn tries to convince potential investors on his Megadredge vision. Kris frays Andy's nerves and Zeke releases a secret weapon, but faces a sudden challenge.

To fund the Megadredge, Shawn races to the Bluff with only a day left in the season. Kris hits the best gold of his life, but his shoddy gear lets him down.

Shawn needs a strong start to build his mega-dredge but newcomer Ken and the 600-ton Myrtle Irene may have beat him to it. Emily's plan to dive deep is in jeopardy.

To fund the mega-dredge, Shawn races to the Bluff where Kris is onto some of the best gold. Emily's most promising summer might suddenly be dashed on the rocks.

The Bering Sea becomes the Wild West as Shawn and Kris fight encroaching miners. Meanwhile, Emily expands her operation but an air malfunction threatens her season.

In the Bluff's lawless waters, Shawn and Kris use brute strength and verbal threats to stand their ground as competition forces captains to change tactics.

A violent storm pits safety against ambition. Ken rushes to free the Myrtle before it's destroyed. Kris risks being stranded, and Emily tries to appease nature.

The Bering Sea battle intensifies as Shawn bets big on a new discovery. The Kellys are forced to find new ground and Emily nearly boils a diver alive.

Shawn works overtime to cover for his exhausted crew. Kris is blindsided by the loss of his lead diver. Meanwhile, Emily jumps in to prevent a fuel spill.

Winter winds force the captains to reassess risk and reward. Shawn's mega-barge extraction worsens, and Ken pushes the Myrtle to the limit on a five-day run.

In a race against winter, Shawn extends his sluice to get more gold. As Kris battles a bed of quartz, George enjoys a season-ending dive with his son.

Desperate to be Nome's gold king, Shawn risks the Christine Rose in dangerous waters. Plus, Ken struggles to free the Myrtle from the harbour.

In Nome, Alaska, the summer gold mining season kicks off. The Kellys hope to repeat the success of last season and Kris leads his team with a newfound determination.

Shawn is able to dig deeper than ever before, but he's also fighting to keep his family dynasty. Meanwhile, veteran skipper Vernon has rebuilt his war chest.

Shawn's crew are busy trying to reach the one thousand-ounce goal. Plus, the Kellys face howling winds and ripping currents as they move The Reaper into the sea.

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

Stormy conditions force the miners to question how hard to fight. Shawn channels his inner MacGyver to fix a machine and Vern must make a life or death decision.

Before the winter freeze, Shawn gambles to dig deeper than ever as Ken brings the heat. The Kellys restart with a new dredge design and Emily aims to work non-stop.

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

In the waning days of a gruelling summer mining season, everyone is desperate to find as much as possible. Plus, dangerous winds threaten Shawn's installation.

Nome is about to be hit by a mega winter storm that will shut down the harbour. Shawn and Ken battle to win their bet - who will be crowned the Gold King?

The approach of a season-ending storm tests the severity of Nome's gold fever. Shawn digs in deeper water and Ken pushes the Myrtle to its max.

As summer's end approaches, Shawn claws closer to the top of the gold count. And, Emily leaves her unpredictable father to tend on the Eroica.

Shawn gets his first taste of the shifting seabed. Ken tries a new perspective to find new ground, while Kris and Emily each try out rookie divers.

After the storm, Ken learns the Myrtle Irene's fate. Shawn uses a new tool to hunt for new hotspots. Kris gambles on an alliance to improve his season.

With a huge storm set to hit Nome, Shawn and Ken push their operations to the brink to get one last score in. And, one dredge pushes too far into the storm.

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.

With a huge storm set to hit Nome, Shawn and Ken push their operations to the brink to get one last score in. And, one dredge pushes too far into the storm.

After the storm, Ken learns the Myrtle Irene's fate. Shawn uses a new tool to hunt for new hotspots. Kris gambles on an alliance to improve his season.

Shawn confronts his dad for the family operation - to disastrous results. Emily brings her dad aboard The Eroica and Vernon recruits his daughter Elaine.

As summer's end approaches, Shawn claws closer to the top of the gold count. And, Emily leaves her unpredictable father to tend on the Eroica.

The approach of a season-ending storm tests the severity of Nome's gold fever. Shawn digs in deeper water and Ken pushes the Myrtle to its max.

Winter has come - along with the thinnest, most unpredictable ice in decades. Kris tries to set up and mine in one day and Emily's reliable Claim 14 shocks her.

Only days into the winter mining season, a regulator freeze up cuts off Shawn's air supply. Vernon returns to the ice with an eye to buy Claim 16.

The clock ticks as an impending, violent Arctic storm gathers strength. Kris gambles on another rookie miner and Vernon risks everything to test Claim 16.

Following the Arctic storm that drove everyone to shore, Shawn embarks on a marathon dive and Kris unveils a diving relay with The Reaper's new diver, Shaunna.

Suffering the icy burn of possible defeat, Kris wrecks his 3-diver relay plan and abandons his crew. Meanwhile, Shawn is forced to question TOMCOD.

The clock ticks as Shawn races to prove the viability of the TOMCOD. Plus, Kris makes amends with his crew and Brad dives for the first time in five years.

Shawn fights frozen ground with steam heat when the temperatures plummet to a season low. Plus, Vernon gambles on a new spot and Kris has a plan to beat the cold.

As an Arctic blizzard wreaks havoc across Nome, Kris finds gold under the ice, but fire erupts overhead. And, Shawn struggles to rescue his operation.

Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the edge. Kris and the Kellys recover from the engine shack fire. Vernon pitches his operation to a big-time investor.

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 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.

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 a breakthrough in his negotiations to buy the inland mine. Kris endures a hard day in Elim, while Zeke suffers a devastating back injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vernon runs out of patience when one of his divers struggles with the freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Zeke is left frustrated by unexpected flooding.

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.

Kris must move fast in the face of a life-threatening incident. Vernon pushes a diver for a personal record, and Shawn deals with a crack in the ice.

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.

Shawn and Vernon embark on a harrowing rescue mission on a stormy Bering Sea. Meanwhile, Zeke relaunches the Havilah with a wild crew.

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 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 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.

Young mining gangster Chris McCully challenges Mr Gold's dominance. Meanwhile, Don Vernon faces health issues and a pregnant Emily leaves Jane in charge.

A crew screwup leaves Kris once again behind in the gold count. A shocking discovery reveals why Emily's crew hasn't been seeing any gold in the box.

Chris McCully continues to pose a serious threat to Mr Gold. Vernon. The Kellys wait for a game-changing piece of gold mining equipment to arrive.

Shawn and Zeke each risk dangerous ice missions in the hopes of big paystreaks. Kris' gold mining miracle has arrived but requires some assembly.

Chris finds himself stranded on the ice and Shawn hits a mysterious dry spell. The Kellys' brand-new Crawler awakens but encounters electrical problems.

The Kellys unveil their secret gold mining weapon. A scary close call forces Zeke to adjust his strategy. Tensions boil over between Jess and her crew.

Chris McCully and crew hit a paystreak so lucrative they call it "Wall Street." Shawn strikes gold at 40 feet under the ice. Vernon's diver faces a disaster.

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.

The Kellys try to make their gold-sucking Crawler work. Vernon's plans falter as he deals with health issues. Jane receives news of the birth of Emily's baby.

The Kellys try to make their gold-sucking Crawler work. Vernon's plans falter as he deals with health issues. Jane receives news of the birth of Emily's baby.

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.

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.

In Nome's new Industrial Revolution, the miners elevate their operations. A cracked spud may mean disaster for Shawn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.