Schedule

Fred kicks off his first week of sluicing and the team gathers for the critical first gold weigh. Tony faces an unexpected repair at 80 Pup. Freddy and Juan soup up a massive trommel to bring in big gold for a pair of young miners.

They say blood is thicker than water, but family can put you through the wringer! See sibling squabbles, petty pranks and daring parental rescues.

The average person will spend nearly 90,000 hours of their life at work. From contractor showdowns and unexpected explosions to battling coworkers, a workday can feel like an epic rollercoaster ride!

Many people between the ages of 25 and 45 claim to be do-it-yourselfers -- but if they're causing chainsaw mishaps and beehive blunders, sometimes it's best to leave it to the pros!

As travel stats reach new heights and patience hits rock bottom, millions of conflicts erupt in planes, trains, and automobiles worldwide. From road rage to high-altitude meltdowns, it's a wild ride in the world of travel.

Around the world, wherever there's a playoff, a concert, even a peewee league game, there will be fists flying -- from angry fans in the stands to parents screaming on the sidelines.

After a seemingly endless work week, millions of people blow off steam on the weekend -- and that's when things get wild. From day drinking to house parties and late-night dinners, the big fight weekend kicks off the chaos.

Everything in nature wants to kill you -- animals, gravity, even the weather. And just when we think we’ve conquered nature, nature fights back -- from angry bison and gale-force winds to giant spiders and bear attacks.

Vacations create new experiences and memories that last a lifetime -- whether you like it or not. Watch every misadventure, from spring break smackdowns to terrible tourist fails.

The Mooka Boys' hopes of a season-saving pocket of black opal are decimated by a busted starter motor on their dozer, crippling their attack against an impenetrable rock cap shielding the opal level below. Blacklighters Mark and Paul are forced to shift 20,000 tons of waste dirt to make their treacherous mine face safe, while John battles Mines Department red tape after running out of noodle-able dirt at 12 Mile. Oscar sends the Cheals on a critical mission to unearth a rare green-orange gemstone for a potential buyer. At the same time, Chris' fabricating skills are tested to get a second agitator online before the season ends.

Forced to backfill a deadly section of their Robbie's Mine, the Bushmen scramble to dig to a newly drilled emergency shaft before they can resume mining. A seized power pack then thwarts their efforts. Desperate to recover costs and hot on the trail of elusive color, the Blacklighters enlist team finance manager Rachel to truck loads of dirt from Servo's claim to process through Opalzilla in a struggle to maximize findings. As the mercury soars, the Mooka Boys embark on a dangerous mission to crane a vital DIY shelter across the Lunatic Opal Field before they can continue mining in the blistering sun. Cozza bogs the dump truck.

Mining alone and desperate for cash, Dan Measey gambles on new but unproven AI technology for opal detection, which could revolutionize the opal industry -- if it works. As rising temperatures herald the end of the season, the Misfits must repair a derelict auto bucket tipper to connect two underground drives. A jammed tipper bucket leaves Cody trapped and at the mercy of the machine's deadly reputation. Locked in the grip of a relentless drought, Slim Pickings' members Lee and Roger lose the race to tail out before their parched dam finally dries up, forcing the team to relocate their mining operation in desperate search of water.

With Rod away on urgent Mines Department business, leaving Les in charge, Sam and Ben battle a dangerously steep ramp underground. After sinking a new shaft to save their backs, the Bushmen are stonewalled by impenetrable rock. It's the last dig of the season, and Dan and Renee are fighting ultrahard rock. It's a Hail Mary search for opal at Benito's until dusty gusts force the pair to return at night when they encounter thieving 'night-shifters.' After a season-long battle against an unyielding rock cap, the Mooka Boys are finally ready to tunnel toward black opal glory until their last working machine suffers a catastrophic breakdown.

Parker chases a new red pay layer to keep his hot streak alive. Kevin Beets tries to run 24/7 with a green crew to get more gold. Rick's crew suffers an equipment meltdown while digging deep for Vegas Valley gold.

Brennan confronts Kevin about a lack of equipment. Tony comes down hard on Mike when a side dumper crashes in a ditch. Parker brings in monster dirt haulers, hoping to get 1,000 ounces of gold weekly.

Rick confronts foreman Buzz, throwing down an ultimatum. Hoping for a big score, Parker fires back up on Sulphur Creek. Tony and Monica go on a treasure hunt at the Hester Cut.

Parker investigates a forgotten section of Dominion Creek, Rick expands his ambitions at Vegas Valley, and Kevin loses an excavator just as his pay pile runs out.

Tony unleashes his floating wash plant to supercharge his season. Rick moves Monster Red to Vegas Valley, hoping to sluice the paydirt. Kevin's nightshift crew could bring in his biggest haul of the year.

Rick's season rides on his first week of sluicing at Vegas Valley. Parker confronts his bad decisions and targets a trusted honey hole. Tony tasks Cousin Mike with firing up a new plant on thawed Indian River ground.

Closing in on their $1M season target, the Cheals finally get two agitators up and running, doubling opal production -- but then they've got to face off against veteran opal dealer Sonja Trifunovic in an attempted $100,000 sale. The Blacklighters' team leader, Mark I'Anson, is severely injured and hospitalized in a mining accident, forcing Paul and John to work overtime on two separate claims to scrape together enough opal to survive the week. The Mooka Boys' season from hell continues -- on their last load of fuel, the sole working digger overheats and dumps diesel, forcing Matt and his brother Cozza on a night mission that unearths unusual glowing yellow rocks.

Freddy and Juan rescue a British Columbia miner on his final season without a miracle. They overhaul his operation and search for new ground, leading to one of the most shocking endings yet.

Tony unleashes his floating wash plant to supercharge his season. Rick moves Monster Red to Vegas Valley, hoping to sluice the paydirt. Kevin's nightshift crew could bring in his biggest haul of the year.

Rick's season rides on his first week of sluicing at Vegas Valley. Parker confronts his bad decisions and targets a trusted honey hole. Tony tasks Cousin Mike with firing up a new plant on thawed Indian River ground.

Closing in on their $1M season target, the Cheals finally get two agitators up and running, doubling opal production -- but then they've got to face off against veteran opal dealer Sonja Trifunovic in an attempted $100,000 sale. The Blacklighters' team leader, Mark I'Anson, is severely injured and hospitalized in a mining accident, forcing Paul and John to work overtime on two separate claims to scrape together enough opal to survive the week. The Mooka Boys' season from hell continues -- on their last load of fuel, the sole working digger overheats and dumps diesel, forcing Matt and his brother Cozza on a night mission that unearths unusual glowing yellow rocks.

Freddy and Juan rescue a British Columbia miner on his final season without a miracle. They overhaul his operation and search for new ground, leading to one of the most shocking endings yet.

Christo meets Gold Rush newbies Brandon and Brady Clayton. After a quick tour, they put him to work welding with Brady before things get down, dirty and a little weird with Warren. The crew lets off steam and reveals the curse of California creek.

Christo claim-hops to hang with the lieutenants of Gold Rush. Mitch reveals the art of reclamation at Parker's, Mike Beets gives a tour of the past and Monica offers a glimpse into her future. Then Christo gets an update on the operation at the Lewis camp.