The BEST episodes of Bering Sea Gold

Every episode of Bering Sea Gold ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bering Sea Gold!

In the frontier town of Nome, Alaska, there’s a gold rush on. But you’ve never seen gold mining like this before — here, the precious metal isn’t found in the ground. It’s sitting in the most unlikely of places: the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea. And there are a handful of people willing to risk it all to bring it to the surface.

Last Updated: 4/20/2025Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
star
10.00
28 votes

#1 - Second Wind

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2018

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 forced to find new ground; Emily nearly boils a diver alive.

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Crash Course
star
10.00
28 votes

#2 - Crash Course

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/2018

Dangers rise with the tide; Shawn has a mishap underwater; Emily faces a possible collision; George prospects for brother Dave; Ken Kerr and the Kellys take home a chunk of gold.

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star
9.00
56 votes

#3 - Hello Heartache

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2016

The miners sacrifice their sleep and their safety to push through the last 3 days of the season.

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star
9.00
28 votes

#4 - Miners on the Storm

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2018

A violent midsummer storm forces the fleet off the mining grounds. Shawn, Ken, Emily and Kris race to repair and improve their dredges for an end of season attack while reliving some of their most dangerous and triumphant moments on the Bering Sea.

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star
8.30
84 votes

#5 - Lady Luck

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2016

With only 9 days left in the season, desperation and opportunity start to settle in. A double sluice and lack of divers means that Emily Ridel must face her fear if the Clark is to succeed. Shawn Pomrenke discovers the land sell of a lifetime.

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No Place Like Nome
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8.30
84 votes

#6 - No Place Like Nome

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/5/2017

The Pomrenkes battle land and sea to vie for new gold rich mining ground. Desperate, Zeke and Emily risk both their life and careers in a dangerous boating maneuver. Kris has one last chance to prove himself as a captain and his mining skills if he wants to stay in Nome.

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star
8.00
28 votes

#7 - Backseat Diver

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2016

With only two weeks left in the mining season, the window to mine gold is closing. Zeke's experiment with a double length hose puts his brother in danger. The High Noon's water heater suffers a deadly malfunction and tempers boil on the Wild Ranger.

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Penny Dreadful
star
8.00
84 votes

#8 - Penny Dreadful

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2017

At the mouth of the Penny River, Emily saves Zeke from a generator fire. Kris strikes a deal with the last willing claim owner in Nome. George loses his best diver and brings his son, Landen, to dredge in the Bering Sea.

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star
8.00
28 votes

#9 - Goodbye Nome

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2016

Shawn Pomrenke's master plan is about to pay out.

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8.00
56 votes

#10 - Virgin Ground

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2016

A gold rush begins when Shawn Pomrenke offers the fleet access to his virgin claim, rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold.

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Jackpot
star
8.00
28 votes

#11 - Jackpot

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/1/2016

After losing out at the Bluff, Shawn finds Derek on his gold spot. As the final gold is weighed, Steve finds out if his inland mining operation was all worth it.

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star
8.00
56 votes

#12 - Turf War

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2016

Shawn Pomrenke prepares to head to the Bluff; Steve Pomrenke completes the first cleanup of the inland mining operation.

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The Gamble
star
8.00
56 votes

#13 - The Gamble

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/30/2016

This summer, with the mining grounds picked clean, the fleet bets it all on new tech, claims and opportunities. Shawn must deal with his dad before hitting the Bluff. Meanwhile, Brad attempts to bring his family back together with the promise of an adventure.

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Countdown to Gold
star
8.00
28 votes

#14 - Countdown to Gold

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2015

This winter, strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures. Vern gambles on a state of the art dredge while Shawn ventures into the harsh wilderness in search of the next golden hotspot and Emily unleashes a team of all girl divers on Nome.

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Daddy Driving a Caddy
star
8.00
28 votes

#15 - Daddy Driving a Caddy

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2015

The "best" dredger in Nome decides to quit the fleet; Brad Kelly welcomes a baby girl to the family.

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Payback
star
8.00
56 votes

#16 - Payback

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2015

Family drama ensues as the crews make one last attempt at finding gold before the season ends.

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The Battle for Tomcod
star
8.00
84 votes

#17 - The Battle for Tomcod

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/2015

Crews fight over a promising claim while Emily faces an unexpected challenge with her new diver.

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Golden Dreams
star
8.00
56 votes

#18 - Golden Dreams

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2016

Shawn deals with a setback on the Christine Rose; Vernon hatches a plan to steal a boat from an old enemy.

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Suction
star
7.90
196 votes

#19 - Suction

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2012

The weather may be perfect, but storms are brewing onboard the dredges as egos clash and tempers flare. Emily's first dive is almost her last when she learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.

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Burn It Down
star
7.80
112 votes

#20 - Burn It Down

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/27/2013

The Pomrenkes ask Hank for help getting their barge operating; Zeke wants Emily to pay up; the Kellys contend with claim jumpers.

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Gold Stress
star
7.80
168 votes

#21 - Gold Stress

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/15/2013

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 after losing his air. Zeke's on the gold, but low balls Emily on her cut. The fleet loses a dredger and friend.

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Greedy People
star
7.70
168 votes

#22 - Greedy People

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2013

The weather sours, crew members drop like flies, and captains' tempers rage. Scott M goes out without crew but hits a honey hole. Zeke goes back to THE CLARK and gets too close to a neighbor's lease. The CHRISTINE ROSE is close to toppling over in a gale.

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Paydirt
star
7.70
196 votes

#23 - Paydirt

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2012

In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on. Meet the dredgers, driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, who pilot their ragtag dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.

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Smoke 'Em Out
star
7.50
56 votes

#24 - Smoke 'Em Out

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2015

The gloves are coming off as the fleet fights for their season goals. Captain Vernon Adkison and Captain Emily Riedel look for last-minute new hires to get them the gold as the summer starts to come to an end..

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Murky Waters
star
7.50
56 votes

#25 - Murky Waters

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2017

While injured, Shawn depends on his crew and the mercy of the Bering Sea to salvage his empire. Zeke and Emily find a career saving spot, but toxic fumes could threaten more than their season. George faces a final dive and cleanout to determine his fate.

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