The BEST episodes of Bering Sea Gold season 8

Every episode of Bering Sea Gold season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bering Sea Gold season 8!

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: 4/18/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
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No Place Like Nome
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7.79
440 votes

#1 - 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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Penny Dreadful
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7.68
446 votes

#2 - 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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Proving Day
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7.58
471 votes

#3 - Proving Day

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2017

Shawn's obsession with the Bluff reaches a tipping point. Zeke and Emily only have enough fuel for one more trip to Sledge Island. Undeterred by obstacles, Nome newcomer, George Young seeks his fortune on the Bering Sea floor.

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Murky Waters
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7.56
402 votes

#4 - 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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Hail Mary
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7.48
501 votes

#5 - Hail Mary

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/2017

Desperate to find new gold, Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the limit. At Sledge Island, the deeper water triggers dangerous side effects for Zeke. The Kelly’s go upriver for a shot at redemption.

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Cruel Summer
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7.47
491 votes

#6 - Cruel Summer

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/2017

The miners of Nome continue their far flung explorations in search of new gold. Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island and Shawn continues his dreams of gold at the Bluff. Meanwhile, the Kelly’s reputation may sink them before the season starts.

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Uncharted Waters
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7.46
485 votes

#7 - Uncharted Waters

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2017

As the 2016 summer mining season begins, gold in Nome is drying up, pushing miners to extreme new locations in a desperate search for gold. Zeke heads miles off shore to Sledge Island while Shawn seeks to build his empire with a new claim.

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Down & Out
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7.40
459 votes

#8 - Down & Out

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2017

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 when getting gold means defying his brother.

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Fickle Fortune
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7.38
439 votes

#9 - Fickle Fortune

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2017

Halfway through the season, Shawn Pomrenke needs to find a massive amount of gold at the Bluff or his empire could be ruined. After the debacle that was Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach a breaking point. Meanwhile, Nome newcomer George Young is buried in debt, but remains optimistic.

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Reaper Madness
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7.26
400 votes

#10 - Reaper Madness

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2017

Anxious to reverse his fortunes, Zeke makes a dangerous solo dive. The Kellys risk a thirteen mile trip in their rinky dinky dredge. George is desperate to prove he's a capable diver before his brother leaves Nome.

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