The BEST episodes of Outback Opal Hunters season 5

Every episode of Outback Opal Hunters season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Outback Opal Hunters season 5!

The world's toughest treasure hunters push their bodies and bank accounts to the limit on a quest to strike it rich, hunting the legendary Queen of Gems - Opal. Australia produces more than 90% of the world’s opals. Hidden beneath outback desert plains lies a hidden bounty, 30 million years in the making, waiting to be discovered. Opals are one of the most valuable gemstones on the planet – one stone alone can fetch a million dollars – and it's the dream of striking it rich that drives these crews to push their bodies and bank accounts to breaking point.

Last Updated: 3/15/2025Network: Discovery+ (UK)Status: Continuing

8.23

48 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2020

The Bushmen's new claim turns dangerous, forcing Rod and Les to choose between riches and safety. Plus, the Young Guns demolish their old mine.

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8.06

47 votes

#2 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2020

Hard ground at the Bushmen's claim causes damage to their digger. And, Pete and Sam hunt for better opal dirt as their "mega wash-plant" shows promise.

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8.00

50 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2020

In outback NSW, the worst storm in 20 years devastates the Bushmen's and Chris Cheal's mine, while in Coober Pedy, a new team the Blacklighters need opal to re-establish.

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7.87

45 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2020

The Boulder Boys drain floodwater in pursuit of a suspected opal level. Rod Manning is under pressure after using his wife's favourite opal ring as collateral.

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7.79

42 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2020

Pete and Sam start a risky project that could set them up for opal riches. Plus, Aaron has to mine his way out of debt after borrowing money to buy his late dad's house.

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7.69

42 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2020

The Young Guns spend all of their savings on a hydraulic digger that causes more problems than it solves. Plus, the Blacklighters are dealt a dose of reality!

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7.65

49 votes

#7 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2020

Chris Cheal's dream of two mining teams struggles to launch. Meanwhile, the Blacklighters gamble on a new claim to break a month-long opal drought.

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7.58

48 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2020

The Blacklighters must relocate Opalzilla after their claim runs dry of opal. And, the Cheals hope to hit the jackpot in a bizarre structure, the Z-fault.

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