The BEST episodes of Outback Opal Hunters season 6

Every episode of Outback Opal Hunters season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Outback Opal Hunters season 6!

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: 2/18/2025Network: QuestStatus: Continuing

8.00

51 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/2021

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7.95

42 votes

#2 - Episode 12

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/22/2021

It’s the last week of the season and difficult conditions force The Bushmen to enlist a rookie miner. The Cheals suffer setbacks above and below ground.

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7.93

58 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2021

The Cheals plan to extract opal hits a wall. The blacklighters continue their search for surface opal to pay for their $15,000 Opalzilla.

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7.72

47 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2021

Tensions escalate for new team the Opal Whisperers and an incident for the tunnel rats causes one member to down tools and take a crash course in opal cutting.

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7.70

47 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2021

Dangerous storm damage at Rods Camp requires an urgent recovery operation. A hazardous build up of dirt in the Tunnel Rats mine brings them to a halt.

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7.68

47 votes

#6 - Episode 9

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2021

The Cheals rush the installation of a new wash plant after a breakdown halves their opal production; the Blacklighters test a new team member.

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7.67

43 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/25/2021

The Geran gang are running out of time and push their gear to the limit. In Queensland storms threaten to scuttle efforts to find opal and a mystery illness strikes Les.

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7.67

51 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/4/2021

The Young Guns tackle their new mine with the lack of air causing a headache. Pete and Sam have one last chance to find opal to keep their operation alive.

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7.62

42 votes

#9 - Episode 7

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/18/2021

The Bishop runs out of luck in his open-cut claim and resorts to explosives. The Young guns battle to get their new mine running. Pressure mounts for the Blacklighters as they handle mechanical failures.

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7.59

37 votes

#10 - Episode 10

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/8/2021

The end of the season nears causing The Bishop to take a leap of faith. The bushmen seek out opal to fulfil their contract with their partners. In Queensland the Geran gang receive chilling news that changes everything.

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7.57

49 votes

#11 - Episode 6

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/2021

Desperate for a payday The Cheals race against the storm. New team The Geran Gang protect their field from unwelcome visitors.

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7.56

36 votes

#12 - Episode 11

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/15/2021

Extreme temperatures force the Blacklighters to attempt potentially dangerous mining at night. Disaster strikes the Young Guns when thousands of dollars worth of opal goes missing.

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