Seasons & Episodes
Between Craziness & Insanity
The Dakota Boys return to McKinley Creek to dive for millions in gold. But the fierce Alaskan winter has destroyed their
First Gold
'The Dakota Boys' launch their gold dredge. Fred dives in the raging white water, and despite running out of air, the 72
Dredge Down
The first gold nugget promises a monster payday; Dustin dives into the danger zone, a torrent where the current moves ro
Boulder Battles
Fred's ex-boss, Todd Hoffman, has invested $50,000 in the Dakota Boy's operation and makes a surprise visit in a chopper
Inland Tsunami
73-year-old Dakota Fred gets married for the fourth time and a landslide upstream threatens to unleash a wall of water t
Hypothermia
The Dakota Boys' desperate bid to hit bedrock gold is thwarted when 73-year-old Fred's heating system fails mid-dive and
The Graboid
The Dakota Boys are digging down to bedrock gold but when they hit the biggest boulder of the season Dustin is forced to
End of Days
A flash flood racing down McKinley Creek threatens to kill the crew and destroy their operation, but the Dakota Boys sti
The Dakotas Strike Back
Television's most dangerous gold mining is back. The Dakota Boys double down on everything including crew, locations, an
Burned Alive
Equipment failure leaves one crew member with life-threatening burns, while the advantage of having two dredges up and r
When Bears Attack
A hungry and aggressive apex predator tears through the miners' camp, forcing the crew members to come together to find
Too Close for Comfort
Fred and Dustin disagree on where to find the gold and dig separate holes. But, a fierce confrontation jeopardises the e
The Nugget Trap
The Dakota Boys finally discover a rich nugget trap but inadvertently risk the life of a crew member.
McKinley, We Have A Problem
Finding their biggest gold nugget of the season is a great sign, but soon enough heavy rain means flooding, and, despite
Sacrifice & Sabotage
After being rescued from the water, Dustin is forced to look for a new mine site due to the flood, but he soon finds out
Landslide
Digging deeper than ever, the crew sees no sign of the promised bedrock gold; just when the crew starts to question Dust
The Widow Maker
The Dakota boys are dredging towards a nugget trap they believe holds a jackpot of gold. After a rough season, this coul
Gold Strike
The group cleans up and does a final gold weigh-in for the season. Meanwhile, Dustin leads the crew to a new mine site t
Diving Deeper
The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.
Two Teams, One Dream
Fred and Dustin Hurt decide to split up in their hunt for gold in the raging waters of Alaska's Chilkat mountains. While
The Pound Zone
Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one o
No Guts, No Glory Holes
Fred and his crew return to the glory hole to complete unfinished business. Dustin's crew strikes gold, but are blocked
Enter the Superclaw
The Dakota boys bank their first gold hauls of the season. Dustin invents a custom super claw to remove massive boulders
Birthday Gold
Dustin's crew is left shorthanded after an unlikely injury, forcing him to take a calculated risk that nearly turns dead
The Gold Cave
Dustin discovers a secret gold cave that could hold millions. Fred and his crew head upstream into a mini-waterfall to f
Nugget Heaven
Dustin Hurt hits bedrock and a pile of nuggets at Rainbow's End. Fred chases the gold upstream into a dangerous new spot
Thunder Falls
Dustin's on the best ground he's dredged when a new discovery opens the door to even more gold. Fred faces a life-and-de
End Of The Rainbow
Dustin cleans up with his biggest gold haul yet. At Thunder Falls, engine failure and giant boulders block Fred's path t
Cliffhanger
Dustin takes a gamble to return to a spot just above McKinley Falls for the remainder of the season, but while moving hi
Rockfall Ravine
Fred fires his dredge back up and lands his biggest gold haul of the year. Dustin faces an uncertain future and Carlos m
Hands Full Of Gold
Dakota Fred taps out Thunder Falls with his biggest gold haul. Dustin hits the nugget jackpot at Rockfall Ravine.
Royal Flush
Come Hell or High Water
A late start to the season shortens their mining window and with record snowfall melt the crew faces the most dangerous
Good As Gold
The Dakota Boys race against time and put their new crew members to the test to rebuild their mine sites and haul heavy
Swallowed Up
Carlos, Dustin and James battle the fastest and most violent rapids they've ever dove in. They must engineer a way to sl
Enter the Mammoth Claw
Dustin's crew is finally down to virgin ground but discovers their equipment is no match for the giant boulders at Rockf
Fistful of Nuggets
Dustin's gamble of investing his life savings into these claims is pays off after Carlos removes a monster boulder and f
Rookie Mistakes
On a gold streak, Dustin dives deeper than ever and uncovers the largest obstacle of his career. New recruit Scott final
Happy Endings
Dustin calls on local legend "The Pirate" for help cracking a boulder blocking him from the richest ground of his life.
Dustin to the Rescue
Fred turns to his son Dustin for help when he uncovers a giant overhanging boulder at The Trifecta on the side wall that
Depths Of Despair
The Dakota Boys are close to a huge gold cleanup; Ryan faces his worst fears as he dives deeper than ever into a crumbli
Ride Or Die
With their richest site picked clean, Dustin and crew move upstream to "The Chute" a promising, yet dangerous site with
A Special Kind of Crazy
At his new dive site Dustin’s life is endangered after being overpowered by raging white water. After heavy rain, Fred
In Too Deep
Dustin risks the remainder of his season on an ambitious move upstream to raging waters in a quest to add to his record-
Under Pressure
Dustin’s crew make an exciting discovery that pushes them to test their limits. Fred’s crew is dangerously deep and
Buried Alive
An early winter storm turns McKinley Creek into a raging torrent. Unwilling to call it quits, Dustin and his crew prepar
To The Edge
Determined to add to his season's record-breaking gold haul, Dustin pushes his luck to the very edge, as a freak acciden
Roll of the Ice
Dustin takes the biggest gamble of this life and Fred drops a bombshell.
Fresh Blood
Dustin puts his money and reputation on the line, doubling down on two claims at once for the chance at a life-changing
Shake Up
Under extreme pressure to get his first gold of the season, Dustin pushes both crews to their limits at one of the world
Who's the Boss
Dustin makes a surprise announcement that divides the crew. Fred returns to McKinley Creek with a lead on new ground, ru
Groundbreaking Gold
Fred opens the door to a new site. After a bust-up with Fred, Kayla makes a discovery that will change the course of the
Boiling Point
Fred celebrates his 78th birthday by diving for gold. Kayla's crew is on a hot streak, but their luck runs out as tensio
Gamblin' Man
In a bid to rescue his season, Dustin plans a daring double dive to get gold. Meanwhile, Kayla's crew struggles to adapt
Hard Times at House Rock
In an act of sheer desperation, Dustin Hurt gambles his future on a dangerous mining strategy.
Cut And Run
Dustin makes a controversial decision that changes the course of the entire season. Kayla makes a desperate attempt at u
Robbery At House Rock
Kayla's two dredge operation is on track to hit paydirt, but Dustin is forced to jeopardize her success for the greater
Curse of the Gold Gods
With just a month left of the season, both crews are closing in on bedrock gold. But a life-threatening accident at Dust
Blackout
Just inches from bedrock and a potential life-changing payday at the Chute, Dustin Hurt and his crew are forced to dive
The Motherload
Dustin is within inches of bedrock gold at the Chute, but intense pressure causes one crewmember to crack. Kayla battles
Risk vs. Reward
After his biggest single day gold haul ever, Dustin and his crew double down on a new site, a treacherous plunge pool ca
A Golden Opportunity
Dakota Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters o
The Last Stand
Dustin and his team work the ferocious dogleg before winter freezes them out for the end of season.
Fortune Favors the Bold
Dustin Hurt faces a dilemma: risk his life and financial ruin by purchasing and mining one of the most legendary and inh
Into the Unknown
Dustin's new Nugget Creek claim is said to hold life-changing deposits of gold, but Dustin and his crew must survive the
Airboat Accident
With vital supplies running dangerously low at their remote Nugget Creek claim, Dustin attempts the impossible. Meanwhil
Dakota Fred Takes Charge
Battling the raging whitewater at Nugget Creek, Dustin and crew must build a safe harbor for their dredge. Meanwhile, le
Homemade Highway to Hell
A medical emergency threatens to end the season before it begins. Meanwhile, Kayla fights to gain access to her new clai
Fueling the Pressure
Out of fuel and out of options, Dustin risks his life on a resupply mission, navigating the raging Alaskan white water i
At War with a Widowmaker
With a widowmaker looming over the dive site, Dustin takes a new dredging approach that lands him in the path of Nugget
Explosion at Nugget Creek
A storm tears through Nugget Creek, putting dive sites and dredges in severe jeopardy. Mounting pressure causes a potent
Missing In Action
With Dustin M.I.A., the crew takes matters into their hands, hellbent on getting to the gold on Nugget Creek; bad blood
Total Annihilation
In the aftermath of a 40-year storm, Dustin and Kayla return to their claims to find them completely unrecognizable. But
4-Ounce Nugget
Weeks of battling Mother Nature has the crew at Nugget Creek running on empty -- but seeing a 4-ounce nugget is all the
Blood Red White Water
The collapse of a snow bridge sends a tidal wave of water ripping through Nugget Creek, leaving Dustin and his crew dire
Risky Business
In desperate need to find gold, both crews must dive to survive, leading them to make risky decisions that almost cost c
Mouth of the Dragon
Last week's gold haul has the miners seeing nothing but dollar signs -- and they are venturing straight into the mouth o
In Death's Shadow
Dakota Fred locks horns with a 50-ton monster in the ultimate treasure hunt for life-changing gold; Dustin's crew refuse
Hell from the Heavens
A monster typhoon is on a collision course with Nugget Creek, threatening to rip the gold from Dustin's grip. With both
Judgment Day
After a record breaking typhoon tore through Nugget Creek, both crews make a final attempt to claim legendary nuggets. B
A Tragic Beginning
A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of mi
Gold Out of the Gate
Reeling from tragic news, Dustin and the miners fight to get a diver in the water earlier than ever before, and their de
Trench Warfare
On the gold and desperate for more, Dustin Hurt and his intrepid band of brothers engage in trench warfare as they chase
A Dying Wish
Dustin departs Nugget Creek when he's needed most to attend Dakota Fred's 80th birthday celebration. With Dustin away, t
Fred Hurt Forever
Devastating news about legendary miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt strikes Nugget Creek, sending shockwaves through the mine site
Fred's Golden Gift
The loss of legendary gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt has the miners reeling. But their determination as they push on to h
Unfinished Business
After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with
Welcome to My Nightmare
An airboat accident could end this record-breaking season, and severe weather could make matters worse.
$70,000 Nugget
With winter closing in and bedrock still far out of reach, the miners turn to the late Fred Hurt for help solving the pr
Dustin's White Whale
A mysterious white boulder dubbed "Moby" could be the gateway to more monster nuggets, but Mother Nature throws Dustin a
Get Rich or Die Trying
Feeling the squeeze of winter's grip tightening around them, desperation pushes the miners a step too far in their searc
Dancing With Death
Mother Nature serves Dustin an eviction notice. With a season-ending blizzard in the forecast, the miners must push past
Chasing Waterfalls
In the season premiere, Dustin and his loyal crew head deep into the remote Alaskan wilderness on their most ambitious,
Season-Ending Blow
Dustin disappears after a season-ending injury, leaving the crew to save their skyline with a risky "break it to fix it"
"Man Overboard"
On the gold, Dustin's crew inches closer to a monster payday. On a resupply mission to civilization, Wes goes missing af
Fight for Your Life
Mine Boss Dustin Hurt mounts an emergency rescue mission on the deadly Tsirku River. Meanwhile his crippling debts and l
Love and War
Dustin and his crew reach their boiling points as exhaustion and the lack of gold at The Wall lead to a world-class fall
Grave Diggers
After months of hard work Dustin and his crew have nothing but bruises to show for it. Now under the scorching Alaskan s
The Beginning of the End
Dustin hits rock bottom as he's forced to abandon The Wall dive site after spending all season digging down a deadly 20
Mutiny at Nugget Creek
Desperate to find gold and save his mining career -- Dustin Hurt is ready to risk the lives of his entire crew by chasin
When Darkness Falls
A darkness descends on Nugget Creek as mine boss Dustin searches for a Plan B. But his crew may be onto something at the
Winter Waits for No Man
As winter starts to show its teeth, Dustin and his crew fight to find bedrock and the $100,000 in gold he needs to avoid
Broken and Stranded
After an airboat disaster, Dustin and his crew are stranded in the wilderness; as supplies start to dwindle, the crew is
The Last Stand
Low on fuel and facing failure, Dustin’s crew races against winter to get to the bottom of Nugget Creek. Exhausted and