Each season of the show follows a different group of dredgers, those who search for gold in shallow waters, at the bottom of the sea or even ocean. They often collect paydirt, ground from the seabed that contains some precious ore.
Episodes
Season 17 - Episodes
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S17E02New Recruits
Aired: 2023-10-13
Show details expand_moreChris McCully embarks on a three-person, 15-hour diving marathon while Kris Kelly panics when the Mistress takes on water. Vernon and Emily both try new, unconventional divers. Mr. Gold successfully returns to work on the Myrtle Irene.
Stars: Mike Rowe, Emil Lzmaylov, Vernon Adkison
Stars: Mike Rowe, Emil Lzmaylov, Vernon Adkison
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S17E03Gone with the Wind
Aired: 2023-10-20
Show details expand_moreThe fleet scrambles to get mining before an approaching storm. Mechanical difficulties plague Mr. Gold and Kris Kelly. Chris McCully has a close call while diving. Vernon attempts to get back in the gold game.
Stars: Mike Rowe, Chris McCully, Shawn Pomrenke
Stars: Mike Rowe, Chris McCully, Shawn Pomrenke
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S17E06Drawing Bloodlines
Aired: 2023-11-10
Show details expand_moreShawn's negotiations with his father for the inland mine implode; Emily deploys her new diver while Vernon searches for one of his own; Chris dives solo again; Reaper Nation's new dredge might help them compete with Mr. Gold.
Stars: Mike Rowe, Kris Kelly, Andy Kelly
Stars: Mike Rowe, Kris Kelly, Andy Kelly
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S17E08No Sleep Till Landfall
Aired: 2023-11-24
Show details expand_moreAs the countdown to the storm of the century begins, the fleet races to mine. Reaper Nation hits deeper waters while Shawn, Emily, Vernon and Chris all fight large swells to get gold until the bitter end.
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S17E09Apocalypse Nome
Aired: 2023-12-01
Show details expand_moreAs the miners try to secure their operations, a catastrophic storm rips through Nome, devastating the community and leaving it forever changed.
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S17E10A Murky Future
Aired: 2023-12-08
Show details expand_moreShawn hunts for a new spot, the fleet tries to pick up the pieces after the devastating storm. Chris faces horrible visibility issues underwater. Team Emily manages to get back on the gold, Reaper desperately tries to save their season.
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S17E11Fortune's Fools
Aired: 2023-12-15
Show details expand_moreKris stays laser-focused on his mission while brother Andy struggles aboard the All-In. Shawn chases a disappearing hot spot. Vernon returns to deep and dangerous waters.
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S17E12Endgame
Aired: 2023-12-22
Show details expand_moreIn the fleet's last push for gold, Reaper Nation fights to mine until the cold, bitter end. Shawn reaches for gold in deeper waters. Emily must depend on her last remaining diver. Chris and Zeke debate whether to mine in murky conditions.














































