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Bering Sea Gold

  • 2012–
  • 19 seasons
  • Documentary, Reality
  • 6.5

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.

Episodes

11 episodes
  1. 1Fire and Icebergs

    Dec 13, 2013

    Summer dredging season begins. The Pomrenkes have competition from a new megadredge crewed by Scott Meisterheim. Emily's first day as captain goes up in flames. Zeke has a run-in with the law. Steve R is first out, but his crew strands him on an iceberg.

  2. 2Off the Deep End

    Dec 20, 2013

    The Pomrenkes have to call for help when rough seas break the Christine Rose, pinning it to the ocean floor. Emily's crew set out to re-teach her how to dredge. Rumors swirl but Zeke tells the full story of his disturbing night in jail and the hospital.

  3. 3Burn It Down

    40 minDec 27, 2013

    It's beautiful dredging weather, but things are ugly. The Pomrenkes swallow their pride and ask megadredger Hank for help to get their pinned barge operating again. Zeke demands Emily pay up or give up her dredge. The Kellys fight off claim jumpers.

  4. 4Let the Games Begin

    60 minJan 3, 2014

    An unexpected visit from the Coast Guard doesn't go well for two dredges. Hank's megadredge is close to claimjumping on Christine Rose's honey hole but it still doesn't mean he'll find gold. Will beginner's luck or an old-timer's experience win the day?

  5. 5Who's the Captain?!

    Jan 10, 2014

    Halfway through the summer season, tempers flare and the captains question their crews' loyalty. Shawn threatens to quit the family business. Kris comes to blows with Steve R. Emily rushes Shem to the ER. Hank reaches the end of his patience with Scott.

  6. 610 Pounds of Gold

    60 minJan 17, 2014

    The Pomrenkes hit pay dirt and bring in 10 pounds of gold. Recently fired Scott swallows his pride and asks Hank for his old job back, but can he last? On the tiny Minnow, can hot-headed Kris keep the peace with arrogant Glen long enough to get the gold?

  7. 7Backhoe Wars

    60 minJan 24, 2014

    While Hank tests Mother Nature by staying out dredging in the storm, Shawn races to bring his dredge home. Emily and Glen head far inland to river dredge. Her crew sews seeds of mutiny. Kris almost drowns from faulty equipment and Steve Riedel's inattention.

  8. 8Money Money Money

    Jan 31, 2014

    Shawn and the new backhoe prove he is "Mr. Gold". Vernon and Emily's apologies and promises won't convince their crews to return. Zeke returns with a funky new way to make it rich in Nome. He also ends his friendship with the Riedel family for good.

  9. 9Mr. Gold & the New Kid

    Feb 7, 2014

    The two megadredges race to reach a contested claim site. Hank wins the race, but Shawn gets the last laugh. Emily heads out with her new, poached crew. The Kellys almost come to blows when accused of claim jumping. Glen's engineering genius pays off big.

  10. 10The Rescue & the Repo

    Feb 14, 2014

    Late summer's worsening weather drives the dredges reluctantly off their honey holes and finally breaks the Kellys, who tell Steve Riedel they quit. While Steve loses The Minnow to the repo man, Glen finally finds his Dragon. Hank wagers Shawn an ounce of gold.

  11. 11The Final Showdown

    Feb 21, 2014

    As Nome Harbor freezes over, the crews head out for one last chance at success. It's a battle of the barges when Hank wagers Shawn who can box more gold. Zeke returns to the water. Can Emily pay him off once and for all? The Kellys return with The Reaper.

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Series cast

Shawn PomrenkeSelf201 episodes
Vernon AdkisonSelf201 episodes
Zeke TenhoffSelf201 episodes
Kris KellySelf201 episodes
Mike RoweHimself (Narrator)201 episodes
Emily RiedelSelf179 episodes
Steve PomrenkeSelf167 episodes
Steve RiedelSelf167 episodes
Brad KellySelf167 episodes
Cody MoenSelf - Deckhand / Diver125 episodes
Ken KerrSelf - Owner of Arctic Sea & Arctic Gold54 episodes
Chris McCullySelf12 episodes

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