Three hard-core crews of gold prospectors take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia. The soaring highs and the crushing lows of the gold season are revealed as the crews pursue their all-important targets - braving brutal heat, punishing conditions, mechanical breakdowns and constant pressure.
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- Seasons
- 11
- Episodes aired
- 173
- Latest aired
- S11E08
- Total runtime
- 5d 8h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 August 2016 – September 2016 8 episodes
- Season 2 July 2017 – September 2017 10 episodes
- Season 3 May 2018 – August 2018 13 episodes
- Season 4 May 2019 – July 2019 13 episodes
- Season 5 April 2020 – September 2020 20 episodes
- Season 6 February 2021 – July 2021 20 episodes
- Season 7 January 2022 – August 2022 20 episodes
- Season 8 January 2023 – August 2023 20 episodes
- Season 9 February 2024 – September 2024 20 episodes
- Season 10 January 2025 – July 2025 20 episodes
- Season 11 June 2026 – October 2026 16 episodes
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S01E01 3 Men and Gold
August 1 · 45min find the promo
Show synopsis
In Western Australia's legendary goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward.
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S01E02 Mech Disasters and a High-Stakes Gamble
August 8 · 45min find the promo
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Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.
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S01E03 Uprooting and Salt-Lake Gold
August 15 · 45min find the promo
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As ‘Dirt Dogs' Vern and Leon are forced to uproot their operation, ‘Gold Gypsies' Chris and Greg face a huge decision. Remote prospectors Henri and Kelli strike salt lake gold.
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S01E04 Big Storm and Big Finds
August 22 · 45min find the promo
Show synopsis
Torrential rain threatens to drown out the season for the Dirt Dogs. Remote prospectors Henri and Kellie hit a hot streak, while the Gold Gypsies strike a once-in-a- lifetime find.
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S01E05 All or Nothing and Gold Rich Patch
August 29 · 45min find the promo
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The ‘Dirt Dogs' fightback comes down to a make or break clean-up, Chris and Greg surf a wave of reef gold, and Henri and Kellie risk life and limb to stay on a hot streak.
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S01E06 Targets and Unwanted Guests
September 5 · 45min find the promo
Show synopsis
Kellie and Henri face poachers and a crippling dry streak, and the 'Dirt Dogs' must break new ground to stay in business. Plus, the 'Gold Gypsies' seek out precious reef gold.
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S01E07 Breakdowns and Complications
September 12 · 45min find the promo
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Kellie and Henri encounter breakdowns and bandits, and a failed plan sees the 'Gold Gypsies' run out of time and options. The 'Dirt Dogs' uncover a huge find - but there's a catch.
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S01E08 Digging Deep, Risking Life and Limb
September 19 · 45min find the promo
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In the final week of gold season, the Dirt Dogs gamble big to hit their tally. Kellie and Henri mount a last-chance hunt for big nuggets, and the Gold Gypsies pursue their goal.