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Gold Rush: White Water Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Roll of the Ice
Tue, Nov 9, 2021 60 mins
Dustin takes the biggest gamble of his life, hoping that doubling his crew means double the reward not double the danger, Fred drips a bombshell on Dustin.
Episode 2
Fresh Blood
Sun, Nov 14, 2021 60 mins
Dustin puts his money and reputation on the line, doubling down on two claims for the chance at a life-changing payday. Doubling the size of his operation means bringing in fresh blood who quickly learn the dangers of mining the raging white water.
Episode 3
Shake Up
Tue, Nov 23, 2021 60 mins
Under extreme pressure to get his first gold of the season, Dustin pushes both crews to their limits at one of the world's most dangerous mine sites. And before they can prove themselves, mother nature shakes things up.
Episode 4
Who's the Boss
Tue, Nov 30, 2021 60 mins
Dustin makes a surprise announcement that divides the crew; Fred returns to McKinley Creek with a lead on virgin ground, rumored to be the home to a fortune in gold.
Episode 5
Groundbreaking Gold
Tue, Dec 7, 2021 60 mins
Fred opens the door to a new site that he and Dustin have dreamed about for over a decade. After a bust-up with Fred, Kayla makes a discovery that will change the course of their entire season.
Episode 6
Boiling Point
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 60 mins
Fred celebrates his 78th birthday the only way he knows how: diving for gold. But a deadly widow maker threatens to end it all. Kayla's crew is on a hot streak, but their luck runs out as tensions between crew members reach a boiling point.
Episode 7
Gamblin' Man
Tue, Dec 21, 2021 61 mins
Dustin plans a double dive to get gold.
Episode 8
Hard Times at House Rock
Fri, Jan 21, 2022 60 mins
In an act of sheer desperation, Dustin Hurt gambles his future on a dangerous mining strategy.
Episode 9
Cut and Run
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 60 mins
Dustin Hurt makes a shocking and controversial decision that changes the course of his entire season. Kayla makes a desperate plea to double her chances at uncovering a life-changing pile of gold.
Episode 10
Robbery At House Rock
Tue, Feb 1, 2022 60 mins
Kayla's two dredge operation is on the fast track to pay dirt but the progress could be short-lived when Dustin is forced to make a major decision that would jeopardize her success.
Episode 11
Curse of the Gold Gods
Fri, Feb 11, 2022 60 mins
With just a month left of the season, both crews are closing in on bedrock gold. But a life-threatening accident at Dustin's site forces his crew out of the water, while Kayla's crew battles an impenetrable obstacle.
Episode 12
Blackout
Tue, Feb 22, 2022 60 mins
Dustin Hurt and his team risk their lives at the prospect of finding a life-changing fortune. The crew mustered their courage to dive into the most treacherous condition they have faced so far.
Episode 13
The Motherload
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 60 mins
Dustin is within inches of bedrock gold at the Chute, but intense pressure causes one crew member to crack. Kayla battles the mammoth dive site at House Rock, but attempts to keep the site safe backfire and a close call sets them back weeks.
Episode 14
Risk vs. Reward
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 60 mins
Dustin and the rest of the crew work on a plunge pool after their big haul; Kayla and her crew work quickly as winter comes in.
Episode 15
A Golden Opportunity
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 60 mins
Dakota Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.
Episode 16
The Last Stand
Fri, Mar 18, 2022 60 mins
In the season finale, Dustin's return inspires a final push to get a life-changing pile of gold from McKinley Creek before winter freezes them out. Kayla calls one last Hail Mary play to reach House Rock bedrock payday.
