Legend of Croc Gold
Off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the island of Bougainville boasts one of the largest untapped gold reserves in the world. Few have dared to face its fearful guardians: ferocious crocodiles. Follow treasure hunters as they risk it all searching for gold.
- 2016-2017
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the island of Bougainville boasts one of the largest untapped gold reserves in the world. Few have dared to face its fearful guardians: ferocious crocodiles. Follow treasure hunters as they risk it all searching for gold.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Rivers of Gold
Wed, Nov 23, 2016 41 mins
Facing bankruptcy, Alaskan gold miner Farley Dean leads a desperate expedition to Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea in search of a legendary fortune in gold that, according to tribal legend, is guarded by giant, man eating crocodiles.
Episode 2
An Ounce an Hour
Wed, Nov 30, 2016 41 mins
The final member of Farley Deans "do or die" gold-mining crew arrives on Bougainville Island. But a reckless decision by Farley divides the crew, puts his leadership in question, and threatens to derail the daring mission.
Episode 3
Man Down
Wed, Dec 7, 2016 41 mins
Tension among the crew grows after a rash move by Farley leaves him broken and bedridden. Battling equipment failure, a beached boat, and killer crocs the team begins to worry they've been dragged around the world on a wild goose chase.
Episode 4
River from Hell
Wed, Dec 14, 2016 41 mins
Farley must answer to the island leaders for his team's poor performance. The boat crew discovers that a crucial miscalculation may have damaged the dredge beyond repair as the Americans desperately chase their first taste of Bougainville gold.
Episode 5
Blood in the Water
Wed, Dec 21, 2016 41 mins
Camp turns hostile when Farley insists the team attempt a dangerous journey to the upper reaches of the Queens River. The team's leader risks mutiny in search of gold over the furious objections of Captain Todd. Croc Jim teaches Ian to catch deadly crocs.
Episode 7
Gold Strike
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 41 mins
The team's desperate push up the Queens River finally pays off when Farley leads them to a major gold strike. But a freak accident sidelines the crew and celebrations are short-lived as emergency medical treatment puts the mission in jeopardy.
Episode 8
Monster Croc
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 41 mins
The crew is finally on the gold, but the island won't give up its riches without a fight. The threat of a 1200 pound man-eating croc tries to keep Farley away from the gold zone, in a deadly showdown on the Queens River.
Episode 9
Judgement Day
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 41 mins
With only 72 hours left on the island, the crew goes to war with the deadly monster croc. Angry islanders resort to sabotage in an attempt to drive the crew off the island and crush Farley's dreams of Bougainville riches.
