Turquoise Fever
Just north of Las Vegas a real fortune awaits. The unforgiving Great Basin Desert may not seem like an ideal place to strike it rich, but buried beneath the barren landscape is a treasure worth millions. The challenge is knowing how to find it. For three generations the Otteson family has been unearthing some of the most sought-after turquoise in the world. Turquoise Fever follows the clan as they battle inhospitable conditions and intense dangers from their base of operations in Tonopah, Nevada. From detonating explosives on treacherous slopes to the pressure of meeting the demands of international buyers, every day is a wild adventure and there is always a thin line between failure and success.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Family, Reality, Action & Adventure
- TV-G
Just north of Las Vegas a real fortune awaits. The unforgiving Great Basin Desert may not seem like an ideal place to strike it rich, but buried beneath the barren landscape is a treasure worth millions. The challenge is knowing how to find it. For three generations the Otteson family has been unearthing some of the most sought-after turquoise in the world. Turquoise Fever follows the clan as they battle inhospitable conditions and intense dangers from their base of operations in Tonopah, Nevada. From detonating explosives on treacherous slopes to the pressure of meeting the demands of international buyers, every day is a wild adventure and there is always a thin line between failure and success.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
White Buffalo
Wed, Aug 14, 2019 43 mins
When an important client arrives requesting the rare White Buffalo stone, the Otteson clan races against the clock to fulfill his request.
Episode 2
Once an Otteson, Always an Otteson
Wed, Aug 21, 2019 43 mins
As the Otteson's turquoise business hits a standstill, it's up to Donna to light a fire under the family to find new deposits of turquoise.
Episode 3
Big Drills, Big Deals
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 43 mins
When a new client comes to the Ottesons with a tight deadline and a chance to be her exclusive dealer, the family pulls out all the stops.
Episode 4
Luck Be an Otteson
Wed, Sep 4, 2019 43 mins
The Otteson's biggest client reaches out when turquoise is in short supply. The family takes a gamble in order to fulfill his request.
Episode 5
Up on Cloud 9
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 43 mins
An unfinished road stands between the Ottesons and a trove of turquoise. Lane and Tristan take control of their first mine.
Episode 6
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 43 mins
While prospecting a remote Otteson claim, Emily stumbles onto a precious stone called variscite. Once the Ottesons confirm its potential value, they mobilize to open a variscite mine. Lane and Tristan struggle to get their first claim up and running.
Episode 7
Yasu We Can!
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 43 mins
The Ottesons work around the clock to find more White Buffalo for a Japanese jewelry designer, but the elusive stone is in short supply. Tristan and Lane finally hit blue gold at their first mine. Trenton and JaKell welcome their new baby girl.