The Kristjansons make a pilgrimage to their ancestral home of Iceland; Elena and Jamie have a hard first day when their snowmobile sinks, and Trevor is set on not taking unnecessary risks this season.

Chris starts his season with a massive catch of Tullibee, but happiness is short-lived when all of his nets then freeze into the ice; meanwhile, Justin and Mike start in Hecla and hit the motherlode.

Justin and Mike experience a violent ice-quake that leaves them rattled; after their best start ever, Justin and Mike's season goes wrong as two of their nets are swept away on the shifting ice.

The Cooks' latest purchase - a brand-new helicopter - can't seem to get off the ground, and Kurt Hammar's youngest son Kodi has dropped out of school to become a bull catcher.

Jock gets naked. Chaos grips the Pera. And Squizzy drops an undersized lobster into his tank and risks massive fines.

A catastrophic fire at a fertiliser plant threatens city-wide devastation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; experts investigate an outdated wooden storage facility stocked with explosive chemicals.

A new member joins the expedition as wild weather strikes and risks the team getting stuck for weeks.

Shane and Russell chase lost gold on Mosquito Creek armed with new information; disaster strikes the Desert Diggers; Jacqui and Andrew push deeper into the Palmer River using a new off-road vehicle.

The Poseidon Crew and Neville Perry's sons make their long-awaited return to German Gully, the Desert Diggers wade through mud for a payday, and Sheryl and Simon battle breakdowns to hit their target.

The Rust Bros crew make an explosive comeback, but Mike faces demons from his past when they tackle a 1968 Camaro and 1966 Super Bee.

Ed and Riley's hunting plans are interrupted when their new sluice plant needs a major overhaul.

The Victoria Diggers' fight for survival could deliver a monster nugget, and the Gold Gypsies fend off deadly snakes as they strive to keep their gold dream alive.

The Gold Gypsies discover a meteorite that could be worth thousands and the Mahoneys chase more big nuggets using Ted's grandfather's old treasure map.

On BC's remote north coast, a bush pilot, an Indigenous rescue crew, and commercial divers all chase a living in unforgiving water.

Richie and Kimberley - the owners of 1870 - learn the hard way that all that glitters is not gold, and old business partners Donnie and Leigh come face-to-face in a dramatic screaming match.

Ed and Riley's hunting plans are interrupted when their new sluice plant needs a major overhaul.

The Gold Devils set their sights on a record-breaking total, and a gold drought causes one member of the Poseidon Crew to question his future.

The Gold Devils move their multi-million-dollar operation in search of big gold, and the new team of Vince, Bibi and Murray break ground on their dream lease.

Karl fights permafrost on his cut, Ken's wife visits to discover that he is on the verge of going broke, and Big Al's excavator gets into trouble.

Donnie gets unceremoniously terminated by mine manager Dan at the 1870 mine, and Scratchy Moo owners Matt and Damo have a new opportunity to make some quick cash.

Washington Parish Jail is operating far beyond capacity, creating dangerous conditions. As arrests surge, newly elected Sheriff Jason Smith works to restore order inside the facility.

Intense heat pushes Jacqui and Andrew to their limits; high winds threaten the Desert Diggers' relocation plans; Shane and Rusty battle breakdowns and brutal conditions to keep their operation alive.

The Bushies are back and hope for a change of luck, the Richardsons return to an old claim to see if it's worth reopening, and Todd and Brianna divide and conquer to keep their business ticking over.

Captained by Bruce, the Wildcard crew targets 45 tonnes of mackerel in four months; bad weather, engine trouble and sharks threaten their season, but a lucky streak might just save the day.

An undersized excavator forces Rob to consider quitting the Ferals, Marcus and Linden confront a rival prospector, and expert help pushes the Gold Timers closer to their dream.