Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
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The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 90 votes.
Finding their biggest gold nugget of the season is a great sign, but soon enough heavy rain means flooding, and, despite the danger, the Dakota Boys still go out and dive.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 207 votes.
The group cleans up and does a final gold weigh-in for the season. Meanwhile, Dustin leads the crew to a new mine site that quickly proves to have huge potential.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 208 votes.
A hungry and aggressive apex predator tears through the miners' camp, forcing the crew members to come together to find a solution; the crew uses new equipment to speed up their gold recovery.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 213 votes.
Television's most dangerous gold mining is back. The Dakota Boys double down on everything including crew, locations, and equipment, while the remote Alaska conditions punish their efforts like never before.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 222 votes.
After being rescued from the water, Dustin is forced to look for a new mine site due to the flood, but he soon finds out that the McKinley site may not be a lost cause after all.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 188 votes.
Digging deeper than ever, the crew sees no sign of the promised bedrock gold; just when the crew starts to question Dustin's leadership, his determination pays off.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 183 votes.
Equipment failure leaves one crew member with life-threatening burns, while the advantage of having two dredges up and running proves successful.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 213 votes.
Fred and Dustin disagree on where to find the gold and dig separate holes. But, a fierce confrontation jeopardises the entire operation.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 204 votes.
The Dakota Boys finally discover a rich nugget trap but inadvertently risk the life of a crew member.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 208 votes.
The Dakota boys are dredging towards a nugget trap they believe holds a jackpot of gold. After a rough season, this could this be the life-changing fortune they desperately need.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 194 votes.
