Shawn Pomrenke
Self
Bering Sea Gold (2012)
Season 8
In the frontier town of Nome, Alaska, there’s a gold rush on. But you've never seen gold mining like this before — here, the precious metal isn't found in the ground. It’s sitting in the most unlikely of places: the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea. And there are a handful of people willing to risk it all to bring it to the surface.
Released Jan. 27, 2012
Episode 57 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.alaska, tmdb.gold-miner, tmdb.bering-sea, imdb.severe-weather, imdb.seabed, imdb.looking-for-gold, imdb.gold-mining + 3 more, imdb.dredger, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.gold-mining
Watch Providers: Discovery, Discovery, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel + 4 more, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Original Productions
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S8E1 - Uncharted Waters
As the 2016 summer mining season begins, gold in Nome is drying up, pushing miners to extreme new locations in a desperate search for gold. Zeke heads miles off shore to Sledge Island while Shawn seeks to build his empire with a new claim.
Feb. 1, 2017, midnight
S8E2 - Cruel Summer
The miners of Nome continue their far flung explorations in search of new gold. Zeke and Emily head to Sledge Island and Shawn continues his dreams of gold at the Bluff. Meanwhile, the Kelly’s reputation may sink them before the season starts.
Feb. 8, 2017, midnight
S8E3 - Hail Mary
Desperate to find new gold, Shawn pushes himself and his equipment to the limit. At Sledge Island, the deeper water triggers dangerous side effects for Zeke. The Kelly’s go upriver for a shot at redemption.
Feb. 15, 2017, midnight
S8E4 - Proving Day
Shawn's obsession with the Bluff reaches a tipping point. Zeke and Emily only have enough fuel for one more trip to Sledge Island. Undeterred by obstacles, Nome newcomer, George Young seeks his fortune on the Bering Sea floor.
Feb. 22, 2017, midnight
S8E5 - Fickle Fortune
Halfway through the season, Shawn Pomrenke needs to find a massive amount of gold at the Bluff or his empire could be ruined. After the debacle that was Sledge Island, Zeke and Emily reach a breaking point. Meanwhile, Nome newcomer George Young is buried in debt, but remains optimistic.
March 1, 2017, midnight
S8E6 - Reaper Madness
Anxious to reverse his fortunes, Zeke undertakes a perilous solo dive. The Kellys risk a thirteen-mile trip in their rinky-dink dredge. George is desperate to prove he's a capable diver before his brother leaves Nome.
March 8, 2017, midnight
S8E7 - Down & Out
A back injury hobbles Shawn. Kris puts the Kellys on gold, but the claim owner has second thoughts. George is in a tight spot when getting gold means defying his brother.
March 15, 2017, midnight
S8E8 - Penny Dreadful
At the mouth of the Penny River, Emily saves Zeke from a generator fire. Kris strikes a devil's bargain with the last willing claim owner in Nome. George loses his ace diver and brings his son, Landen, up to dredge in the dangerous Bering Sea.
March 22, 2017, midnight
S8E9 - Murky Waters
Injured, Shawn depends on his crew and the mercy of the murky Bering Sea to salvage the empire. Zeke and Emily land on a career-saving spot but toxic fumes threaten more than their season. George faces a final dive and cleanout to determine his fate.
March 29, 2017, midnight
S8E10 - No Place Like Nome
The Pomrenkes battle land and sea to vie for new gold rich mining ground. Desperate, Zeke and Emily risk both their life and careers in a dangerous boating maneuver. Kris has one last chance to prove himself as a captain and his mining skills if he wants to stay in Nome.
April 5, 2017, midnight
Discovery
57 min/ep
11457 min
Jan. 27, 2012
Oct. 10, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
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