Tom Lowry
Director
Gold Rush: White Water (2018)
Season 5
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.
Released Jan. 19, 2018
Episode 43 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.treasure, tmdb.treasure-hunt, tmdb.gold-miner, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.gold-mining
Watch Providers: Hulu, Discovery, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel + 4 more, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: RAW
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Roll of the Ice
Dustin takes the biggest gamble of this life and Fred drops a bombshell.
Nov. 5, 2021, midnight
S5E2 - Fresh Blood
Dustin puts his money and reputation on the line, doubling down on two claims at once for the chance at a life-changing payday. Doubling the size of his operation means bringing in fresh blood who quickly learn the hard way just how dangerous mining the raging white water is.
Nov. 12, 2021, midnight
S5E3 - Shake Up
Under extreme pressure to get his first gold of the season, Dustin pushes both crews to their limits at one of the world's most dangerous mine sites. And before they can prove themselves, mother nature shakes things up.
Nov. 19, 2021, midnight
S5E4 - Who's the Boss
Dustin makes a surprise announcement that divides the crew. Fred returns to McKinley Creek with a lead on new ground, rumoured to be the home to a fortune in gold.
Nov. 26, 2021, midnight
S5E5 - Groundbreaking Gold
Fred opens the door to a new site. After a bust-up with Fred, Kayla makes a discovery that will change the course of their entire season.
Dec. 3, 2021, midnight
S5E6 - Boiling Point
Fred celebrates his 78th birthday by diving for gold. Kayla's crew is on a hot streak, but their luck runs out as tensions between crew members reach a boiling point.
Dec. 10, 2021, midnight
S5E7 - Gamblin' Man
In a bid to rescue his season, Dustin plans a daring double dive to get gold. Meanwhile, Kayla's crew struggles to adapt after losing a crew member.
Dec. 17, 2021, midnight
S5E8 - Hard Times at House Rock
In an act of sheer desperation, Dustin Hurt gambles his future on a dangerous mining strategy.
Jan. 14, 2022, midnight
S5E9 - Cut And Run
Dustin makes a controversial decision that changes the course of the entire season. Kayla makes a desperate attempt at uncovering a life-changing pile of gold.
Jan. 21, 2022, midnight
S5E10 - Robbery At House Rock
Kayla's two dredge operation is on track to hit paydirt, but Dustin is forced to jeopardize her success for the greater good of Dustin's expanding empire.
Jan. 28, 2022, midnight
S5E11 - Curse of the Gold Gods
With just a month left of the season, both crews are closing in on bedrock gold. But a life-threatening accident at Dustin's site forces his crew out of the water, while Kayla's crew battles an impenetrable obstacle.
Feb. 11, 2022, midnight
S5E12 - Blackout
Just inches from bedrock and a potential life-changing payday at the Chute, Dustin Hurt and his crew are forced to dive in the most dangerous conditions they've ever faced.
Feb. 18, 2022, midnight
S5E13 - The Motherload
Dustin is within inches of bedrock gold at the Chute, but intense pressure causes one crewmember to crack. Kayla battles the mammoth dive site at House Rock, but attempts to keep the site safe backfire and a close call sets them back weeks.
Feb. 25, 2022, midnight
S5E14 - Risk vs. Reward
After his biggest single day gold haul ever, Dustin and his crew double down on a new site, a treacherous plunge pool called the Dog Leg. Upcreek, winter's frozen grip tightens as Kayla as her crew battle to reach their bedrock payday.
March 4, 2022, midnight
S5E15 - A Golden Opportunity
Dakota Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one of Alaska’s wildest creeks.
March 11, 2022, midnight
S5E16 - The Last Stand
Dustin and his team work the ferocious dogleg before winter freezes them out for the end of season.
March 18, 2022, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 4472 min.
Released: Jan. 19, 2018
Last Air Date: July 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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