Big Al questions his gut instinct after a devastating early season setback. Chris and Nika's best start ever may be blown by a good deal gone bad. Prospectors turned miners Ed and Riley struggle to transport a $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their remote mine site. PJ and Andy's second season mining gets off to a rocky start when bad weather causes a major roadblock. Written by Ryan Murphy

Big Al's health takes a hit while searching for new ground.

Big Al races to open up virgin ground, but his operation grinds to a halt when Hiro's Curse returns. Unstable ground shuts Chris down just days from finishing the Big Cut. Riley clashes with Ed's father-in-law in a mad dash to get sluicing. Written by Ryan Murphy

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

With PJ and Andy away, the crew challenges Turbo's authority. Falling behind schedule in the Camp Cut, Big Al pushes Hiro to his limits in a desperate attempt to start sluicing. Frozen out of his cut early, Chris looks for big gear to salvage his season. Written by Ryan Murphy

PJ's wife visits the mine and questions if the operation is worth the toll it takes on their family. Big Al's goal to double production with a night shift is threatened by a no-show mine hand. New miners Ed and Riley finally hit their stride, until a fuel shortage leaves them with no juice to sluice. Written by Ryan Murphy

PJ and Andy scramble to produce big gold after their main investor gives them an ultimatum. Chris discovers an ancient clue that could lead to his biggest payout yet. Ed and Riley's season could be over early when they find out their sluice plant is washing away the gold. Written by Ryan Murphy

Racing against time, PJ and Andy start a night shift to sluice their best pay dirt of the season before winter shuts them down. Machine breakdowns and exhaustion threaten Al's chances of finally turning a profit. Ed and Riley fight freezing temperatures in a last ditch effort to prove themselves as Yukon gold miners. Written by Ryan Murphy