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Season 5 – Black Gold

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Oil rig roughnecks confront exhaustion, danger and serious injury (if not death) as they search for oil in west Texas on an allotted schedule of only 50 days in this taut reality series from the creator of "Deadliest Catch" and "Ice Road Truckers."
Black Gold — Season 5

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Thom Beers

Executive Producer

Philip D. Segal

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 19, 2012 Under Pressure Brandon in West Texas must drill four holes in two months to save Rig 28; a gas leak sends the the roughnecks running. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 26, 2012 Home Sweet Homeless Brandon does not show up for work and is kicked out by his girlfriend; the crew gets some much needed reinforcement. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 2, 2013 Growing Pains Brandon gives Cheston a lesson in drilling; Cheston risks his friendship with Brandon; the landowner reiterates a deadline to Oscar; Brandon has legal troubles. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 9, 2013 Drilling Lessons Brandon must seek the help of a rival driller; Oscar gives Brandon a final notice; a small mistake halts drilling. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 16, 2013 Double Cross A gas build up threatens the crew; Freddie arrives for an impromptu rig inspection; tension rises at couple's therapy. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 23, 2013 End of the Line Brandon has a run-in with the law; Cheston breaks his promise to get Brandon out of jail; Cheston and Mitch compete to fill a vacant driller slot. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 30, 2013 Aftermath Competition for the driller position heats up; Freddie doubts Cheston's ability; Brandon's antics catch the attention of the police; Oscar and the crew are unhappy when Freddie sends in some help. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 6, 2013 The Final Countdown A dangerous explosion rocks Rig 28; Freddie commands Oscar to take charge; Brandon has his day in court. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 13, 2013 Digging Deeper A pressure spike causes a cave in and Oscar steps up to keep the rig running; Mitch and Cheston have a roughneck competition. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 20, 2013 Showdown on Rig 28 Oscar takes out frustrations on his slacking crew; Cheston's girlfriend distracts him while he's working; Mitch risks a parole violation. Details

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Black Gold — Season 5

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Thom Beers, Philip D. Segal
Network
truTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 19, 2012