7.1/1015 votes#1 - Uncharted Waters
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2017
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.
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7.2/1015 votes#2 - Cruel Summer
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/2017
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.
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7.0/1012 votes#3 - Hail Mary
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/2017
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.
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7.0/1012 votes#4 - Proving Day
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2017
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.
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- 7.5/1013 votes
#5 - Fickle Fortune
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2017
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.
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- 7.0/1012 votes
#6 - Reaper Madness
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2017
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.
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- 6.9/1013 votes
#7 - Down & Out
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2017
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.
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- 7.0/1012 votes
#8 - Penny Dreadful
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2017
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.
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- 7.0/1011 votes
#9 - Murky Waters
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2017
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.
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- 7.7/1012 votes
#10 - No Place Like Nome
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 4/5/2017
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.
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The Best Episodes of Bering Sea Gold Season 8
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Uncharted Waters" is the best rated episode of "Bering Sea Gold" season 8. It scored 7.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/1/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Cruel Summer".