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The Best Episodes of Black Gold

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Black Gold is a reality-documentary television series that chronicles three oil drilling rigs in Andrews County, Texas, 30 miles northwest of Odessa. It is partly produced by Thom Beers, creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Black Gold Season 1 Episode 1 - Black Gold 101
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Black Gold 101

    S1:E1

    In the West Texas oilfields, three crews of roughnecks hit the ground running in the race for Black Gold, but all three face disaster on day one. The Viking rig has all the advantages that come with being state-of-the-art, but the crew can barely get the system started. On the tried-and-true Longhorn rig, the smallest roughneck, Peanut, gets crushed by a piece of equipment. And one crew leader will not survive the end of the first week.

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  2. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 2 - Black Gold 102
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Black Gold 102

    S1:E2

    The race heats up in the oilfield. Longhorn Driller Gerald has his team in the lead but when a no-show puts the crew in jeopardy, the no-nonsense driller explodes. Wayne and the Viking crew work 'round the clock to go from dead last to neck and neck with the Longhorn men. Driller Justin takes over the powerful Big Dog rig, only to find out he's up against the toughest challenge he's ever faced: "The Well from Hell."

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  3. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 4 - Black Gold 104
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Black Gold 104

    S1:E4

    Tempers flare on the West Texas oil rigs. The mighty Big Dog driller, Justin, is beginning to lose patience with his rookie Derek - planting the seeds for an explosive showdown. A tiny substance causes devastating problems for Wayne and the Viking crew, as they struggle to find oil. And, Gerald gets tough with his Longhorn crew but things get tougher when one of his roughnecks get seriously hurt.

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  4. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 3 - Black Gold 103
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Black Gold 103

    S1:E3

    There's big trouble on the rigs this week. Gerald's Longhorn crew is about to hit the pay zone, when suddenly, a crisis forces them to pull all their pipe out of the ground. Danger strikes Wayne and the Viking crew and one of his roughnecks could be down for the count. On the Big Dog rig, Driller Justin tries to show his rookie Derek the ropes, but the good times don't last long.

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  5. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 5 - Black Gold 105
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Black Gold 105

    S1:E5

    The West Texas oilfields unleash their fury in tonight's episode. Good-guy driller Wayne can do nothing as his crew is taken out by injuries. The powerful Big Dog rig is ground to a halt and driller Justin's job is on the line. On the Longhorn rig, no-nonsense driller Gerald is pushing his crew past their breaking point and winds up paying the ultimate price for it.

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  6. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 6 - Black Gold 106
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Black Gold 106

    S1:E6

    The pressure is on as time begins to run out for the crews racing to strike oil. In dead-last place, the brawny Big Dog rig completes one hole and moves on to the next, but old tensions flare between Derek and Justin, threatening their progress. The Viking crew overcomes all obstacles to reach pay dirt on hole number two. And, a change in the Longhorn rig could put the entire crew in danger.

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  7. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 7 - Black Gold 107
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Black Gold 107

    S1:E7

    Long-burning fuses come to a head in the pressure cooker of the West Texas oilfields. In last place, Driller Justin is reaching his boiling point trying to train his difficult rookie, Derek. The young, inexperienced crew of the Longhorn rig must deal with a poisonous, and deadly, gas leak. And just when things start looking good for the high-tech Viking rig, Wayne and his crew face a crisis that could destroy their well.

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  8. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 8 - Black Gold 108
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Black Gold 108

    S1:E8

    It's do or die time in the West Texas oilfields. The tension between Big Dog's driller, Justin, and his rookie, Derek, comes to a head, and only one is left standing. On the Longhorn rig, the young driller and his crew get reckless and pay the ultimate price. Wayne and his hard-working Viking crew make an unexpected discovery that could turn a common gamble into a huge fortune.

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  9. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 1 - Black Gold 201
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Black Gold 201

    S2:E1

    Oilfield veteran, Gerald Williams attempts to show rookie Cheston the ropes. Plus, on the night shift, driller Ron is forced to deal with the flaring tempers of his crew. And, when Travis the new guy on the rig shows up late on his first day, hothead Brandon challenges him to a good ol' fashion throwdown.

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  10. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 2 - Black Gold 202
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Black Gold 202

    S2:E2

    Veteran Gerald makes a rookie error that could cost everyone their jobs. Meanwhile, Pee Wee is pulling out all the stops to get Cheston to quit. And, things on the night crew get testy when Brandon makes a huge mistake that brings drilling to a screeching halt.

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  11. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 3 - Black Gold 203
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Black Gold 203

    S2:E3

    The crews of Big Dog 28 are on edge as they race to finish the second of four wells in 50 days. When Tool Pusher Freddy may have pushed the crews too far, as driller Oscar threatens to quit on him. Meanwhile, Worm Cheston makes a mistake that threatens the lives of everyone on the rig, and Gerald uses the opportunity to put himself in the running for driller Pee Wee's job.

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  12. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 4 - Black Gold 204
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Black Gold 204

    S2:E4

    Cheston pushes Pee Wee to his breaking point, and even Gerald's had enough of the rig's worm. Meanwhile, Ron's evening crew loses a roughneck to another company and is forced to break in a new hand who calls himself "Tank." Plus, the roughnecks are faced with "The Hole from Hell."

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  13. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 5 - Black Gold 205
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Black Gold 205

    S2:E5

    When the rig isn't drilling Big Dog owner Autry Stephens is on the verge of firing the crew. Worm Cheston finally gets in the good graces of his hotheaded driller Pee Wee, but learns it's sometimes dangerous to get what you wish for. And, night driller Ron finds Tank's attitude harder to manage as the ex prizefighter struggles with keeping his tank-sized ego from exploding.

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  14. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 6 - Black Gold 206
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Black Gold 206

    S2:E6

    Driller Pee Wee may find himself without a job after pushing the rig too hard. Plus, veteran Gerald makes a poor decision that could change the course of his life. Then, when Ron takes things too far with Travis, the roughneck walks off the job and it could be for good. And, Tool pusher Jerry takes over for Freddy, but when he goes to lend a hand on the rig floor, he literally comes face-to-face with the force of the spinning chain.

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  15. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 7 - Black Gold 207
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Black Gold 207

    S2:E7

    Disaster strikes Big Dog 28 when a snapped chain leaves tool pusher Jerry blind in one eye. Plus, after being fired, Gerald finds an unlikely source of income. Then, Pee wee kicks Cheston off the day crew for mouthing off to the other hands, while Tank's reckless attitude puts the night crew in danger. When the fighting becomes too much, Supervisor David Kiser must decide who stays and who goes.

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  16. Black Gold Season 2 Episode 8 - Black Gold 208
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Black Gold 208

    S2:E8

    The roughnecks have only three days left to finish the final hole when all hell breaks loose. Two of the most troubled roughnecks swap shifts; one of the most experienced hands takes a pipe spinner to the head and is rushed to the hospital; and an unscheduled drug test sends panic through one roughneck's veins. As if that isn't enough, rig owners lose confidence and contemplate handing out pink slips.

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  17. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 1 - Black Gold 301
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Black Gold 301

    S3:E1

    The roughnecks of Rig 28 are back and taking on their riskiest mission yet as they're forced to drill on untested land, with a new boss in town - the hot-tempered, meddling lady rancher who owns the land.

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  18. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 2 - Black Gold 302
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Black Gold 302

    S3:E2

    Landowner Peggy welcomes the roughnecks with an apple pie and a threat. Then, legendary roughneck Gerald strips down to his underwear when he gets ants in his pants. Plus, Cheston and Brandon have another fight. And, Tank receives devastating news.

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  19. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 3 - Black Gold 303
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Black Gold 303

    S3:E3

    A driller quits and the roughnecks vie for his job. Brandon fights with a repair technician; Freddy and Josh clash over the promotion of the new driller.

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  20. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 4 - Black Gold 304
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Black Gold 304

    S3:E4

    First, Freddy tries to bribe landowner Peggy. Then, Tank goes to the airport to get his wife back before it’s too late. Plus, Cheston is the victim of a terrifying accident.

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  21. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 5 - Black Gold 305
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Black Gold 305

    S3:E5

    First, Peggy catches a roughneck relieving himself on her property. Then, Freddy clashes with the roughnecks over an annoying to-do list. Plus, Tank is mysteriously AWOL from work. And, a vicious lightning storm cripples the rig.

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  22. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 6 - Black Gold 306
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Black Gold 306

    S3:E6

    It's Judgement Day for Rig 28, and the threat of being shut down has the roughnecks at each other’s throats. Plus, Gerald trespasses on private property, and faces Peggy the landowner's wrath.

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  23. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 7 - Black Gold 307
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Black Gold 307

    S3:E7

    First, a promotion shakes things up on the rig. Then, a drug test may end Tank's career. And, Freddy and Jerry's power struggle explodes into an all out fight.

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  24. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 8 - Black Gold 308
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Black Gold 308

    S3:E8

    Tank and Cheston get into a brutal fight. And when Cheston returns to the rig, Tank comes looking for revenge. Plus, Peggy confronts Oscar who is in over his head.

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  25. Black Gold Season 3 Episode 9 - Black Gold 309
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Black Gold 309

    S3:E9

    Peggy fires her gun at a roughneck's truck. And, still reeling from his fight with Tank, Cheston may quit the rig.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Black Gold 101" is the best rated episode of "Black Gold". It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/18/2008. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Black Gold 102".