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The Best Episodes of Black Gold

Every episode of Black Gold ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Black Gold!

The story of the coverup of the century: of the boss atop a trillion dollar industry who discovered a shocking truth 40 years ago, created a black ops campaign to hide the evidence, and stopped

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Black Gold Season 1 Episode 1 - Apocalypse Later
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    #1 - Apocalypse Later

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    Exxon's elite team of scientists discover the greenhouse effect, but when they report their findings, the company's bosses are less than thrilled. Exxon slashes research funding, but NASA scientist James Hansen's testimony to Congress reveals the truth, and Exxon realizes they are facing a life-or-death crisis.

    Directors:Zachary Heinzerling, Gabrielle Schonder
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 2 - Black Ops
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    #2 - Black Ops

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    The Exxon Valdez oil tanker crashes into an iceberg, spilling millions of gallons of oil and creating a second PR problem for Exxon. In response, Exxon leads a secret alliance of American business leaders who set out to discredit the science, confuse the global warming conversation and remake American politics. Al Gore and James Hansen are in the path of Exxon's war machine.

    Directors:Zachary Heinzerling, Gabrielle Schonder
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Gold Season 1 Episode 3 - The Reckoning
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    #3 - The Reckoning

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    Investigative journalists discover proof of "black ops" while the U.S. government tries to hold Exxon accountable. But they seem to be above the law. Activists and politicians try a bold David-vs-Goliath move, but in the end only an unexpected underdog will stand a chance of stopping the giant.

    Directors:Zachary Heinzerling, Gabrielle Schonder
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Apocalypse Later" is the best rated episode of "Black Gold". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Zachary Heinzerling, Gabrielle Schonder and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Black Ops".