Bering Sea Gold: Season 7
Bering Sea Gold is a documentary and reality television series set in the frontier town of Nome, Alaska. The program chronicles the lives of individuals who participate in a unique gold rush, where the precious metal is extracted from the floor of the frigid and unpredictable Bering Sea rather than from the ground. During the seventh season of the series, the narrative arc centers on the actions of Shawn Pomreinke. A
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is set in Nome, Alaska, where gold mining takes place in the Bering Sea.
- Gold is extracted from the bottom of the sea rather than from traditional land-based mining sites.
- The environment is characterized as frigid and unpredictable, presenting significant risks to those involved.
- The show follows a group of individuals who are willing to risk everything to participate in this gold rush.
Season overview
Bering Sea Gold is a documentary and reality television series set in the frontier town of Nome, Alaska. The program chronicles the lives of individuals who participate in a unique gold rush, where the precious metal is extracted from the floor of the frigid and unpredictable Bering Sea rather than from the ground. During the seventh season of the series, the narrative arc centers on the actions of Shawn Pomreinke. As the season progresses, Pomreinke makes the decision to open up access to his specific claim located on the Bering Sea floor. This development serves as the primary focus for the season, highlighting the ongoing efforts and risks taken by those involved in this specialized form of underwater mining. The series continues to document the challenges faced by these miners as they navigate the difficult conditions of the sea in their pursuit of gold. By providing access to his claim, Pomreinke alters the operational landscape for the season, further emphasizing the competitive and high-stakes nature of the gold mining industry in Nome. The production remains focused on the technical and personal hurdles encountered by the miners as they attempt to harvest resources from the bottom of the sea.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Virgin Ground
Aug 26, 2016
This season, a modern day gold rush is sparked when Shawn Pomreinke offers the fleet access to his virgin claim of untouched Bering Sea floor, rumored to contain 14 millions of dol
Fear the Reaper
Sep 2, 2016
When Zeke’s custom sluice malfunctions, Emily must step up to try and save the Clark’s season. The Kelly clan moves in too close to Vernon’s claim and Mr. Gold races to plug a hol
The Plague
Sep 9, 2016
With the ice season in high gear, a flu hits the dredgers like a plague threatening to knock every operation out of the race. For the Pomrenkes, a mistake by father Steve could thw
Double Jeopardy
Sep 16, 2016
Halfway through ice season, desperation kicks in. Teams risk it all, bringing in experimental equipment and infamous ex-employees in their quest to double production. But will the
Backseat Diver
Sep 23, 2016
With two weeks left in the season, the window to mine gold is closing. Zeke’s experiment with a double length hose puts his brother in danger. The High Noon’s water heater suffers
Lady Luck
Sep 30, 2016
A double sluice and lack of divers mean that Emily Riedel must confront her deepest fear if the Clark is to succeed. Shawn "Mr. Gold" Pomrenke discovers the land sale of a lifetime
Hello Heartache
Oct 7, 2016
With three days left in the season, miners push themselves to the brink. Sleep, safety, and sanity are out the window in order to dredge maximum gold.