Episode 1

S05 E01 • Thursday, Apr 30, 2020 • Apr 30 • 45m

This season, seven teams of gold hunters - the largest number in the show's history - assemble across the vast expanse of the Australian wilderness. Five new teams join the hunt in search of a life-changing payday.

Episode 2

S05 E02 • Thursday, May 7, 2020 • May 7 • 45m

The Poseidon Crew face a financial disaster while the Victoria Diggers' $150,000 wash plant arrives with horrendous damage.

Episode 3

S05 E03 • Thursday, May 14, 2020 • May 14 • 45m

The Dust Devil’s entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew’s dig zone floods. Every team is desperate to reach their targets.

Episode 4

S05 E04 • Thursday, May 21, 2020 • May 21 • 45m

The Gold Gypsies make a discovery that could finally catapult their season. Meanwhile, the Victoria Diggers hit red tape, pushing Neville to the edge.

Episode 5

S05 E05 • Thursday, May 28, 2020 • May 28 • 45m

The Poseidon Crew receive devastating news about their mining permits. Plus, the Dust Devils gamble big on a huge quartz reef and Shane and Russell strike gold.

Episode 6

S05 E06 • Thursday, Jun 4, 2020 • Jun 4 • 45m

A new crew are under threat from crocodiles and accusations of illegal prospecting. Plus, the Victoria Diggers’ season is crippled until they receive some welcome help.

Episode 7

S05 E07 • Thursday, Jun 11, 2020 • Jun 11 • 45m

Permit delays force the Poseidon Crew off road as they try to survive the season. Plus, the Dust Devils gamble big in the hope of finding fine gold.

Episode 8

S05 E08 • Thursday, Jun 18, 2020 • Jun 18 • 45m

Marcus and Linden fear a flat battery could leave them stuck in the outback for days. Plus, Shane and Russell make a desperate attempt to get their season on track.

Episode 9

S05 E09 • Thursday, Jun 25, 2020 • Jun 25 • 45m

A wet plant disaster threatens the Dust Devils’ potentially lucrative fine gold find. Plus, the Gold Timers desperately try to turn their season around.

Episode 10

S05 E10 • Thursday, Jul 2, 2020 • Jul 2 • 45m

The Gold Gypsies could be sitting on a fortune but must decide whether to take a huge gamble. And, a water shortage brings Shane and Russell's operations to a halt.

Episode 11

S05 E11 • Thursday, Jul 9, 2020 • Jul 9 • 45m

The Goldtimers hire a seven-tonne loader, hoping to end their gold drought. Meanwhile, the Dust Devils risk running out of water and Marcus vanishes while clifftop detecting.

Episode 12

S05 E12 • Thursday, Jul 16, 2020 • Jul 16 • 45m

Episode 13

S05 E13 • Thursday, Jul 23, 2020 • Jul 23 • 45m

The Poseidon Crew dodge raging bushfires, while the Gold Gypsies set out on a dangerous detecting mission, and Shane and Russell push their wash plant to breaking point.

Episode 14

S05 E14 • Thursday, Jul 30, 2020 • Jul 30 • 45m

The Victoria Diggers' gold run dries up, while Marcus and Linden suffer an injury that could end their road trip, and the Dust Devils battle breakdowns.

Episode 15

S05 E15 • Thursday, Aug 6, 2020 • Aug 6 • 45m

The Poseiden Crew dig for gold in century-old mine shafts; the Gold Gypsies struggle with an excavator breakdown; the Goldtimers take a gamble on a new lease.

Episode 16

S05 E16 • Thursday, Aug 13, 2020 • Aug 13 • 45m

The Poseiden Crew dig for gold in century-old mine shafts; the Gold Gypsies struggle with an excavator breakdown; the Goldtimers take a gamble on a new lease.

Episode 17

S05 E17 • Thursday, Aug 20, 2020 • Aug 20 • 45m

The Poseidon Crew hit the motherlode, while the Goldtimers are pushed to their limits, as Marcus and Linden return home and finally break their gold drought.

Episode 18

S05 E18 • Thursday, Aug 27, 2020 • Aug 27 • 45m

Gold thieves steal a fortune in gold from the Dust Devils, while Shane and Russell hunt under the old caravan, as Marcus and Linden's lucky streak continues.

Episode 19

S05 E19 • Thursday, Sep 3, 2020 • Sep 3 • 45m

Gold thieves steal a fortune in gold from the Dust Devils, while Shane and Russell hunt under the old caravan, as Marcus and Linden's lucky streak continues.

Episode 20

S05 E20 • Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 • Sep 10 • 45m

It's the final week of the season as the Gold Gypsies are plagued by more bad luck, and the Victoria Diggers face a death in the family.