Under Pressure

S05 E01 • Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 • Dec 19

The 5th season of Black Gold gets off to a hot start with temps - and tempers - rising, with no end in sight. Brandon struggles to keep a crew on Rig 28, and puts his hands at risk by running a bare bones operation. When a worm hits the dirt, it could be the end of his drilling days. Cheston's found a new gig with plenty of perks, but gets lonely on his own.

Home Sweet Homelessness

S05 E02 • Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 • Dec 26

Brandon does not show up for work and is kicked out by his girlfriend; the crew gets some much needed reinforcement.

Licensed to Drill

S05 E03 • Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 • Jan 2

Brandon gives Cheston a lesson in drilling; Cheston risks his friendship with Brandon; the landowner reiterates a deadline to Oscar; Brandon has legal troubles.

Drilling Lessons

S05 E04 • Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 • Jan 9

Cheston walks a fine line between loyalty and self preservation when Brandon lets him down yet again, and he must seek out the help of a rival driller - behind his best friend's back. Brandon is put on final notice by Oscar when his own job is threatened. And, a worm's butterfingers might cost the rig big time, as a small mistake halts drilling - and could spell a stack out for the rough necks.

Double Cross

S05 E05 • Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 • Jan 16

A deadly gas build up threatens the crew, and it's up to Brandon to soar high above the rig to try and relieve the pressure. Things turn tense when Freddie comes by for an impromptu rig inspection, and the friction between the boys builds up at couples therapy.? They try at let loose with some lakeside R&R, but the law is not far behind.

End of the Line

S05 E06 • Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 • Jan 23

Brandon runs into legal problems and is upset when Cheston doesn't bail him out; and to compound matters, Oscar is tiring of Brandon's all-too-frequent no-shows. Later, Cheston squares off against Mitch in a battle for the vacant driller position.

Aftermath

S05 E07 • Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 • Jan 31

The Final Countdown

S05 E08 • Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 • Feb 7

A dangerous explosion rocks the roughnecks of Rig 28, and it's an all-out sprint to finish the fourth and final hole before the looming deadline. With no driller to take charge, Freddie commands Oscar to do it himself. That doesn't sit well with Mitch, who's been gunning for the job. A battle between the two leaves only one man standing - but not for long, as an injury takes out a key player. And finally, Brandon's long awaited day in court arrives, and he must face the consequences of last year's brutal assault.

Digging Deep

S05 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 • Feb 13

When a pressure spike causes a cave in and brings the rig to a screeching halt, Oscar steps up to the drilling slot to keep the rig running. A visit from his family reminds him of what is truly at stake. With their competition to become a Big Dog driller on hold, Mitch and Cheston have a spitting contest of sorts - roughneck style. Cheston's attempt to earn bonus points with Oscar by helping out with rig repairs backfires - big time. And a heart to heart with his father brings Brandon to tears - and closer to the root of his anger issues.

Showdown on Rig 28

S05 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 • Feb 20