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Black Gold (2008) is a documentary, reality web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Black Gold online in HD.

Black Gold — Storyline

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 Road Truckers. The Black Gold theme song is sung by country music star Trace Adkins. The title "Black Gold" comes from a slang term for oil.

Black Gold airs Wednesday nights on truTV at 10pm. It is also shown as a special presentation on TNT in high definition. The show also airs in the United Kingdom on Five, under the title Oil Riggers.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Thom Beers

Black Gold — Series Details

Black Gold — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Black Gold 101 (2008-06-18) — 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 advanta
• E2: Black Gold 102 (2008-06-25) — 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 Vi
• E3: Black Gold 103 (2008-07-02) — 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
• E4: Black Gold 104 (2008-07-09) — 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
• E5: Black Gold 105 (2008-07-16) — 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
• E6: Black Gold 106 (2008-07-23) — 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 ten
• E7: Black Gold 107 (2008-07-30) — 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 rook
• E8: Black Gold 108 (2008-08-06) — 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 Longho

Season 2

• E1: Black Gold 201 (2009-08-19) — 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
• E2: Black Gold 202 (2009-08-26) — 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 t
• E3: Black Gold 203 (2009-09-02) — 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 threaten
• E4: Black Gold 204 (2009-09-09) — 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 br
• E5: Black Gold 205 (2009-09-16) — 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 lear
• E6: Black Gold 206 (2009-09-23) — 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 t
• E7: Black Gold 207 (2009-09-30) — 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
• E8: Black Gold 208 (2009-10-07) — 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 tak

Season 3

• E1: Black Gold 301 (2010-09-08) — 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 ra
• E2: Black Gold 302 (2010-09-15) — 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
• E3: Black Gold 303 (2010-09-22) — 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.
• E4: Black Gold 304 (2010-09-29) — 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.
• E5: Black Gold 305 (2010-10-06) — 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.
• E6: Black Gold 306 (2010-10-13) — 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 landow
• E7: Black Gold 307 (2010-10-20) — 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.
• E8: Black Gold 308 (2010-10-27) — 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.
• E9: Black Gold 309 (2010-11-03) — Peggy fires her gun at a roughneck's truck. And, still reeling from his fight with Tank, Cheston may quit the rig.
• E10: Black Gold 310 (2010-11-10) — Peggy fires her gun at a roughneck's truck. And, still reeling from his fight with Tank, Cheston may quit the rig.

Season 4

• E1: A Roughneck Mission (2011-11-30) — Hot-headed Driller, Brandon Watson, has new marching orders: find a top secret oil reserve and protect it from hungry competitors at all costs. When he tries assembling a crack tea
• E2: Cheston vs the Wheelers (2011-12-07) — Tension rises between Cheston and the Wheeler twins, and after a long day of arguing, things get physical. While on his way to a DWI class, Brandon has a run-in with the law, which
• E3: Hotheads and Hair Triggers (2011-12-14) — The long arm of the law catches up with Brandon Watson, and the Big Dog driller could face hard time. Brandon finds trouble on the job too when a slacker crew sent to help with the
• E4: Cheston on the Chopping Block (2011-12-21) — Cheston guns for a promotion but his plan ends up backfiring when he finds himself fighting to keep his job; drilling on the rig comes to a stop with the arrival of a competitor's
• E5: There's A Storm Brewing (2011-12-28) — Cheston tries to get his job back but Brandon is reluctant to rehire him. Meanwhile, a $50,000 bit goes missing and drilling is shut down, but Oscar has an idea of who took it; and
• E6: Brandon's Battle (2012-01-04) — In the most dramatic episode of Black Gold yet, Brandon's demons catch up with him, leaving Aaron Wheeler a victim of a brutal assault. With felony assault charges looming overhead
• E7: Renegades & Rodeo (2012-01-11) — Brandon's absence makes things difficult on Rig 28; Josh's rodeo ride could get him tossed from the job; Tank seeks a barroom brawl rematch with Cheston.
• E8: Sabotage (2012-01-18) — A rival driller pays a visit to Oscar and his crew on Rig 28; competition intensifies as the crew finishes the third and final leg of Big Dog's challenge. Later, the remaining roug

Season 5

• E1: Under Pressure (2012-12-19) — 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
• E2: Home Sweet Homelessness (2012-12-26) — Brandon does not show up for work and is kicked out by his girlfriend; the crew gets some much needed reinforcement.
• E3: Licensed to Drill (2013-01-02) — Brandon gives Cheston a lesson in drilling; Cheston risks his friendship with Brandon; the landowner reiterates a deadline to Oscar; Brandon has legal troubles.
• E4: Drilling Lessons (2013-01-09) — 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 ba
• E5: Double Cross (2013-01-16) — 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 imprompt
• E6: End of the Line (2013-01-23) — 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 squ
• E7: Aftermath (2013-01-31)
• E8: The Final Countdown (2013-02-07) — 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, Fr
• E9: Digging Deep (2013-02-13) — 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
• E10: Showdown on Rig 28 (2013-02-20)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Black Gold have? 5 season(s) with 44 episodes.

Who created Black Gold? Thom Beers.

Where can I watch Black Gold? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.