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In Virginia Beach, tourists and street offenders collide inside one of the state's busiest jails. The sheriff runs programs like the Weekender initiative, but even short sentences hit hard.

A look behind the bars of La Mesa prison, in Mexico, where in 2008 two riots left 19 prisoners dead and 12 injured.

The Mackies receive a six-figure offer for their gold lease. The Wanderers are forced to swallow their pride to keep their operation afloat.

A hidden history of gold exploration on Pitt Lake points to Spanish exploration in the search for Slumach's gold.

As hurricane season hits Newfoundland, a skipper races to salvage his cod season and a crane trainee is put to the test.

Disaster strikes when a would-be thief crashes The Desert Diggers loader. Plus, Shane and Rusty drag their dry blower across the treacherous ground.

A mechanical failure in the mountains of Victoria puts Brent's son Cayden to the test. Plus, fuel theft grinds the Mackies' operation to a halt.

A freight train needs an urgent engine replacement after a critical failure, a 132 T loco requires a complex bogie change, and we catch the RORU team - the special forces of rail - in action.

The Poseidon Crew continue their desperate hunt for bush gold and the Gold Gypsies face a tough decision. The Victoria Diggers' perseverance could finally pay off.

Anthony goes back to school, learning to cut gems, while Jodie enjoys the peace as she digs alone. The Richardsons dig deep at the old Rabbi Claim.

Flood waters rip away a major highway crossing in California; experts use the latest tech to investigate and reveal bridge scouring with unsupported concrete columns exposed for failure.

There is chaos on both land and sea as a massive ship prepares to sail with millions in cargo, and a skipper faces a potential season-ending disaster.

The Desert Diggers secure a season-changing deal, gambling on untested ground. Intense summer heat pushes the Wanderers to the brink.

The Poseidon Crew call in a trusted ally as time runs out, the Mackies detonate explosives to obliterate impenetrable rock, and Jacqui and Andrew gamble everything.

Shelley must pass her Multi Combination licence or risk stalling her business before it really begins. Chevy's on a five-day run hauling oversized machinery, pushing him to his limits.

Winter threatens to shut down mining early, Guillaume considers retiring the frozen Bad Attitude for good, Karl's sluice box ices over and traps his gold, and Big Al and Hiro battle beavers.

Jacqui and Andrew face a major setback and enlist the help of a rookie miner to reach their season target. Alan and Salty gamble on a front-end loader.

In the season's final week, the Poseidon Crew hope to pull in enough gold to keep the team together. The Gold Devils push their equipment to failure.

A rare solar eclipse disrupts the catch, Steven's gear fails, Adam's crab chasing leaves him on fumes and rookie captain Kevin struggles through his first day behind the wheel.

While on the search for billions of dollars in gold, historian Tanya uncovers a shocking new theory that flips the hunt to the east.

Winter threatens to shut down mining early, Guillaume considers retiring the frozen Bad Attitude for good, Karl's sluice box ices over and traps his gold, and Big Al and Hiro battle beavers.

The Ferals are on the gold when a four-wheeler crash leaves them a man down, and the Poseidon Crew battle to overcome a catastrophic mechanical failure.

Dale's business is growing, but so are the risks. A cliffside wreck recovery forces him to face fears and prove he's up to the challenge.

Inside Butler County Jail, the sheriff leads a fight against an opioid crisis. Investigators work to dismantle trafficking rings, while a rookie officer confronts the harsh cycle of repeat offenders.

In the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi, prisoners staged an uprising. One CIA officer is killed and another saves the day. The US regains control, capturing American Taliban John Walker Lindh.

On March 14, 2022, Fox News reporter Benjamin Hall was injured by a Russian bomb in Kyiv. A multi-nation effort led by Save Our Allies evacuated and stabilised him to safety.

Donnie hosts a live online auction to sell off the gold he's found at Swiss Diggings and use the money to part-fund a land deal he's been offered, and T. Richie may need surgery for a broken hand.

The team follows the failed route of a 1982 news team into the Valley of the Rocks, and Don and Taylor inspect possible Spanish mining artefacts.

When a load of dangerous goods sails in, a rookie operator is tested with the offload; meanwhile, a family of fishermen hook the ultimate catch.

Intense heat pushes Jacqui and Andrew to their limits. Plus, high winds threaten The Desert Diggers' relocation plans.

Brent tests the mining skills of his late friend Neville Perry's sons, a mechanical fault stalls the Wanderers' excavator, and the Mackies make a risky investment on new ground.

A busy commuter train undergoes a tough traction motor replacement, one maintenance team takes on two huge jobs, and a sugarcane loco breaks down just as it's needed urgently for harvest.

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.

The Cooks' latest purchase - a brand-new helicopter - can't seem to get off the ground, and Kurt Hammar's youngest son Kodi has dropped out of school to become a bull catcher.

The final leg of their fishing tour sees Ali and Bobby fly fish for trout in Essex; they then head to the main event in Cambridgeshire, where Bob attempts to smash his UK carp personal best.

Catastrophe strikes a lakeside community in Canada as an oil train explodes in the heart of downtown, and what triggered a massive explosion that devastated a rural town in Nebraska?

When the hard hat heroes scramble to offload a huge shipment, the heavy-duty mechanics step in to help them pull off the mission.

Jacqui and Andrew encounter a crocodile as they camp on the banks of the Palmer River. Plus, the Ferals travel to Jarman Island to mine on untouched land.

Brent Shannon's gold dream lives or dies at a weigh-in, Shane and Russell venture out on a gruelling 3000km expedition, and new team the Gold Retrievers unearth a bumper payday.

Rookie Ray takes on a brutal 1,000km haul through Far North Queensland in a battered old Western Star, while Irish expat Eric battles punishing dirt roads on a vital outback supply run.

Karl goes against his father's advice and takes a big gamble - will it pay off? Plus, Ken and Guillaume sluice around the clock to try and salvage their season. " "

Neville Perry returns to the legendary German Gully with unfinished business. Salty and Alan head to the world's biggest monocline in search of gold.

A tragic injury forces Ethan to step up and run the Poseidon Crew solo. Jacqui and Andrew face dangerous wildlife as they go deeper into the jungle.

Dale's business is growing, but so are the risks. A cliffside wreck recovery forces him to face fears and prove he's up to the challenge.

Six strangers head to Greenland to cash in on the new Arctic gold rush; the competition will be fierce as they live and work in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

Karl goes against his father's advice and takes a big gamble - will it pay off? Plus, Ken and Guillaume sluice around the clock to try and salvage their season. " "

The Ferals lose a team member in the unforgiving outback, and Shane gets an attractive offer that could break up his partnership with Russell.

Jacqui and Andrews' big gold dreams are stalled by communication issues, and the Poseidon Crew battle wet weather to unearth a monster pay day.

A team of treasure hunters begin their hunt for a lost fortune in gold - and make an extraordinary discovery near a dry riverbed that proves that they are on the right track.

Inside Washoe County Jail, a surge of arrests strains operations. The sheriff enforces strict control as deputies work to separate gangs. In the female unit, a pregnant inmate prepares to give birth.

John Gotti The Teflon Don: This series lifts the lid on the murky world of organised crime, exploring the career of John Gotti, boss of the Gambino crime family.

Witness the explosive tactics of the McNamara brothers in 1910 in LA, explore the dark world of China's illicit antiquities trade, and dive into the hacking feats of John Draper ('Captain Crunch').

David Muise teams with Adam for a new adventure in the search for Slumach's lost gold mine.

In the face of harsh weather, an emergency repair threatens vital deliveries and a veteran skipper has one last chance at a big catch.

Three teams of gold prospectors take a gamble to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia.

The Poseidon Crew and Neville Perry's sons make their long-awaited return to German Gully. The Desert Diggers wade through mud for a major payday.

The challenges this time are a tricky one-tonne gearbox, a tight squeeze into a vintage loco during a boiler service, and switching a train across three rail crossings at peak hour.

Marcus and Linden suffer an injury that could end their road trip early. And, the Dust Devils take a big risk to produce the biggest gold pour of the season so far.

Captain Bruce steers the Wildcard to a fishing spot that has never failed them before, but triumph quickly turns to turmoil when a pregnant Jess injures her stomach.

In the United Kingdom, engineers battle tight deadlines, complex terrain and live infrastructure to build HS2 - a record-breaking high-speed railway linking London and Birmingham.

Historic sea ice brings the harbours to a standstill as the heroes fight to keep the island running.

A disastrous fire could ruin the Gold Timers' season before it has even begun. The Ferals are forced to launch a rescue mission when Rob goes missing.

Jacqui and Andrew are stranded in the Palmer River region, Shane and Russell could finally hit a rich patch of nuggets, and the Poseidon Crew face a critical meeting.

Roy's first-ever outback dirt road haul hits disaster, and Shelley faces high-pressure stakes hauling cattle for one of Sludge's most important clients.

Big Al moves his sluice plant to his last pit of pay dirt, Ken and Guillaume may have hit their mother lode, and Bernie's gear degrades and potentially ends his season prematurely.

Justin and Chloe fly choppers to detect in the outback. The Gold Devils pack up their Phoenix Project and try not to leave any gold behind.

The Poseidon Crew are plagued with accidents and their aftermath in Victoria, and new team the Heli Hunters come face-to-face with the dangers of flying choppers.

Fishers and divers search for prized species while researchers fight to prevent a brutal invasion.

After missing the mark to connect their shafts underground, the Mifsuds call on their kids for help. Ray finally gets decent sapphires out of his new claim.

Big Al moves his sluice plant to his last pit of pay dirt, Ken and Guillaume may have hit their mother lode, and Bernie's gear degrades and potentially ends his season prematurely.

An armed trespasser threatens the Gold Devils' exploration mission, and the Ferals uncover the biggest gold nugget of their mining careers.

The new team of Alan and Salty take the plunge in search of underwater nuggets, and the Ferals hit a rich patch but are forced to chase away thieves.

In Liverpool, engineers battle unstable ground, wartime hazards and fierce waterfront winds to build a 52,000-seat stadium on a former dock in record time.

Inside Clayton County Jail, an overcrowded, deteriorating facility, daily life is shaped by violence, contraband, and infestations that test every housing unit.

The story of the Hatton Garden heist where elderly criminals made off with $18 million in valuables, plus a delve into a bloody clash when Mexican cartels shifted from drugs to pipeline theft.

Dale's business is growing, but so are the risks. A cliffside wreck recovery forces him to face fears and prove he's up to the challenge.

Kru and Daryl move earth in search of Slumach's gold, and Adam discovers a cave rumoured to be Volcanic Brown's final resting place.

A risky halibut haul, life-saving training, and a heroic air rescue push crews to their limits.

The Desert Diggers secure a season-changing deal, gambling on untested ground. Intense summer heat pushes the Wanderers to the brink.

The Poseidon Crew call in a trusted ally as time runs out, the Mackies detonate explosives to obliterate impenetrable rock, and Jacqui and Andrew gamble everything.

A rusty water tank gets cut off of a vintage steam loco, and one team replacing all eight bogies on a passenger train at the same time use the largest train lift in the Southern Hemisphere.

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

Documentary series following a courageous group of men and women who earn a living by catching feral bulls and buffalo in Australia.

A rare solar eclipse disrupts the catch, Steven's gear fails, Adam's crab chasing leaves him on fumes and rookie captain Kevin struggles through his first day behind the wheel.

In Denmark, engineers battle icy seas, powerful currents and punishing deadlines to build a four-kilometer-long mega bridge that will form part of a major new European transport link.

Crane operators take advantage of the peak of the fishing season by launching a huge number of boats; this time of year is tough for those keeping the shipping lanes clear for cargo and ships.

The Dirt Dogs' comeback rests on a crucial make-or-break action. Chris and Greg surf a wave of reef gold, and Henri and Kellie risk life and limb to continue working a rich vein.

The Poseidon Crew are forced to hunt Victoria's frozen high country. Meanwhile, the Gold Timers use the last of their savings to hire some big machinery.

Irishman Eric takes on the longest truck in the world, and Shelley tackles her first ever hay load over a notorious mountain range.

Ken makes a dangerous fuel run with no diesel left, Karl ignores his dad's advice and risks a flood on their mine, and Big Al's final efforts may push his crew to their breaking point.

Jacqui and Andrew blaze a new trail into a remote corner of Fish Creek doesn't go according to plan. McGhie's hunch on a new dig site pulls in big gold.

The Heli Hunters go for a remote camping trip in the Murchison region of Western Australia. Near Gwalia, rookie team the Brumbies, can't seem to catch a break.

Jack makes it out to sea while the rest of the fleet are hunting in deep water, and Bryce's antics cause tempers to fray.

Could treasure hunter Daryl Friesen's arch enemy hold the key to finding Slumach's gold? Anton Lennartz and his team return to the pit to find the gold.

Ken makes a dangerous fuel run with no diesel left, Karl ignores his dad's advice and risks a flood on their mine, and Big Al's final efforts may push his crew to their breaking point.

Shane uses a clever bush fix to get himself out of a jam in the remote outback, and the Gold Retrievers find a gold-rich quartz vein that could hold the motherlode.

The Poseidon Crew battle challenging terrain in the mountains of High Country Victoria, and promising signs could lead the Gold Devils to a million-dollar pay day.

A mechanical failure in the mountains of Victoria puts Brent's son Cayden to the test. Plus, fuel theft grinds the Mackies' operation to a halt.

Washington Parish Jail is operating far beyond capacity, creating dangerous conditions. As arrests surge, newly elected Sheriff Jason Smith works to restore order inside the facility.

The Egyptian and U.S. governments disagree over the investigation results of Egyptian Airliner 990's 1990 crash that killed 217 people as it crashed mid-flight.

A team of treasure hunters begin their hunt for a lost fortune in gold - and make an extraordinary discovery near a dry riverbed that proves that they are on the right track.

Light is shed on the legend of Slumach, as an old map connects to an 1891 eyewitness account of his hanging.

There is chaos on both land and sea as a massive ship prepares to sail with millions in cargo, and a skipper faces a potential season-ending disaster.

In Western Australia's legendary Goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward.

Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.

A busy loco maintenance team always expect the unexpected; one team faces a challenging water tank installation on a vintage loco while an electronics team is on a mission to stop e-waste.

The Dust Devils' operation grinds to a halt and the hold-up could cost them thousands of dollars. Plus, a cyclone causes damage to Shane and Russell's wash plant.

In France and Italy, engineers battle crushing rock pressure, unstable geology and extreme underground conditions to build the longest railway tunnel ever constructed beneath the Alps.

In Greece, engineers battle earthquakes, unstable ground and coastal winds to build the country's first true skyscraper on the shores of the Mediterranean.

In the Swiss Alps, engineers battle extreme heights, brutal weather and near-vertical terrain to build a record-breaking mountain cableway to the summit of Schilthorn.

In Poland, engineers battle unstable mountains, methane gas and treacherous terrain to build a new high-speed railway through the Carpathian foothills.

In Colorado, engineers battle drought, extreme weather and immense water pressure to raise a 70-year-old dam to record-breaking heights.

The Dust Devils pour $40,000 into a new Heap Leach plant, 50°C heat threatens to shut the Ferals down, and an angry confrontation could see Marcus, Linden and Dale thrown off of a lease.

A broken excavator shuts down the Ferals' operation. Jacqui finds the biggest nugget of her career, while the Poseidon Crew uncover a rubbish tip.

The Poseidon Crew clash over a decision to switch claims. Shane and Russell receive help from a gyrocopter, and the Ferals are hit by exhaustion.

Machine breakdowns threaten to cripple the Gold Timers' season, and the Ferals r-join the hunt and face a medical emergency as Linden finally breaks his gold drought.

After two workers quit, the Dust Devils are forced to hire an 18-year-old rookie. Plus, the Poseidon Crew hope to end their season with a big nugget.

Dennis chooses between his drive to mine and his loyalty to Cam. Karl's cut floods, putting his season in jeopardy.

Autumn arrives, and the miners battle Mother Nature in the hunt for gold as beavers threaten to shut down Big Al.

Crews are racing to rip through ground as winter descends. Ken fights sub-zero temperatures and Karl's mechanical skills are put to the test.

Ken calls a lifeline, Cam hits an impenetrable ice wall, and Big Al's bulldozer suffers a catastrophic breakdown.

Ken fights the dangerous Moose Creek road in a desperate bid for fuel, Karl's sluice is dealt a near-fatal blow, and Big Al is shut out of high-stakes ground.

An unflinching look inside the world's toughest prisons, beginning with Colony 100 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Series 2,

Witness the explosive tactics of the McNamara brothers in 1910 in LA, explore the dark world of China's illicit antiquities trade, and dive into the hacking feats of John Draper ('Captain Crunch').

With the season just weeks away from ending, the Dirt Dogs are struggling to hunt out their final $350,000 in gold.

Alex's mining partner Rod quits the Scrappers team and the Gold Gypsies overcome gold thieves once more.

The Gold Gypsies are back and buoyed by last season's gold haul.

The Scrappers launch their season determined to find a huge gold haul. Meanwhile, new crew the Victoria Diggers may have stumbled on a million-dollar motherlode.

One team breaks all records, unearthing the biggest gold nugget ever found on television. Neville and Mick are hampered by a run-in with one of the deadliest snakes on the planet.

The Gypsies strike a patch of gold but are distracted when thieves raid their nearby lease. Meanwhile, torrential rain disrupts production for the Dirt Dogs.

The Victoria Diggers' million-dollar dream is at breaking point, the Dirt Dogs hunt down gold thieves, and the Mahoneys stumble across a mysterious murder.

Documentary series following a courageous group of men and women who earn a living by catching feral bulls and buffalo in Australia.

The season is nearly over and all the teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets; Damo and Matt are the goldfield's frontrunners, but they're being plagued by 11th-hour machinery breakdowns.

Paul Mackie and his mine rescue team must haul a crew of first-time goldminers out of an epic three-year gold drought before their operation and family legacy ends in ruin.

Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.

Paul Mackie and the team try to find the causes of a two-year dry streak that threatens to end the dreams of rookie prospectors Chris Moore and Vince Federici.

Paul Mackie's team have just six days to help a team of ex-servicemen become skilled mobile goldminers and reach their dream of funding a veteran's charity.

A deep dive for Second World War history tests divers, and a fisherman faces a surprise Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) inspection at sea.

Divers race to recover a Second World War relic while a Canadian Armed Forces drill turns into a real emergency.

Big storms up the stakes as crews haul boats, move dangerous cargo, and find deep-sea coral wonders.

Two veteran captains risk it all on high-stakes missions using new strategies to chase big paydays.

Two captains fight to finish their missions while rescue units save 20 sailors caught in a brutal storm.

The Desert Diggers venture underground in search of gold-rich paydirt. Plus, Shane Calegari goes high-tech to break new ground.

A surprise offer puts the Poseidon Crew's future in jeopardy. Plus, The Wanderers gamble on big returns in hard ground.

When Shane decides to try hard rock mining, he gets help from an unlikely source. The Mackies put a surprise visitor to work proving up new ground. "

A flood forces the Desert Diggers to call for help.

Brent and his son Cayden set off on an adventure to find highly valuable, crystalline gold. Plus, Sheryl and Simon hit it big on new ground.

Winter threatens to shut down mining early, Guillaume considers retiring the frozen Bad Attitude for good, Karl's sluice box ices over and traps his gold, and Big Al and Hiro battle beavers.

Karl goes against his father's advice and takes a big gamble - will it pay off? Plus, Ken and Guillaume sluice around the clock to try and salvage their season. " "

A risky halibut haul, life-saving training, and a heroic air rescue push crews to their limits.

Fishers and divers search for prized species while researchers fight to prevent a brutal invasion.

A deep dive for Second World War history tests divers, and a fisherman faces a surprise Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) inspection at sea.

Divers race to recover a Second World War relic while a Canadian Armed Forces drill turns into a real emergency.

Big storms up the stakes as crews haul boats, move dangerous cargo, and find deep-sea coral wonders.

Two veteran captains risk it all on high-stakes missions using new strategies to chase big paydays.

Two captains fight to finish their missions while rescue units save 20 sailors caught in a brutal storm.

Documentary series following the real-life dramas of lobster boat captains.

In Liverpool, engineers battle unstable ground, wartime hazards and fierce waterfront winds to build a 52,000-seat stadium on a former dock in record time.

A stalemate dispute over the world's largest fishery threatens the livelihoods of people.

The Goldtimers gamble their last $6,000, Brad and Chris get expert advice that lands them some gold, and the Ferals face a killer snake.

The Dirt Dogs take a do-or-die gamble to reach their tally as the final week of the gold season begins, while Kellie and Henri mount a last chance hunt for big nuggets.

Eric gets his 60-metre super-quad wedged completely stuck on a roundabout, and 22-year-old Roy takes on his first-ever triple trailer job.

Behind The Eight Ball: Join the miners at the start of the Yukon gold mining season, where a late spring and plummeting gold prices have forced them to battle frozen ground.

The Gold Devils struggle to find a new source of gold in Western Australia, and the McGhies take their operation to the next level by bringing in a monster crusher.

Jacqui and Andrew get trapped behind the line of a devastating bushfire, and the Gold Devils are torn apart when a team member goes off on their own.

Michael and Cherie go to their concession. Ray and Paul replace the drill rig engine.

Leigh outfoxes Donnie and Dennis and wins the rights to Matt and Damo's gold-rich land, and can Gold Coast socialites Richie and Kimberley get their new washplant to site without damaging it?

Behind The Eight Ball: Join the miners at the start of the Yukon gold mining season, where a late spring and plummeting gold prices have forced them to battle frozen ground.

Mechanical issues cause tensions to flare, leaving the Ferals divided.

Alan and Salty hit a dead end in the remote Kimberley region.

Karl goes against his father's advice and takes a big gamble - will it pay off? Plus, Ken and Guillaume sluice around the clock to try and salvage their season. " "