Ep 18. Total Meltdown

As we enter the 18th and final episode of the 12th season of Bering Sea Gold, the stakes have never been higher. In "Total Meltdown," tensions run high as the miners race to hit their gold quotas before the ice sets in, forcing them to abandon their dredges until the spring.

On Shawn Pomrenke's Christine Rose, the crew experiences a major setback when their main sluice box malfunctions. As they scramble to fix it, it becomes clear that time is not on their side. With their deadline looming, they can't afford to lose another moment. Meanwhile, on the Wild Ranger, Ken Kerr and his team are facing their own set of challenges. After a series of setbacks and breakdowns, the crew is pushed to the brink of exhaustion. With morale at an all-time low, can they pull it together and hit their goal in time?

On the Reaper, captain Dave Carraro is feeling the pressure to perform after a disappointing season thus far. With only a few days left before the ice sets in, he must decide whether to stick to his current plan or to take a risk and explore new territory. As always, the unpredictable Bering Sea has the final say.

As the clock ticks down, the miners must rely on their experience and expertise to overcome the treacherous conditions and make their final push for gold. With high stakes and limited time, "Total Meltdown" promises to be a thrilling and intense conclusion to another season of Bering Sea Gold.