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2013
1 Season
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Blood and Oil is a documentary television series that first aired on the Discovery Channel in 2013. The show follows the lives of a group of oil rig workers as they search for oil deposits in North Dakota's Bakken shale formation. The main characters of the show include Cj Cutter, Josh Cutter, and Will Adams, who are all roughnecks working on the oil rigs. The show also features interviews with industry experts and local residents who have been affected by the oil boom in North Dakota.

The series is set amidst the backdrop of the North Dakota oil rush in the early 2010s, which saw an exponential increase in drilling activity in the region. The show explores the impact of the boom on the local community, particularly the strain it put on infrastructure and the environment.

Throughout the show's six episodes, viewers follow the cast as they work on the oil rigs, learning about the grueling physical labor required to extract oil from the ground. The series also delves into the culture of the oil industry, including the high-risk nature of the work and the camaraderie among co-workers.

Beyond the action on the rigs, Blood and Oil also takes viewers into the towns and cities surrounding the oil fields, where residents and local businesses are grappling with the sudden influx of workers and the environmental impact of the drilling.

Throughout the series, the plight of the oil workers is a central theme. Many of them are struggling to make ends meet and support their families, despite the high salaries that the oil industry can offer. The show highlights the sacrifices that these workers make, including long hours and time away from loved ones.

Blood and Oil also explores the environmental and social impact of oil drilling in North Dakota. The show examines the dangers posed by oil spills and the challenges faced by local communities as they try to manage the influx of workers and the demands placed on local resources.

Overall, Blood and Oil offers a unique insight into the world of oil drilling and the impact it has on the people and communities involved. Viewers are given an up-close look at the hard work and dedication required to extract oil from the ground, as well as the challenges faced by those living in the shadow of the industry.

Blood and Oil (2010) is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on June 18, 2013.

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Seasons

10. Departures

December 13, 2015

Christmas is a time for coming together, but for the Lefevers, it's a time of difficult choices. Billy faces an ultimatum to either save his marriage by leaving Rock Springs forever or to stay in the oil game alone while Cody experiences temptation in the form of another man. With the Black Elks land deal slipping away, Annie and Hap consider doing the unthinkable -joining forces to help secure this once-in-a-lifetime oil acquisition. Fearing the fate of his son, AJ enlists Tip to help bring the child to safety.

9. Art of the Deal

December 6, 2015

With Carla behind bars after taking the fall for the stolen report, Hap is more determined than ever to find the mole at Briggs Oil who put her there. But first, Annie pays Carla an unexpected visit to propose a deal that would give both women what they want. Meanwhile, Jules' brush with death brings both Briggs men rushing to her bedside, providing her with an opportunity to come clean with their secrets.

8. Rats, Bugs and Moles

November 29, 2015

Briggs Oil is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and the party must go on, even in the wake of the intensified federal investigation into Hap's business dealings. Suspecting there's an informant in his ranks, Hap clamps down on security and nearly exposes his son, Wick, as the source of the leak. This leads Wick to recruit an unlikely accomplice in his desire to bring down his father.

7. Fight or Flight

November 8, 2015

After leaving Gary for dead, Wick and Billy form an unlikely alliance. Meanwhile, Hap becomes the target of Federal agents, who approach Wick to help them build the case against his father. Also, Billy and Emma make their own play to bring Hap down when they travel to Houston to present their proposal to Hap's ex-wife, Annie. And Carla, dealing with her own suspicions of her husband, masterminds a plan to expose his secret affair that holds devastating consequences for Wick.

6. Convergence

November 1, 2015

The brutal attack on Cody unites friends and enemies alike, as Hap takes the opportunity to try to pull a rival into the fold. A vengeful Billy is determined to uncover the person responsible for the crime and, against his better judgment, finds himself looking to Wick for help. Meanwhile, Wick is at his wits' end when he learns of Gary's involvement and decides it's time to take matters into his own hands. And, Carla senses Hap is having an affair with Jules and she is not afraid to confront this head on.

5. She's Gonna Blow!

July 17, 2013

With drilling underway, CJ must deal with his brother's Mexican vacation and Particle Drilling breathing down his neck. Delays at the drill site cost the Cutters time and money and put pressure on CJ's crew to pick up Josh's slack.

4. A Brother's Betrayal

July 9, 2013

CJ is forced to drill a well in his own backyard. If he can pull it off, he thinks he will unleash a gusher of oil, and wealth. CJ gives Josh the responsibility of laying the pipeline for the well, but CJ doesn't know that Josh has other plans in mind

3. Pay Dirt

July 2, 2013

In an attempt to take his company one step ahead of big oil, CJ proposes a well on the only land available, his backyard. This well will have to cut through a deep layer of ultra hard granite that no man has penetrated, in search of a mythical sea of oil.

2. Crude Awakening

June 25, 2013

Inexperienced rig workers and stormy weather keeps CJ on his toes while he falls behind schedule and over budget. A pay-zone strike brings less than steller results and pits brother against brother, leaving money and the Cutter name on the line.

1. Live Free Drill Hard

June 18, 2013

Meet the Cutter’s, a blue collar, Midwestern family determined to keep their company alive amidst Ohio’s aggressive oil boom. With recent loss of their father, son CJ and his family struggle in efforts to make Cutter Oil successful

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Where to Watch Blood and Oil (2010)

Blood and Oil (2010) is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Blood and Oil (2010) on demand at Apple TV and Discovery.