Outback Opal Hunters
Season 8
2022 • 12 Episodes
Australia's toughest treasure hunters are back, taking on the extreme hardship of the Australian outback in pursuit of opal riches.
Episodes
1. Rookie Mistake
February 24, 2022
The Bushmen's new rookie rushes into a deadly no-go zone while the Cheals attempt to revive their season; the Mooka Boys try a new technique to expose opal in colorless rock.
2. Impenetrable No More
March 3, 2022
A bomb expert comes in to blast impenetrable rock for the Bishop; the Cheals race to move a rock-extracting blower before heat damages their machine and the Misfits battle avalanches and dust storms.
3. Follow The Clues
March 10, 2022
Handwritten clues left by Leif's late father help the Mooka Boys hunt for an abandoned mine; the Blacklighters battle choking dust on their dry claim and the Tarantos make emergency repairs on their machine. Disc S5 E11 7/15/22
4. Cathedral Secrets
March 17, 2022
Greg explores the hidden tunnels on his massive claim searching for white opal. The Tarantos' excavator springs a leak and the Blacklighters look for a new house. Disc S5 E12 7/22/22
5. A Mine That Stings
March 24, 2022
The Bushmen gamble the last of their cash on their first ever drill rig; the Cheals, desperate for a big opal find, face off against turbulent weather; the Mooka boys hunt for treasure in a scorpion-riddled mine. Disc S5 E13 8/5/22
6. Sparks Fly
March 31, 2022
The Young Guns face dangerous roads and impenetrable mine walls and faulty electronics spark a fire in the Opal Whisperers' HQ. The Blacklighters risk losing their plan as their generator dies. Disc S5 E14 8/12/22
7. Free Falling
April 7, 2022
The Bushmen find a hidden shaft by falling into it and the Blacklighters brand-new investment is dead in the water; a busted jackhammer forces JC and the Young Guns to make emergency repairs halfway down the mine shaft. Disc S5 E15 8/19/22
8. Treachery
April 14, 2022
The Bushmen are dismayed after taking over their new recruit's mine and finding it is both treacherous and light on opal; the Bishop turns to explosive means to move a wall; the Misfits work underground for the first time. Disc S5 E16 8/19/22
9. Dangers of the Abandoned
April 21, 2022
Scott and the Bishop cause an avalanche while trying to secure a wall. The Mooka Boys' bobcat suffers a critical failure and the Blacklighters dig into a rich and dangerous abandoned mine. Disc S5 E17 8/26/22
10. Smashed
April 28, 2022
The Young Guns' hopes of breaking their drought get shattered after they accidentally smash a valuable gemstone; the Bishop loses Scotty underground; the Tarantos' hopes of exposing a rare opal pocket fall in jeopardy. Disc S5 E18 8/26/22
11. Digging With A Dinosaur
May 5, 2022
The Misfits prove their worth to Opal Joe with an ancient bulldozer on their last dig; the Opal Whisperers suffer from infighting; the Cheals race against the clock and seasonal storms to rescue their mission. Disc S5 E19 9/2/22
12. No Risk, No Reward
May 12, 2022
A massive lightning storm forces the Young Guns to work on a series of flooded dirt roads; the Bushmen risk it all in a dangerous area vandalized by opal thieves; the Blacklighters take their chances with night mining. Disc S5 E20 9/9/22