Desperate to run more paydirt, Todd fires up Big Trommel, but the plant is so worn-out, Todd's nicknamed it `Hot Mess'. The team try fix after fix to keep the plant running and chase their million-dollar goal.

To hit his million-dollar goal, Todd pushes his team to get a third wash plant delivering gold. As the mine ramps up, the road system needs to be overhauled so they can keep pay dirt moving before the deep freeze.