Emily unleashes a team of all-girl divers on Nome. Meanwhile, strict deadlines force the fleet to take extreme measures. Vern gambles on a state-of-the-art dredge while Shawn ventures into the harsh wilderness in search of the next golden hotspot.

Near the midpoint of the shortened mining season, every dredge must hustle to stay on the gold. But in their haste, small miscalculations lead to massive problems, throwing every operation into question.