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Black Gold

Black Gold is a reality-documentary television series that chronicles three oil drilling rigs in Andrews County, Texas, 30 miles northwest of Odessa. It is partly produced by Thom Beers, creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. The Black Gold theme song is sung by country music star Trace Adkins. The title "Black Gold" comes from a slang term for oil. Black Gold airs Wednesday nights on truTV at 10pm. It is also shown as a special presentation on TNT in high definition. The show also airs in the United Kingdom on Five, under the title Oil Riggers.

2008 8.5/10 community score 5 seasons · 44 episodes Ended
  • Documentary
  • Reality

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Where to watch in United States

8 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

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First aired
Seasons
5
Episodes
44
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S5 E10

Showdown on Rig 28

Aired

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

5 season entries

  • Season 5

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

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