Black Gold Season 1 • TV Show

Black Gold is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on February 20, 2013. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (DK), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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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. It blends documentary and reality elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Thom Beers.
Black Gold has been releasing episodes between June 2008 and February 2013 across 5 seasons. So far there are 44 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (14 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.