Outback Opal Hunters

The Creature Below. The Bushmen are greeted by a fierce creature in their underground mine. The Opal Lovers enlist the help of some friendly backpackers.

Unidentified Fluorescing Opal. The Misfits receive a tongue lashing from 'Opal' Joe Kalmar for not producing enough opal. The Cheals' giant prospecting drill is crippled by mud.

Dustbowl Blues. It's a race against time for Slim Pickings as the waste dirt creates a huge dust storm. The Bushmen's bad luck continues when Rod and Les near-destroy Sam's hoist.

Miner vs Machine. Slim Pickings are a man down when Lee shocks Roger with an unexpected injury. Plagued again by machinery failure the Blacklighters are forced to a grinding halt.

Instant Noodles. A road trip to Diggers Gully pays off for the Opal Lovers. Taking a gamble on their Turners Rush claim doesn’t seem to be paying off for the Cheals.

Get Ready to Rumble. When the excavator breaks down, Mark comes up with a solution that ends up costing a small fortune. Lee and Roger's old dry rumbler refuses to start.

Hit the Road. The Mooka Boys face the new season without Chief mechanic Leif Tanzer. Opal thieves have ransacked The Bushmen’s claim.

The Bushmen make a last-ditch attempt to find some opal before the mine collapses. Mark gets back on the heavy machinery that nearly killed him.

One Plus One Equals Three. The Bushmen, Rod, Sam and Ben must use their last dig of the season to secure enough opal for Les’ long-awaited retirement. A miscalculation costs The Blacklighters thousands of dollars.

The Good, the Bad and the Overcooked. Lee and Roger attempt to find enough opal to purchase a water saving trommel. The Cheals go into overdrive as they hit a massive pocket of plate sized opal in their open cut mine.