Black Gold
Series Overview
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.
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5 Seasons • 44 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
2008 – 2013
Premiered: Wed, Jun 18, 2008
Thom BeersLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 10: “Showdown on Rig 28”
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Thom Beers
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What is Black Gold about?
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.
How many seasons does Black Gold have?
Black Gold comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Black Gold?
Key cast members in Black Gold include Not specified.
Who created or directed Black Gold?
Black Gold was developed and directed by Thom Beers.