Coal

Season 1

Coal was an American reality television series on Spike. The series debuted on March 30, 2011. The series portrayed the real life events on a coal mine in Westchester, West Virginia, and the inherent dangers involved.

The series was later premiered in the UK on November 8, 2011, via the Discovery Channel UK. It featured owner Mike Crowder along with several employees involved in the mining operation.
Where to Watch Season 1
10 Episodes
  • The Master Mines
    E1
    The Master MinesA legendary miner fights to keep Cobalt Coal from going belly up. Major mistakes by the Night Shift almost cost the company their livelihood while one of the deadliest jobs claims another victim.
  • No Easy Way Out
    E2
    No Easy Way OutWith a failing power supply, Cobalt Coal struggles to keep its head above water. The situation turns deadly when a storm shuts down the mine's air supply, forcing every man into a desperate race to the surface.
  • Down 'N Out
    E3
    Down 'N OutA devastating storm smashes the Cobalt Mine, causing power outages and equipment failure. Hank returns from the hospital to find his job on the line, and the possibility of being sent to the house permanently.
  • Buried in Coal
    E4
    Buried in CoalCobalt owners, Mike and Tom, are facing financial ruin when they roll the dice with a risky belt move that pays off. With the mine half buried in coal, Mike pleads to the trucking company to rally for a record breaking week.
  • Into the Heart of Darkness
    E5
    Into the Heart of DarknessCobalt is forced to mine in the most dangerous part of the mountain, making conditions even more deadly. Busted equipment creates conflict between owners and miners. A skeleton day crew is forced to face the mountain alone, but an unlikely hero, Vince, steps up.
  • Out With the Coal, In With the New
    E6
    Out With the Coal, In With the NewAs the mountain crumbles around them, a crucial piece of equipment is smashed, putting the future of the company in jeopardy. Cobalt Coal is forced to make the biggest financial gamble yet. Can a redhat prove to be their savior?
  • A Mine Divided
    E7
    A Mine DividedOwners Tom and Mike have gone deep into debt to finance new equipment, and now they’re desperate to mine more coal than ever before. To make matters worse, someone is stealing from the mine.
  • Haunted by the Past
    E8
    Haunted by the PastDanger in Cobalt Coal mine increases. The continuous miner hits water and almost floods the section, and a meeting with a local old-timer force Mike and Tom to come to a drastic decision regarding the direction of the mine.
  • The Fight to Go Right
    E9
    The Fight to Go RightThe mine gets deadly and conditions force Cobalt to change direction. To get the new lease to go right, they'll have to double production. The pressure is on the night crew to get back in the coal or go to the house for good.
  • Brute Force and Bad Blood
    E10
    Brute Force and Bad BloodIn the dramatic season finale, Mike and Tom work frantically to get the new lease approved as the mine starts to fall apart. The biggest rock fall yet leads to a fight so explosive it threatens to tear the company apart.
 
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