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2013
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Blood and Oil is a documentary television series that first aired on the Discovery Channel in 2013. The show follows the lives of a group of oil rig workers as they search for oil deposits in North Dakota's Bakken shale formation. The main characters of the show include Cj Cutter, Josh Cutter, and Will Adams, who are all roughnecks working on the oil rigs. The show also features interviews with industry experts and local residents who have been affected by the oil boom in North Dakota.

The series is set amidst the backdrop of the North Dakota oil rush in the early 2010s, which saw an exponential increase in drilling activity in the region. The show explores the impact of the boom on the local community, particularly the strain it put on infrastructure and the environment.

Throughout the show's six episodes, viewers follow the cast as they work on the oil rigs, learning about the grueling physical labor required to extract oil from the ground. The series also delves into the culture of the oil industry, including the high-risk nature of the work and the camaraderie among co-workers.

Beyond the action on the rigs, Blood and Oil also takes viewers into the towns and cities surrounding the oil fields, where residents and local businesses are grappling with the sudden influx of workers and the environmental impact of the drilling.

Throughout the series, the plight of the oil workers is a central theme. Many of them are struggling to make ends meet and support their families, despite the high salaries that the oil industry can offer. The show highlights the sacrifices that these workers make, including long hours and time away from loved ones.

Blood and Oil also explores the environmental and social impact of oil drilling in North Dakota. The show examines the dangers posed by oil spills and the challenges faced by local communities as they try to manage the influx of workers and the demands placed on local resources.

Overall, Blood and Oil offers a unique insight into the world of oil drilling and the impact it has on the people and communities involved. Viewers are given an up-close look at the hard work and dedication required to extract oil from the ground, as well as the challenges faced by those living in the shadow of the industry.

Blood and Oil (2010) is a series that ran for 12 seasons (43 episodes) between June 18, 2013 and on Discovery Channel

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33. A Message from the Heart

August 16, 2012

While training in Chakra Mode, Naruto senses the presence of the Nine Tails' chakra seeping from Kinkaku outside. Curious to find out what's happening, Naruto tries to leave the training room when Iruka suddenly steps in to stop him.

32. The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation!

August 9, 2012

Choji is unable to attack Asuma and loses his will to fight. Ino and Shikamaru try to snap Choji out of his paralysis by reminding him what Asuma entrusted them with.

31. True Kindness

August 9, 2012

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio is ordered by Shikaku to take down the reanimated Asuma. Remembering Asuma's final words, Shikamaru and Ino are determined to stop their former teacher. But Choji's gentle nature prevents him from fighting Asuma, creating a disruption in the Ino-Shika-Cho formation.

30. Mifune vs. Hanzo

August 2, 2012

Kankuro's Commando Unit is cornered by Hanzo's poison attack. Fortunately, Mifune and his Fifth Company arrive in time to provide assistance. Mifune challenges Hanzo to a one-on-one duel, and the battle between samurai and shinobi begins!

29. Road to Sakura

July 26, 2012

Ino sees Sakura falling from the sky. Although she manages to save her, the shock of the fall has left Sakura with amnesia. To help her remember, the Hidden Leaf ninja agree to play certain roles, according to how Sakura says she remembers them.

28. Golden Bonds

July 19, 2012

Darui manages to seal away Ginkaku. Fueled by the rage of losing his brother, Kinkaku transforms into a monster that resembles a jinchuriki's Tailed Beast State. Upon hearing this, the Raikage prepares to send out an item capable of containing this new threat.

27. Forbidden Words

July 5, 2012

Atsui, Samui, and Darui face off against Kinkaku and Ginkaku, the legendary brothers from the Hidden Cloud, feared even by the Raikage. Using the Five Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths, the brothers quickly defeat Atsui and Samui, leaving Darui to fight on his own.

26. Battleground!

June 28, 2012

As Darui and his First Company engage an army of White Zetsu, the remaining forces must deal with reanimated shinobi comprised of their late friends—and their worst enemies.

25. The Brilliant Military Advisor of the Hidden Leaf

June 21, 2012

The Akatsuki dispatch an army of powerful reanimated shinobi and White Zetsu across the war zone, causing chaos within the Allied Shinobi Forces' chain of command. Taking the matter seriously, the Raikage plans to join the battle but is halted by Shikaku Nara, who quickly devises a strategy to deal with the situation.

24. The First and Last Opponent

June 7, 2012

Kakashi and his unit devise a strategy to take on the Kekkei Genkai shinobi, but it's foiled by Kabuto, who uses the Reanimation Jutsu to summon the most powerful members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. As the battle intensifies, Kakashi is determined to bring an end to this meaningless war and free the souls of Zabuza and Haku.

23. An Old Nemesis Returns

May 31, 2012

The commando unit is in hot water as they engage the reanimated Kekkei Genkai shinobi, which include Zabuza Momochi and Haku. Luckily, Kakashi and his unit arrive in time to assist them. Realizing they no longer have control over their bodies, Haku and Zabuza implore Kakashi to stop them at all costs.

22. Secrets of the Reanimation Jutsu

May 24, 2012

Under the guidance of Killer Bee, Naruto enters the final stage of training to master the Tailed Beast Bomb, a Jinchuriki's most powerful technique. Meanwhile, Kabuto agrees to divulge the secret behind the Reanimation Jutsu to Madara as a token of trust.

21. Sai and Shin

May 17, 2012

The Allied Shinobi Forces' commando unit engages with the Akatsuki in the first wave of battle. During the fight, Sai is reunited with his brother Shin who has been reanimated and is now under the Akatsuki's control.

20. War Begins!

May 10, 2012

Kankuro's commando unit enters enemy territory to set up a stronghold for the Allied Shinobi Forces. They are immediately ambushed by the Akatsuki's own commando unit comprised of the reanimated Deidara and Sasori. The Fourth Great Ninja War has officially begun!

19. For My Friend

May 3, 2012

The Allied Shinobi Forces are on standby, ready to confront Madara's army of reanimated shinobi and 100,000 White Zetsu. But distrust still exists among the Allied Shinobi Forces, who were once sworn enemies until recently. To foster unity among the troops, Gaara delivers a speech about the reasons why he is fighting, and what it means for the future of all shinobi.

18. Parting

April 26, 2012

Naruto is determined to save Sasuke, who has deserted the Hidden Leaf to join Orochimaru.

17. Rift

April 19, 2012

Sasuke's defeat to Gaara, and later Itachi, forces him to realize that he is not strong enough to get revenge against his older brother. To make matters worse, his jealousy of Naruto's growth deepens Sasuke's thirst for power.

16. Rivals

April 12, 2012

During the Chunin Exam, Sasuke witnesses Naruto's growth as a shinobi and comes to acknowledge his teammate as a rival that he doesn't want to lose to.

15. Meeting

April 5, 2012

A look back into the early years when Naruto and Sasuke first met and got to know each other.

14. Assemble! Allied Shinobi Forces!

March 29, 2012

The Tsuchikage and his team manage to safeguard the Jinchuriki, but at the cost of losing Yamato to the enemy. Meanwhile, both the Allied Shinobi Forces and the Akatsuki complete their final preparations for battle. The Fourth Great Ninja War is about to begin!

13. The Artist Returns

March 22, 2012

Kabuto and a reanimated Deidara attempt to grab hold of the jinchuriki, but are stopped by the Tsuchikage, who has come to protect Naruto.

12. The Super Secret S- Rank Mission

March 15, 2012

The Leaf and Cloud ninja prepare to relocate Naruto and Bee, as the Akatsuki may already have knowledge of their location. Aoba assigns Naruto an S-rank mission to distract him from learning about their true mission: keeping the two Jinchuriki hidden from the enemy.

11. The Bridge to Peace

March 8, 2012

Madara uses the forbidden jutsu Izanagi to escape Konan's Paper Bomb trap. _x000D_Although she is mortally wounded, the will and hope left behind by her friends give Konan the strength to make a final attempt to defeat Madara._x000D_

10. The Angelic Herald of Death

March 1, 2012

Madara appears in the Hidden Rain Village seeking the corpse of Nagato and his Rinnegan. Anticipating his arrival, Konan engages in battle to protect her beloved friends and to stop Madara's plot to bring chaos into the world.

9. The Man Named Kisame

February 23, 2012

Kisame's escape is prevented thanks to Guy's efforts. Aoba enters Kisame's mind to gather intel on the Akatsuki. In the process he learns about the ex-Hidden Mist ninja's bloody past.

8. Battle in Paradise! The Odd Beast vs. The Monster!

February 16, 2012

Guy arrives at the Waterfall of Truth to help Naruto with his training. Instead he encounters Kisame, who has infiltrated the island to locate Naruto and Killer Bee. Guy tries to prevent Kisame from delivering intel to the Akatsuki, and a battle ensues between the two._x000D_

7. Thank You

February 9, 2012

Minato uses his Transportation Technique to move Nine Tails away from the Hidden Leaf Village. With little chakra remaining, both Minato and Kushina prepare to sacrifice their own lives to protect one another, the village, and most of all, their son, Naruto, from Nine Tails.

6. The Fourth Hokage's Death Match!

February 9, 2012

Minato is forced to use his Flying Raijin jutsu and leave his wife Kushina behind to save their newborn son, Naruto, from a masked assailant. Realizing that Kushina was the enemy's target all along, Minato hides Naruto in a safe location and quickly rushes back to save his wife.

5. Target: Nine Tails

February 2, 2012

Sixteen years ago, Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina are expecting their first child, much to the delight of the young couple. But unbeknownst to everyone in the Hidden Leaf Village, a dangerous enemy plots to free the Nine Tails from Kushina, the Jinchuriki Host.

4. The Orange Spark

January 26, 2012

Inside his mind, Naruto continues his battle against Nine Tails to take control of its immense power. But exposure to Nine Tails' hatred begins to take its toll on Naruto, who finds himself becoming consumed by dark feelings of hate and despair. As Naruto struggles, a helping hand appears in the form of someone unexpected.

3. The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. Nine Tails!

January 19, 2012

With Killer Bee as his new master, Naruto begins his training to control the power of a Tailed Beast. In order to do so, one must fight the Tailed Beast head on and absorb its chakra, converting it into one's own power. Using the key entrusted to him by Jiraiya, Naruto unlocks the seal to release Nine Tails, and the battle between the two begins.

2. Killer Bee and Motoi

January 12, 2012

Motoi warns Naruto that he is not yet ready to enter training to control the Tailed Beast. Undaunted, Naruto asks Motoi to tell him more about Killer Bee in the hopes of learning how another jinchuriki overcame the obstacle he is currently facing. Realizing Naruto's determination, Motoi agrees to tell of Killer Bee's past.

1. Land Ahoy! Is This the Island of Paradise?

January 5, 2012

After a long voyage at sea, Naruto's ship finally arrives at the island of its destination. Before everyone can rejoice, a giant squid attacks the ship. Fortunately, the crew is saved by Killer Bee, the Eight Tails' jinchuriki host. Hearing that Killer Bee has complete control over Eight Tails, Naruto asks for training to control his own Nine Tails' power, but is quickly rejected.

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Where to Watch Blood and Oil (2010)

Blood and Oil (2010) is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Blood and Oil (2010) on demand at Apple TV and Discovery.