Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan

Synopsis

With nearly 40 years of mining under his belt, Freddy Dodge goes on the road to help struggling mine owners to hit the mother lode; he teams up with Juan Ibarra to overhaul washplants, introduce gold recovery techniques and transform operations.

First Air Date: 2021-01-03

Last Air Date: 2026-05-01

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 57

Networks: Discovery, discovery+

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Top Cast

Freddy Dodge as Self
Juan Ibarra as Self
Paul Christie as Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Specials (2022) - (9 Episodes)

Season 1 (2021) - (7 Episodes)

Season 2 (2022) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2023) - (11 Episodes)

Season 4 (2024) - (10 Episodes)

Season 5 (2025) - (8 Episodes)

Season 6 (2026) - (11 Episodes)

Specials (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Bonanza or Bust (2022-03-18)

As Freddy Dodge and Juan Ibarra prepare for a new season of saving struggling miners in despair, they take time to reflect on the challenges and successes of last season.
Ep. 2: 30000 Miles To Gold (2023-06-16)

It’s the start of the new mining season, and Juan joins Freddy at his Colorado workshop to reflect on their most memorable rescues. The duo shows never-before-seen footage as they check in with miners to hear their successes.
Ep. 3: The Lost Rescue (2023-09-15)

Freddy and Juan showcase a never-before-seen lost rescue, a situation that pushed the pros to their limit and beyond and give new info about their most challenging rescues yet.
Ep. 4: For Family and Fortune (2024-08-09)

Freddy and Juan reflect on the high-stakes rescues of miners striving to establish a legacy for their families; checking in with them, show exclusive footage and get a surprise visit from some unexpected guests.
Ep. 5: Pay Dirt to Profit (2024-10-25)

Freddy and Juan deliver a mining masterclass, revealing their unique way of solving mechanical and historical puzzles. They revisit their most ingenious fixes and show how they approach problem-solving at every part of the mining process.
Ep. 6: Tricks of the Mine (2025-06-13)

Freddy and Juan expose the truth behind the pitfalls of gold-hungry miners they've encountered over the years. Checking in with them, they share decades' worth of mining tips and tricks on how to avoid expensive mistakes and strike gold.
Ep. 7: Mining Miracles (2025-07-04)

Freddy and Juan test their most innovative mining fixes to see if they have stood the test of time; utilizing cutting-edge technology, out-of-the-box thinking and master welding techniques, the gold recovery duo shares their mining miracles.
Ep. 8: The Lost Tapes (2026-04-10)

Freddy and Juan reveal lost rescue footage, exposing the rarely-seen highs and lows of their mining rescues. They showcase the true lengths they go to on their missions to help struggling miners get the gold.
Ep. 9: Gold Dreams or Old Disasters (2026-04-24)

Freddy and Juan revisit the miners they helped pull back from the brink. Did their fixes survive the test of time, or are old problems roaring back? With gold prices at record highs, the difference between a dream year and disaster has never been sharper.