Gold Rush (2010)
Synopsis
Follow the lives of ambitious miners as they head north in pursuit of gold. With new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the ground, the stakes are higher than ever. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?
First Air Date: 2010-12-03
Last Air Date: 2025-11-21
Number of Seasons: 16
Number of Episodes: 319
Networks: Discovery
Top Cast
- Parker Schnabel as Self
- Chris Doumitt as Self
- Paul Christie as Narrator
- Rick Ness as Self
- Mitch Blaschke as Self
- Tony Beets as Self
- Monica Beets as Self
- Todd Hoffman as Self
- Jack Hoffman as Self
- Jim Thurber as Self
Seasons
Specials (2011)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Full Disclosure
The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. With previously un-aired material, this special reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.
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Ep. 2: The Off-Season
Facing financial ruin and an end to their dream of striking it rich, Todd and Jack refuse to give up. They make the decision during the off-season to go deeper into debt, acquiring better equipment and crew for one more crack at hitting the motherlode.
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Ep. 3: Aftershow - Episode 1
Gold Rush's Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, grills Dakota Fred and the whole Hoffman Crew to dig deeper into what really happened at Porcupine Creek. But Todd turns the tables on Christo with a question of his own.
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Ep. 4: Aftershow - Fred Special
Dakota Fred sits down with Executive Producer Christo Doyle to reveal more about the story behind his controversial purchase of the Porcupine Creek Claim.
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Ep. 5: Aftershow - Episode 2
The Hoffman crew reveals to Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, just how unprepared they were to pick up stakes and head north to start working on a new, unfamiliar claim in the Klondike.
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Ep. 6: Behind the Scenes
This Gold Rush special reveals never before seen footage from behind the scenes of the struggle to bring the gold mining action to the screen. Four film crews, spread over 600 miles, battle the wilderness in Alaska and the Klondike to capture every twist and turn of the three mining operations.
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Ep. 7: After the Rush
This special lifts the curtain on Gold Rush and goes inside the lives of the men seeking gold and treasure in Alaska and the Klondike. All new interviews and never before seen footage present insights into the miners' unique world.
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Ep. 8: Revelations
In never before seen footage, the miners unearth the sometimes ugly truth about their 2011 mining seasons. In a shocking development, one miner is kicked out of the Hoffman crew. The miners also disclose plans for next season.
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Ep. 9: Aftershow: Digging Deeper
Gold Rush executive producer Christo Doyle asks the tough questions and gets the real dirt on the miners. Personal revelations, bets and challenges all play out in this revealing special.
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Ep. 10: Aftershow - Episode 3
Jack and Todd Hoffman look back at the angry split that came when Todd loses his cool and Jack walks out. But as Todd reveals, this seemingly minor conflict opens the door on something than runs deep in their blood.
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Ep. 11: Aftershow - Episode 4
Dave Turin and Greg Remsburg revisit the tough challenge of breaking through and removing the permafrost layer at Quartz Creek. Plus, Todd gives his take on things, including a reflection on the liberating purity of hard work in the Klondike.
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Ep. 12: Aftershow - Episode 5
After a near mutiny within the ranks, the Hoffman Crew learns some valuable lessons from a colorful cast of locals in the Klondike. "Gold Mining For Dummies" is one way of putting it.
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Ep. 13: Aftershow - Episode 6
Young gold miner, Parker Schnabel, recounts both the benefits and challenges of working with kin when he took on the search for virgin ground in Smith Creek. He also reflects on his precious bond with his dear grandfather John.
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Ep. 14: Aftershow - Episode 7
Host Christo Doyle grills the Hoffmans and their crew about their never-ending challenges with the used equipment they end up with, especially the persistent problems with the wash plant.
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Ep. 15: Aftershow - Episode 8
Dakota Fred and Parker tell more about the big "Marathon Week" of mining at Porcupine Creek. Plus, Fred finally reveals the true story behind his endearing nickname.
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Ep. 16: Aftershow - Episode 9
Parker's mother, Nancy, joins her son and Producer Christo Doyle to tell her side of the story behind the family confrontation at Big Nugget Mine.
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Ep. 17: Aftershow - Episode 10
Dakota Fred shares the inside story of his outrage over the mine inspection shutdown, thoughts about working with his son and, most importantly, how his wife Lorraine wholeheartedly supported him after they lost their home to a flood.
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Ep. 18: Aftershow - Episode 11
Parker Schnabel sits down with Producer Christo Doyle to take a look back at the young miner's first season as the boss of Big Nugget.
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Ep. 19: Aftershow - Episode 12
Host Christo Doyle grills the guys to find out how the D8 dozer breakdown, and Greg's subsequent departure, affected the crew. Plus, Parker reveals how his visit to the Klondike opens intriguing new possibilities.
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Ep. 20: Aftershow - Episode 13
Parker Schnabel and his mother, Nancy, gives us a unique look at the life of 91-year-old Grandpa John Schnabel, including the family's recent scare with his heart health.
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Ep. 21: Aftershow - Episode 14
The Hoffman team takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of mining at night as well as humorous details of what the miners ate and how it affected their weight.
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Ep. 22: Aftershow - Episode 15
Christo Doyle digs down to find out if Parker will admit his mistake in running out of gas and the Hoffman crew reflects on the pride and relief that came with getting in the black.
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Ep. 23: Aftershow - Episode 16
To go even deeper into the Gold Rush story, we get the miners to answer some of the favorite questions sent in by our fans.
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Ep. 24: Aftershow: The Last Word
The Gold Rush miners sit down with Discovery's executive producer and reveal the juicy stuff that unfolded when the cameras weren't rolling. And, for the first time on tv, they answer questions directly from viewers.
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Ep. 25: The Jungle
Todd & The Crew receive a tip about a claim in Guyana, South America, causing Todd to question whether he should even return to the Klondike after the big freeze last October
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Ep. 26: The Jungle Aftershow
Todd Hoffman and crew braved the hostile jungle of Guyana in a search for gold-rich ground to mine year-round. In the Aftershow, executive producer Christo Doyle puts the cast and crew on the hot seat to find out what really happened down south.
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Ep. 27: The Long Road
Relive the most heart pounding and heart breaking moments of Gold Rush as the Hoffman crew and their rivals Parker Schnabel and 'Dakota’ Fred fight Mother Nature, mining machines and each other to get gold out of the ground in the frozen North.
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Ep. 28: Do or Die
The miners recall memorable moments from the series.
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Ep. 29: Claim Visit
Christo Doyle and the Gold Rush crew provide access into the miners' worlds in this behind the scenes series. Exclusive interviews, insight into previous episodes and a sneak peek look at what's next are featured. Christo also visits the claims.
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Ep. 30: Miners Cribs
Executive Producer Christo Doyle and the miners take us behind the scenes of Gold Rush with a never-before-seen look into camp life, recaps of the previous two episodes and interview outtakes.
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Ep. 31: Mining Studs
Out of Indian River paydirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000 ounce goal. A bad fall could put Fred out of the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over but his grandpa is convinced he's near the motherlode.
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Ep. 32: Behind The Scenes
Executive producer Christo Doyle sits down with wash plant designer, Freddy Dodge, and mining legend, Tony Beets. Also, Parker comes clean about recent mistakes and the Dakota boys discuss the ancient waterfall.
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Ep. 33: The Story So Far
The rags-to-riches stories of Todd Hoffman and Parker Schnabel are told.
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Ep. 34: Toughest Dirtiest Richest
A look back at the sixth series, and a sneak preview of the seventh.
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Ep. 35: The Dirt- Chicks
Tensions mount between the dayshift and nightshift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water.
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Ep. 36: Toughest Dirtiest Richest
In Season 6 of Gold Rush, Parker Schnabel goes head to head with rival Todd Hoffman to see who will be King of the Klondike. Klondike legend Tony Beets puts sets out to prove that the future of gold mining involves a decrepit 70 year old dredge.
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Ep. 37: The Gambler
Todd Hoffman sets out to escape the economic downturn and build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen North.
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Ep. 38: Monster Machines
The washplants featured on Gold Rush have trapped more than $18m worth of gold, but which monster machines have made the most or lost the most money?
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Ep. 39: The Dakota Boys
The Dakota Boys have been an influential duo in the gold mining world. Now, before they begin the life-threatening attempt to mine for gold in the white water rapids of McKinley Creek, we take a look back on how they got started.
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Ep. 40: Nuggets
Following in the footsteps of legends, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness discuss and tease their newest adventure of taking on the Gold Rush Trail. They reflect on game changing moments from this past season.
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Ep. 41: War and Peace
A look back at the last season of Gold Rush including an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming season where new claims, miners and machines are revealed.
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Ep. 42: Before the Trail
Parker Schnabel and three friends are about to attempt the Klondike trail of 1897. It’s 600 miles of mountains, lakes, rivers and frozen wilderness. But first, we get to the know the team behind this expedition and find out why they're doing this.
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Ep. 43: The Story So Far (Seasons 1–7)
Going back to the beginning when Parker was just a kid and job-less Todd decided to gamble it all to make his fortune mining in Alaska. The Story So Far 2017 charts their struggles, highs and lows across 7 seasons as they compete in their search for gold.
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Ep. 44: The 9 Million Dollar Season
In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash-plant to chase a record gold haul. Todd moved his entire operation to Oregon in search of a mountain of nugget.
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Ep. 45: The Legend of Dozer Dave
Dave Turin had been at Todd's side helping him mine millions of dollars of gold, until a shocking bare-knuckle fistfight explosively led to Dave quitting; Dave's story over seven seasons.
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Ep. 46: Busted and Bushfixed
To deliver incredible gold hauls, the miners have to keep the equipment running at all costs. The miners look back at the worst breakdowns and heroic fixes.
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Ep. 47: Trommels, Shaker Decks, Dredges And Derockers
A look at the monster machines featured on Gold Rush, which have trapped more than eighteen million dollars worth of gold.
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Ep. 48: Parker v Beets
Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy; the rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the King of the Klondike produces dramatic moments.
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Ep. 49: Gold Rush: Live
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 50: Win Big Or Die Trying
After a record breaking season, sit down with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush.
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Ep. 51: American Dreamer
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Ep. 52: Episode 52
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Ep. 53: Episode 53
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Ep. 54: Episode 54
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Ep. 55: The Dirt: Contract Clash
Host Matt Rogers questions Todd about his ambitious 2700-ounce goal. And later, Parker joins the conversation and addresses his involvement in a tense claim dispute. Also: Matt heads to the Yukon to visit each of the claims.
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Ep. 56: Pay Dirt: Gold Ship
In an enhanced episode, a major issue brings Tony's dredge operation to a halt; and Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital
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Ep. 57: The Dirt: Parker Talks Todd
Parker discusses opening up the Boundary Cut; Logan and Sterling visit the site of shipwrecked stern wheelers; the Hoffman crew dishes when the bosses are not around.
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Ep. 58: The Dirt: 100th Gold Rush
Tony, Minnie and Kevin anticipate the 100th episode of 'Gold Rush'; Todd talks about his favorite moments of the series.
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Ep. 59: Parker v Beets
Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy; the rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the King of the Klondike produces dramatic moments.
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Ep. 60: American Dreamer
Todd Hoffman sits down to discuss his past eight seasons on Gold Rush and what his exciting next chapter will be.
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Ep. 61: Win Big or Die Trying
After a record breaking season, sit down with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush.
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Ep. 62: Episode 62
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 63: End of an Era
The 2017 mining season changed the course of Gold Rush forever as one miner says goodbye after eight years. Todd bets Parker 100 oz of gold that he can mine the most this season. Parker also goes to war with Tony as he makes a bid for independence.
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Ep. 64: The Rise of Rick Ness
The extraordinary life of America's favorite new mine boss, Rick Ness. From college football to touring with a rock n roll band & finally ending up in the Yukon as Parker's right hand man. We see what led Rick to decide to start a claim of his own.
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Ep. 65: 15 Million Dollar Season
Last year was the biggest haul ever for the miners, despite the extreme hardships and challenges Parker, Tony & Rick faced. Experience all the highs and lows from the epic 2018 season which could be last time all three men mine in the Klondike.
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Ep. 66: Back to the Future
An extended sneak peek of the all-new season of Gold Rush reveals a crisis in the Klondike forcing the miners in new directions. We go back to the beginning, nine years ago, revealing pivotal moments that got each man to the crossroads they now face.
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Ep. 69: The Road to 70 Million
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 70: Shutdown, But Not Out
As gold prices hit record highs, Parker, Rick, and Tony are poised to have their biggest gold hauls ever. But a global pandemic may end their seasons before they even begin. With an economy on the brink of collapse, each man must forge a new path.
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Ep. 76: The Road to 70 Million
Parker, Todd, Tony and Rick battle the elements, equipment meltdowns and each other to pull in a staggering $70 million in gold.
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Ep. 77: Confessions of a Record-Breaking Season
A crisis in the Klondike sends Parker, Rick and Tony in new directions. Parker breaks a major record mining his own ground. Tony abandons his dredges and moves his entire operation to the Hill. Rick gambles to find massive nuggets in Keno.
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Ep. 79: The Legend of Porcupine Creek
Parker Schnabel, Dave Turin, and Dakota Fred reveal their gold mining origins and how a small remote corner of Southeast Alaska changed their destinies.
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Ep. 80: Paydirt Playbook
The miners reveal the secrets behind what it takes to strike it rich gold mining.
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Ep. 81: Show Me the Gold
A mine boss' foreman is the most important role on the mine site.
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Ep. 82: Band of Brothers
Fred's crew reveal how they went from the battlefields to the goldfields.
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Ep. 83: Against All Odds
As gold prices soar, Parker considers buying new ground in Alaska. The Ness crew face disaster while transporting heavy loads to their new claim.
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Ep. 84: The Kid Vs. The King
A mentorship quickly turns into a battle for power and gold.
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Ep. 85: Klondike Kingpins
Modern miners follow in the footsteps of the original gold rush pioneers.
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Ep. 86: Madmax or Madman
Tony Beets buys and builds insane mining gear ... is he a genius or madman?
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Ep. 87: Ends of the Earth
Film crews battle the wilderness and the elements in Alaska to film the four Gold Rush mining operations.
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Ep. 88: Moving Heaven and Earth
To get on the gold and score a big payday, the miners risk everything to haul, heave and pull their gold-catching equipment over sketchy bridges, through bushfires and across the frozen north.
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Ep. 89: Rick Ness Comes Clean
Rick Ness comes clean about his gold mining adventures from the early days working with Parker to the obstacles and battles he's faced on and off the claim. Then, Rick looks to the future.
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Ep. 90: Ground Wars
A war for ground forces Parker to gamble on deep ground at Mud Mountain. Tony invests millions on the biggest dirt movers for a 10,000-ounce season. Rick goes deep in Keno and comes up big. Fred heads to the Yukon to strike it rich.
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Ep. 91: Biggest Gold Weighs
From the biggest to the most surprising, these are the gold weighs that changed everything for Parker, Tony, Rick and Fred.
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Ep. 92: Rick Ness Comes Clean
Rick Ness comes clean about his gold mining adventures from the early days working with Parker to the obstacles and battles he's faced on and off the claim. Then, Rick looks to the future.
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Ep. 93: The Biggest Gold Weighs
From the biggest to the most surprising, these are the gold weighs that changed everything for Parker, Tony, Rick and Fred.
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Ep. 95: Ground Wars
A war for ground forces Parker to gamble on deep ground at Mud Mountain. Tony invests millions on the biggest dirt movers for a 10,000-ounce season. Rick goes deep in Keno and comes up big. Fred heads to the Yukon to strike it rich.
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Ep. 96: Uncovering Fred Lewis
Fred Lewis discusses the dark days that led up to him landing on Gold Rush.
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Ep. 97: Birth of a King
Tony reveals how he worked his way up to becoming the King of the Klondike.
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Ep. 98: Heavy Weighs the Crown
Tony reveals the state of his dredges and his relationship with Parker.
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Ep. 99: Football Fields of Gold
Parker takes Christo behind the scenes of his massive operation.
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Ep. 100: Tony's Gold Room
Tony shows Christo his never-before-seen gold room and two massive cuts.
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Ep. 101: The Biggest Gold Weighs
These are the gold weighs that changed everything.
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Ep. 102: Meet the Claytons
Christo gets put to work by the "kids" of Gold Rush: the Clayton brothers.
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Ep. 103: The Lieutenants
Christo goes claim-hopping and checks in with the lieutenants of Gold Rush.
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Ep. 109: Birth of a King
Tony reveals how he worked his way up to becoming the King of the Klondike.
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Ep. 113: Dozer Dave, All In
Dave Turin leaves his family business to mine for gold. From saving a struggling greenhorn crew, to splitting off with his own team, to unspeakable tragedy, this is the story of how Dave forged his own path and pulled in more than $14 million in gold.
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Ep. 116: Parker Tells All
Parker Schnabel reveals new insights on how he went from a 15-year-old mining prodigy to banking $100 million in gold -- including battling his own demons and never-before-seen moments with his Grandpa John.
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Ep. 117: $24 Million in Gold
Parker Schnabel gambles on new ground in Alaska and passes 50,000 ounces. The Beets family chases a record gold total, and Fred Lewis fights to keep his mining career alive. The Claytons set out to save their family business.
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Ep. 118: When Mining Goes Wrong
Parker's miscalculation nearly washes away Sluicifer. Tony's son Mike ditches the family's Kiwi plant during transport. Tensions explode and between Rick and his lead mechanic.
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Ep. 119: When It All Changes
Parker puts it all on the line when he buys Dominion Creek; the Beets family erupts into chaos.
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Ep. 120: The Beets Dynasty
The future of King of Klondike Tony Beets' dynasty hangs in the balance as the kids jockey for positions to see who will take over the business.
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Ep. 121: Miners vs. Mother Nature
Over six short months, the Klondike's toughest gold miners battle Mother Nature's wrath, coping with storms, floods, summer wildfires and sub-zero temperatures to uncover millions in gold.
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Ep. 122: Expansion Mode
Hoping to bring more gold to Dominion Creek, Parker makes a big equipment purchase, prospects a new spot and explores a new business venture.
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Ep. 123: It’s Good to be King
Follow Tony as he tackles a series of setbacks, including a flipped rock truck and a downed bridge. These are the sorts of challenges that separate the gold-digging kings from the pretenders, so it will be interesting to see how Tony responds.
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Ep. 124: Mine Boss for the Day
Foreman Mitch Blaschke steps in as mine boss for the day and immediately encounters broken water pumps, rock trucks and excavators.
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Ep. 125: Big Man, Tiny Excavator
While digging out Vegas Valley, Rick prospects a new area in Keno that could be richer than anything he'd mined.
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Ep. 126: Worth Their Weight in Gold
Gold miners rely on some of the biggest and toughest machines on earth to make their fortunes. But which one is the best of the best?
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Ep. 127: The Man in the Gold Room
Chris Doumitt reveals the true story behind his journey from carpenter to becoming a member of the Hoffman crew, and dishes on what it's like to work for Parker.
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Ep. 128: The Story So Far
Going back to the beginning when Parker was just a kid and job-less Todd decided to gamble it all to make his fortune mining in Alaska. The Story So Far 2017 charts their struggles, highs and lows across 7 seasons as they compete in their search for gold.
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Ep. 129: The 9 Million Dollar Season
In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash-plant to chase a record gold haul. Todd moved his entire operation to Oregon in search of a mountain of nuggets.
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Ep. 130: Live Kick Off Special
Anything can happen when Gold Rush mine bosses Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman, and Tony Beets face off LIVE and answer audience questions. Join them for an exclusive first look of their most lucrative season yet!
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Ep. 131: The Gambler
The inspiring untold story of how gold miner Todd Hoffman set out to escape the economic downturn and build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen north.
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Ep. 132: The Legend of Dozer Dave
From the Yukon to South America, Dave Turin had been at Todd's side helping him mine millions of dollars of gold, until a shocking bare-knuckle fistfight explosively led to Dave quitting. This is Dave's rollercoaster story over seven seasons.
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Ep. 133: Shots Fired
A rogue gunman fires shots at the crew; Tony tears apart his 500-ton dredge; Todd interferes with his son's wash-plant; Parker battles to move a 150-foot conveyor; frozen ground causes issues for everyone.
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Ep. 134: Busted and Bushfixed
Revealed: the most disastrous breakdowns and heroic bush fixes in Gold Rush history. With hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake, the miners battle broken machinery and make ingenious fixes to deliver millions of dollars in gold.
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Ep. 135: The Dakota Boys
The Dakota Boys have been an influential duo in the gold mining world. Now, before they begin the life-threatening attempt to mine for gold in the white water rapids of McKinley Creek, we take a look back on how they got started.
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Ep. 136: Gold Rush: Live
Tony, Parker, and Todd sit down on live television with host Matt Rodgers to discuss this season so far and make the most epic announcement that will change Gold Rush forever.
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Ep. 137: Nuggets
Following in the footsteps of legends, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness discuss and tease their newest adventure of taking on the Gold Rush Trail. They reflect on game changing moments from this past season.
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Ep. 138: War and Peace
The miners reveal the secrets of the gold mining season: the life and death issues on Parker’s claim, how Tony Beets was defeated by a piece of paper and how a fight on the Hoffman claim brought about the end of a seven-year veteran.
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Ep. 139: Rookie Mine Boss Showdown
Rick, Parker and Kevin face off to see who's the best rookie boss.
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