The Off-Season

Todd and Jack decide to go deeper in debt during the off season so they can acquire more equipment and crew.

Virgin Ground

The Hoffman crew heads north to the Klondike to find a new claim, a 16-year-old takes over the Big Nugget and Dakota Fred fills in holes at Porcupine Creek.

Family Feud

The Hoffmans argue over how to set up their new claim while Dakota Fred rips out the wash plant at Porcupine Creek and Parker hits pay dirt at Big Nugget.

Slippery Slope

The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and gold as the Dakotas set up their new ash plant. Meanwhile, Parker faces a breakdown that leaves his mining season at a standstill.

Drill or Die

Tensions mount as Todd is forced to dig test holes on the claim hoping for a gold-rich pay streak after a crew rebellion.

Lovestruck

The Hoffmans are finally on the gold but a new love threatens to derail James right when the crew needs him most.

Gold at Last

The Hoffmans realize they could be losing thousands of dollars of gold out of the end of their sluices and they are forced to tear apart the washplant and rebuild. At Smith Creek, Parker turns into a lumberjack to get to his gold.

On the Gold

The Hoffmans have their first clean out of the season and Parker is forced to run his grandfather's safety dirt.

Behind the Scenes

In this special, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush is revealed. Four film crews, spread over 600 miles, battle the wilderness to film every twist and turn of the three mining operations.

Dead in the Water

Jack's excavator gets stranded in the creek and requires emergency surgery in the wilderness.

Twenty Four Seven

The crew decides to run both night and day in an attempt to get to the gold in as little time as possible.

Rock Bottom

The Hoffmans are dead in the water until they can get their excavator fixed, Parker hands the Big Nugget back to his grandpa and the Dakotas lock horns trying to reopen their mine.

Bedrock Gold

A key crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek. Meanwhile, massive rocks break Dakota Fred’s derocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35-ounce season haul into a solid gold bar.

Man Down

Mining legend John Schnabel battles for his life after suffering a heart attack and the Hoffmans find a game-changing gold nugget.

In the Black

The Hoffmans attempt to break even for the season by running through the night, Fred abandons his paydirt after his excavator gets stuck and John returns after his heart attack.

Gold Rush: Aftershow

This special lifts the curtain 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.

Frozen Out

The Hoffmans battle frozen elements as they struggle to hit their goal, Parker makes a last-ditch effort for riches and the Dakotas' season may end early.

Judgment Day

The Hoffman crew faces disaster while making their final push for 100 ounces, Parker fails to hit a pay streak and Dakota Fred thinks he's found Jack's glory hole.

Revelations

The miners unearth the sometimes-ugly truth about their 2011 mining seasons and the Hoffmans lose a member of their crew.

The Long Road

The Hoffmans, Parker and Dakota Fred relive their most heart-pounding and heart-breaking moments while getting gold from the frozen north.

Million Dollar Season

The Hoffmans double down with two claims and twice the crew, Dakota Fred heads to a glory hole though to contain millions and Parker hires a brand-new crew.

The Wrong Claim

The Hoffman crew splits in two, Todd finds himself in deep debt, the Dakota boys face the threat of flooding and Parker searches for new ground.

Secret Weapons

Todd makes a deal on a new gold-rich claim so Dave's crew can get back to work and Parker sets an unprecedented goal for his first week on the job.

Battle of the Bridge

Parker and the Dakota boys go to war over a bridge and Todd's chief investor threatens to pull the plug on the project.

The Ultimatum

Todd's team goes into overdrive after their chief investor demands to see 100 ounces of gold in the next three weeks.

Game Changer

Todd's team gets a big-time upgrade when they accept delivery of the Turbo Trommel and Dave faces a potential closure if he can't improve after a disastrous cleanup.

Road to Gold

Todd's crew tests the new Turbo Trommel, Dave's team double's down and Parker plays with explosives.

Up Smith Creek

Parker uncovers the two-year mystery of Smith Creek just as his grandpa reveals bad news.

Leprechaun Gold

Indian River faces a shutdown and the Dakota boys investigate whether the Glory Hole is truly an ancient waterfall.

Dozer Wars

Todd and Dave go to war over the dozer they both need to keep mining while Todd banks on finding virgin ground beneath a pile of dredge tailings.

Pink Slip

Todd calls it quits on his Turbo Trommel and shuts down his Quartz Creek operation and Dave finds his dozer hanging over a cliff.

The Merger

The Dakota boys use some new equipment just as Todd forces a merger between his and Dave's teams.

The Night Shift

Tensions mount between the day and night shifts as Todd pushes his crew harder than ever.

Bedrock Blowout

Todd pushes the Big Red Washplant to its near-breaking point on his best ground yet while Fred and Dustin battle to save a broken-down excavator from a flooded glory hole.

Redemption Road

Now that the Indian River paydirt has been exhausted, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000-ounce goal. Later, a bad fall puts Fred out of the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole.

The Motherlode

The Hoffmans pull out a secret weapon while waging the final battle for the motherlode before winter sets in.

Queen of Diamonds

The Hoffmans have moved their operation to the hostile Guyana jungle, the Dakota boys search for a safe route over thin ice and Tony Beets has bad news for a cash-strapped Parker.

Learning Curve

Todd travels to South America and discovers his claim has been mined out. The Dakota boys face controversy when its comes to mining gold and Parker goes against Tony on their plan to acquire their first pay-dirt.

In Too Deep

The Hoffmans battle the hostile jungle to get their equipment to their claim, the Dakotas dig into their glory hole and Parker goes on a warpath.

Road From Hell

The Hoffmans battle the jungle as they attempt to set up their washplant. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys find their first bedrock gold in the glory hole and Parker gets more gold out of Little Blue in the Klondike than the Hoffmans ever did.

Garnets or Gold

Todd Hoffman makes a shocking departure and Parker is forced to rebuild his wash plant after losing gold. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys finally hit the bottom of the glory hole.

Mutiny

Todd Hoffman gets a nasty shock after returning to Guyana expecting 20 ounces of gold. Meanwhile, Parker gets advice from his grandpa during a mutiny and the Dakota boys expect a huge payout from the glory hole.

Paid in Full

Todd makes an incredible discovery while searching for new gold-rich ground. Parker needs his best cleanup ever if he wants to stop Todd from repossessing his dozer. Finally, the Glory Hole pays out big just as Fred is ready to throw in the towel.

Jungle Boogie

Todd Hoffman abandons gold and switches to diamond mining and Parker destroys his wash plant.

Ready to Roll

Take a behind the scenes look at the filming of Gold Rush in the hostile jungles of South America and the frozen North.

Hope Creek

The Dakota boys stake their future on a new cut and Parker gets a second chance at mining with one of the largest wash plants in the Klondike.

Blowout

A tropical storm floods the Hoffman's operation and the Dakota boys get their biggest cleanup of the season.

Death of a Dream

Parker hires yet another ex-Hoffman crew member while Todd grows more desperate. In the end, two crews get their biggest gold cleanups to date while the third faces an abrupt end to their season.

The Resurrection

Parker modifies his plant to hit a million-dollar season despite a big clean out and Dustin finally gets real mining equipment up to Cahoon Creek.

Fantasy Land

Grandpa visits Parker and makes a radical suggestion that the crew believes is pure fantasy. Later, Todd's claim owner forces a change to the mining plan and Dustin fights to reach his first mountain gold.

Medevac

The Hoffman crew witnesses an emergency in the jungle that forces one of his men to be airlifted to safety.

Man on Wire

Dustin participates in a dangerous operation while frozen pay disrupts Parker's operation, threatening to end his season early.

Day of Reckoning

Todd Hoffman's claim owner arrives unannounced to take stock of the crew's operation and Parker attempts to thaw his frozen paydirt with new equipment.

Go Big or Go Home

Refusing to give up, not even the Klondike winter can stop Parker from bringing big gold home to his grandfather.

Grandpa's Last Wish

Parker and Payson work together at Big Nugget mid-winter to prove there's big gold buried deep under Smith Creek.

Unearthed

The crews take a no-holds-barred look at some of the dramatic moments from the previous season and preview where they'll be next season.

New Blood

Young Parker sets an outrageous season goal of 2,000 ounces while Tony "The Viking" Beets buys a 75-year-old gold-catch dredge. Meanwhile, Todd Hoffman is left a broken man without a crew and no plans to mine.

From the Ashes

Todd Hoffman gets his washplant stuck in a river while Tony Beets nearly crushes his son beneath a conveyor. Meanwhile, Parker is forced to mine in a swamp.

Golden Boy

Parker fights with his crew over running at night and Tony twists a vital steel frame on the dredge. Later, Todd, Jack and Thurber tackle their first clean up.

Viking Ship

Todd is forced to sell his gold to get the mining equipment he needs while Parker hauls his washplant across the claim. Later, Tony takes to the skies to get from his claim to the gold dredge.

Hard Bargain

A new agreement allows Dave to work with the Hoffman crew while Tony has a near miss and Parker fights with Rock.

Cursed Cut

Dave and Todd clash over how to mine frozen ground while Tony's daughter Monica gets stuck in a bad situation. Later, Parker's hopes are drowned by multiple issues including a flooded cut.

Goldzilla

Todd Hoffman needs to find a big down payment for a purchase while Parker Schnabel spends big on new equipment.

Gold Blooded

Parker Schnabel goes for his best cleanup this season while Tony attempts to rip the trommel out of his 75-year-old gold dredge. Meanwhile, the Hoffmans are stunned by the death of a veteran crew member.

Colossal Clean Up

Parker scores the biggest cleanup in Gold Rush history and the Hoffmans overcome a lack of water.

Grandpa John

From the Kansas dustbowl to his career on an Alaskan gold mine, 94-year-old Grandpa John Schnabel continues to inspire his grandson Parker to follow in his footsteps.

Parker's Accident

Parker totals his car in a head-on collision, the Hoffmans take on a dangerous haul road and Tony rebuilds his 75-year-old gold mining dredge.

Ship of Fools

Parker and his grandpa go hunting for a new Klondike claim, Tony's operation grinds to a halt when his dredge crew runs out of bolts and Todd's crew discards paydirt, which causes a major financial loss.

Piles of Gold

Todd and Dave begin by butting heads over how to mine but in the end, the crew scores the biggest reward they've seen all season.

Rogue Miner

The Hoffman crew gets stuck in the mud, Parker breaks his excavator on frozen ground and Tony gets hit where it hurts most.

The Monster Lives

Parker Schnabel mines an island of paydirt, while the Hoffman crew puts two rock trucks out of commission. Later, Tony Beets discovers a major electrical problem.

Rivers of Gold

Parker Schnabel diverts a creek to mine a pile of gold in the riverbed while Tony’s crew has a meltdown over fitting the tailings conveyor. Meanwhile, Jack is accused of sabotaging the washplant.

Frozen Gold

The Klondike winter spells disaster for the Hoffman crew while Tony's plans are derailed and Parker has an equipment breakdown.

Hundreds of Ounces

The Hoffman crew makes a desperate bid to hit their season goal. Meanwhile, Tony Beets' attempt to run his million-dollar gold dredge ends in a shipwreck and Parker fights the big freeze as he pushes to hit his $2.4-million goal.

Freddy Dodge Returns

Gold guru Freddy Dodge and his brother, mining legend Derek Dodge, hunt for gold in the Yukon wilderness. Despite early setbacks, Freddy is convinced that there could be a hot spot with a monster pile of gold nuggets.

Millions in Gold

Parker's crew is reluctant to continue after the season ends. After getting an old dredge, Tony is determined to battle the freezing temperatures and acquire gold they need for the end of the mining season.

The Whole Truth

Todd, Parker and Tony reveal the highs and lows of their most recent season before revealing their plans for the upcoming one.

Blood, Sweat and Gold

As a new mining season begins, Parker gets off to a disastrous start when he loses key crew and Tony orders him off his claim. Todd sets a massive goal for the season and Tony reveals big plans to expand his operation.

Gold Ship

Tony finally gets his 75-year-old dredge mining for Klondike gold, but a major issue brings the operation to a halt. Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital.

Moving the Monster

Todd encounters big issues as he attempts to move his 50-ton washplant. Tony’s dredge finally starts producing gold. Parker piles on the pressure, and it proves to be too much for one of his young crew members.

Grandpa's Golden Advice

Todd’s attempt to deal with a mountain of tailings pits him against his son, Hunter. Tony’s dredge takes a hit as he puts a rookie winchman in the hot seat. Parker seeks advice from his Grandpa as he struggles to save his season.

Jack's Gold Shack

Parker takes his frustration out on his crew until his Grandpa gives him a much needed wake-up call. Tony’s crew battles over how to fix the bucket line on the dredge, and Todd calls upon Freddy Dodge for help.

Treasure Island

Parker and his foreman take a chance on a new cut. Todd searches for a fix so he can stop losing gold out of the sluicebox, and Tony’s crew hits a huge snag with the dredge.

Eldorado Dream

Jack gets to chase his dream at Eldorado, the richest documented creek in North America. Parker’s crew pushes hard in attempt to have Treasure Island live up to its name. Tony discovers his dredge is pouring gold out of its sluices.

Mammoth Channel

The Hoffman crew uncovers a unique sign of potential for good gold. Parker refuses to give up on Treasure Island, and a fight between Tony and his crew spells the end for some of his crew.

Mammoth Gold

Todd's crew unearths evidence of a massive prehistoric creature that may lead to gold. Tony is forced to rebuild his washplant, and Parker opens the biggest cut of his life in an attempt to get more gold than his rival.

Parker's 21st

Parker celebrates his 21st birthday with a big, new toy. Tony looks into a new investment, and Todd gets a wake-up call.

Captain Monica

Monica takes over as captain of Tony’s 350-ton dredge. Parker struggles to haul in his monster new washplant, and the Hoffman crew is plagued by tailings.

Crew War

Parker’s new mechanic sparks a mutiny. A drought shuts down Todd’s operation, and Tony faces a major issue that could put him out of business.

Goldzilla Gold

A series of breakdowns pits the Hoffman’s day crew against the night shift. Parker’s washplant continues to produce pay, but his crew starts falling apart. Tony and Gene go head-to-head over how to run the dredge.

Million Dollar Mountain

Tony makes a big purchase. Parker and Todd wager on who will get the most gold, leading to big changes on the claims.

Dead Even

Parker launches an all-out bid to overtake his rival in the gold count. Todd opens a risky new cut, and things go south when Monica and Kevin are left in charge of the dredge.

Golden Bombshell

Parker takes a huge risk as he abandons the boundary cut for a shot at big gold. Gene pushes the dredge faster than it was ever designed to run, and Todd’s best cleanup of the season is overshadowed when his landlord drops a devastating bombshell.

Klondike Legend

Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands, where he reveals details about his transformation from a farm boy to a Klondike mining legend. Cameras also follow him in his off-season home in the desert.

Oregon Gold

Faced with losing McKinnon Creek, Todd goes prospecting for nuggets and a new claim. Tony steers the dredge in a radical new direction, and Parker pushes his crew to the limit when he orders them to move the washplant in 12 hours.

Frozen Pay

A frozen cut forces Parker to divert a creek and mine the thawed pay gravel beneath. Tony faces disaster when he breaks his dredge buckets, and Todd doubles down with a second monster washplant.

King of the Klondike

As the Klondike winter closes in, the final race for gold intensifies. Todd runs two massive washplants, and Tony pushes to get his dredge out of the water. Grandpa John arrives to find out if Parker has beaten his rival.

Gold Hard Truth

The miners reveal shocking truths, including a crew romance. Tony is accused of going back on a deal, Parker’s crew lets him have it and Todd reveals a secret talent. Then, the mine bosses offer a sneak peek of their radical new plans for next season.

Remembering Grandpa John

Parker says farewell to grandpa John and reflects on what an impact he has had on the family and business.

Miracle on the Mountain

Todd takes a risk and turns his back on guaranteed gold in the Klondike. Tony expands his empire, buying a huge second dredge. Parker starts his new season without his grandfather and mentor.

Eye in the Sky

Todd has his back against the wall when his new Oregon mine fails to deliver. Parker's new $600,000 washplant breaks down on its first start-up, and Tony takes to the sky to check up on his children.

Frankenstein Machinery

Todd returns to the Klondike to collect his washplant, known as "Monster Red." Parker confronts Tony over royalties, leading to a shocking offer that will change his season.

Mutiny

Todd finally finds good gold at his new High Bar mine, Parker gives his foreman, Rick, his own operation. When Tony and Minnie decide to cut the dredge crew's pay, a key crew member calls it quits.

Misery on the Mountain

Todd battles to get the 50 ounces of gold he needs to keep his High Bar mine open. Tony brings his children together to get his Paradise Hill claim up and running. Parker is furious at errors that cost him thousands of dollars.

No Crane, No Gain

Todd moves his entire operation and starts to run paydirt at a new mine. Parker is flooded out, and Tony's ancient dredge hits a record gold.

Watery Grave

Tony arrives to find his million-dollar dredge in disaster. While Rick is at his grandpa’s funeral, Parker shuts him down by taking his equipment, and the Hoffmans discover that their wash-plant doesn’t work in their new mine.

Mega Barge and Kid Commando

Todd digs deeper than ever in a desperate search for gold. Parker's $600,000 washplant starts to shake itself apart. Tony hauls a monster down the Yukon River.

Record Gold

Tony breaks records with the biggest gold haul in Gold Rush history. Parker battles to save his dream washplant, and Todd is finally on the gold after seven weeks at the Buckland.

Go Down Fighting

Todd hits rock bottom when a key crew member quits after seven seasons. Tony transforms some rusty relics into a monster power barge, and a troubled Parker misses his own birthday party. 

Game Over

With no paycheck for five weeks, Todd's close-knit team turns on each other. Parker's washplant shortcut backfires, and Tony's measurements on a trailer to move his barge prove to be inaccurate.

Abandonment

Todd's crew has quit, and he desperately tries to keep mining with a skeleton team. Parker carelessly breaks his truck’s air hoses while transporting his washplant, and Tony discovers his dredge is blowing gold out of the sluices.

Lifeline

The remnants of the Hoffman crew are at their lowest, but someone brings Todd good news. Tony fires his barge captain, then runs aground up the mighty Yukon River. Parker's second operation is finally up and running.

Parker vs. Rick

Rick outperforms Parker on his new Indian River claim. Tony's dredge suffers a catastrophic failure, threatening his season. Todd's skeleton crew finally sees good gold at their new mine in Colorado.

Excavator Down

Todd begs his old crew to return to his new operation in Colorado. Parker loses an excavator in a swamp, and Tony gives his daughter Monica her own operation.

Double Trouble

The Hoffman crew opens a second mine in Colorado, and Parker tries out a new mechanic who fails to get approval from Mitch. Tony sets sail in a power barge up the mighty Yukon river.

Cruelest Cut

Parker is forced to call his dad in to help his struggling operation. Todd has the best clean-up of the season, and Tony's daughter, Monica, starts bringing home the gold.

Miners vs. Beavers

Todd's whole operation is brought to a halt when a beaver dams his water supply. Parker’s plant move turns into an excavator nightmare, and a massive fix means Tony can finally get his broken dredge up and running.

Dredge vs. Washplant

Todd finds monster nuggets on the top of a mountain. Parker and Rick struggle with a conveyor, and Tony pits Monica against Kevin to see if the dredge is more efficient than a modern washplant.

Viking Voyage

Todd uses dynamite to blast monster boulders and get to the gold, and Parker has to overcome a flood to get to a record gold count. Tony heads up the freezing Yukon River in his massive power barge.

Final Fury

As all three crews attempt to hit their final goals. A fight on the Hoffman claim threatens to end the operation, and Tony’s plan to relocate his dredge hits a brick wall. Parker records the biggest gold weigh of his life.

Wagers and Wars

Todd and Parker go head-to-head in a $100,000 bet over who will get the most gold this season. Tony sets sail to revive his second monster dredge, and Parker makes a deal on new ground that leads to a dramatic showdown with Tony.

Blizzards and Bullets

A rogue gunman fires shots at the Hoffman crew. Frozen ground destroys Parker's bulldozers, and Tony starts to tear apart his 500-ton dredge.

The Viking vs. the Mechanic

Todd interferes with son Hunter's washplant, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. Parker battles to maneuver a 150-foot super conveyor. Tony desperately needs his dredge to deliver gold.

The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains

Todd races to construct a massive holding pond before a storm hits. Parker is furious when Rick's failure to manage the cut results in a shutdown. Tony undertakes a $600,000 dredge upgrade in an attempt to jump-start his season.

Son Dethrones Father

Parker fights rising floodwaters to save his cut. Hunter Hoffman shuts down his father, Todd, and Tony takes a convoy of military trucks on a treacherous journey to hunt down parts for his monster dredge.

Colorado Strikes Back

Todd shuts down his operations to support Freddy Dodge as he pleads with the county commissioners to allow him to mine his claim. Parker suffers as Rick's attempt to mine more horribly backfires. Tony's dredge is losing gold.

Inferno

As forest fires tear through the Klondike threatening to end Parker's season, his crew begins to desert the operation. As Todd runs three washplants for the first time, his mechanic, Juan, is pushed to the breaking point.

The Mighty Uppercut

Todd suspects sabotage when the crew is hit by a water crisis. Parker battles to move his monster washplant, Sluicifer. Tony orders Monica to fire up her washplant, but a rookie mistake shuts them down.

Gold Bars and Hail Marys

Todd is out of luck and ground, until he makes a desperate play for new land. Parker's sitting pretty on a pile of gold, but pushes Rick too far. Tony attempts to jump-start his season on a risky voyage up the Yukon River.

The Devil's Finger

Safety inspectors arrive as Hunter commits a serious violation, costing thousands of dollars. Parker is confronted by the owner of his new claim. Tony races against time to move the massive bucket-line of his second dredge.

The Holy Grail

Todd discovers a historic mine site that could turn his season around. Parker's parents arrive on his birthday with extraordinary gifts, and Tony mounts a huge operation to replace a 24-ton bucket line.

Eclipsed

Hoffman's crew gets a surprise ruling from the county, kick-starting the season. Parker transforms Rick's operation while he's away. The Beets crew takes the helm of the family barge on the Yukon River.

Lost Gold

Todd's son, Hunter, makes a rookie mistake that triggers team dysfunction, and Tony improvises to tear down his second dredge. Parker risks damaging his washplant as he races to finish his last cut at Scribner Creek.

The Father, The Son And The Holy Roller

Parker opens a brand new cut, but his crew gets stuck in the mud. Todd tries to get Hunter back on the team to assemble a new washplant and Tony's stuck up the creek without a barge.

Broken

Parker takes on a massive washplant move on his own. Todd races to set up new trommel and faces a medical emergency. Tony's daughter, Monica, makes a $200,000 mistake.

Of Monsters and Men

Parker threatens to shutdown Rick's Indian River operation after production takes a dive.

Gold Rush: Parker v Beets

The backstory of the intense mining rivalry between Parker Schnabel and his former mentor, Tony Beets.

Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims

Parker suspects Tony of sabotage on his new ground and confronts him. Todd's new washplant hits the noise limits for local regulations and he must fix it with available materials. Tony takes on his biggest challenge yet.

King Kong

Parker buys his first ever Klondike claim, but gets an unpleasant shock when he test pans it. Todd uses chemical ingenuity to break a monster boulder that stands in his way, and Tony nearly loses a crew member.

Independence Day

Tony's dredge teardown hits a wall when they attempt to remove the heaviest piece yet. Todd's son, Hunter, demands a change of mine site if they're going to have a future. Parker makes a bid for independence on his own claim.

The Spoils of War

It's judgment day on Parker and Todd's 100-ounce, $100,000 bet made at the start of the season. Parker chases a record breaking $7 million dollar season total, and Todd desperately tries to stop his crew from falling apart.

Declaration of Independence

New mine boss Rick gathers his crew of greenhorns and arrives in the Yukon ready to start his season. Parker and Tony face off over royalties and land access in a confrontation that could end someone's season before it begins.

Smoked Out

Rick faces mutiny from his crew of greenhorns. Parker visits his parents for advice and makes a decision that affects the rest of his season. Tony's barge hits trouble on its way back to Dawson.

Gods and Monsters

Rick hunts for a new wash plant with his crew. Parker must find a way to mine the gold to pay his deposit to Tony. Meanwhile, Tony orders his son to train up a new dredgemaster, but a vital piece of equipment is damaged.

Durt Reynolds

Disaster strikes when Rick starts his wash plant for the first time. Parker tries a risky plan to keep the gold coming in and must choose a new foreman. Tony has to transport his tug to the dock for a crucial stability test.

The Return of Freddy Dodge

To save his season, Rick drafts a Gold Rush vet and former member of Team Hoffman. Chasing a record-breaking goal, Parker orders the unachievable. Tony and Monica fire up their wash plant as they battle to beat Parker to the gold.

Hoffman's Ghosts

New mine boss Rick is buckling under debt, and he needs to get this first gold weigh to prove himself to his crew. Parker attempts a dangerous river crossing, and Tony hits a snag removing a big piece of his million-dollar dredge.

Hazard Pay

Rick needs a quick fix from Freddy Dodge to keep his season on track. Parker races to get his second wash plant running, but struggles. Tony needs to re-float his sunken dredge and turns to a familiar face from the Hoffman crew.

Stormageddon

Torrential rains hit the Klondike, and Parker and Rick battle to save their mining operations from flooding. Tony sends his son, Mike, on his first voyage as captain on his tug, the Kid Commando.

Megamorphosis

Parker battles to save his season when his biggest wash plant collapses. Rick makes a shocking discovery about his claim and turns to his dad for help. Tony races to finish dismantling his dredge, but a crucial piece breaks.

Father's Day

Rick Ness and his dad work together to open a new cut. While Parker struggles with mechanical breakdowns, one of his crew suffers a terrible injury. Tony races to dismantle the final sections of his million-dollar dredge.

The Resurrection

The flu brings Parker's operation to its knees and it's up to his foreman to keep the claim running. Rick's mechanic is behaving strangely and reveals shocking news. Tony hits rock bottom as his entire operation grinds to a halt.

The Devil's Deadline

Rick is forced to ask Tony for help. Parker runs a 24-hour test of his ground and suffers another wash plant failure. Tony hauls the final piece of his million-dollar dredge from Thistle Creek and prepares to rebuild it.

Sucker Punch

Rick Ness and Freddy Dodge discover an issue that could cost thousands of dollars in gold. Parker risks using a dozer to move his biggest wash plant and Tony's daughter battles to keep their dream of a 6,000-ounce season alive.

Old School Heroes

Rick makes a disastrous mistake that shuts down his claim. Parker threatens a long time member of the crew with demotion, and Tony resurrects an ancient wash plant in an attempt to get back in the game.

Wedding Bells and Emergency Operations

Parker tasks Brennan with moving a wash plant in just 24 hours. Rick's crew struggles when someone falls prey to a life-threatening illness. Wedding bells ring as the Beets family prepares for the marriage of Tony's daughter.

Broken Bones

Parker crashes a jet boat resulting in a terrible injury. Frozen ground and machinery breakdowns threaten Rick's season. It's all hands on deck as Tony and his family finally start to rebuild his million-dollar second dredge.

Make It Rain

Tony and his family attempt a dangerous crane operation. Rick fights frozen ground to keep his season alive, and Parker pushes his wash plant beyond the limit in a desperate bid to get every last ounce of gold from his ground.

Big Red is Dead

Parker is closing in on his colossal $7.2 million target, but wash plant Big Red is running out of pay dirt. After weeks of declining totals, Rick needs to run 24/7 to reach his goal, and Tony makes a desperate play.

Cold War

Parker's parents visit and offer help. Rick battles to reach 1,000 ounces before the weather freezes him out, and shocking news forces Tony to make a drastic decision about his season.

Brace for Impact

Rick and his crew fight to get as much gold as possible before they're shut down. Tony races to finish his second dredge, and Parker makes the riskiest move of the season.

Fire and Ice

While on target for $8.4 million dollars, Parker's wash plant catches fire. Rick and his crew finish their first mining season strong. Tony attempts to get an old dredge up and running.

Crisis in the Klondike

A crisis in the Klondike forces Parker, Rick and Tony to take massive gambles to strike it rich and hunt for gold on new grounds. The setback hits just as the price of gold spikes, sparking a new gold rush to the area.

A New Rush Begins

Parker bets millions on his crew sluicing in record time and is forced to make a hard decision when things don't go as planned. Rick rushes to fire up his washplant. A showdown on the Indian River sends a legend scrambling.

The Nugget Hunter

Rick and his dad fly high into Keno mountains on a treasure hunt. Parker makes a decision about his crew that could determine the fate of his season. Tony assesses which of his kids might take over one day.

Leave No Gold Behind

Parker second guesses the ground he's mining and questions his new foremen. Tony Beets makes a big decision to move the family's entire operation. Rick's mechanic arrives at a critical moment.

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bucket

Parker throws down a huge engineering challenge to his team. Rick decides to make a major upgrade to his operation. Mike and Monica Beets team up to open more ground.

Monster Red Lives

In search of big nuggets, Rick buys a monster wash plant. A flood puts Tony Beets' new claim into jeopardy. Parker needs to move Big Red in record time to get back on the gold.

Motherlode Mountain

The Beets discover what could be the motherlode. Rick faces an impossible decision: mine gold or put together his new washplant. Parker tests his new co-foreman with the claim's most important machine.

Washplant Wars

Rick races to get Monster Red running after losing his only way to mine gold. A dangerous storm shuts down Parker's operation. The Beets family pushes to get Monica's potentially gold-rich cut up and running.

No Time For Redemption

Tensions rise when Parker introduces a new crewmember and a radical plan. The Beets family runs a test on daughter Monica's Hunker Creek claim that could make or break their season. Rick calls on Freddy Dodge to fix Monster Red.

When the Levee Breaks

Rick's season hangs in the balance when a disaster shuts him down. Parker sinks money into a new claim. Tony gets a third operation running. Dustin discovers a gold cave that could hold millions. Fred prospects a new waterfall.

Rise of the Machines

Rick tries to outsmart a vital piece of equipment that has a mind of its own. Parker splurges on a brand new toy to get more gold. The Beets bring in a hired gun to turn around the season.

Million-Dollar Pay Day

Parker gambles big and splits his crew in search of a massive score. Rick calls in a mining legend to save his season. The Beets move heaven and earth to get all three kids bringing in gold.

Nuggets or Bust

Rick brings in a secret weapon in his hunt for big nuggets. Tony's confronted with a catastrophic issue at his settling pond. Parker makes a risky decision when he hires a friend with no mining experience.

Cornered

After pulling the plug on his operation, Rick is thrown a lifeline that will determine the rest of his mining season. Parker and Tony battle frozen paydirt.

And Then There Was One

Tony's back down to one operation running. Parker's crew must move washplant Big Red in order to meet his goal of mining his entire ground this season. Rick runs his washplant at maximum speed and has surprising results.

Parker Doubles Down

Parker makes a big move to double his output and bring in more gold. The Beets' face catastrophe when their only remaining operation grinds to a halt. Just as Rick gets Monster Red dialed in, huge rocks threaten to shut him down.

Rebellion at Duncan Creek

A machine failure leads to an explosive uprising on Rick's claim. Parker's crew races to build a mountain of pay dirt. Tony decides to run 24/7 to increase his gold total.

Frozen Treasure

Monica races to run newly thawed pay dirt that could save the season. Parker constructs a megapond to keep his operation running. Rick troubleshoots a problem with his wash plant and gears up to end his season strong.

Bring in the Big Guns

Rick confronts his landowners. Tony makes a massive purchase. Parker searches for new ground.

Rally in the Valley

Rick hits a gold layer that may save his season. Parker's crew takes big risks in Death Valley. Tony turns a corner.

Last Gold

At the end of his season Parker closes in on a record gold total. Rick rolls the dice on a new piece of ground. Tony turns to Hunker Creek for a final score.

The Perfect Storm

As gold prices spike to record highs and the cost of fuel plummets, Parker, Rick and Tony race to take advantage of the perfect conditions. But after the worldwide lockdown delayed the start of the season, there's less time than ever to cash in.

Promised Land

Parker expands to a second cut and puts his trust in a rookie foreman. Tony battles the cursed cut. Rick fires up his plant on rich ground. Greenhorn Fred Lewis calls in a mining legend.

The Fast and The Furious

Parker's new strategy to build a war chest creates an engineering challenge, igniting a flare up with his foremen. Rick pulls in his first gold of the season. Fred calls in reinforcements.

Breaking the Piggy Bank

Tony gambles on a hidden strip of paydirt. Parker's crew works overtime to run both wash plants in hope of a big payoff. Rick scrambles to keep is small crew running.

It's Alive

Rick bets nearly all his gold on a new machine that could transform his operation. Tony resurrects an abandoned secret weapon. Parker hires new crew members to make up for lost time.

Big Red vs. Sluicifer

A competition erupts between Parker's two wash plant teams. Tony discovers a pile of lost gold. Fred Lewis' and veteran crew fire up The Colonel and face an unexpected setback.

Rick's Sixth Sense

Rick risks his season on a hunch that he's discovered new hot spot. Tony mobilizes an arsenal to cash in on lost gold. Fred's veteran crew fight old equipment.

Lost Gold of Paradise Hill

Tony fires up a second plant to haul in gold left behind by the old-timers. Tensions rise when Parker departs for Alaska, leaving Mitch in charge. Rick faces disaster when he his sluice box springs a leak.

Back to Alaska

Parker returns to Alaska to prospect new ground and expand his empire. Rick digs deep for big gold in a cut he hopes will deliver the biggest weigh in of the season. Fred's crew member Johnny comes up with unique fix to their water problem.

Record Breaker

Parker returns to the Klondike and records the biggest gold haul of his career. Tony travels deep into the wilderness to resurrect of a gold-catching monster. Rick's forced to find better ground. Fred makes a big change to get on the gold.

Frenemies

Parker brokers a deal with Tony to open a new cut on the Indian River. Tony's new trommel build gets derailed when a fire breaks out. Fred's greenhorn crew steps up to keep the Colonel running and on the gold.

Resurrecting Monsters

Parker cleans out the gold-rich Promiseland and risks losing Sluicifer during a move to new ground. The Beets try to supercharge their season with Tony's massive new trommel. Rick turns back to Monster Red in hopes of a record season.

Got Your Six

Tony cleans up big with the old timer's lost gold. On the brink of ending his season, Fred Lewis' team begins to crack, forcing him to make a big a decision. Rick cashes in his gold to fund his season, leaving his crew to keep the season on track.

Freddy to the Rescue

Parker's crew tallies up all the gold from the Last Cut and rushes to mine out the Airstrip Cut. Freddy and Juan answer an SOS call from Fred Lewis. Tony drains a massive holding pond to get his operation back up and running.

The Viking Detective

Parker and crew face a potentially catastrophic flood at the Airstrip Cut. Tony uncovers a secret patch of gold-rich ground at Paradise Hill and logs his biggest gold weigh of the year. Rick throttles up his operation with a new water system.

No Questions Asked

Fred discovers a promising new section of ground under the old Mayor's house. Parker's co-foreman Mitch is confronted with a family crisis. Rick turns to the King of Klondike to keep his operation running.

Growing Pains

When mechanic Carl is forced to leave the claim for an emergency surgery, Rick's team bands together to stay on the gold. Fred's crew step up after their loader dies. Tony pays the price for ignoring a long overdue upgrade.

The $6 Million Cut

Parker's record-setting pace rests in the hands of mechanic Shane Smith. Tony taps out the Megacut and pivots to open more ground. Fred calls on Mitch to help fine tune his operation.

Clear Eyes, Full Pans

Rick bets on a new stretch of ground that pays out with a monster nugget. Parker confronts Brennan over a missed opportunity. Tony digs up a relic that could lead him to virgin ground.

Attack or Retreat

After a key piece of equipment dies, Fred decides if it's time to pull the plug. Parker's crew struggle to keep up their breakneck pace when a conveyor belt goes down. Rick prospects some of the richest ground he's ever mined.

Endgame

In the final days of the season, Parker's record-breaking season rides on an unproven wash plant. Rick redirects a river to hit big gold. Tony returns to the old timer's honey hole. Fred scrambles for a future.

Ground War

Parker bets on a risky claim and loses a key team member. Tony storms a new cut with a fleet of new mega machines. Rick's skeleton crew pulls off a miracle. Fred heads to Klondike seeking an alliance.

Battle of the Greenhorns

Parker pivots to a new cut, hoping to reverse his cash flow. Rick's season rests in the hands of a green mechanic. Tony taps a favorite honey hole and welcomes a new addition. Fred finds gold in the wilderness.

Crash and Berm

Rick's crew races to rescue a greenhorn and her rock truck. In a rush to get on the gold, Parker's team sends water flooding into their claim. Tony's team attempts a Stone Age fix to keep his operation running.

$9 Million Mistake

Tony's confronted with news that throws him into a tailspin. Fred banks his first gold of the season. Parker's crew stalls out at the Airstrip.

Crank It Up

To fuel his big gamble Parker cranks up Sluicifer. Fred faces being shut down after a surprise inspection. On a hunt for new ground, Brennan sinks Rick’s massive 475 bulldozer.

The Hunker Creek Curse

Tony returns to defeat the Hunker Creek curse and bank some quick gold. Rick puts Brennan in charge of finding new ground. Fred bets big on a new wash plant.

Family Matters

Parker returns to Promised Land but the claim owner's grandson threatens to derail a big pay day. Tony calls in his secret weapon to get down to pay at the new 80 pup cut. Fred risks destroying the new wash plant when hauling down a steep road.

The King's Gambit

Parker hatches a cunning move to limit the royalties he pays Tony at the Airstrip. Tony's sons fight frozen pay at 80 Pup and a sluice box disaster. Rick gets helps from an unexpected person.

Saving Rick's Bacon

Parker breaks out Big Red to double his gold and feed the gamble at Mud Mountain. Rick's wash plant Rocky disintegrates in front of his own eyes. Fred's ready to sluice when he gets bad news from Freddy and Juan.

The Vindication

Fred kicks off his first week of sluicing and the team gathers for the critical first gold weigh. Tony faces an unexpected repair at 80 Pup. Freddy and Juan soup up a massive trommel to bring in big gold for a pair of young miners.

Glory Hole on the Hill

Parker's crew sinks a loader setting up Big Red and clocks in their first double-gold weigh of the year. Tony discovers a gold rich glory hole at the Megacut. Rick calls on Freddy and Juan to help keep Rocky alive.

Robbing Parker to Pay Parker

Rick returns to the Deep Cut to settle the score. Parker does the unthinkable to get down to gold at Mud Mountain. Fred sends his son-in-law packing when he crosses the line.

Balls on the Table

Rick pivots to chase a vein of gold-rich paydirt that's bankrupted other Keno miners. Parker heads to Alaska to prospect, leaving Mitch with a difficult decision to make at the Airstrip. Tony targets white channel paydirt to turn his season around.

Little Eldorado

Parker gambles 100 ounces to prospect Little Eldorado Creek in Alaska. Fred confronts a crew member with a secret. Rick launches a risky mission to rescue Monster Red. Tony’s crew sink the new D11 chasing gold rich white channel pay.

The Secret Pay Layer

Parker gets a lead on virgin ground at Cleary Creek in Alaska. Rick puts Brennan to the test as the night foreman in the Rally Valley. A quick fix on Tony’s trommel feeder balloons into a major headache.

The $4 Million Question

Parker finally runs paydirt and weighs his first gold from Mud Mountain. Fred scrambles to locate a better way to clean his increasing gold hauls. Tony invents a faster way to move excavators and stay on the white channel gold.

Bonus Gold

Rick strikes a pay layer in a sea of Rally Valley overburden. Fred speeds up the team's gold production at California Creek, resulting in a devastating setback. Tony's determined to put an end to his wet paydirt problems at 80 Pup.

Rebirth of Monster Red

Rick soups up Monster Red to battle the rocky and increasingly rich Rally Valley pay. Parker tasks Tyson with running Bad Cut on a skeleton crew. Fred fights a flood to stay on the gold.

Gold at Last

Parker risks destroying Big Red to finally find Mud Mountain's big gold. Rick's forced to slow down his operation when massive rocks threaten to destroy Monster Red. Tony heads to the Yukon River for a quick cash infusion.

The Alliance

As gold from Mud Mountain rolls in Parker's crew builds a massive pad to get through the Ugly Cut in record time. Fred forms an unexpected partnership to double his gold. Tony revives his Indian River plans.

Whatever It Takes

Rick calls in his secret weapon to get down to the Rally Valley pay layer. Parker splurges big to keep his operation running. Fred's new alliance with the Claytons is tested when their cut is flooded.

Rally Valley Bonanza

Rick finally hits the rich pay layer in Rally Valley and accelerates his plans. Tony prospects new ground in Keno. Tensions rise on California Creek when a one-two punch shuts down Fred and the Clayton's wash plant.

Seeing Red

While hauling in gold-rich Mud Mountain pay, Parker’s team missteps and cripples Big Red. Rick's red-hot honey hole floods with only days left in the season. Tony heads back to Hunker, determined to reverse the curse.

Buckets Full of Gold

Parker discovers if his $5-million Mud Mountain gamble will deliver another record gold total. Rick dials up Monster Red in his quest for a record-breaking season. Fred's crew delivers a surprise payout. Tony squeezes his last gold out of Paradise Hill.

A Seismic Shift

Parker bites off more than he can chew when he brokers a big deal. Tony digs deep to chase a record-breaking gold haul. Fred Lewis cashes out all his savings but disaster strikes when he reaches his claim. Rick Ness is missing in action.

Searching for Rick Ness

Parker gets devastating news and faces off with the biggest landowner in Alaska. Rick Ness surfaces. Tony pressures the kids to deliver the first gold of the season. Fred battles the glacier blocking his gold. The Clayton brothers seek redemption.

Golden Acres

Parker gambles on shutting down his operation to bank big gold. The Claytons uncover rich ground at Golden Acres and need a quick payday to fund their move. The Mikes tag team opening a new cut at Tony's Paradise Hill.

Trench Warfare

Tony battles to save his cuts and millions of dollars in gold when snow melt swamps Paradise Hill. Parker brings in a novice miner from Australia to supercharge his operation. Fred's head is nearly taken off when sourcing a new wash plant.

Cheat Codes

Fred engineers an ice dam and makes a surprising gold discovery. Parker's crew pivots to the Easy Street cut but a washed-out road stops them dead. Tony uses an excavator cheat code to bust through permafrost.

Fight Iron with Iron

Parker fights muddy ground as he opens his biggest cut of the season and churns through Easy Street pay. Fred discovers a new paystreak that changes the course of his season. Tony gets two dozers stuck stripping to pay at the Blue and Cold Cut.

Valley of Prayers

Parker fires up Sluicifer to tackle the massive Bear Cut. Fred faces financial ruin when the dozer he desperately needs gets held up in Dawson City. The Clayton brothers go on a treasure hunt to save their season.

50,000 Ounces

Parker hauls Big Red into the massive Bear Cut as the team chases an epic milestone. Tony taps out a honey hole when he hits even more permafrost on the hill. Fred boots up Sergeant Sluice for the first time.

Cursed

Parker tasks Mitch with mining out an old road built on virgin ground but problems jeopardize access to both of his washplants. Fred finally gets his monster dozer delivered, only to have it break down. Tony welcomes a new crew into the "Cursed Cut."

Little Red Rocket

Parker heads to Alaska on a mission to find a wash plant and kickstart the Alaska operation. The Claytons face a major setback on the road to Golden Acres. Tony’s trommel falters at the worst possible time.

Tony's Golden Nights

To double his gold, Tony gambles on a crop of greenhorns to work the night shift. Fred's crewmember is injured in a freak accident. The Claytons resurrect a beaten-up conveyor to increase gold production.

FUBAR

Parker opens the first cut on his Alaskan claim with ragtag group miners recruited from social media. Tony faces an engineering disaster when a dike bursts. Fred's rock truck trouble forces him to pivot to stay on Freedom Cut gold.

Parker's Big Payday

Parker's crew tears through Klondike ground and takes on a new runway project. Fred faces off with his son when the excavator breaks, again. Tony loses his two biggest dozers in a matter of minutes when he expands the Blue Cut.

Who's the Boss

With Parker in Alaska, Tyson risks bringing in new recruits to get Slucifer back on the gold. Tony’s Westchester crew calls in a favor that pays off big. The Claytons face a family emergency.

The Last Frontier

Parker battles for his first Alaska gold and a triple clean out. Dave Turin returns with a shocking proposal at Glacier Creek. Tony moves mountains to drain the gold-rich 80 Pup Cut. Fred calls up a combat buddy for help.

Gremlins

Parker's crew is hit with a series of mysterious breakdowns at the Airstrip. Fred's mechanic must decode a washplant belt issue to stay on Freedom Cut gold. Dave's team digs into virgin ground on Glacier Creek.

Mammoth Mess

Parker barrels towards his first Alaska gold weigh but a flood in the Wolf Cut could derail everything. Tony makes a mammoth discovery. The Clayton Brothers finally reach Golden Acres and start stripping.

Buzzified

Tensions rise between Fred and the Clayton Brothers when a borrowed machine comes back broken. Parker's wash plant Big Red turns into a problem child. Dave's crew struggles to get through the rocky Three Amigos paydirt.

Big Toys, Big Problems

Tony pivots his crew to the 80 Pup cut but a water pump failure stops them cold. Fred levels up his operation with a big piece of iron. A flood threatens to derail the Clayton Brothers season and prevent them from reaching Golden Acres.

Washed Out

Parker gets down to paydirt at the Wolf Cut in Alaska but disaster strikes when the crew hits an old mine shaft. Dave goes deeper in search of his last gold. A mistake on Tony's crew sends a $500,000 wash plant crashing to the ground.

Trial by Parker

Parker visits Fred's claim and delivers a devastating verdict that brings the operation to a screeching halt. A truck accident on Parker's claim leads to a harrowing rescue attempt. Tony's crew at the Hunker Cut face a monster flood.

The Alaska Verdict

Parker battles a massive flood and weighs his first gold from virgin ground in Alaska. The Clayton brothers pray for a bonanza as they finally start mining Golden Acres. Tony brings in a secret weapon to open new ground.

Here's Johnny!

Tony mounts a major rescue to save a sinking excavator. Tensions rise when Fred brings in an old friend. The Clayton brothers risk training two young greenhorn miners to work the night shift.

Runway to Redemption

Parker returns to the Klondike and drops a bombshell on his crew to make up for the Alaska debacle. Fred and son Christopher face off over the nightshift. Tony’s Winchester Crew cash out for the season.

Panama Canal Jackpot

Parker's push for a record season could cost him a wash plant. Tony gambles on resurrecting a 30-year-old beast to finish the season. The Claytons must make a big move to reach the ground under their wash plant.

Klondike Climax

Parker pivots to the Panama Canal cut as he guns to clean out his Indian River claims. The Beets crew discover a glory hole that could put them over the top. Fred throws a Hail Mary in the Freedom Cut. The Clayton brothers get an ultimatum from their dad.

The $160 Million Gamble

Parker weighs betting everything on a new claim that could pay out upwards of $160 million. Rick Ness reemerges after going MIA. One family member's decision rattles the Beets, and Tony gets long-awaited news.

Call of the Indian River

Tony considers moving the entire family operation to the Indian River. Parker opens the first cut at his new claim at Dominion Creek. Rick Ness brings on a new crew member, hoping to get on the gold first.

Hey Parker, It's Rick

After years of not speaking, Rick visits Parker for a favor. Parker's crew unearths a pile of gold in an unlikely location. Tony pressures his son Mike to spearhead the move to Indian River.

Free Agent

On the brink of going bankrupt, Parker tries to tap an old honey hole to turn the tide. Rick tries out a new miner with a misfit past. Tony battles flooded creeks at the Indian River to access the gold.

Up in Smoke

Floodwaters halt Tony's race to get Indian River gold. Rick's comeback stalls when a water pump goes up in smoke. Parker pressures the crew to open the Unforgiven cut to keep them afloat.

Down, but Not Out

Parker banks his first gold of the season from the Unforgiven cut. One of Rick's rock trucks slides down a ravine, and he tries to broker a season-saving deal with Tony. Fred Lewis makes a big decision.

50 Ounce Ultimatum

Rick's landlord demands 50 ounces of gold by the end of the week. An unexpected visit to Tony's Indian River claim brings devastating news, and Parker's crew battles a busted excavator and spotty ground at the Unforgiven cut.

Last Ditch Gold

Desperate for cash, Parker goes ditch digging on his Dominion Creek claim. Tony finally gets his first gold of the year. Rick prospects for a new cut to keep his season alive.

Pivot!

Rick's season is all riding on a move to the new Bacon Strip cut. As Parker tries to dig out of his financial hole, the team must deal with a loader crash. Monica Beets takes charge of the Indian River.

Parker's Runaway Claim

Parker's thirst for gold pushes him to open a third claim, stretching his crew and machines to their breaking points. Rick supercharges wash plant Rocky to bring in more gold.

Frankendozer

To get Australia Creek's gold, Parker cannibalizes multiple machines to build a "Frankendozer." The Beets battle a flash flood on the Indian River. Running out of options, Rick heads to higher ground to hunt for gold but is stopped dead in his tracks.

Money Pit Payday

Parker battles to bring in his first Money Pit gold at Dominion Creek. Rick auditions Buzz as his foreman, and tensions ignite when the wash plant doesn't fire up. The Beets face mounting mechanical issues at the Indian River.

Parker Comes Alive

Parker gains momentum at Dominion Creek, but a mysterious gold loss could set him back. Tony moves everyone back to Paradise Hill, and tensions boil over. Rick bets on a mechanic who's never been in a gold mine.

Desperate Cry for Help

Tony's son Kevin returns to help save the family business. Parker scrambles to fix a burst dam and keep the big Dominion Creek gold weighs going. Wildfires threaten to shut Rick down before he can bring in his first Bench Cut gold.

Succession

The Beets family implodes trying to get the Paradise Hill trommel running. Parker starts sluicing Australia Creek and finds a big surprise. Rick makes an all-or-nothing decision to return to Rally Valley.

Ring of Fire

Tony resurrects an old machine to get the Paradise Hill trommel washing rocks. One of Parker's crew melts down while trying to match the breakneck pace. The McCaughans set their trommel on fire to stay on the gold.

Moneyball

Parker closes in on his season goal, but an emergency leaves a novice crew in charge and threatens his momentum. Minnie forces Tony to consult a mining expert. Dangerous conditions at Rally Valley could destroy Rick's fleet.

Parker's New Toy

Parker brings in a brand-new wash plant to push him past 5,000 ounces. Buzz stands up to Rick and puts his reputation on the line with a gamble he may come to regret. Disaster strikes on the McCaughans' night shift.

Off the Rails

Rick's crew sends a rock truck careening off the road. Tony goes rogue and buys a new wash plant to get his Indian River operation back up and running. Parker increases his gold target, pushing Rocksand to the limit.

Waking the Beast

Tony tries to resurrect his infamous Dredge #1. Parker brings in his last gold from Australia Creek and focuses the team on finishing the Money Pit. The McCaughans hunt for a new hotspot.

Rally Valley or Bust

Rick bets his season on firing up Monster Red, hoping Rally Valley will save his season. Tony's dredge suffers a major setback. Chasing a final payday, the McCaughans break out a crazy contraption.

The Money Pit Fights Back

Parker's crew accidentally unleashes a flood of water that wreaks havoc. Rick runs his first full week at Rally Valley, hoping for a big score. Tony revives an old wash plant to bring in more gold.

Winter's Reckoning

Tony calls his son Kevin to help fire up nearly every plant he can, including Dredge #1. Parker squeezes every ounce of gold out of his Dominion Creek claim. Rick battles freezing equipment in his final bid for a comeback.