Gold Rush

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The boys are back in Alaska (although Discovery dropped the state's mention in the title after the first season) hoping to strike it rich mining for gold. Their first effort was anything but rich and glorious, however, as the crew led by Todd Hoffman and his father, Jack, sunk $250,000 into their dream and came away with just $20,000 worth of gold. The dismal summer was filled with injuries, malfunctioning equipment and constant fighting among the greenhorn miners, yet their serious case of gold fever trumps any talk of giving up and leads to a new operating plan in order to salvage their dream. The series also keeps tabs on the efforts of teenager Parker Schnabel and old-timer Dakota Fred to hit the mother lode at separate sites.

Wagers and Wars: Episode Image
Episode 1Wagers and Wars

Parker and Todd go head to head as they lay down the exact same gold-weight goal for their season, whilst Tony Beets fires up his second ancient dredge.(S08,E01)

Blizzards and Bullets: Episode Image
Episode 2Blizzards and Bullets

Todd Hoffman's men come under fire from a rogue gunman. The crew flees the mine and with everyone's lives under threat, the police hunt down the shooter.(S08,E02)

The Viking vs. the Mechanic: Episode Image
Episode 3The Viking vs. the Mechanic

Todd interferes with son Hunter's wash-plant, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. Plus, Tony desperately needs dredge #1 to deliver gold.(S08,E03)

The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains: Episode Image
Episode 4The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains

When Todd Hoffman's water supply is ruled illegal, Freddy comes up with a plan to save the day. Tony undertakes a $600,000 upgrade of dredge #1.(S08,E04)

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Episode 5Son Dethrones Father

While Parker Schnabel fights rising floodwaters to save his cut, Hunter Hoffman makes a bold decision shut down his operation and his father's.(S08,E05)

Colorado Strikes Back: Episode Image
Episode 6Colorado 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. Plus, Kevin has bad news. (S08,E06)

Inferno: Episode Image
Episode 7Inferno

A massive forest fire tears through the Klondike towards Parker's claim threatening to end his season. Tony's desperately needs his barge to run, but can Sheamus deliver?(S08,E07)

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Episode 8The Mighty Uppercut

Todd is falling way short of his target and with his business struggling, he faces a tough ultimatum. Plus, Parker must move Sluicifer but is short on crew.(S08,E08)

Gold Bars and Hail Marys: Episode Image
Episode 9Gold Bars and Hail Marys

In Colorado, Todd's only hope for the season rests on a new claim, ‘the jewellery box' - but has it already been mined out? And, Freddy drops a bombshell.(S08,E09)

The Devil's Finger: Episode Image
Episode 10The Devil's Finger

Parker Schnabel is halfway through the season, but nowhere near halfway his goal. Plus, Tony Beets is ready to barge the bucket line down the Yukon River.(S08,E10)

The Holy Grail: Episode Image
Episode 11The Holy Grail

Parker running behind on his goal of 5,000 ounces - but his family has a birthday gift that might help. And, the Hoffmans play catch-up after a safety violation.(S08,E11)

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Episode 12Eclipsed

Todd's Colorado mine is in the path of a rare solar eclipse, but he's in trouble with less than 800 ounces this season. Meanwhile, Rick has bad news for Parker.(S08,E12)

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Episode 13Beyond the Wall

Todd gets a surprise ruling from the county whilst Parker's foreman, Rick, returns to find his operation in a mess. Plus, Tony's dredge hits a wall of permafrost.(S08,E13)

Lost Gold: Episode Image
Episode 14Lost Gold

In the Klondike, Tony has failed to ship a major piece of the dredges structure, and time is running out. In Colorado, Todd has a chance to open up a third operation. (S08,E14)

The Father, the Son and the Holy Roller: Episode Image
Episode 15The Father, the Son and the Holy Roller

Parker opens a new cut, but his crew is stuck in the mud. And, Todd risks big bucks on a new washplant, but needs back Hunter on the team.(S08,E15)

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Episode 16Broken

Parker takes on a huge wash-plant move alone. Todd races to set up new trommel and faces a medical emergency, and Tony's daughter, Monica, makes a costly error.(S08,E16)

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Episode 17Of Monsters and Men

Parker threatens to shut down Rick's Indian River operation after production drops. Disaster strikes for Tony and Todd gives his crew a shock ultimatum.(S08,E17)

Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims: Episode Image
Episode 18Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims

Tony finally has the 50-ton crane at Thistle Creek and makes big progress dismantling his dredge. Meanwhile, has Todd given up on his season goal?(S08,E18)

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Episode 19King Kong

Parker fulfils a life time ambition when he buys his first Klondike claim. Plus, Todd attempts to uses chemical integrity to break a monster boulder that's in his path.(S08,E19)

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Episode 20Independence Day

Parker makes a bid for independence on his own claim but Tony stands in his way. Plus, Hunter tells Todd to find new land to secure their futures as miners.(S08,E20)

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Episode 21The Spoils of War

It's judgement day on Parker and Todd's 100-ounce bet! Whilst Parker chases a record breaking total, Todd desperately tries to keep his crew from falling apart.(S08,E21)

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