Gold Rush

2010•14 series•Entertainment / Factual
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Discovery

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.

Yukon Wedding: Episode Image
Episode 0Yukon Wedding

It's a celebration for the Beets, as Monica is getting married. Tony is happy for his daughter but also stressed to be taking time off while behind on his gold target.(S09,E15)

Declaration of Independence: Episode Image
Episode 1Declaration of Independence

It's a new season for the gold miners of the Yukon, and Rick Ness has parted ways with former boss Parker Schnabel, setting up his own mining outfit.(S09,E01)

Smoked Out: Episode Image
Episode 2Smoked Out

The pressure is on for the miners, as a slow start to the season is compounded by a host of mechanical problems. Tony continues to make life difficult for Parker.(S09,E02)

Gods and Monsters: Episode Image
Episode 3Gods and Monsters

Rick hunts for a new washplant with his crew. With Parker's ground frozen he must find a way to mine the gold to pay his deposit to Tony.(S09,E03)

Durt Reynolds: Episode Image
Episode 4Durt Reynolds

Disaster strikes when Rick fires up his washplant for the first time. Parker tries a risky plan to keep the gold coming in and must choose a new foreman.(S09,E04)

The Return of Freddy Dodge: Episode Image
Episode 5The Return of Freddy Dodge

In urgent need of help to fix up his washplant, Rick calls in old friend Freddy. Parker's crew are behind schedule and desperately playing catch up.(S09,E05)

Hoffman's Ghosts: Episode Image
Episode 6Hoffman's Ghosts

Rick and Parker's problems continue to get worse with more problems with washplants and a bulldozer. Both have to resort to using pieces of old Hoffman equipment.(S09,E06)

Hazard Pay: Episode Image
Episode 7Hazard Pay

Parker hires a new driver that isn't as experienced as he claims. One of Tony's dredges sinks into a pond, and he clashes with son Kevin over how to rescue it.(S09,E07)

Stormageddon: Episode Image
Episode 8Stormageddon

Heavy rainfall for several days causes problems for Parker and Rick as their cuts flood. Transporting Tony's second dredge upriver proves more difficult than expected.(S09,E08)

Megamorphosis: Episode Image
Episode 9Megamorphosis

Parker's entire season hangs in the balance after the ground erodes under Sluicifer. Rick is bringing in so little gold he starts running night shifts to catch up.(S09,E09)

Father's Day: Episode Image
Episode 10Father's Day

To keep working until the end of the season, Rick and his dad hatch a plan to expand their cut. Parker's welder, Chad, badly injures his hand changing a tyre.(S09,E10)

The Resurrection: Episode Image
Episode 11The Resurrection

The flu brings Parker's operation to its knees and it's up to foreman Dean to keep it running. Rick's mechanic Carl is behaving strangely and reveals shocking news.(S09,E11)

The Devil's Deadline: Episode Image
Episode 12The Devil's Deadline

A desperate Rick is forced to ask Tony for help. Tony hauls the final piece of his million-dollar second dredge from Thistle Creek and prepares to rebuild it.(S09,E12)

Sucker Punch: Episode Image
Episode 13Sucker Punch

Rick discovers he's been losing gold after Freddy Dodge points out a big flaw in his washplant. With his excavator down, Parker risks moving his washplant with a dozer.(S09,E13)

Old School Heroes: Episode Image
Episode 14Old School Heroes

Parker leaves Brennan in charge of one section of the mine, with mixed results. Meanwhile, Rick damages his water pipe with some careless excavation work.(S09,E14)

Broken Bones: Episode Image
Episode 16Broken Bones

Parker and Mitch go for a boat ride that results in Mitch getting injured. With the parts of the second dredge finally in position, Tony has problems reconstructing it.(S09,E16)

Make It Rain: Episode Image
Episode 17Make It Rain

Parker is determined not to leave any good pay dirt for Tony, so he cranks up the speed on his sluices. The frosty ground is causing problems for Rick's crew.(S09,E17)

Big Red Is Dead: Episode Image
Episode 18Big Red Is Dead

In an attempt to get dredge two running before the end of season, Tony shuts down dredge one. Brennan takes a risk and keeps Big Red running after signs of damage.(S09,E18)

Cold War: Episode Image
Episode 19Cold War

After advice from his parents, Parker attempts to mend fences with Tony so he can mine fresh ground. With winter approaching, frozen pay dirt damages Rick's washplant.(S09,E19)

Brace for Impact: Episode Image
Episode 20Brace for Impact

Winter has arrived, shutting down Rick's sprinkler system and leaving his cut frozen. Moving Big Red to the new pay dirt he discovered proves difficult for Parker.(S09,E20)

Fire and Ice: Episode Image
Episode 21Fire and Ice

It's the end of the mining season, and Rick is desperately trying to get the last 27 ounces he needs to hit his target. Tony finds out his dredge is short 30 buckets.(S09,E21)

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