The BEST episodes of Gold Rush
Every episode of Gold Rush ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gold Rush!
Teams of miners face various obstacles and overcome several challenges as they dig for gold in the lesser-known regions across Canada and the United States.
#1 - New Blood
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2014
Returning for Season 5 is Parker, who proved himself in his rookie season mining the Klondike when he brought in over 1,000 ounces of gold worth $1.4 million. This time around, he's set a lofty goal to double his take. Todd is also back after hitting rock bottom in the jungles of Guyana, South America, where he lost his land, most of his money, and ultimately his crew. Finally, Tony aka "The Viking," and his team return after buying a $1 million, 75-year-old floating gold dredge he hopes will be his ticket to wealth.
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#4 - Gold Road
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2015
Logan has an accident with the rock truck; the Hoffman crew aims for a huge weigh-in.
#7 - Colossal Clean Up
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2014
The Hoffmans overcome a lack of water to get a monster clean up. Tony finally gets his dredge on the way to its new home in Eureka Creek. Parker gets the biggest gold clean up in Gold Rush history.
#10 - The $160 Million Gamble
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2023
Parker weighs betting everything on a new claim that could pay out upward of $160 million; Rick Ness reemerges after going MIA; one family member's decision rattles the Beets; Tony gets long-awaited news.
#13 - Frozen Gold
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/20/2015
Parker Schnabel and his crew must move mountains of overburden to get down to the paydirt at Scribner Creek.
#15 - Winter's Reckoning
Season 14 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/1/2024
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.
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#16 - Day of Reckoning
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/21/2014
Todd’s claim owner arrives unannounced to take stock of the Hoffman’s operation. Dustin returns from the mountains just in time for the final clean up. Unwilling to admit defeat, Parker uses a new piece of equipment to thaw his frozen paydirt.
#17 - From the Ashes
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2014
Todd gets his washplant stuck in a river, Tony nearly crushes his son beneath a conveyor, and Parker is forced to mine a swamp.
#18 - The Last Dance
Season 15 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/18/2025
Rick digs up his last gold of the season from Vegas Valley. Parker opens yet another cut, hoping to hit his season goal before winter strikes. Tony fires up at the Hester Cut, and his son Kevin's judgment day arrives.
#21 - Golden Goose, Wounded Moose
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/2026
Tony is making bold moves by investing millions in a new piece of ground for Mike. This decision could change everything for the crew, but it also comes with risks.
#22 - Fire and Ice
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/15/2019
Rick desperately tries to get the last 27 ounces he needs to hit his target. Meanwhile, Tony finds out his dredge is short 30 buckets.
#23 - Blood, Sweat, and Gold
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2015
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.
