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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#5 - Rick's Mess
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2026
Rick's shaken by his find at the bottom of Valhalla. Tony bears down on his 6,500-ounce goal. Parker taps Brennan for a big job at the Golden Mile.
#9 - Gold Blooded
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2014
Parker goes for his best clean-up so far; Tony attempts to rip the trommel out of his gold dredge.
#11 - Musical Washplants
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/10/2026
Parker brings Sluicifer out of retirement for a big week. Rick prays that Vegas Valley still pays out big. Kevin staffs up for the final push.
#12 - Goldzilla
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2014
Todd needs a down payment for a big purchase; Parker buys new equipment.
#13 - Endgame
Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/19/2021
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.
#14 - 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.
#16 - 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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#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 - 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.
#24 - 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.
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