The BEST episodes of Gold Rush: Parker's Trail season 5

Every episode of Gold Rush: Parker's Trail season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gold Rush: Parker's Trail season 5!

Despite striking it rich mining in his home state of Alaska, "Gold Rush" star Parker Schnabel isn't satisfied. He's always wondered if he could follow in the footsteps of his forebears and take on the legendary Klondike Gold Rush trail. Wonder no more. In honor of his family -- especially his beloved grandfather, who always inspired him to push beyond his limits -- Parker attempts to mimic a journey that killed thousands of brave souls in the late 19th century. As winter closes in, he begins the trek across the Coastal Range and works his way to the fabled goldfields of the Klondike. He's joined by his foreman, Rick Ness; wilderness guide Karla Ann, who once worked with Parker as a rock truck driver; and cameramen James Levelle, who has known Parker for years.

Last Updated: 5/2/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
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Floating Gold
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8.08
118 votes

#1 - Floating Gold

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2022

Parker sizes up a high-tech gold-catching machine capable of floating on water. A sudden storm threatens to trap the team on a New Zealand glacier.

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The Secret Sluice
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8.07
120 votes

#2 - The Secret Sluice

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2022

Parker and team venture off-grid to track down a legendary miner known as The Gambler on the gold-rich west coast of New Zealand. Parker's blown away by what he finds in the sluice.

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Sharks and Gold
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8.02
99 votes

#3 - Sharks and Gold

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2022

Parker dives for gold in shark-infested waters, explores a billion-dollar hard rock mine and reveals his final Alaska wash plant design.

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Parker's $5-Million Bet
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7.92
119 votes

#4 - Parker's $5-Million Bet

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2022

Parker begins booting up his new gold mining operation in Alaska. When he can't find a wash plant in the snow-covered north, he gambles on a last minute trip to New Zealand -- home to big gold and top-notch miners.

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Parker's Prospect
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7.88
113 votes

#5 - Parker's Prospect

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2022

Parker jumps at an unexpected offer for a new claim and prospects Matt Dove's virgin ground in New Zealand's gold-rich Southern Alps.

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Gold Mining Paradise
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7.83
104 votes

#6 - Gold Mining Paradise

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2022

Parker investigates a bucket dredge that's banked over $700 million and discovers his version of paradise: a gold-rich claim with every type of plant needed to strike it rich.

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Gut Check
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7.68
101 votes

#7 - Gut Check

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2022

Parker pivots to test a shaker deck, but his inability to pull the trigger leads him to question the viability of his new Alaska operation.

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Leap of Faith
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7.56
102 votes

#8 - Leap of Faith

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2022

Parker checks out a wash plant on tracks and considers a major pivot: building his own custom plant for the Alaska claim. Tyler and Jeff prospect for gold nuggets in New Zealand's richest river.

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