The BEST episodes of Gold Rush: White Water season 8

Every episode of Gold Rush: White Water season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gold Rush: White Water season 8!

Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.

Last Updated: 11/24/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing

8.02

104 votes

#1 - Fred Hurt Forever

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2024

The miners mourn the loss of their mentor and mining legend, Fred Hurt. As they navigate grief and uncertainty, they must summon the strength to carry on Fred's legacy and persevere through the roughest waters yet.

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7.92

117 votes

#2 - A Tragic Beginning

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2024

A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of millions in gold.

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7.83

93 votes

#3 - Fred's Golden Gift

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/2024

The loss of legendary gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt has the miners reeling. But their determination as they push on to honor Fred's legacy pays off with a record-breaking discovery.

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7.82

95 votes

#4 - "Welcome to My Nightmare"

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/2024

An airboat accident could end this record-breaking season, and severe weather could make matters worse.

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7.64

112 votes

#5 - Gold Out of the Gate

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2024

Reeling from tragic news, Dustin and the miners fight to get a diver in the water earlier than ever before, and their determination is rewarded.

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7.64

84 votes

#6 - $70,000 Nugget

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2024

With winter closing in and bedrock still far out of reach, the miners turn to the late Fred Hurt for help solving the problem. A major dredge malfunction shuts the operation down.

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7.62

100 votes

#7 - Unfinished Business

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/2024

After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with the deadly site that defeated him last season. To reach those life-changing nuggets means tackling their biggest engineering feat yet.

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7.59

112 votes

#8 - Trench Warfare

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2024

On the gold and desperate for more, Dustin Hurt and his intrepid band of brothers engage in trench warfare as they chase the pay streak up Nugget Creek. But one wrong move has the miners on the retreat.

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7.57

93 votes

#9 - Dustin's White Whale

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2024

A mysterious white boulder dubbed "Moby" could be the gateway to more monster nuggets, but Mother Nature throws Dustin a sucker punch -- she won't give up her gold without a fight.

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7.53

81 votes

#10 - Dancing With Death

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/2024

Mother Nature serves Dustin an eviction notice. With a season-ending blizzard in the forecast, the miners must push past their limits to add to their record gold haul by dredging every last ounce from the freezing depths of Nugget Creek.

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7.43

63 votes

#11 - Get Rich or Die Trying

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/10/2024

Feeling the squeeze of winter's grip tightening around them, desperation pushes the miners a step too far in their search for millions in gold.

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7.36

94 votes

#12 - A Dying Wish

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2024

Dustin departs Nugget Creek when he's needed most to attend Dakota Fred's 80th birthday celebration. With Dustin away, the miners turn to questionable tactics to dig them out of a deep hole.

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