The BEST episodes of Gold Rush season 16
Every episode of Gold Rush season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gold Rush season 16!
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 - Pick Me Someone to Fire
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2025
Parker tasks Tyson with finding the weakest link in the crew. Tony approaches Parker to make a deal and raids his son Mike's operation. Rick fires up on Lightning Creek for the first time.
#2 - Records Will Be Broken
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2025
Parker launches a cutthroat plan for a 10,000-ounce season -- and he poaches a rival's crew member. Tony cashes in early with a big score. Rick scrambles to find new ground.
#3 - Surprise Fortunes
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2025
While searching for better ground on Lightning Creek, Rick is rocked by surprising news. Parker gets greedy and expands his Sulphur claim. Mike pivots on Paradise Hill in an effort to impress Tony.
#4 - Buzz in the Hills
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2025
Parker pushes Mitch to deliver Sulphur Creek gold and records a big score. Buzz lands on an unlikely claim. Tony's pressure tests a new foreman.
#5 - Rick's Bold Call
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2025
Rick balks at the terms for his new claim and makes a bold move. Parker's foreman, Tyson, battles a flooded cut and a batch of new recruits. Tony explodes on a batch of rookies flipping over trucks.
#6 - The Weasel
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2025
Tony hunts down an insubordinate crew member; Rick gets his first gold from Lightning Creek; Kevin's parents pressure him to get his new Pyramid Cut running.
#7 - Eager Beavers
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2025
Tony battles a big beaver to get at the gold. Parker poaches more crew, doubling gold production. Rick tries to strike a deal for a new claim.