The BEST episodes of Gold Rush season 6

Every episode of Gold Rush season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gold Rush season 6!

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.

Last Updated: 4/18/2025Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing

10.00

27 votes

#1 - Mammoth Gold

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2015

Todd's crew discovers that finding prehistoric mammoth tusks brings good luck; Tony rebuilds his wash plant; Parker opens the biggest cut of his life in an attempt to get more gold than his rival.

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9.00

81 votes

#2 - 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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9.00

81 votes

#3 - Mammoth Channel

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2015

The sons of the Klondike return for more gold digging; the Hoffmans try to rebuild their reputation; the Beets family attempts to rise again.

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9.00

27 votes

#4 - Gold Hard Truth

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/11/2016

A romantic relationship between crew members is exposed; allegations that Tony did not honor an agreement are discussed; Parker's workers express themselves; Todd shares a hidden talent; the miners provide information about the seventh season.

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8.70

81 votes

#5 - Grandpa's Golden Advice

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2015

Todd's attempt to deal with a mountain of tailings pits him against his son Hunter. Tony's dredge takes a hit as he puts a rookie winchman in the hot seat. Parker seeks advice from his Grandpa as he struggles to save his season.

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8.20

135 votes

#6 - Eldorado Dream

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2015

Jack gets to chase his dream at Eldorado, the richest documented creek in North America. Parker's crew pushes hard in an attempt to have Treasure Island live up to its name. Tony discovers his dredge is pouring gold out of its sluices.

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8.00

54 votes

#7 - Million Dollar Mountain

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2016

Tony makes a big purchase. Parker and Todd wager on who will get the most gold, leading to big changes on the claims.

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8.00

27 votes

#8 - King of the Klondike

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/4/2016

As the Klondike winter closes in, the final race for gold intensifies. Todd runs two massive washplants, Tony pushes to get his dredge out of the water before it freezes and Grandpa John arrives to find out if Parker has beaten his rival Todd.

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8.00

54 votes

#9 - Frozen Pay

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2016

Parker must divert a creek and mine; Tony breaks his dredge buckets; Todd doubles down with a second monster washplant.

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8.00

54 votes

#10 - Golden Bombshell

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/2016

Parker takes a huge risk as he abandons the Boundary Cut for a shot at big gold. Gene pushes the dredge faster than it was ever designed to run and Todd's best clean up of the season is overshadowed when his landlord drops a devastating bombshell.

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8.00

54 votes

#11 - Dead Even

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2016

Parker runs bedrock in an all out bid to overtake his rival in the gold count. Todd opens a risky new cut and things go south when Monica and Kevin are left in charge of the dredge.

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8.00

27 votes

#12 - Goldzilla Gold

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2016

A series of breakdowns pits the Hoffman's day crew against the night shift. Parker's washplant continues to produce pay but his crew starts falling apart. Tony and Gene go head to head over how to run the dredge.

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8.00

108 votes

#13 - Treasure Island

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2015

At McKinnon Creek, Todd Hoffman and his crew are doing their utmost to extract 2700 ounces of gold, but the pressure is beginning to get to them.

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8.00

108 votes

#14 - Jack's Gold Shack

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2015

As Parker's frustration boils over, he must look at his own attitude; at Eureka Creek, Tony Beets gets hands-on with his creaking 1938 gold dredge.

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8.00

81 votes

#15 - Gold Ship

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2015

Tony finally succeeds in getting his 75-year-old dredge mining for gold; Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital.

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7.80

108 votes

#16 - Moving the Monster

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2015

Todd encounters big issues as he attempts to move his 50 ton washplant. Tony's dredge finally starts producing gold. Parker piles on the pressure and it proves to be too much for one of his young crew members.

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7.50

54 votes

#17 - Parker's 21st Birthday

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2015

It's Parker's 21st birthday and Rick has an awesome surprise waiting for him aboard a party barge. Tony seeks for a new investment.

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7.50

54 votes

#18 - Captain Monica

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2016

Monica takes over as captain of Tony's 350 ton dredge. Parker struggles to haul in his monster new washplant and the Hoffman crew is plagued by tailings.

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7.50

54 votes

#19 - Crew War

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/2016

Parker's new mechanic sparks a mutiny. A drought shuts down Todd's operation and Tony faces a major issue that could put him out of business.

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7.00

54 votes

#20 - Oregon Gold

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/2016

Faced with losing McKinnon Creek, Todd goes prospecting for nuggets and a new claim. Tony steers the dredge in a radical new direction and Parker pushes his crew to the limit when he orders them to move the washplant in 12 hours.

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5.30

81 votes

#21 - Klondike Legend

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/12/2016

Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands where he reveals details about his transformation from a farm boy to a Klondike mining legend. Cameras also follow him in his offseason home in the desert.

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