The BEST episodes of Yukon Gold

#1 - The Cost of Gold

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/19/2017

Big Al’s plans are thwarted by no-show staff; P.J.’s wife has concerns regarding mining and their family; Ed and Riley run out of fuel.

#2 - The Razor’s Edge

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2017

P.J. and Andy’s investor gives them an ultimatum; Chris discovers something that could lead to a big payout; Ed and Riley’s season may end early.

#3 - No Backing Down

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2017

Desperate, Big Al pushes Hiro to his limit; Chris looks to salvage his season; PJ and Andy's camp experiences a mini-revolt.

#4 - Behind the Eight Ball

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2014

It’s the start of the Yukon gold mining season. A late spring and plummeting gold prices push miners to battle frozen ground and sluice harder than ever. Karl races to get 100 ounces in the first week, defying dad Marty, in a bid to prove he’s ready to take over the family mine and stake his own claim. Ken’s redline operation is jeopardized when junior miner Matt destroys key gear, forcing the boss to decide if the eager but careless hand is worth the cost. Big Al’s gamble to strip muddy ground to keep sluicing is a bust when he has to replace big iron without a big payday.

#5 - Bloodied, Not Beaten

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2017

Big Al’s health takes a hit, Chris struggles with a rookie mine hand while PJ & Andy battle floods and breakdowns.

#6 - Winter's Grasp

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2017

Al faces breakdowns that threaten his profit; desperate, PJ and Andy start a night shift; Ed and Riley make a final effort to prove themselves.

#7 - Financial Crisis

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2015

Chris and Nika face financial hardship; Cam's son-in-law is determined to find gold; Ken and Guillaume make a deal with a mining veteran.

#8 - Strike While the Iron Is Hot

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2017

A new season starts with a bang for Chris & Nika, but Big Al has devastating setback and two new camps fight weather & bad mountain roads.

#9 - Hard Lessons

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2017

Chris risks his season on a new cut; Andy tries to manage the mine alone while Ed and Riley go hunting.

#10 - The Hiro Curse

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2017

Hiro’s Curse returns for Big Al; unstable ground shuts down Chris and Nika.

#11 - Desperate Times

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2016

Nika & Chris struggle with a repair they can’t afford; Guillaume hits rocky ground while Ken is home for his son’s birth; Karl turns to family for help when his team is overloaded, and Bernie’s surprised by a returning mine hand.

#12 - In It to Win It

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2014

Crews are racing to rip through ground as winter descends. Ken and right hand man Guillaume fight to keep the Beast sluicing through subzero temperatures only to discover the dirt they’ve banked on has run dry. Cam’s plans to mine an ancient waterfall go sideways when the treacherous ground threatens to bench his iron for good. Karl and right hand man Kyle’s mechanical skills are put to the test when the season takes its toll on Sulphur Creek’s operation.

#13 - Know When to Fold 'Em

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2014

The short Yukon gold mining season is almost over, and crews are battling the elements in a mad push for gold. Ken is forced to call in reinforcements when winter hits Moose Creek hard. Cam hits an impenetrable ice wall that freezes him out of his cut and moves to risky new ground only to have crucial iron go down. Big Al’s plans to rip through promising dirt are sidelined when his only stripping dozer suffers a catastrophic breakdown that puts right hand man Hiro’s mechanical skills to the ultimate test.

#14 - All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2014

Fall has arrived, and the miners battle Mother Nature and put big iron on the line in the hunt for gold. Ken’s race to move to virgin ground hits hard when he rolls his only dozer and pushes the Beast to its breaking point. Karl and right hand man Kyle face off against Sulphur Creek’s only loader in a bid to keep sluicing, only to have it go down for the count. Big Al’s prize excavator takes on a battle against nature when beavers threaten to shut his mining operation down.

#15 - Hurts Like Hell

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/30/2016

Chris' stress level soars after breakdowns shut his mine; Big Al stops to mark the anniversary of his wife's death; Ken & Guillaume try to save their season; Bernie & wife Shari lead their boys to a big pay day.

#16 - Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2014

Fall will soon descend on the Yukon, and the miners are pushing for gold before the weather turns. Ken puts his moneymaker plant, the Beast, on the line to mine rocky ground he’s convinced is rich in gold. But big rocks are hard on equipment, and breakdowns are not an option. Bad ground forces Dennis to choose between the drive to mine and his loyalty to brother-in-law and business partner Cam. Karl’s push to mine with a prime new piece of gear is benched when his cut floods, putting his season in jeopardy.

#17 - Double Down

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2016

Chris sluices 24/7 but Nika’s kid brother gets in the way; Big Al is shut down again; Ken & Guillaume’s plan to run two sluice plants turns into a double disaster. And Karl & crew hit hot gold, then go to a Yukon golf tournament.

#18 - Old Timers' Revenge

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/13/2016

Big Al makes a last ditch effort to keep sluicing; Bernie learns old timers may have taken more gold than he thought; Karl brings in help to try and hit his 1000 oz. goal; Chris & Nika check their gold haul with one of their investors, Chris’ Dad.

#19 - Homecoming

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/17/2016

Now in a wheelchair, Big Al returns to gold mining; Bernie clashes with his son; Karl finds gold right away; Chris reunites with his partner and their kids.

#20 - Grits, Guts & Glory

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/27/2016

Nika’s brother quits, leaving her and Chris in the lurch at the end of the season. Ken and Guillaume dig deep in the Atlin ground and get one final big pay day. Karl fights water and time to surpass his 1,000 oz. goal. Big Al puts his health on the line to break even.

#21 - Looking Back

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/6/2015

#22 - Race to the Finish

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2016

Big Al puts his health on the line to break even; Nika’s brother surprises Chris with a sudden decision; Ken & Guillaume dig deep for one final pay day; and Karl fights water & time as he tries to top his 1,000 oz. goal.

#23 - Hard Rain, Bad Luck

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2016

Big Al has a bad gold haul so he opens a new pit while a rookie miner gets Chris’ dozer stuck in the mud. Karl struggles to find gold after heavy rain messes up his operation, and Bernie pushes his plant to the limit.

#24 - Final Push

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2015

Nika and Chris push through the final week of the season; low temperatures freeze Karl's sluicing plant; Ken and Guillaume try to make up for their disappointing season.

#25 - Game Changer

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2015

Cam takes a risk on a pricey water cannon; a piece breaks on Karl's sluice plant; Ken and Guillaume test for gold.