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Gold Rush

Follow the lives of ambitious miners as they head north in pursuit of gold. With new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the ground, the stakes are higher than ever. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?

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Episodes (116)
1Fri, Feb 25, 2011

Full Disclosure

The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. With previously un-aired material, this special reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.

2Fri, Oct 28, 2011

The Off-Season

Facing financial ruin and an end to their dream of striking it rich, Todd and Jack refuse to give up. They make the decision during the off-season to go deeper into debt, acquiring better equipment and crew for one more crack at hitting the motherlode.

3Fri, Oct 28, 2011

Aftershow - Episode 1

Gold Rush's Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, grills Dakota Fred and the whole Hoffman Crew to dig deeper into what really happened at Porcupine Creek. But Todd turns the tables on Christo with a question of his own.

4Fri, Nov 04, 2011

Aftershow - Fred Special

Dakota Fred sits down with Executive Producer Christo Doyle to reveal more about the story behind his controversial purchase of the Porcupine Creek Claim.

5Sat, Nov 05, 2011

Aftershow - Episode 2

The Hoffman crew reveals to Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, just how unprepared they were to pick up stakes and head north to start working on a new, unfamiliar claim in the Klondike.

6Sat, Nov 12, 2011

Behind the Scenes

This Gold Rush special reveals never before seen footage from behind the scenes of the struggle to bring the gold mining action to the screen. Four film crews, spread over 600 miles, battle the wilderness in Alaska and the Klondike to capture every twist and turn of the three mining operations.

7Sat, Nov 19, 2011

After the Rush

This special lifts the curtain on Gold Rush and goes inside the lives of the men seeking gold and treasure in Alaska and the Klondike. All new interviews and never before seen footage present insights into the miners' unique world.

8Sat, Nov 26, 2011

Revelations

In never before seen footage, the miners unearth the sometimes ugly truth about their 2011 mining seasons. In a shocking development, one miner is kicked out of the Hoffman crew. The miners also disclose plans for next season.

9Fri, Dec 02, 2011

Aftershow: Digging Deeper

Gold Rush executive producer Christo Doyle asks the tough questions and gets the real dirt on the miners. Personal revelations, bets and challenges all play out in this revealing special.

10Fri, Dec 09, 2011

Aftershow - Episode 3

Jack and Todd Hoffman look back at the angry split that came when Todd loses his cool and Jack walks out. But as Todd reveals, this seemingly minor conflict opens the door on something than runs deep in their blood.

11Wed, Dec 14, 2011

Aftershow - Episode 4

Dave Turin and Greg Remsburg revisit the tough challenge of breaking through and removing the permafrost layer at Quartz Creek. Plus, Todd gives his take on things, including a reflection on the liberating purity of hard work in the Klondike.

12Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Aftershow - Episode 5

After a near mutiny within the ranks, the Hoffman Crew learns some valuable lessons from a colorful cast of locals in the Klondike. "Gold Mining For Dummies" is one way of putting it.

13Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Aftershow - Episode 6

Young gold miner, Parker Schnabel, recounts both the benefits and challenges of working with kin when he took on the search for virgin ground in Smith Creek. He also reflects on his precious bond with his dear grandfather John.

14Fri, Jul 26, 2013

Aftershow - Episode 7

Host Christo Doyle grills the Hoffmans and their crew about their never-ending challenges with the used equipment they end up with, especially the persistent problems with the wash plant.

15Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 8

Dakota Fred and Parker tell more about the big "Marathon Week" of mining at Porcupine Creek. Plus, Fred finally reveals the true story behind his endearing nickname.

16Fri, Apr 25, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 9

Parker's mother, Nancy, joins her son and Producer Christo Doyle to tell her side of the story behind the family confrontation at Big Nugget Mine.

17Fri, Apr 25, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 10

Dakota Fred shares the inside story of his outrage over the mine inspection shutdown, thoughts about working with his son and, most importantly, how his wife Lorraine wholeheartedly supported him after they lost their home to a flood.

18Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 11

Parker Schnabel sits down with Producer Christo Doyle to take a look back at the young miner's first season as the boss of Big Nugget.

19Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 12

Host Christo Doyle grills the guys to find out how the D8 dozer breakdown, and Greg's subsequent departure, affected the crew. Plus, Parker reveals how his visit to the Klondike opens intriguing new possibilities.

20Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Aftershow - Episode 13

Parker Schnabel and his mother, Nancy, gives us a unique look at the life of 91-year-old Grandpa John Schnabel, including the family's recent scare with his heart health.

21Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Aftershow - Episode 14

The Hoffman team takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of mining at night as well as humorous details of what the miners ate and how it affected their weight.

22Sun, May 03, 2015

Aftershow - Episode 15

Christo Doyle digs down to find out if Parker will admit his mistake in running out of gas and the Hoffman crew reflects on the pride and relief that came with getting in the black.

23Sun, May 10, 2015

Aftershow - Episode 16

To go even deeper into the Gold Rush story, we get the miners to answer some of the favorite questions sent in by our fans.

24Sun, May 10, 2015

Aftershow: The Last Word

The Gold Rush miners sit down with Discovery's executive producer and reveal the juicy stuff that unfolded when the cameras weren't rolling. And, for the first time on tv, they answer questions directly from viewers.

25Sun, May 03, 2015

The Jungle

Todd & The Crew receive a tip about a claim in Guyana, South America, causing Todd to question whether he should even return to the Klondike after the big freeze last October

26Sun, Jun 12, 2016

The Jungle Aftershow

Todd Hoffman and crew braved the hostile jungle of Guyana in a search for gold-rich ground to mine year-round. In the Aftershow, executive producer Christo Doyle puts the cast and crew on the hot seat to find out what really happened down south.

27Sun, Jun 19, 2016

The Long Road

Relive the most heart pounding and heart breaking moments of Gold Rush as the Hoffman crew and their rivals Parker Schnabel and 'Dakota’ Fred fight Mother Nature, mining machines and each other to get gold out of the ground in the frozen North.

28Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Do or Die

The miners recall memorable moments from the series.

29Sun, Jun 26, 2016

Claim Visit

Christo Doyle and the Gold Rush crew provide access into the miners' worlds in this behind the scenes series. Exclusive interviews, insight into previous episodes and a sneak peek look at what's next are featured. Christo also visits the claims.

30Sun, Jul 03, 2016

Miners Cribs

Executive Producer Christo Doyle and the miners take us behind the scenes of Gold Rush with a never-before-seen look into camp life, recaps of the previous two episodes and interview outtakes.

31Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Mining Studs

Out of Indian River paydirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000 ounce goal. A bad fall could put Fred out of the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over but his grandpa is convinced he's near the motherlode.

32Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Behind The Scenes

Executive producer Christo Doyle sits down with wash plant designer, Freddy Dodge, and mining legend, Tony Beets. Also, Parker comes clean about recent mistakes and the Dakota boys discuss the ancient waterfall.

33Wed, Oct 12, 2016

The Story So Far

The rags-to-riches stories of Todd Hoffman and Parker Schnabel are told.

34Sun, May 01, 2016

Toughest Dirtiest Richest

A look back at the sixth series, and a sneak preview of the seventh.

35Sun, Jan 29, 2017

The Dirt- Chicks

Tensions mount between the dayshift and nightshift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water.

36Fri, Oct 14, 2016

Toughest Dirtiest Richest

In Season 6 of Gold Rush, Parker Schnabel goes head to head with rival Todd Hoffman to see who will be King of the Klondike. Klondike legend Tony Beets puts sets out to prove that the future of gold mining involves a decrepit 70 year old dredge.

37Fri, Oct 21, 2016

The Gambler

Todd Hoffman sets out to escape the economic downturn and build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen North.

38Fri, Jan 06, 2017

Monster Machines

The washplants featured on Gold Rush have trapped more than $18m worth of gold, but which monster machines have made the most or lost the most money?

39Thu, Jan 12, 2017

The Dakota Boys

The Dakota Boys have been an influential duo in the gold mining world. Now, before they begin the life-threatening attempt to mine for gold in the white water rapids of McKinley Creek, we take a look back on how they got started.

40Fri, Mar 10, 2017

Nuggets

Following in the footsteps of legends, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness discuss and tease their newest adventure of taking on the Gold Rush Trail. They reflect on game changing moments from this past season.

41Fri, Mar 11, 2016

War and Peace

A look back at the last season of Gold Rush including an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming season where new claims, miners and machines are revealed.

42Fri, Mar 24, 2017

Before the Trail

Parker Schnabel and three friends are about to attempt the Klondike trail of 1897. It’s 600 miles of mountains, lakes, rivers and frozen wilderness. But first, we get to the know the team behind this expedition and find out why they're doing this.

43Sun, Oct 01, 2017

The Story So Far (Seasons 1–7)

Going back to the beginning when Parker was just a kid and job-less Todd decided to gamble it all to make his fortune mining in Alaska. The Story So Far 2017 charts their struggles, highs and lows across 7 seasons as they compete in their search for gold.

44Fri, Oct 06, 2017

The 9 Million Dollar Season

In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash-plant to chase a record gold haul. Todd moved his entire operation to Oregon in search of a mountain of nugget.

45Fri, Oct 20, 2017

The Legend of Dozer Dave

Dave Turin had been at Todd's side helping him mine millions of dollars of gold, until a shocking bare-knuckle fistfight explosively led to Dave quitting; Dave's story over seven seasons.

46Fri, Dec 29, 2017

Busted and Bushfixed

To deliver incredible gold hauls, the miners have to keep the equipment running at all costs. The miners look back at the worst breakdowns and heroic fixes.

47Fri, Dec 29, 2017

Trommels, Shaker Decks, Dredges And Derockers

A look at the monster machines featured on Gold Rush, which have trapped more than eighteen million dollars worth of gold.

48Fri, Feb 09, 2018

Parker v Beets

Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy; the rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the King of the Klondike produces dramatic moments.

49Fri, Feb 16, 2018

Gold Rush: Live

50Fri, Mar 16, 2018

Win Big Or Die Trying

After a record breaking season, sit down with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush.

51Tue, Mar 06, 2018

American Dreamer

52Fri, Mar 23, 2018

Episode 52

53Sun, Apr 14, 2019

Episode 53

54Sun, Apr 21, 2019

Episode 54

55Sun, Dec 29, 2019

The Dirt: Contract Clash

Host Matt Rogers questions Todd about his ambitious 2700-ounce goal. And later, Parker joins the conversation and addresses his involvement in a tense claim dispute. Also: Matt heads to the Yukon to visit each of the claims.

56Wed, Feb 19, 2020

Pay Dirt: Gold Ship

In an enhanced episode, a major issue brings Tony's dredge operation to a halt; and Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital

57Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The Dirt: Parker Talks Todd

Parker discusses opening up the Boundary Cut; Logan and Sterling visit the site of shipwrecked stern wheelers; the Hoffman crew dishes when the bosses are not around.

58Fri, Oct 19, 2018

The Dirt: 100th Gold Rush

Tony, Minnie and Kevin anticipate the 100th episode of 'Gold Rush'; Todd talks about his favorite moments of the series.

59Fri, Feb 09, 2018

Parker v Beets

Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy; the rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the King of the Klondike produces dramatic moments.

60Fri, Mar 16, 2018

American Dreamer

Todd Hoffman sits down to discuss his past eight seasons on Gold Rush and what his exciting next chapter will be.

61Fri, Mar 16, 2018

Win Big or Die Trying

After a record breaking season, sit down with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush.

62Tue, Sep 24, 2019

Episode 62

63Fri, Oct 05, 2018

End of an Era

The 2017 mining season changed the course of Gold Rush forever as one miner says goodbye after eight years. Todd bets Parker 100 oz of gold that he can mine the most this season. Parker also goes to war with Tony as he makes a bid for independence.

64Fri, Oct 19, 2018

The Rise of Rick Ness

The extraordinary life of America's favorite new mine boss, Rick Ness. From college football to touring with a rock n roll band & finally ending up in the Yukon as Parker's right hand man. We see what led Rick to decide to start a claim of his own.

65Fri, Oct 19, 2018

15 Million Dollar Season

Last year was the biggest haul ever for the miners, despite the extreme hardships and challenges Parker, Tony & Rick faced. Experience all the highs and lows from the epic 2018 season which could be last time all three men mine in the Klondike.

66Tue, Sep 24, 2019

Back to the Future

An extended sneak peek of the all-new season of Gold Rush reveals a crisis in the Klondike forcing the miners in new directions. We go back to the beginning, nine years ago, revealing pivotal moments that got each man to the crossroads they now face.

68Fri, May 01, 2020

Episode 68

69Tue, Sep 24, 2019

The Road to 70 Million

70Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Shutdown, But Not Out

As gold prices hit record highs, Parker, Rick, and Tony are poised to have their biggest gold hauls ever. But a global pandemic may end their seasons before they even begin. With an economy on the brink of collapse, each man must forge a new path.

76Fri, May 15, 2020

The Road to 70 Million

Parker, Todd, Tony and Rick battle the elements, equipment meltdowns and each other to pull in a staggering $70 million in gold.

77Fri, Oct 16, 2020

Confessions of a Record-Breaking Season

A crisis in the Klondike sends Parker, Rick and Tony in new directions. Parker breaks a major record mining his own ground. Tony abandons his dredges and moves his entire operation to the Hill. Rick gambles to find massive nuggets in Keno.

79Fri, Oct 23, 2020

The Legend of Porcupine Creek

Parker Schnabel, Dave Turin, and Dakota Fred reveal their gold mining origins and how a small remote corner of Southeast Alaska changed their destinies.

80Fri, Oct 30, 2020

Paydirt Playbook

The miners reveal the secrets behind what it takes to strike it rich gold mining.

81Fri, Feb 19, 2021

Show Me the Gold

A mine boss' foreman is the most important role on the mine site.

82Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Band of Brothers

Fred's crew reveal how they went from the battlefields to the goldfields.

83Sat, Sep 18, 2021

Against All Odds

As gold prices soar, Parker considers buying new ground in Alaska. The Ness crew face disaster while transporting heavy loads to their new claim.

84Sat, Sep 25, 2021

The Kid Vs. The King

A mentorship quickly turns into a battle for power and gold.

85Sat, Oct 02, 2021

Klondike Kingpins

Modern miners follow in the footsteps of the original gold rush pioneers.

86Sat, Oct 09, 2021

Madmax or Madman

Tony Beets buys and builds insane mining gear ... is he a genius or madman?

87Sat, Feb 05, 2022

Ends of the Earth

Film crews battle the wilderness and the elements in Alaska to film the four Gold Rush mining operations.

88Fri, Sep 09, 2022

Moving Heaven and Earth

To get on the gold and score a big payday, the miners risk everything to haul, heave and pull their gold-catching equipment over sketchy bridges, through bushfires and across the frozen north.

89Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Rick Ness Comes Clean

Rick Ness comes clean about his gold mining adventures from the early days working with Parker to the obstacles and battles he's faced on and off the claim. Then, Rick looks to the future.

90Fri, Sep 23, 2022

Ground Wars

A war for ground forces Parker to gamble on deep ground at Mud Mountain. Tony invests millions on the biggest dirt movers for a 10,000-ounce season. Rick goes deep in Keno and comes up big. Fred heads to the Yukon to strike it rich.

91Fri, Jan 06, 2023

Biggest Gold Weighs

From the biggest to the most surprising, these are the gold weighs that changed everything for Parker, Tony, Rick and Fred.

92Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Rick Ness Comes Clean

Rick Ness comes clean about his gold mining adventures from the early days working with Parker to the obstacles and battles he's faced on and off the claim. Then, Rick looks to the future.

93Fri, Jan 06, 2023

The Biggest Gold Weighs

From the biggest to the most surprising, these are the gold weighs that changed everything for Parker, Tony, Rick and Fred.

95Fri, Sep 23, 2022

Ground Wars

A war for ground forces Parker to gamble on deep ground at Mud Mountain. Tony invests millions on the biggest dirt movers for a 10,000-ounce season. Rick goes deep in Keno and comes up big. Fred heads to the Yukon to strike it rich.

96Sat, Oct 15, 2022

Uncovering Fred Lewis

Fred Lewis discusses the dark days that led up to him landing on Gold Rush.

97Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Birth of a King

Tony reveals how he worked his way up to becoming the King of the Klondike.

98Sat, Oct 29, 2022

Heavy Weighs the Crown

Tony reveals the state of his dredges and his relationship with Parker.

99Sat, Nov 12, 2022

Football Fields of Gold

Parker takes Christo behind the scenes of his massive operation.

100Sat, Dec 24, 2022

Tony's Gold Room

Tony shows Christo his never-before-seen gold room and two massive cuts.

101Sat, Jan 07, 2023

The Biggest Gold Weighs

These are the gold weighs that changed everything.

102Sat, Feb 25, 2023

Meet the Claytons

Christo gets put to work by the "kids" of Gold Rush: the Clayton brothers.

103Fri, Mar 03, 2023

The Lieutenants

Christo goes claim-hopping and checks in with the lieutenants of Gold Rush.

109Fri, Oct 21, 2022

Birth of a King

Tony reveals how he worked his way up to becoming the King of the Klondike.

113Sat, Mar 18, 2023

Dozer Dave, All In

Dave Turin leaves his family business to mine for gold. From saving a struggling greenhorn crew, to splitting off with his own team, to unspeakable tragedy, this is the story of how Dave forged his own path and pulled in more than $14 million in gold.

116Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Parker Tells All

Parker Schnabel reveals new insights on how he went from a 15-year-old mining prodigy to banking $100 million in gold -- including battling his own demons and never-before-seen moments with his Grandpa John.

117Fri, Sep 22, 2023

$24 Million in Gold

Parker Schnabel gambles on new ground in Alaska and passes 50,000 ounces. The Beets family chases a record gold total, and Fred Lewis fights to keep his mining career alive. The Claytons set out to save their family business.

118Fri, Dec 29, 2023

When Mining Goes Wrong

Parker's miscalculation nearly washes away Sluicifer. Tony's son Mike ditches the family's Kiwi plant during transport. Tensions explode and between Rick and his lead mechanic.

127Fri, Oct 21, 2016

The Gambler

The inspiring untold story of how gold miner Todd Hoffman set out to escape the economic downturn and build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen north.

128Sun, Oct 01, 2017

The Story So Far

Going back to the beginning when Parker was just a kid and job-less Todd decided to gamble it all to make his fortune mining in Alaska. The Story So Far 2017 charts their struggles, highs and lows across 7 seasons as they compete in their search for gold.

129Fri, Oct 06, 2017

The 9 Million Dollar Season

In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash-plant to chase a record gold haul. Todd moved his entire operation to Oregon in search of a mountain of nuggets.

130Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Live Kick Off Special

Anything can happen when Gold Rush mine bosses Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman, and Tony Beets face off LIVE and answer audience questions. Join them for an exclusive first look of their most lucrative season yet!

132Fri, Oct 20, 2017

The Legend of Dozer Dave

From the Yukon to South America, Dave Turin had been at Todd's side helping him mine millions of dollars of gold, until a shocking bare-knuckle fistfight explosively led to Dave quitting. This is Dave's rollercoaster story over seven seasons.

133Tue, Oct 31, 2017

Shots Fired

A rogue gunman fires shots at the crew; Tony tears apart his 500-ton dredge; Todd interferes with his son's wash-plant; Parker battles to move a 150-foot conveyor; frozen ground causes issues for everyone.

134Fri, Dec 29, 2017

Busted and Bushfixed

Revealed: the most disastrous breakdowns and heroic bush fixes in Gold Rush history. With hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake, the miners battle broken machinery and make ingenious fixes to deliver millions of dollars in gold.

135Fri, Jan 12, 2018

The Dakota Boys

The Dakota Boys have been an influential duo in the gold mining world. Now, before they begin the life-threatening attempt to mine for gold in the white water rapids of McKinley Creek, we take a look back on how they got started.

136Fri, Feb 16, 2018

Gold Rush: Live

Tony, Parker, and Todd sit down on live television with host Matt Rodgers to discuss this season so far and make the most epic announcement that will change Gold Rush forever.

137Sat, Mar 11, 2017

Nuggets

Following in the footsteps of legends, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness discuss and tease their newest adventure of taking on the Gold Rush Trail. They reflect on game changing moments from this past season.

138Fri, Mar 17, 2017

War and Peace

The miners reveal the secrets of the gold mining season: the life and death issues on Parker’s claim, how Tony Beets was defeated by a piece of paper and how a fight on the Hoffman claim brought about the end of a seven-year veteran.

140Fri, Mar 31, 2017

Parker's Trail: Footsteps of Legends

Parker Schnabel and his friends pay tribute to the legends before them and attempt the Klondike Trail of 1897. Not only is it 600 miles of mountains, lakes and rivers, but leaving late in the season means the winter may derail their plans.

141Fri, Apr 07, 2017

Parker's Trail: Racing the Freeze

Parker and his crew are only 50 miles into the daunting 600 mile trek on the Klondike Trail. It's a race against time as the water is quickly freezing, but with food sources running low they are forced to pause and go hunting or face starvation.

142Fri, Apr 14, 2017

Parker's Trail: Hypothermia

With 375 miles to go, the journey takes an unexpected turn when Parker falls into freezing water and jeopardizes the entire expedition. Then, after the toughest adventure of their lives they relive what happened on the trail and share untold Trail Tales.

143Fri, May 31, 2019

Parker's Trail: Expedition Gold

Parker's quests to find gold in the wild put his survival skills to the ultimate test. He hunts for gold along the freezing Klondike Trail in Alaska, attempts to mine more than Todd Hoffman in South America, and faces danger in Papua New Guinea.

144Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Parker's Trail: Outback Gold

As the Yukon freezes, Parker Schnabel sets his sights on buying a gold-rich claim in Australia. With the help of third-generation Aussie prospector, Tyler Mahoney, Parker takes his team Down Under in search of ground he can mine year-round.