Gold Rush

10 Best Episodes of Gold Rush - Season 13

Calling all Gold Rush fans! If you're someone who loves the thrill of the hunt and the glimmer of gold, then this TV show is a must-watch for you. Gold Rush takes you on a wild journey as you follow the lives of ambitious miners who venture north in search of the ultimate treasure: gold.

With each passing season, the stakes get higher and the risks become even more daring. New miners, new claims, new machines, and new techniques all come into play as these brave individuals do whatever it takes to pull gold out of the ground. It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with triumphs, heartbreaks, and everything in between.

Started in 2010, Gold Rush has captivated audiences for over a decade with its high-octane adventures and captivating storylines. Whether you're a fan of the show or new to the Gold Rush craze, join us as we dive into the best episodes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to be swept away by the gold fever and join the hunt alongside these determined miners. Discovery's Gold Rush is waiting for you, so grab your pickaxe and let's get started!

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 02, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Gold Rush - S13E3

#15 - Golden Acres (Season 13 - Episode 3)

Parker gambles on shutting down his operation to bank big gold. The Claytons uncover rich ground at Golden Acres and need a quick payday to fund their move. The Mikes tag team opening a new cut at Tony's Paradise Hill.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 233 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E15

#14 - The Last Frontier (Season 13 - Episode 15)

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Parker battles for his first Alaska gold and a triple clean out. Dave Turin returns with a shocking proposal at Glacier Creek. Tony moves mountains to drain the gold-rich 80 Pup Cut. Fred calls up a combat buddy for help.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 192 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E25

#13 - Panama Canal Jackpot (Season 13 - Episode 25)

Parker's push for a record season could cost him a wash plant. Tony gambles on resurrecting a 30-year-old beast to finish the season. The Claytons must make a big move to reach the ground under their wash plant.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 196 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E12

#12 - FUBAR (Season 13 - Episode 12)

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Parker is joined by a ragtag group of miners recruited from social media to tackle his first Alaskan claim. Tony faces an engineering problem while Fred's rock truck issues force him to change his approach.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 125 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E7

#11 - Valley of Prayers (Season 13 - Episode 7)

Sluicifer tackles the massive Bear Cut and Fred faces financial ruin up in Dawson City. The Claytons hunt for treasure to save their season.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 223 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E13

#10 - Parker's Big Payday (Season 13 - Episode 13)

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Parker's crew breaks new ground and takes on a new runway project. Fred and his son battle it out over a broken excavator and Tony loses his two biggest dozers.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 201 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E6

#9 - Fight Iron with Iron (Season 13 - Episode 6)

Parker fights muddy ground as he opens his biggest cut of the season and churns through Easy Street pay. Fred discovers a new paystreak that changes the course of his season. Tony gets two dozers stuck stripping to pay in the Blue and Cold cuts.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 226 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E9

#8 - Cursed (Season 13 - Episode 9)

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Parker tasks Mitch with mining out an old road built on virgin ground but problems jeopardize access to both of his washplants. Fred finally gets his monster dozer delivered, only to have it break down. Tony welcomes a new crew into the "Cursed Cut."

The episode was rated 7.59 from 232 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E10

#7 - Little Red Rocket (Season 13 - Episode 10)

Parker goes on a mission to kickstart the Alaska operation and the Claytons face a setback en route to Golden Acres. Tony has bad luck at the worst time.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 203 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E5

#6 - Cheat Codes (Season 13 - Episode 5)

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Fred engineers an ice dam and makes a surprising gold discovery. Parker's crew pivots to the Easy Street cut but a washed out road stops them dead. Tony uses an excavator cheat code to bust through permafrost.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 234 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E11

#5 - Tony's Golden Nights (Season 13 - Episode 11)

Tony attempts to double his gold with greenhorns on the night shift and Fred's crewmember is involved in a freak accident. The Claytons resurrect a beaten-up conveyor.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 184 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E4

#4 - Trench Warfare (Season 13 - Episode 4)

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Tony battles to save his cuts and millions of dollars in gold when snow melt swamps Paradise Hill. Parker brings in a novice miner from Australia to supercharge his operation. Fred's head is nearly taken off when sourcing a new wash plant.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 243 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E2

#3 - Searching for Rick Ness (Season 13 - Episode 2)

Parker gets devastating news and faces off with the biggest landowner in Alaska. Rick Ness surfaces. Tony pressures the kids to deliver the first gold of the season. Fred battles the glacier blocking his gold. The Clayton brothers seek redemption.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 231 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E26

#2 - Klondike Climax (Season 13 - Episode 26)

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Parker pivots to the Panama Canal cut as he guns to clean out his Indian River claims. The Beets crew discover a glory hole that could put them over the top. Fred throws a Hail Mary in the Freedom Cut. The Clayton brothers get an ultimatum from their dad.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 191 votes.

Gold Rush - S13E8

#1 - 50,000 Ounces (Season 13 - Episode 8)

Parker's team chases an epic milestone as Big Red heads into Bear Cut. Tony taps out a honey hole and Fred boots up Sergeant Sluice.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 222 votes.

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