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 nov 16, 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!
Tensions rise between Fred and the Clayton Brothers when a borrowed machine comes back broken. Parker's wash plant Big Red turns into a problem child. Dave's crew struggles to get through the rocky Three Amigos paydirt.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 201 votes.
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 7.54 from 201 votes.
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 235 votes.
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 235 votes.
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 7.59 from 135 votes.
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 7.59 from 205 votes.
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 7.60 from 242 votes.
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 7.60 from 245 votes.
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 7.61 from 209 votes.
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 7.62 from 213 votes.
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 7.63 from 240 votes.
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 251 votes.
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 7.64 from 194 votes.
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 7.75 from 198 votes.
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 233 votes.
