Best Episodes
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!
Parker Schnabel's opens a brand-new cut, but his crew gets stuck in the mud. Todd tries to get Hunter back on the team to assemble a new wash-plant and Tony's stuck up the creek without a barge.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 491 votes.
While Parker Schnabel fights rising floodwaters to save his cut, Hunter Hoffman makes a bold decision shut down his operation and his father's.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 614 votes.
A massive forest fire tears through the Klondike toward Parker's claim, threatening to end his season; Tony desperately needs his barge to run.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 629 votes.
Todd shuts down his operations to support Freddy Dodge as he pleads with the county commissioners to allow him to mine his claim; Kevin has bad news.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 626 votes.
In Colorado, Todd's only hope for the season rests on a new claim, 'the jewellery box' - but has it already been mined out? And, Freddy drops a bombshell.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 590 votes.
Todd interferes with son Hunter's wash-plant, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. Parker battles to maneuver a 150 foot super conveyor and Tony desperately needs dredge #1 to deliver gold but frozen ice may derail his plans.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 716 votes.
Parker Schnabel moves a massive wash plant on his own. Todd Hoffman races to set up his new trommel and faces a medical emergency, while Tony Beets' daughter makes a $200,000 mistake.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 500 votes.
Parker threatens to shut down Rick's Indian River operation after the production dives. Disaster strikes the Beets crew while Kevin is gone visiting his girlfriend. Todd's crew scours the mountainside for gold after he gives them a shocking ultimatum.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 503 votes.
Parker buys his first Klondike claim, but gets an unpleasant surprise when he test pans it. Todd uses chemical ingenuity to break a monster boulder apart that stands in his way to gold. Tony nearly loses a crew member as he is tearing down his second dredge.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 508 votes.
A rogue gunman fires shots at the Hoffman crew; frozen ground destroys Parker Schnabel's dozers; Tony Beets starts to tear apart his 500 ton dredge.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 713 votes.
Parker suspects Tony of sabotage on his new ground and confronts him. Todd's new washplant hits the noise limits for local regulations and they must find a bush fix to solve the problem. Tony Beets takes on his biggest challenge yet in tearing down his second dredge.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 512 votes.
Todd discovers a historic mine site that could turn his season around; Tony mounts a massive operation to replace a 24-ton bucket line; Parker's parents arrive for his birthday bearing extraordinary gifts.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 589 votes.
Parker and Todd go head to head as they lay down the exact same gold-weight goal for their season, whilst Tony Beets fires up his second ancient dredge.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 729 votes.
Tony's dredge teardown hits a wall when they attempt to remove the heaviest piece. Hunter Hoffman demands a change of mine site if they're going to have a future. Parker makes a bid for independence on his own claim, but Tony stands in the way.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 523 votes.
Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy. The deep rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the Kind of the Klondike has produced some of the series' most dramatic moments.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 526 votes.
