About this season
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?
Episodes (21)
1. Crisis in the Klondike
7.0Aired 11 October 2019 • 84 min
A crisis in the Klondike forces Tony, Parker and Rick to make massive gambles to strike it rich and must now hunt for gold on new grounds. The setback hits at the worst time as the price of gold spikes, which sparks a new gold rush to the area.
2. A New Rush Begins
8.0Aired 18 October 2019 • 84 min
Parker bets millions on his crew sluicing in record time and is forced to make a decision when things don't go as planned. Rick rushes to fire up his washplant and find big nuggets. A showdown on the Indian River sends a Klondike legend scrambling.
3. The Nugget Hunter
6.0Aired 25 October 2019 • 42 min
Rick and his dad fly high into Keno mountains on a treasure hunt for massive nuggets. Tony and Monica investigate a gold hot spot the old dredges may have missed. Parker makes a big decision about his crew that could determine the fate of his season.
4. Leave No Gold Behind
6.0Aired 1 November 2019 • 41 min
Parker second guesses the ground he's mining and questions his new foremen. Tony Beets makes a big decision to move the family's entire operation. Rick's mechanic arrives at a critical moment.
5. We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bucket
7.0Aired 8 November 2019 • 41 min
Parker takes on a huge engineering challenge. Rick makes a major upgrade to his mining operation. Mike and Monica team up to open up more ground.
6. Monster Red Lives
6.0Aired 15 November 2019 • 41 min
As Rick continues to search for big nuggets, he buys a monster washplant. A flood puts Tony's new claim in jeopardy as well as his season. Parker needs to move Big Red in record time.
7. Motherlode Mountain
7.0Aired 22 November 2019 • 41 min
The Beets discover what could be the motherlode. Rick faces an impossible decision: mine gold or put together his new washplant. Parker tests his new co-foreman with the claims most important machine.
8. Washplant Wars
Aired 29 November 2019 • 41 min
Rick races to get Monster Red running after losing his only way to mine gold. A dangerous storm shuts down Parker's operation. The Beets family push to get Monica's potentially gold-rich cut up and running.
9. No Time for Redemption
Aired 6 December 2019 • 41 min
Tensions rise when Parker introduces a new crewmember and a radical plan. The Beets run a crucial test that could make or break the season. Dustin's crew is left shorthanded after an unlikely injury and Fred decodes a gold mystery.
10. When the Levee Breaks
Aired 13 December 2019 • 41 min
Rick's season hangs in the balance when an engineering disaster shuts him down. Parker sinks a ton of money into a new claim. Tony gets a third operation running.
11. Rise of the Machines
5.0Aired 20 December 2019 • 41 min
Rick tries to outsmart a vital piece of equipment that has a mind of its own. Parker splurges on a brand new toy to get more gold. The Beets bring in a hired gun to turn around the season.
12. Million-Dollar Pay Day
Aired 3 January 2020 • 87 min
Parker gambles big and splits his crew in search of a massive score. Rick calls in a mining legend to save his season. The Beets move heaven and earth to get all three kids bringing in gold. The Dirt returns and the miners answer all the burning questions.
13. Nuggets or Bust
Aired 10 January 2020 • 41 min
Rick brings in a secret weapon in his hunt for big nuggets. Tony's confronted with a catastrophic issue at his settling pond. Parker makes a risky decision when he hires a friend with no mining experience to help the crew get ahead.
14. Cornered
Aired 17 January 2020 • 41 min
After pulling the plug on his operation, Rick is thrown a lifeline that will determine the rest of his mining season. Parker and Tony battle frozen paydirt.
15. And Then There Was One
Aired 24 January 2020 • 41 min
The mining season is nearly over, and Rick Ness and his crew are making up for lost time. Plus, Tony goes off the beaten track in his search for gold.
16. Parker Doubles Down
Aired 31 January 2020 • 41 min
Parker makes a big move to double his output and bring in more gold. The Beets' face catastrophe when their only remaining operation grinds to a halt. Just as Rick gets Monster Red dialed in, huge rocks threaten to shut him down for good.
17. Rebellion at Duncan Creek
Aired 7 February 2020 • 41 min
As the problems keep mounting up for Rick, tempers fray at Duncan Creek. Parker pushes his crew too hard as he attempts to keep two washplants fed.
18. Frozen Treasure
Aired 14 February 2020 • 41 min
Parker struggles to keep up his record-breaking pace, while a huge mistake threatens Rick's operation. Monica hopes the ground has thawed so she can hit gold.
19. Bring in the Big Guns
Aired 21 February 2020 • 41 min
Rick confronts his landowners. Parker searches for new ground. Tony makes a big purchase.
20. Rally in the Valley
Aired 28 February 2020 • 41 min
Rick hits a gold layer that may save his season. Parker's crew take big risks in Death Valley. Tony turns a corner.
21. Last Gold
Aired 6 March 2020 • 65 min
Nearing the end of his season, Parker closes in on a record gold total. Rick bets on a new piece of ground to finish his season with some more gold. Tony turns to Hunter Creek for one final score.