Gold Rush — Season 6
As a new mining season begins the crews push to find the most gold yet. This season it’s all hands on deck as dredging for gold becomes a family affair. Todd Hoffman will have three generations of men
About this season
As a new mining season begins the crews push to find the most gold yet. This season it’s all hands on deck as dredging for gold becomes a family affair. Todd Hoffman will have three generations of men working on the claim. Parker Schnabel finds out that one season of gold mining has nothing to do with the next. While Tony Beets has to get a 75 year old machine to actually produce gold.
Episodes (24)
1. Blood, Sweat and Gold
5.0Aired 16 October 2015 • 88 min
As a new mining season begins, Parker gets off to a disastrous start when he loses key crew and Tony orders him off his claim. Todd sets a massive goal for the season and Tony reveals big plans to expand his operation.
2. Gold Ship
Aired 23 October 2015 • 44 min
A major issue brings Tony's dredge operation to a halt; Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital.
3. Moving the Monster
5.0Aired 30 October 2015 • 41 min
Todd encounters big issues as he attempts to move his 50 ton washplant. Tony's dredge finally starts producing gold. Parker piles on the pressure and it proves to be too much for one of his young crew members.
4. Grandpa's Golden Advice
Aired 6 November 2015 • 41 min
Todd's attempt to deal with a mountain of tailings pits him against his son Hunter. Tony's dredge takes a hit as he puts a rookie winchman in the hot seat. Parker seeks advice from his Grandpa as he struggles to save his season.
5. Jack's Gold Shack
Aired 13 November 2015 • 41 min
As Parker's frustration boils over, he must look at his own attitude; at Eureka Creek, Tony Beets gets hands-on with his creaking 1938 gold dredge.
6. Treasure Island
Aired 20 November 2015 • 41 min
Parker and his foreman Rick take a chance on a new cut. Todd searches for a fix so he can stop losing gold out of the sluicebox. Tony's crew hits a huge snag with the dredge.
7. Eldorado Dream
Aired 27 November 2015 • 41 min
Jack gets to chase his dream at ElDorado, the richest documented creek in North America. Parker's crew pushes hard in attempt to have Treasure Island live up to its name. Tony discovers his dredge is pouring gold out of its sluices.
8. Mammoth Channel
Aired 4 December 2015 • 41 min
The Hoffman crew uncovers a unique potential sign of good gold. Parker refuses to give up on Treasure Island and a fight between Tony and his crew spells the end for some of his crew.
9. Mammoth Gold
Aired 11 December 2015 • 41 min
Todd's crew unearths evidence of a massive prehistoric creature that may or may not lead to big gold. Tony is forced to rebuild his washplant and Parker opens the biggest cut of his life in an attempt to get more gold than his rival Todd.
10. Parker's 21st Birthday
Aired 18 December 2015 • 41 min
It's Parker's 21st birthday and Rick has an awesome surprise waiting for him aboard a party barge. Tony seeks for a new investment.
11. Captain Monica
Aired 1 January 2016 • 41 min
Monica covers Tony's dredging operation. Elsewhere, Parker attempts a large haul.
12. Crew War
Aired 8 January 2016 • 41 min
Parker's new mechanic sparks a mutiny; a drought shuts down Todd's operation; and Tony faces a major issue that could put him out of business.
13. Goldzilla Gold
Aired 15 January 2016 • 41 min
Hoffman deals with a feud between his day and night staff. Elsewhere, Tony and Gene have a disagreement about operations while Parker's wash plant is producing pay.
14. Million Dollar Mountain
Aired 22 January 2016 • 41 min
Tony makes a big purchase. Parker and Todd wager on who will get the most gold, leading to big changes on the claims.
15. Dead Even
Aired 29 January 2016 • 41 min
Parker pays his royalties for his 3000 ounce gold goal in advance. The dredge is stuck in his own tailings. Todd recovers his weekly loss by opening the roulette cut.
16. Golden Bombshell
3.5Aired 5 February 2016 • 41 min
Parker is convinced to re-open his Fantasyland cut. The power on Tony's 75-year-old dredge is upped to speed up production. Todd's Roulette cut provides both rewards and problems.
17. Klondike Legend
Aired 12 February 2016 • 41 min
Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands where he reveals details about his transformation from a farm boy to a Klondike mining legend. Cameras also follow him in his offseason home in the desert.
18. Oregon Gold
Aired 19 February 2016 • 41 min
Hoffman's looking for new mining ground in Oregon. Beets tries to find better ground for his dredge. Parker moves his washplant to other side of cut.
19. Frozen Pay
6.0Aired 26 February 2016 • 41 min
Parker must divert a creek and mine; Tony breaks his dredge buckets; Todd doubles down with a second monster washplant.
20. King of the Klondike
Aired 4 March 2016 • 41 min
As winter closes in, the race for gold intensifies; Todd runs two washplants; Tony tries to get his dredge out of the water before it freezes; Grandpa John checks in on Parker.
21. Gold Hard Truth
Aired 11 March 2016 • 41 min
Season 2015 review and season 2016 preview.
22. Remembering John Schnabel
Aired 25 March 2016 • 41 min
Honoring the life and legacy of Grandpa John Schnabel.
23. No Holds Barred
Aired 1 April 2016 • 41 min
24. Parker Comes of Age
Aired 1 April 2016 • 41 min
A special episode that aired right after episode 9, it covers Parker's gold mining milestones.