List of Gold Rush episodes
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Gold Rush (formerly Gold Rush Alaska) is a reality television series that airs on Discovery Channel, with reruns also airing on TLC. The show's fifteenth season began airing on November 9, 2024. As of April 18, 2025, a total of 402 episodes of Gold Rush have been aired, including two mini-series.
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· Series overview
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| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Average rating (millions) | ||
| Season premiere | Season finale | ||||
| 1 | 10 | December 3, 2010 (2010-12-03) | February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18) | 3 | |
| 2 | 16 | October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) | February 24, 2012 (2012-02-24) | 4 | |
| 3 | 16 | October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26) | February 22, 2013 (2013-02-22) | 4 | |
| South America | 5 | August 2, 2013 (2013-08-02) | October 18, 2013 (2013-10-18) | 2 | |
| 4 | 18 | October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25) | March 14, 2014 (2014-03-14) | 3 | |
| 5 | 19 | October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17) | March 13, 2015 (2015-03-13) | 4 | |
| 6 | 19 | October 16, 2015 (2015-10-16) | March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11) | 3 | |
| 7 | 21 | October 14, 2016 (2016-10-14) | March 10, 2017 (2017-03-10) | 3 | |
| 8 | 20 | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | March 9, 2018 (2018-03-09) | 2 | |
| 9 | 21 | October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12) | March 22, 2019 (2019-03-22) | 2 | |
| 10 | 21 | October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11) | March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06) | TBA | |
| 11 | 21 | October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) | March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19) | TBA | |
| Winter's Fortune 2021 | 8 | July 30, 2021 (2021-07-30) | September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) | TBA | |
| 12 | 24 | September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) | March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25) | TBA | |
| 13 | 26 | September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30) | March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31) | TBA | |
| 14 | 23 | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) | March 1, 2024 (2024-03-01) | TBA | |
| 15 | 23 | November 2, 2024 (2024-11-02) | April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA | |
| 16 | TBC | November 8, 2025 (2025-11-08) | TBA | ||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2010–2011)
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"No Guts No Glory"
Original air date
December 3, 2010 (2010-12-03)
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Six recession-hit patriots from Oregon stake everything on mining and head north to Alaska to dig for gold and save themselves from financial ruin. The team of greenhorns beg, borrow and build all the equipment they need to mine for gold. Loaded with supplies, they leave their loved ones behind and drive from Oregon to southeast Alaska in a Klondik
Six recession-hit patriots from Oregon stake everything on mining and head north to Alaska to dig for gold and save themselves from financial ruin. The team of greenhorns beg, borrow and build all the equipment they need to mine for gold. Loaded with supplies, they leave their loved ones behind and drive from Oregon to southeast Alaska in a Klondik
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Six recession-hit patriots from Oregon stake everything on mining and head north to Alaska to dig for gold and save themselves from financial ruin. The team of greenhorns beg, borrow and build all the equipment they need to mine for gold. Loaded with supplies, they leave their loved ones behind and drive from Oregon to southeast Alaska in a Klondik
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"Gold, Guns and Bears"
Original air date
December 10, 2010 (2010-12-10)
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The stakes get higher at the Porcupine Creek prospect as reality sets in about just how little time they have to get to their gold. The miners start to rebuild the mining ghost town but the bears aren't so keen on their new neighbors — and they let them know it.
The stakes get higher at the Porcupine Creek prospect as reality sets in about just how little time they have to get to their gold. The miners start to rebuild the mining ghost town but the bears aren't so keen on their new neighbors — and they let them know it.
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The stakes get higher at the Porcupine Creek prospect as reality sets in about just how little time they have to get to their gold. The miners start to rebuild the mining ghost town but the bears aren't so keen on their new neighbors — and they let them know it.
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"Running Dirt"
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December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17)
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The crew races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt. When the families arrive from Oregon and question the lack of gold — and master mechanic Harness becomes dangerously ill — the tension builds so high that Dorsey and Todd almost come to blows.
The crew races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt. When the families arrive from Oregon and question the lack of gold — and master mechanic Harness becomes dangerously ill — the tension builds so high that Dorsey and Todd almost come to blows.
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The crew races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt. When the families arrive from Oregon and question the lack of gold — and master mechanic Harness becomes dangerously ill — the tension builds so high that Dorsey and Todd almost come to blows.
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"The Ultimate Price"
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January 7, 2011 (2011-01-07)
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The team attempts to finally run potential pay dirt through the wash plant. But a visit from the Department of Fish and Game reveals a violation, jeopardizing their vital water supply to the mine. Then disaster strikes as Todd's daughter fights for her life.
The team attempts to finally run potential pay dirt through the wash plant. But a visit from the Department of Fish and Game reveals a violation, jeopardizing their vital water supply to the mine. Then disaster strikes as Todd's daughter fights for her life.
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The team attempts to finally run potential pay dirt through the wash plant. But a visit from the Department of Fish and Game reveals a violation, jeopardizing their vital water supply to the mine. Then disaster strikes as Todd's daughter fights for her life.
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"The Pain Barrier"
Original air date
January 14, 2011 (2011-01-14)
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The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment malfunction brings the operation to a halt. Meanwhile, James Harness collapses and Jimmy Dorsey drives a wedge between himself and the crew when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. But hard work late into the night finally hits a pay streak.
The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment malfunction brings the operation to a halt. Meanwhile, James Harness collapses and Jimmy Dorsey drives a wedge between himself and the crew when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. But hard work late into the night finally hits a pay streak.
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The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment malfunction brings the operation to a halt. Meanwhile, James Harness collapses and Jimmy Dorsey drives a wedge between himself and the crew when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. But hard work late into the night finally hits a pay streak.
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"Gold Fever"
Original air date
January 21, 2011 (2011-01-21)
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The miners' futures are on the line at Porcupine Creek. After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule; the Hoffmans have run out of money and deliver the crew an ultimatum: find $10,000 worth of gold in the next two days, or the families have to head home to Oregon. Meanwhile, after Dorsey struggles with the wave table, tensions flare and fists fly
The miners' futures are on the line at Porcupine Creek. After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule; the Hoffmans have run out of money and deliver the crew an ultimatum: find $10,000 worth of gold in the next two days, or the families have to head home to Oregon. Meanwhile, after Dorsey struggles with the wave table, tensions flare and fists fly
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The miners' futures are on the line at Porcupine Creek. After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule; the Hoffmans have run out of money and deliver the crew an ultimatum: find $10,000 worth of gold in the next two days, or the families have to head home to Oregon. Meanwhile, after Dorsey struggles with the wave table, tensions flare and fists fly
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"Going for Broke"
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January 28, 2011 (2011-01-28)
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With winter weather closing in, a gold-recovery expert comes to help the rookies. Todd discovers a major design flaw in the equipment and is forced to make huge modifications. With the credit cards maxed out, he is forced to take desperate measures.
With winter weather closing in, a gold-recovery expert comes to help the rookies. Todd discovers a major design flaw in the equipment and is forced to make huge modifications. With the credit cards maxed out, he is forced to take desperate measures.
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With winter weather closing in, a gold-recovery expert comes to help the rookies. Todd discovers a major design flaw in the equipment and is forced to make huge modifications. With the credit cards maxed out, he is forced to take desperate measures.
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"Bad Blood"
Original air date
February 4, 2011 (2011-02-04)
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The crew remains in a deep financial hole. Veteran miner Dakota Fred thinks he can turn things around and he cranks up production faster than ever before. But when things start falling apart, tensions mount and Harness can't keep his frustration in.
The crew remains in a deep financial hole. Veteran miner Dakota Fred thinks he can turn things around and he cranks up production faster than ever before. But when things start falling apart, tensions mount and Harness can't keep his frustration in.
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The crew remains in a deep financial hole. Veteran miner Dakota Fred thinks he can turn things around and he cranks up production faster than ever before. But when things start falling apart, tensions mount and Harness can't keep his frustration in.
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"Bedrock or Bust"
Original air date
February 11, 2011 (2011-02-11)
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Desperate to get to bedrock and large quantities of gold, Todd and Jack throw caution to the wind and dig deeper than ever before. With the brutal Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns.
Desperate to get to bedrock and large quantities of gold, Todd and Jack throw caution to the wind and dig deeper than ever before. With the brutal Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns.
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Desperate to get to bedrock and large quantities of gold, Todd and Jack throw caution to the wind and dig deeper than ever before. With the brutal Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns.
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"Never Say Die"
Original air date
February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18)
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With the arctic winter looming, the crew races against the clock. Rain and thawing snow flood the mine and Jack puts his life on the line as the glory hole caves in around the massive 100,000-pound excavator.
With the arctic winter looming, the crew races against the clock. Rain and thawing snow flood the mine and Jack puts his life on the line as the glory hole caves in around the massive 100,000-pound excavator.
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With the arctic winter looming, the crew races against the clock. Rain and thawing snow flood the mine and Jack puts his life on the line as the glory hole caves in around the massive 100,000-pound excavator.
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"Full Disclosure"
Original air date
February 25, 2011 (2011-02-25)
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The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. This special episode reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.
The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. This special episode reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.
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The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. This special episode reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.
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| 1 | 1 | "No Guts No Glory" | December 3, 2010 (2010-12-03) | 2 | |
| Six recession-hit patriots from Oregon stake everything on mining and head north to Alaska to dig for gold and save themselves from financial ruin. The team of greenhorns beg, borrow and build all the equipment they need to mine for gold. Loaded with supplies, they leave their loved ones behind and drive from Oregon to southeast Alaska in a Klondik | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Gold, Guns and Bears" | December 10, 2010 (2010-12-10) | 2 | |
| The stakes get higher at the Porcupine Creek prospect as reality sets in about just how little time they have to get to their gold. The miners start to rebuild the mining ghost town but the bears aren't so keen on their new neighbors — and they let them know it. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Running Dirt" | December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17) | 2 | |
| The crew races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt. When the families arrive from Oregon and question the lack of gold — and master mechanic Harness becomes dangerously ill — the tension builds so high that Dorsey and Todd almost come to blows. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Ultimate Price" | January 7, 2011 (2011-01-07) | 3 | |
| The team attempts to finally run potential pay dirt through the wash plant. But a visit from the Department of Fish and Game reveals a violation, jeopardizing their vital water supply to the mine. Then disaster strikes as Todd's daughter fights for her life. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Pain Barrier" | January 14, 2011 (2011-01-14) | 3 | |
| The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment malfunction brings the operation to a halt. Meanwhile, James Harness collapses and Jimmy Dorsey drives a wedge between himself and the crew when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. But hard work late into the night finally hits a pay streak. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Gold Fever" | January 21, 2011 (2011-01-21) | 3 | |
| The miners' futures are on the line at Porcupine Creek. After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule; the Hoffmans have run out of money and deliver the crew an ultimatum: find $10,000 worth of gold in the next two days, or the families have to head home to Oregon. Meanwhile, after Dorsey struggles with the wave table, tensions flare and fists fly | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Going for Broke" | January 28, 2011 (2011-01-28) | 3 | |
| With winter weather closing in, a gold-recovery expert comes to help the rookies. Todd discovers a major design flaw in the equipment and is forced to make huge modifications. With the credit cards maxed out, he is forced to take desperate measures. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Bad Blood" | February 4, 2011 (2011-02-04) | 3 | |
| The crew remains in a deep financial hole. Veteran miner Dakota Fred thinks he can turn things around and he cranks up production faster than ever before. But when things start falling apart, tensions mount and Harness can't keep his frustration in. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Bedrock or Bust" | February 11, 2011 (2011-02-11) | 3 | |
| Desperate to get to bedrock and large quantities of gold, Todd and Jack throw caution to the wind and dig deeper than ever before. With the brutal Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Never Say Die" | February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18) | 4 | |
| With the arctic winter looming, the crew races against the clock. Rain and thawing snow flood the mine and Jack puts his life on the line as the glory hole caves in around the massive 100,000-pound excavator. | |||||
| 11 | Special | "Full Disclosure" | February 25, 2011 (2011-02-25) | 2 | |
| The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. This special episode reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season. | |||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2011–2012)
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"The Off-Season"
Original air date
October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)
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"Twist of Fate"
Original air date
October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)
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The Hoffmans have to find gold – and fast. The crew arrives in Porcupine Creek reinvigorated and, in record time, they are on the gold. But just as they celebrate their best clean-out ever, Dakota Fred returns and drops a bombshell on Todd, Jack and crew.
The Hoffmans have to find gold – and fast. The crew arrives in Porcupine Creek reinvigorated and, in record time, they are on the gold. But just as they celebrate their best clean-out ever, Dakota Fred returns and drops a bombshell on Todd, Jack and crew.
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The Hoffmans have to find gold – and fast. The crew arrives in Porcupine Creek reinvigorated and, in record time, they are on the gold. But just as they celebrate their best clean-out ever, Dakota Fred returns and drops a bombshell on Todd, Jack and crew.
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"Virgin Ground"
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November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)
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The Hoffman crew heads north to the Klondike in a desperate bid to find a new claim and salvage their mining season. 16-year-old Parker Schnabel takes over the Big Nugget Mine, while Dakota Fred gets a new start at Porcupine Creek.
The Hoffman crew heads north to the Klondike in a desperate bid to find a new claim and salvage their mining season. 16-year-old Parker Schnabel takes over the Big Nugget Mine, while Dakota Fred gets a new start at Porcupine Creek.
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The Hoffman crew heads north to the Klondike in a desperate bid to find a new claim and salvage their mining season. 16-year-old Parker Schnabel takes over the Big Nugget Mine, while Dakota Fred gets a new start at Porcupine Creek.
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"Family Feud"
Original air date
November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)
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Jack and Todd go head-to-head over how to set up their new claim. At Porcupine Creek, Dakota Fred rips out the wash plant and finds gold that he forced the Hoffmans to leave behind. At Big Nugget Mine, Parker continues to hit pay dirt.
Jack and Todd go head-to-head over how to set up their new claim. At Porcupine Creek, Dakota Fred rips out the wash plant and finds gold that he forced the Hoffmans to leave behind. At Big Nugget Mine, Parker continues to hit pay dirt.
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Jack and Todd go head-to-head over how to set up their new claim. At Porcupine Creek, Dakota Fred rips out the wash plant and finds gold that he forced the Hoffmans to leave behind. At Big Nugget Mine, Parker continues to hit pay dirt.
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"Slippery Slope"
Original air date
November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)
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The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and the gold. As the Dakota Boys set up their new wash plant, Fred pushes his son too hard and Dustin storms off. Parker faces a breakdown that leaves his mining season at a standstill.
The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and the gold. As the Dakota Boys set up their new wash plant, Fred pushes his son too hard and Dustin storms off. Parker faces a breakdown that leaves his mining season at a standstill.
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The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and the gold. As the Dakota Boys set up their new wash plant, Fred pushes his son too hard and Dustin storms off. Parker faces a breakdown that leaves his mining season at a standstill.
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"Drill or Die"
Original air date
November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)
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A crew rebellion forces Todd Hoffman to dig test holes on the claim. The tension mounts as they wait to see whether they're sitting on a gold-rich paystreak – or about to go bust. Then, Fred is forced to abandon mining as floods in North Dakota destroy his home.
A crew rebellion forces Todd Hoffman to dig test holes on the claim. The tension mounts as they wait to see whether they're sitting on a gold-rich paystreak – or about to go bust. Then, Fred is forced to abandon mining as floods in North Dakota destroy his home.
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A crew rebellion forces Todd Hoffman to dig test holes on the claim. The tension mounts as they wait to see whether they're sitting on a gold-rich paystreak – or about to go bust. Then, Fred is forced to abandon mining as floods in North Dakota destroy his home.
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"Lovestruck"
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December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)
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The Hoffmans are finally on the gold, but a new love threatens to derail mechanic James Harness right when the crew needs him most. Desperate for pay dirt, Parker bulldozes a dangerous road up the side of a mountain and Fred returns to Porcupine Creek after facing the loss of his North Dakota home.
The Hoffmans are finally on the gold, but a new love threatens to derail mechanic James Harness right when the crew needs him most. Desperate for pay dirt, Parker bulldozes a dangerous road up the side of a mountain and Fred returns to Porcupine Creek after facing the loss of his North Dakota home.
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The Hoffmans are finally on the gold, but a new love threatens to derail mechanic James Harness right when the crew needs him most. Desperate for pay dirt, Parker bulldozes a dangerous road up the side of a mountain and Fred returns to Porcupine Creek after facing the loss of his North Dakota home.
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"Gold At Last"
Original air date
December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09)
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The Hoffmans realize they could be losing thousands of dollars of gold out of the end of their sluices and they are forced to tear apart the wash plant and rebuild. In his quest for virgin ground at Smith Creek, Parker turns into a lumberjack to get back on the gold.
The Hoffmans realize they could be losing thousands of dollars of gold out of the end of their sluices and they are forced to tear apart the wash plant and rebuild. In his quest for virgin ground at Smith Creek, Parker turns into a lumberjack to get back on the gold.
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The Hoffmans realize they could be losing thousands of dollars of gold out of the end of their sluices and they are forced to tear apart the wash plant and rebuild. In his quest for virgin ground at Smith Creek, Parker turns into a lumberjack to get back on the gold.
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"On The Gold"
Original air date
December 16, 2011 (2011-12-16)
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With the washplant prepped, the Hoffman crew finally has their first clean-out of the season. Back in Alaska, Dakota Fred works furiously to win the "more-gold-in-a-week" bet that he made with Jack. At Big Nugget, Parker clashes with his grandfather when John wants to shut down the wash plant.
With the washplant prepped, the Hoffman crew finally has their first clean-out of the season. Back in Alaska, Dakota Fred works furiously to win the "more-gold-in-a-week" bet that he made with Jack. At Big Nugget, Parker clashes with his grandfather when John wants to shut down the wash plant.
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With the washplant prepped, the Hoffman crew finally has their first clean-out of the season. Back in Alaska, Dakota Fred works furiously to win the "more-gold-in-a-week" bet that he made with Jack. At Big Nugget, Parker clashes with his grandfather when John wants to shut down the wash plant.
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"Cameramen - Behind the Scenes - Special"
Original air date
December 23, 2011 (2011-12-23)
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This episode follows the production crew and shows the difficulties of filming Gold Rush
This episode follows the production crew and shows the difficulties of filming Gold Rush
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This episode follows the production crew and shows the difficulties of filming Gold Rush
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"After the Rush - Special"
Original air date
December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30)
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In this episode of Gold Rush, the executive producer interviews the miners.
In this episode of Gold Rush, the executive producer interviews the miners.
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In this episode of Gold Rush, the executive producer interviews the miners.
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"Dead in the Water"
Original air date
January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)
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Jack Hoffman's precious excavator gets stranded in the creek and requires emergency surgery in the wilderness. Meanwhile, the crew fine-tunes their wash plant – which doubles their efficiency at finding gold. Parker does the work of two men until an argument with his mother threatens to shut him down.
Jack Hoffman's precious excavator gets stranded in the creek and requires emergency surgery in the wilderness. Meanwhile, the crew fine-tunes their wash plant – which doubles their efficiency at finding gold. Parker does the work of two men until an argument with his mother threatens to shut him down.
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Jack Hoffman's precious excavator gets stranded in the creek and requires emergency surgery in the wilderness. Meanwhile, the crew fine-tunes their wash plant – which doubles their efficiency at finding gold. Parker does the work of two men until an argument with his mother threatens to shut him down.
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"Twenty Four Seven"
Original air date
January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)
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Short on time, the Hoffman crew decides to run night and day in a struggle to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector pays a surprise visit to both Fred and Parker. The inspector finds safety violations and both operations face closure.
Short on time, the Hoffman crew decides to run night and day in a struggle to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector pays a surprise visit to both Fred and Parker. The inspector finds safety violations and both operations face closure.
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Short on time, the Hoffman crew decides to run night and day in a struggle to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector pays a surprise visit to both Fred and Parker. The inspector finds safety violations and both operations face closure.
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"Rock Bottom"
Original air date
January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)
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The Hoffman crew is dead in the water until Harness can repair their broken excavator. Parker Schnabel totals his gold for the season and hands the Big Nugget Mine back to his grandpa. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys lock horns trying to re-open their mine.
The Hoffman crew is dead in the water until Harness can repair their broken excavator. Parker Schnabel totals his gold for the season and hands the Big Nugget Mine back to his grandpa. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys lock horns trying to re-open their mine.
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The Hoffman crew is dead in the water until Harness can repair their broken excavator. Parker Schnabel totals his gold for the season and hands the Big Nugget Mine back to his grandpa. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys lock horns trying to re-open their mine.
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"Bedrock Gold"
Original air date
January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)
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A key crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek. Meanwhile, massive rocks break Dakota Fred's de-rocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35 oz season haul into a solid gold bar.
A key crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek. Meanwhile, massive rocks break Dakota Fred's de-rocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35 oz season haul into a solid gold bar.
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A key crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek. Meanwhile, massive rocks break Dakota Fred's de-rocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35 oz season haul into a solid gold bar.
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Title
"Man Down"
Original air date
February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)
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A heart attack has 91-year-old John Schnabel battling for his life. The Hoffmans find a gold nugget that becomes a game-changer and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to do at Porcupine creek.
A heart attack has 91-year-old John Schnabel battling for his life. The Hoffmans find a gold nugget that becomes a game-changer and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to do at Porcupine creek.
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The Hoffman crew risks it all to run through the night in a bid to finally break even for the season. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet when his excavator gets stuck in the pit. John Schnabel returns to the Big Nugget Mine after his heart attack.
The Hoffman crew risks it all to run through the night in a bid to finally break even for the season. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet when his excavator gets stuck in the pit. John Schnabel returns to the Big Nugget Mine after his heart attack.
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The Hoffman crew risks it all to run through the night in a bid to finally break even for the season. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet when his excavator gets stuck in the pit. John Schnabel returns to the Big Nugget Mine after his heart attack.
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February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)
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The Hoffman crew battles frozen dirt and frozen pipes as they struggle to hit their goal of 100 oz. Parker makes a last-ditch effort at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boys' season may be over when Dustin smashes the side of the wash plant.
The Hoffman crew battles frozen dirt and frozen pipes as they struggle to hit their goal of 100 oz. Parker makes a last-ditch effort at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boys' season may be over when Dustin smashes the side of the wash plant.
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The Hoffman crew battles frozen dirt and frozen pipes as they struggle to hit their goal of 100 oz. Parker makes a last-ditch effort at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boys' season may be over when Dustin smashes the side of the wash plant.
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February 24, 2012 (2012-02-24)
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The Hoffman crew is desperate to get 100 ounces, but Todd's decision to run the dozer on solid ice ends in disaster. The Big Nugget Mine faces closure if Parker fails to hit a pay streak and Dakota Fred thinks he's finally found Jack Hoffman's glory hole.
The Hoffman crew is desperate to get 100 ounces, but Todd's decision to run the dozer on solid ice ends in disaster. The Big Nugget Mine faces closure if Parker fails to hit a pay streak and Dakota Fred thinks he's finally found Jack Hoffman's glory hole.
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The Hoffman crew is desperate to get 100 ounces, but Todd's decision to run the dozer on solid ice ends in disaster. The Big Nugget Mine faces closure if Parker fails to hit a pay streak and Dakota Fred thinks he's finally found Jack Hoffman's glory hole.
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| 12 | Special | "The Off-Season" | October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 | "Twist of Fate" | October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) | 3 | |
| The Hoffmans have to find gold – and fast. The crew arrives in Porcupine Creek reinvigorated and, in record time, they are on the gold. But just as they celebrate their best clean-out ever, Dakota Fred returns and drops a bombshell on Todd, Jack and crew. | |||||
| 14 | 2 | "Virgin Ground" | November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04) | 3 | |
| The Hoffman crew heads north to the Klondike in a desperate bid to find a new claim and salvage their mining season. 16-year-old Parker Schnabel takes over the Big Nugget Mine, while Dakota Fred gets a new start at Porcupine Creek. | |||||
| 15 | 3 | "Family Feud" | November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11) | 4 | |
| Jack and Todd go head-to-head over how to set up their new claim. At Porcupine Creek, Dakota Fred rips out the wash plant and finds gold that he forced the Hoffmans to leave behind. At Big Nugget Mine, Parker continues to hit pay dirt. | |||||
| 16 | 4 | "Slippery Slope" | November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) | 3 | |
| The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and the gold. As the Dakota Boys set up their new wash plant, Fred pushes his son too hard and Dustin storms off. Parker faces a breakdown that leaves his mining season at a standstill. | |||||
| 17 | 5 | "Drill or Die" | November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25) | 4 | |
| A crew rebellion forces Todd Hoffman to dig test holes on the claim. The tension mounts as they wait to see whether they're sitting on a gold-rich paystreak – or about to go bust. Then, Fred is forced to abandon mining as floods in North Dakota destroy his home. | |||||
| 18 | 6 | "Lovestruck" | December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02) | 4 | |
| The Hoffmans are finally on the gold, but a new love threatens to derail mechanic James Harness right when the crew needs him most. Desperate for pay dirt, Parker bulldozes a dangerous road up the side of a mountain and Fred returns to Porcupine Creek after facing the loss of his North Dakota home. | |||||
| 19 | 7 | "Gold At Last" | December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09) | 4 | |
| The Hoffmans realize they could be losing thousands of dollars of gold out of the end of their sluices and they are forced to tear apart the wash plant and rebuild. In his quest for virgin ground at Smith Creek, Parker turns into a lumberjack to get back on the gold. | |||||
| 20 | 8 | "On The Gold" | December 16, 2011 (2011-12-16) | 5 | |
| With the washplant prepped, the Hoffman crew finally has their first clean-out of the season. Back in Alaska, Dakota Fred works furiously to win the "more-gold-in-a-week" bet that he made with Jack. At Big Nugget, Parker clashes with his grandfather when John wants to shut down the wash plant. | |||||
| 21 | Special | "Cameramen - Behind the Scenes - Special" | December 23, 2011 (2011-12-23) | 3 | |
| This episode follows the production crew and shows the difficulties of filming Gold Rush | |||||
| 22 | Special | "After the Rush - Special" | December 30, 2011 (2011-12-30) | 2 | |
| In this episode of Gold Rush, the executive producer interviews the miners. | |||||
| 23 | 9 | "Dead in the Water" | January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06) | 4 | |
| Jack Hoffman's precious excavator gets stranded in the creek and requires emergency surgery in the wilderness. Meanwhile, the crew fine-tunes their wash plant – which doubles their efficiency at finding gold. Parker does the work of two men until an argument with his mother threatens to shut him down. | |||||
| 24 | 10 | "Twenty Four Seven" | January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13) | 5 | |
| Short on time, the Hoffman crew decides to run night and day in a struggle to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector pays a surprise visit to both Fred and Parker. The inspector finds safety violations and both operations face closure. | |||||
| 25 | 11 | "Rock Bottom" | January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20) | 4 | |
| The Hoffman crew is dead in the water until Harness can repair their broken excavator. Parker Schnabel totals his gold for the season and hands the Big Nugget Mine back to his grandpa. Meanwhile, the Dakota boys lock horns trying to re-open their mine. | |||||
| 26 | 12 | "Bedrock Gold" | January 27, 2012 (2012-01-27) | 4 | |
| A key crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek. Meanwhile, massive rocks break Dakota Fred's de-rocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35 oz season haul into a solid gold bar. | |||||
| 27 | 13 | "Man Down" | February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03) | 4 | |
| A heart attack has 91-year-old John Schnabel battling for his life. The Hoffmans find a gold nugget that becomes a game-changer and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to do at Porcupine creek. | |||||
| 28 | 14 | "In the Black" | February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10) | 4 | |
| The Hoffman crew risks it all to run through the night in a bid to finally break even for the season. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet when his excavator gets stuck in the pit. John Schnabel returns to the Big Nugget Mine after his heart attack. | |||||
| 29 | 15 | "Frozen Out" | February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17) | 5 | |
| The Hoffman crew battles frozen dirt and frozen pipes as they struggle to hit their goal of 100 oz. Parker makes a last-ditch effort at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boys' season may be over when Dustin smashes the side of the wash plant. | |||||
| 30 | 16 | "Judgement Day" | February 24, 2012 (2012-02-24) | 5 | |
| The Hoffman crew is desperate to get 100 ounces, but Todd's decision to run the dozer on solid ice ends in disaster. The Big Nugget Mine faces closure if Parker fails to hit a pay streak and Dakota Fred thinks he's finally found Jack Hoffman's glory hole. | |||||
| 31 | Special | "Revelations" | March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02) | 3 | |
| 32 | Special | "Aftershow - Digging Deeper" | March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09) | 2 | |
| 33 | Special | "Aftershow - The Last Word" | March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23) | 2 | |
· Episodes › The Jungle Special (2012)
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August 17, 2012 (2012-08-17)
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Frozen out of the Klondike, Todd Hoffman gets a hot tip on a gold claim in Guyana, South America. But to get there he must lead his crew through the snake-infested jungle, dangerous business deals and up deadly rivers in a "no guts, no glory" adventure.
Frozen out of the Klondike, Todd Hoffman gets a hot tip on a gold claim in Guyana, South America. But to get there he must lead his crew through the snake-infested jungle, dangerous business deals and up deadly rivers in a "no guts, no glory" adventure.
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Frozen out of the Klondike, Todd Hoffman gets a hot tip on a gold claim in Guyana, South America. But to get there he must lead his crew through the snake-infested jungle, dangerous business deals and up deadly rivers in a "no guts, no glory" adventure.
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| 34 | — | "The Jungle" | August 17, 2012 (2012-08-17) | 2 | |
| Frozen out of the Klondike, Todd Hoffman gets a hot tip on a gold claim in Guyana, South America. But to get there he must lead his crew through the snake-infested jungle, dangerous business deals and up deadly rivers in a "no guts, no glory" adventure. | |||||
| 35 | — | "Aftershow" | August 17, 2012 (2012-08-17) | 2 | |
· Episodes › Season 3 (2012–2013)
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"The Long"
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October 19, 2012 (2012-10-19)
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October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)
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October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)
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October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)
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Todd and new Indian River boss Dave Turin bring in 12 new machines, and 11 new crew for the season. Dakota Fred's glory hole is thought to contain millions in gold, but 4ft of snow is in the way. Parker hires a new crew and sets his sights on new land.
Todd and new Indian River boss Dave Turin bring in 12 new machines, and 11 new crew for the season. Dakota Fred's glory hole is thought to contain millions in gold, but 4ft of snow is in the way. Parker hires a new crew and sets his sights on new land.
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Todd and new Indian River boss Dave Turin bring in 12 new machines, and 11 new crew for the season. Dakota Fred's glory hole is thought to contain millions in gold, but 4ft of snow is in the way. Parker hires a new crew and sets his sights on new land.
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November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)
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Dave faces disaster when he finds his new claim is un-minable. Todd is thousands of dollars in the hole and the 1,000-ounce goal looks impossible. The Dakota boys face the threat of historic floods and Parker desperately needs to secure new ground.
Dave faces disaster when he finds his new claim is un-minable. Todd is thousands of dollars in the hole and the 1,000-ounce goal looks impossible. The Dakota boys face the threat of historic floods and Parker desperately needs to secure new ground.
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Dave faces disaster when he finds his new claim is un-minable. Todd is thousands of dollars in the hole and the 1,000-ounce goal looks impossible. The Dakota boys face the threat of historic floods and Parker desperately needs to secure new ground.
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"Secret Weapons"
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November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)
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Todd secures new rights to Indian River for Dave Turin's crew, on the claims the crew "accidentally" drilled. The new "Big Red" wash plant is assembled, and nearly destroyed in the first test. Todd junks his old washplant, after finding out it's losing gold, only to discover his new washplant is weeks away. At the Big Nugget Mine in Alaska, Parker
Todd secures new rights to Indian River for Dave Turin's crew, on the claims the crew "accidentally" drilled. The new "Big Red" wash plant is assembled, and nearly destroyed in the first test. Todd junks his old washplant, after finding out it's losing gold, only to discover his new washplant is weeks away. At the Big Nugget Mine in Alaska, Parker
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Todd secures new rights to Indian River for Dave Turin's crew, on the claims the crew "accidentally" drilled. The new "Big Red" wash plant is assembled, and nearly destroyed in the first test. Todd junks his old washplant, after finding out it's losing gold, only to discover his new washplant is weeks away. At the Big Nugget Mine in Alaska, Parker
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"Battle of The Bridge"
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November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)
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At Quartz Creek, the mine is at a standstill since Todd ripped out their washplant. The delay on Todd's replacement threatens to ruin his season. Todd heads 1,800 miles south to confront the manufacturer and get the ‘turbo trommel’ back on track. But while he's gone, his chief investor Jason Otteson arrives on the claim to find chaos – and no Todd.
At Quartz Creek, the mine is at a standstill since Todd ripped out their washplant. The delay on Todd's replacement threatens to ruin his season. Todd heads 1,800 miles south to confront the manufacturer and get the ‘turbo trommel’ back on track. But while he's gone, his chief investor Jason Otteson arrives on the claim to find chaos – and no Todd.
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At Quartz Creek, the mine is at a standstill since Todd ripped out their washplant. The delay on Todd's replacement threatens to ruin his season. Todd heads 1,800 miles south to confront the manufacturer and get the ‘turbo trommel’ back on track. But while he's gone, his chief investor Jason Otteson arrives on the claim to find chaos – and no Todd.
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"The Ultimatum"
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November 23, 2012 (2012-11-23)
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Todd's chief investor demands to see 100 ounces of gold in the next three weeks – or he will pull the plug on the Klondike operation. At Indian River, Dave Turin is on the gold. Parker's crew goes into meltdown when he forces them to replace a bridge, while Fred attempts to make a precision part for the 270's track out of scrap metal.
Todd's chief investor demands to see 100 ounces of gold in the next three weeks – or he will pull the plug on the Klondike operation. At Indian River, Dave Turin is on the gold. Parker's crew goes into meltdown when he forces them to replace a bridge, while Fred attempts to make a precision part for the 270's track out of scrap metal.
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Todd's chief investor demands to see 100 ounces of gold in the next three weeks – or he will pull the plug on the Klondike operation. At Indian River, Dave Turin is on the gold. Parker's crew goes into meltdown when he forces them to replace a bridge, while Fred attempts to make a precision part for the 270's track out of scrap metal.
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"Game Changer"
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November 30, 2012 (2012-11-30)
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Todd finally takes delivery of the Turbo Trommel. Dave's mine at Indian River digs deeper in search of gold, and pulls 33 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys are forced to run second-hand dirt, pulling 7 oz in 2 days, and Parker doubles shifts to finally haul 55 oz – worth $80,000 – in 1 week.
Todd finally takes delivery of the Turbo Trommel. Dave's mine at Indian River digs deeper in search of gold, and pulls 33 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys are forced to run second-hand dirt, pulling 7 oz in 2 days, and Parker doubles shifts to finally haul 55 oz – worth $80,000 – in 1 week.
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Todd finally takes delivery of the Turbo Trommel. Dave's mine at Indian River digs deeper in search of gold, and pulls 33 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys are forced to run second-hand dirt, pulling 7 oz in 2 days, and Parker doubles shifts to finally haul 55 oz – worth $80,000 – in 1 week.
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"Road To Gold"
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December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)
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Todd and his crew finally get to test the new Turbo Trommel, but nearly destroy it while getting it into place. Dave pushes his crew to double their last clean-out and, despite a jammed tree in the feeder, pull 60 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys receive a visit from an inspector with the power to shut down their mine, but they pass inspection. Parke
Todd and his crew finally get to test the new Turbo Trommel, but nearly destroy it while getting it into place. Dave pushes his crew to double their last clean-out and, despite a jammed tree in the feeder, pull 60 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys receive a visit from an inspector with the power to shut down their mine, but they pass inspection. Parke
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Todd and his crew finally get to test the new Turbo Trommel, but nearly destroy it while getting it into place. Dave pushes his crew to double their last clean-out and, despite a jammed tree in the feeder, pull 60 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys receive a visit from an inspector with the power to shut down their mine, but they pass inspection. Parke
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"Up Smith Creek"
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December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)
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Todd Hoffman faces closure if he fails to get 100 ounces of gold for his investor. The Dakota Boys believe they've finally found the elusive Glory Hole. Parker Schnabel uncovers the two-year mystery of Smith Creek just as his grandpa reveals some bad news.
Todd Hoffman faces closure if he fails to get 100 ounces of gold for his investor. The Dakota Boys believe they've finally found the elusive Glory Hole. Parker Schnabel uncovers the two-year mystery of Smith Creek just as his grandpa reveals some bad news.
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Todd Hoffman faces closure if he fails to get 100 ounces of gold for his investor. The Dakota Boys believe they've finally found the elusive Glory Hole. Parker Schnabel uncovers the two-year mystery of Smith Creek just as his grandpa reveals some bad news.
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December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21)
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December 28, 2012 (2012-12-28)
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January 4, 2013 (2013-01-04)
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Parker finds out about the fate of his Grandpa, and finds new ground. Todd's Turbo-Trommel is back up and running after having an engine replaced, Indian River hits Bedrock, and the Dakota Boys investigate the truth behind the Glory Hole Waterfall.
Parker finds out about the fate of his Grandpa, and finds new ground. Todd's Turbo-Trommel is back up and running after having an engine replaced, Indian River hits Bedrock, and the Dakota Boys investigate the truth behind the Glory Hole Waterfall.
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Parker finds out about the fate of his Grandpa, and finds new ground. Todd's Turbo-Trommel is back up and running after having an engine replaced, Indian River hits Bedrock, and the Dakota Boys investigate the truth behind the Glory Hole Waterfall.
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January 11, 2013 (2013-01-11)
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Todd and Dave go to war over the dozer they both need to keep mining and Todd banks on finding virgin ground beneath a pile of dredge tailings. Parker faces a crew rebellion and Dakota Fred attacks the Glory Hole with his secret weapon – the bedrock shark.
Todd and Dave go to war over the dozer they both need to keep mining and Todd banks on finding virgin ground beneath a pile of dredge tailings. Parker faces a crew rebellion and Dakota Fred attacks the Glory Hole with his secret weapon – the bedrock shark.
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Todd and Dave go to war over the dozer they both need to keep mining and Todd banks on finding virgin ground beneath a pile of dredge tailings. Parker faces a crew rebellion and Dakota Fred attacks the Glory Hole with his secret weapon – the bedrock shark.
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"Pink Slip"
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January 18, 2013 (2013-01-18)
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Todd calls it quits on his turbo trommel and shuts down his Quartz Creek operation. Dave's race to open a new cut leaves his dozer hanging over a cliff. Parker finally hits bedrock at Emerson Trench and two broken machines force Fred to go deeper in debt.
Todd calls it quits on his turbo trommel and shuts down his Quartz Creek operation. Dave's race to open a new cut leaves his dozer hanging over a cliff. Parker finally hits bedrock at Emerson Trench and two broken machines force Fred to go deeper in debt.
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Todd calls it quits on his turbo trommel and shuts down his Quartz Creek operation. Dave's race to open a new cut leaves his dozer hanging over a cliff. Parker finally hits bedrock at Emerson Trench and two broken machines force Fred to go deeper in debt.
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"The Merger"
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January 25, 2013 (2013-01-25)
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Todd forces his crew and Dave's crew to merge into one team. The Dakota Boys use their new equipment to get back down to the bottom of the Glory Hole. Parker risks his life to get pay dirt from an abandoned mine site down a dangerous mountain road.
Todd forces his crew and Dave's crew to merge into one team. The Dakota Boys use their new equipment to get back down to the bottom of the Glory Hole. Parker risks his life to get pay dirt from an abandoned mine site down a dangerous mountain road.
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Todd forces his crew and Dave's crew to merge into one team. The Dakota Boys use their new equipment to get back down to the bottom of the Glory Hole. Parker risks his life to get pay dirt from an abandoned mine site down a dangerous mountain road.
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"The Night Shift"
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February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01)
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Tensions mount between the day shift and night shift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water.
Tensions mount between the day shift and night shift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water.
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Tensions mount between the day shift and night shift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water.
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"Bedrock Blowout"
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February 8, 2013 (2013-02-08)
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Todd pushes the Big Red washplant to near breaking point on his best ground yet. Fred and Dustin battle to save a broken down excavator as water floods the glory hole and Parker faces his worst nightmare as the dangerous mine road claims its first victim.
Todd pushes the Big Red washplant to near breaking point on his best ground yet. Fred and Dustin battle to save a broken down excavator as water floods the glory hole and Parker faces his worst nightmare as the dangerous mine road claims its first victim.
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Todd pushes the Big Red washplant to near breaking point on his best ground yet. Fred and Dustin battle to save a broken down excavator as water floods the glory hole and Parker faces his worst nightmare as the dangerous mine road claims its first victim.
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"Redemption Road"
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February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
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Out of Indian River pay dirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000-ounce goal. A bad fall puts Fred out the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over – but his grandpa is convinced he's near the mother lode.
Out of Indian River pay dirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000-ounce goal. A bad fall puts Fred out the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over – but his grandpa is convinced he's near the mother lode.
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Out of Indian River pay dirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000-ounce goal. A bad fall puts Fred out the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over – but his grandpa is convinced he's near the mother lode.
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"The Motherlode"
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February 22, 2013 (2013-02-22)
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Winter strikes and the miners wage the final battle for the mother lode. The Hoffmans pull out a secret weapon to thaw frozen gold-rich pay dirt. Dustin plunges into the freezing waters of the Glory Hole and Parker mines the last ground at Big Nugget.
Winter strikes and the miners wage the final battle for the mother lode. The Hoffmans pull out a secret weapon to thaw frozen gold-rich pay dirt. Dustin plunges into the freezing waters of the Glory Hole and Parker mines the last ground at Big Nugget.
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Winter strikes and the miners wage the final battle for the mother lode. The Hoffmans pull out a secret weapon to thaw frozen gold-rich pay dirt. Dustin plunges into the freezing waters of the Glory Hole and Parker mines the last ground at Big Nugget.
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Special
Title
"Behind the Scenes"
Original air date
March 1, 2013 (2013-03-01)
U . viewers
(millions)
1
The Producer sits down with the miners and discusses the season
The Producer sits down with the miners and discusses the season
No. in
series
The Producer sits down with the miners and discusses the season
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 36 | Special | "The Long" | October 19, 2012 (2012-10-19) | ||
| 37 | Special | "Off-Season Special" | October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25) | 2 | |
| 38 | Special | "Do or Die" | October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26) | 2 | |
| 39 | 1 | "Million Dollar Season" | October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26) | 4 | |
| Todd and new Indian River boss Dave Turin bring in 12 new machines, and 11 new crew for the season. Dakota Fred's glory hole is thought to contain millions in gold, but 4ft of snow is in the way. Parker hires a new crew and sets his sights on new land. | |||||
| 40 | 2 | "The Wrong Claim" | November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02) | 4 | |
| Dave faces disaster when he finds his new claim is un-minable. Todd is thousands of dollars in the hole and the 1,000-ounce goal looks impossible. The Dakota boys face the threat of historic floods and Parker desperately needs to secure new ground. | |||||
| 41 | 3 | "Secret Weapons" | November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09) | 4 | |
| Todd secures new rights to Indian River for Dave Turin's crew, on the claims the crew "accidentally" drilled. The new "Big Red" wash plant is assembled, and nearly destroyed in the first test. Todd junks his old washplant, after finding out it's losing gold, only to discover his new washplant is weeks away. At the Big Nugget Mine in Alaska, Parker | |||||
| 42 | 4 | "Battle of The Bridge" | November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16) | 4 | |
| At Quartz Creek, the mine is at a standstill since Todd ripped out their washplant. The delay on Todd's replacement threatens to ruin his season. Todd heads 1,800 miles south to confront the manufacturer and get the ‘turbo trommel’ back on track. But while he's gone, his chief investor Jason Otteson arrives on the claim to find chaos – and no Todd. | |||||
| 43 | 5 | "The Ultimatum" | November 23, 2012 (2012-11-23) | 4 | |
| Todd's chief investor demands to see 100 ounces of gold in the next three weeks – or he will pull the plug on the Klondike operation. At Indian River, Dave Turin is on the gold. Parker's crew goes into meltdown when he forces them to replace a bridge, while Fred attempts to make a precision part for the 270's track out of scrap metal. | |||||
| 44 | 6 | "Game Changer" | November 30, 2012 (2012-11-30) | 4 | |
| Todd finally takes delivery of the Turbo Trommel. Dave's mine at Indian River digs deeper in search of gold, and pulls 33 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys are forced to run second-hand dirt, pulling 7 oz in 2 days, and Parker doubles shifts to finally haul 55 oz – worth $80,000 – in 1 week. | |||||
| 45 | 7 | "Road To Gold" | December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07) | 4 | |
| Todd and his crew finally get to test the new Turbo Trommel, but nearly destroy it while getting it into place. Dave pushes his crew to double their last clean-out and, despite a jammed tree in the feeder, pull 60 oz in a week. The Dakota Boys receive a visit from an inspector with the power to shut down their mine, but they pass inspection. Parke | |||||
| 46 | 8 | "Up Smith Creek" | December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14) | 4 | |
| Todd Hoffman faces closure if he fails to get 100 ounces of gold for his investor. The Dakota Boys believe they've finally found the elusive Glory Hole. Parker Schnabel uncovers the two-year mystery of Smith Creek just as his grandpa reveals some bad news. | |||||
| 47 | Special | "Behind the Scenes" | December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21) | 2 | |
| 48 | Special | "Bio Special" | December 28, 2012 (2012-12-28) | 2 | |
| 49 | 9 | "Leprechaun Gold" | January 4, 2013 (2013-01-04) | 4 | |
| Parker finds out about the fate of his Grandpa, and finds new ground. Todd's Turbo-Trommel is back up and running after having an engine replaced, Indian River hits Bedrock, and the Dakota Boys investigate the truth behind the Glory Hole Waterfall. | |||||
| 50 | 10 | "Dozer Wars" | January 11, 2013 (2013-01-11) | 4 | |
| Todd and Dave go to war over the dozer they both need to keep mining and Todd banks on finding virgin ground beneath a pile of dredge tailings. Parker faces a crew rebellion and Dakota Fred attacks the Glory Hole with his secret weapon – the bedrock shark. | |||||
| 51 | 11 | "Pink Slip" | January 18, 2013 (2013-01-18) | 4 | |
| Todd calls it quits on his turbo trommel and shuts down his Quartz Creek operation. Dave's race to open a new cut leaves his dozer hanging over a cliff. Parker finally hits bedrock at Emerson Trench and two broken machines force Fred to go deeper in debt. | |||||
| 52 | 12 | "The Merger" | January 25, 2013 (2013-01-25) | 4 | |
| Todd forces his crew and Dave's crew to merge into one team. The Dakota Boys use their new equipment to get back down to the bottom of the Glory Hole. Parker risks his life to get pay dirt from an abandoned mine site down a dangerous mountain road. | |||||
| 53 | 13 | "The Night Shift" | February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01) | 4 | |
| Tensions mount between the day shift and night shift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever. Parker battles his ancient washplant and the treacherous road from Discovery Claim while Dustin risks it all diving for hidden gold in the frozen glory hole water. | |||||
| 54 | 14 | "Bedrock Blowout" | February 8, 2013 (2013-02-08) | 4 | |
| Todd pushes the Big Red washplant to near breaking point on his best ground yet. Fred and Dustin battle to save a broken down excavator as water floods the glory hole and Parker faces his worst nightmare as the dangerous mine road claims its first victim. | |||||
| 55 | 15 | "Redemption Road" | February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15) | 4 | |
| Out of Indian River pay dirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000-ounce goal. A bad fall puts Fred out the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole. Parker worries his season is over – but his grandpa is convinced he's near the mother lode. | |||||
| 56 | 16 | "The Motherlode" | February 22, 2013 (2013-02-22) | 4 | |
| Winter strikes and the miners wage the final battle for the mother lode. The Hoffmans pull out a secret weapon to thaw frozen gold-rich pay dirt. Dustin plunges into the freezing waters of the Glory Hole and Parker mines the last ground at Big Nugget. | |||||
| 57 | Special | "Behind the Scenes" | March 1, 2013 (2013-03-01) | 1 | |
| The Producer sits down with the miners and discusses the season | |||||
References
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- "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Tops; 'Gold Rush: Alaska' Premiere; Plus 'Conspiracy Theory,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Smackdown' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20101208223606/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/06/friday-cable-ratings-nba-tops-gold-rush-alaska-premiere-plus-conspiracy-theory-sanctuary-smackdown-more/74368
- "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Leads Night, Plus 'Conspiracy Theory,' 'Gold Rush: Alaska,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Smackdown' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20101215174818/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/13/friday-cable-ratings-nba-leads-night-plus-conspiracy-theory-gold-rush-alaska-sanctuary-smackdown-more/75285
- "Friday 12/17 Cable Ratings: 'Conspiracy Theory,' 'Gold Rush: Alaska,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Smackdown' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20101228015237/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/25/friday-1217-cable-ratings-conspiracy-theory-gold-rush-alaska-sanctuary-smackdown-more/76554
- "Friday Cable Ratings: Gold Rush Alaska, Suite Life on Deck, Wizards of Waverly, Merlin and More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110122063155/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/10/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-suite-life-on-deck-wizards-of-waverly-merlin-and-more/79033
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Suite Life on Deck,' 'Gold Rush Alaska,' 'Merlin,' 'Ricky Gervais Show' and More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110122063240/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/19/friday-cable-ratings-suite-life-on-deck-gold-rush-alaska-merlin-ricky-gervais-show-and-more/79240
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush: Alaska,' & NBA Lead Night +'Smackdown,' 'Spartacus,' 'Victorious,' 'Merlin' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110127001650/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/24/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-nba-lead-night-smackdown-victorious-merlin-morepartacus/79946
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush: Alaska' Leads Night, 'Spartacus' Steady, + 'Smackdown,' 'Winter X-Games,' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110202062711/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/31/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-leads-night-spartacus-steady-smackdown-winter-x-games-more/80816
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush: Alaska,' 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Lead Night, 'Merlin' Down + 'Smackdown' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110209072620/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/07/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-wizards-of-waverly-place-lead-night-merlin-down-smackdown-more/81786
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush: Alaska,' Leads Night; 'Merlin' Steady; + 'Spartacus: GotA,' 'Smackdown' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110216124308/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/14/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-leads-night-merlin-steady-spartacusgota-smackdown-more/82614
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush: Alaska' Ends Season on Top; 'Merlin' & 'Spartacus: Gods of The Arena' Rise + 'Wizards of Waverly' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110226164317/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/22/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-alaska-ends-season-on-top-merlin-spartacus-gods-of-the-arena-rise-wizards-of-waverly-more/83372
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown!' Leads Cable; 'Spartacus: Gods of The Arena' Finale Hits High + 'Merlin' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20110301154754/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/28/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-leads-cable-spartacus-gods-of-the-arena-rises-merlin-hall-of-game-awards-more/83992
- "Friday Cable Ratings: Discovery's 'Gold Rush' Tops Cable + 'Friday Night Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Boss' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20111102154505/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/31/friday-cable-ratings-discoverys-gold-rush-tops-cable-friday-night-smackdown-sancturary-boss-more/109085/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: Discovery's 'Gold Rush' Tops Cable + 'Friday Night Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Boss' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20111109220015/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/07/friday-cable-ratings-discoverys-gold-rush-tops-cable-friday-night-smackdown-sanctuary-boss-more/109832/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: Discovery's 'Gold Rush', UNC/MSU BBall Top Cable + 'Friday Night Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Flying Wild Alaska' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20111119033621/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/friday-cable-ratings-discoverys-gold-rush-uncmsu-bball-top-cable-friday-night-smackdown-sanctuary-flying-wild-alaska-more/110493/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Tops Cable + Okla. St./Iowa St., 'Friday Night Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Flying Wild Alaska' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20111123111443/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/21/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-tops-cable-okla-st-iowa-st-friday-night-smackdown-sanctuary-flying-wild-alaska-more/111365/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush,' 'For Better or Worse' Lead Night + 'Smackdown,' 'Clone Wars' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20111202052828/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-for-better-or-worse-lead-night-smackdown-clone-wars-more/111869/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Keeps Rising, Leads Night; 'For Better Or Worse' Falls Hard + 'Hairy Bikers,' 'Flying Wild' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20120107185826/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/05/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-keeps-rising-leads-night-for-better-or-worse-falls-hard-smackdown-flying-wild-more/112619/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Wins Again + 'Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'For Better or Worse' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20120108004849/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-wins-again-smackdown-sanctuary-for-better-or-worse-more/113483/
- "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' More Golden + 'Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'For Better or Worse' & More"https://web.archive.org/web/20120107172430/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/19/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-more-golden-smackdown-sanctuary-for-better-or-worse-more/114118/