Gold Rush - Season 8

Gold Rush - Season 8

Season 8

This year, the rivalry among the miners has reached new levels. But will they be able to put their money where their mouth is? Before the new mining season even kicks off, gold miner Todd Hoffman lays everything on the line and wagers a massive bet with 22-year-old Parker Schnabel. This sets off a head-to-head competition for the season between these two rivals.

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Episodes20
DatesOct 13, 2017 - Mar 9, 2018
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Episodes

Wagers and Wars
Season 8Episode 1120 min

Wagers and Wars

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.

Oct 13, 2017
Blizzards and Bullets
Season 8Episode 260 min

Blizzards and Bullets

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.

Oct 20, 2017
The Viking vs. the Mechanic
Season 8Episode 360 min

The Viking vs. the Mechanic

Todd interferes with son Hunter's wash-plant, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. Parker battles to maneuver a 150 foot super conveyor. Tony desperately needs dredge number 1 to deliver gold, but frozen ice may derail his plans.

Oct 27, 2017
The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains
Season 8Episode 460 min

The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains

When Todd Hoffman's water supply is ruled illegal, Freddy comes up with a plan to save the day. Tony undertakes a $600,000 upgrade of dredge #1.

Nov 3, 2017
Son Dethrones Father
Season 8Episode 560 min

Son Dethrones Father

While Parker Schnabel fights rising floodwaters to save his cut, Hunter Hoffman makes a bold decision shut down his operation and his father's.

Nov 10, 2017
Colorado Strikes Back
Season 8Episode 660 min

Colorado Strikes Back

Todd shuts down his operations to support Freddy Dodge as he pleads with the county commissioners to allow him to mine his claim. Plus, Kevin has bad news.

Nov 17, 2017
Inferno
Season 8Episode 760 min

Inferno

A massive forest fire tears through the Klondike towards Parker's claim threatening to end his season. Tony's desperately needs his barge to run, but can Sheamus deliver?

Nov 24, 2017
The Mighty Uppercut
Season 8Episode 860 min

The Mighty Uppercut

Todd is falling way short of his target and with his business struggling, he faces a tough ultimatum. Plus, Parker must move Sluicifer but is short on crew.

Dec 1, 2017
Gold Bars and Hail Marys
Season 8Episode 960 min

Gold Bars and Hail Marys

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.

Dec 8, 2017
The Devil's Finger
Season 8Episode 1060 min

The Devil's Finger

Parker Schnabel is halfway through the season, but nowhere near halfway his goal. Plus, Tony Beets is ready to barge the bucket line down the Yukon River.

Dec 15, 2017
The Holy Grail
Season 8Episode 1160 min

The Holy Grail

Todd discovers a historic mine that could turn his season around and battles monster boulders to get to gold. Tony mounts a massive operation to replace a 24-ton bucket line and Parker's parents arrive for his birthday bearing extraordinary gifts.

Dec 22, 2017
Eclipsed
Season 8Episode 1260 min

Eclipsed

Todd's Colorado mine is in the path of a rare solar eclipse, but he's in trouble with less than 800 ounces this season. Meanwhile, Rick has bad news for Parker.

Jan 5, 2018
Lost Gold
Season 8Episode 1360 min

Lost Gold

Hunter Hoffman makes a rookie mistake that causes dysfunction in the team. Tony Beets has to improvise to tear down his second dredge. Parker Schnabel risks damaging his washplant as he races to finish his last cut at Scribner Creek.

Jan 12, 2018
The Father, the Son & the Holy Roller
Season 8Episode 1460 min

The Father, the Son & the Holy Roller

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.

Jan 19, 2018
Broken
Season 8Episode 1560 min

Broken

Parker Schnabel takes on a massive wash-plant move on his own. Todd Hoffman races to set up new trommel and faces a medical emergency, while Tony Beets' daughter Monica makes a $200,000 mistake.

Jan 26, 2018
Of Monsters and Men
Season 8Episode 1660 min

Of Monsters and Men

Parker threatens to shut down Rick's Indian River operation after production drops. Disaster strikes for Tony and Todd gives his crew a shock ultimatum.

Feb 2, 2018
Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims
Season 8Episode 1760 min

Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims

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.

Feb 16, 2018
King Kong
Season 8Episode 1860 min

King Kong

Parker fulfils a life time ambition when he buys his first Klondike claim. Plus, Todd attempts to use chemical integrity to break a monster boulder that's in his path.

Feb 23, 2018
Independence Day
Season 8Episode 1960 min

Independence Day

Tony's dredge teardown hits a wall when they attempt to remove the heaviest piece yet. Todd's son, Hunter 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 his way.

Mar 2, 2018
The Spoils of War
Season 8Episode 2093 min

The Spoils of War

It's judgement day on Parker and Todd's 100-ounce bet. Parker chases a record breaking 7.2 million dollar season total. Todd desperately tries to stop his crew from falling apart. Tony struggles to get his dredge to Dawson before the Yukon River freezes.

Mar 9, 2018

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