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The Best Episodes of Gold Rush: White Water Season 2

Every episode of Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gold Rush: White Water Season 2!

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Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 1 - The Dakotas Strike Back
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #1 - The Dakotas Strike Back

    S2:E1

    Television's most dangerous gold mining is back. The Dakota Boys double down on everything including crew, locations, and equipment, while the remote Alaska conditions punish their efforts like never before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 2 - Burned Alive
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Burned Alive

    S2:E2

    Equipment failure leaves one crew member with life-threatening burns, while the advantage of having two dredges up and running proves successful.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 3 - When Bears Attack
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #3 - When Bears Attack

    S2:E3

    A hungry and aggressive apex predator tears through the miners' camp, forcing the crew members to come together to find a solution; the crew uses new equipment to speed up their gold recovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 4 - Too Close for Comfort
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Too Close for Comfort

    S2:E4

    Fred and Dustin disagree on where to find the gold and dig separate holes. But, a fierce confrontation jeopardises the entire operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 5 - The Nugget Trap
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #5 - The Nugget Trap

    S2:E5

    The Dakota Boys finally discover a rich nugget trap but inadvertently risk the life of a crew member.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 6 - McKinley, We Have A Problem
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #6 - McKinley, We Have A Problem

    S2:E6

    Finding their biggest gold nugget of the season is a great sign, but soon enough heavy rain means flooding, and, despite the danger, the Dakota Boys still go out and dive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 7 - Sacrifice & Sabotage
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Sacrifice & Sabotage

    S2:E7

    After being rescued from the water, Dustin is forced to look for a new mine site due to the flood, but he soon finds out that the McKinley site may not be a lost cause after all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 8 - Landslide
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Landslide

    S2:E8

    Digging deeper than ever, the crew sees no sign of the promised bedrock gold; just when the crew starts to question Dustin's leadership, his determination pays off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 9 - The Widow Maker
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #9 - The Widow Maker

    S2:E9

    The Dakota boys are dredging towards a nugget trap they believe holds a jackpot of gold. After a rough season, this could this be the life-changing fortune they desperately need.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 10 - Gold Strike
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Gold Strike

    S2:E10

    The group cleans up and does a final gold weigh-in for the season. Meanwhile, Dustin leads the crew to a new mine site that quickly proves to have huge potential.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Gold Rush: White Water Season 2 Episode 11 - Diving Deeper
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Diving Deeper

    S2:E11

    The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Dakotas Strike Back" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush: White Water" season 2. It scored 6.9/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Burned Alive".