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The Best Episodes of Gold Rush: White Water Season 8

Every episode of Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gold Rush: White Water Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 5 - Fred Hurt Forever
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    S8:E5

    Devastating news about legendary miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt strikes Nugget Creek, sending shockwaves through the mine site. Dustin is forced to dig deep and push on in honor of his father.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 3 - Trench Warfare
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S8:E3

    On the gold and desperate for more, Dustin Hurt and his intrepid band of brothers engage in trench warfare as they chase the pay streak up Nugget Creek. But one wrong move has the miners on the retreat

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 1 - A Tragic Beginning
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E1

    A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of millions in gold

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 7 - Unfinished Business
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S8:E7

    After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with the deadly site that defeated him last season. To reach those life-changing nuggets means tackling their biggest engineering feat yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 4 - A Dying Wish
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S8:E4

    Dustin departs Nugget Creek when he's needed most to attend Dakota Fred's 80th birthday celebration. With Dustin away, the miners turn to questionable tactics to dig them out of a deep hole

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 6 - Fred's Golden Gift
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S8:E6

    The loss of legendary gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt has the miners reeling. But their determination as they push on to honor Fred's legacy pays off with a record-breaking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 8 - Welcome to My Nightmare
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    S8:E8

    An airboat accident could end this record-breaking season, and severe weather could make matters worse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 10 - Dustin's White Whale
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    S8:E10

    A mysterious white boulder dubbed "Moby" could be the gateway to more monster nuggets, but Mother Nature throws Dustin a sucker punch -- she won't give up her gold without a fight

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 9 - $70,000 Nugget
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S8:E9

    With winter closing in and bedrock still far out of reach, the miners turn to the late Fred Hurt for help solving the problem. A major dredge malfunction shuts the operation down

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 12 - Dancing With Death
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S8:E12

    Mother Nature serves Dustin an eviction notice. With a season-ending blizzard in the forecast, the miners must push past their limits to add to their record gold haul by dredging every last ounce from the freezing depths of Nugget Creek.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 11 - Get Rich or Die Trying
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S8:E11

    Feeling the squeeze of winter's grip tightening around them, desperation pushes the miners a step too far in their search for millions in gold.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Gold Rush: White Water Season 8 Episode 2 - Gold Out of the Gate
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S8:E2

    Reeling from tragic news, Dustin and the miners fight to get a diver in the water earlier than ever before, and their determination is rewarded

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Fred Hurt Forever" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush: White Water" season 8. It scored 8.4/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/29/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Trench Warfare".