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Gold Rush S12E15 — The Secret Pay Layer
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Gold Rush•Season 12•Episode 15

The Secret Pay Layer

7.2/10 · 32 votesJan 14, 202241 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 12•+0.1 vs season avg

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Parker gets a lead on virgin ground at Cleary Creek in Alaska. Rick puts Brennan to the test as the night foreman in the Rally Valley. A quick fix on Tony’s trommel feeder balloons into a major headache.

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Kevin Beets

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Chris Doumitt

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Rick Ness

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Paul Christie

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Len Hoekstra

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Episode Summary

"The Secret Pay Layer" is episode 15 of Gold Rush season 12. It scored 7.2/10 from 32 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on January 14, 2022.

Next: E16 · The $4 Million QuestionBest of Season 12