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Gold Rush S12E9 — Saving Rick's Bacon
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Gold Rush•Season 12•Episode 9

Saving Rick's Bacon

6.9/10 · 31 votesNov 19, 202141 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

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Parker breaks out Big Red during a gamble on Mud Mountain while Rick's wash plant disintegrates before his very eyes. Fred is ready to sluice before getting bad news from Freddy and Juan.

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Kevin Beets

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Chris Doumitt

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Rick Ness

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Episode Summary

"Saving Rick's Bacon" is episode 9 of Gold Rush season 12. It scored 6.9/10 from 31 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on November 19, 2021.

Next: E10 · The VindicationBest of Season 12