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The Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 14

Every episode of Gold Rush Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 14!

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Follow the lives of ambitious miners as they head north in pursuit of gold. With new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the ground, the stakes are higher

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 1 - The $160 Million Gamble
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - The $160 Million Gamble

    S14:E1

    Parker weighs betting everything on a new claim that could pay out upwards of $160 million. Rick Ness reemerges after going MIA. One family member's decision rattles the Beets, and Tony gets long-awaited news.

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  2. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 2 - Call of the Indian River
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Call of the Indian River

    S14:E2

    Tony considers moving the entire family operation to the Indian River. Parker opens the first cut at his new claim at Dominion Creek. Rick Ness brings on a new crew member, hoping to get on the gold first.

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  3. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 3 - Hey Parker, It's Rick
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Hey Parker, It's Rick

    S14:E3

    After years of not speaking, Rick visits Parker for a favor. Parker’s crew unearths a pile of gold in an unlikely location. Tony pressures his son Mike to spearhead the move to Indian River.

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  4. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 4 - Free Agent
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Free Agent

    S14:E4

    On the brink of going bankrupt, Parker tries to tap an old honey hole to turn the tide. Rick tries out a new miner with a misfit past. Tony battles flooded creeks at the Indian River to access the gold.

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  5. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 5 - Up in Smoke
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Up in Smoke

    S14:E5

    Floodwaters halt Tony's race to get Indian River gold. Rick's comeback stalls when a water pump goes up in smoke. Parker pressures the crew to open the Unforgiven cut to keep them afloat.

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  6. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 6 - Down, but Not Out
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Down, but Not Out

    S14:E6

    Parker banks his first gold of the season from the Unforgiven cut. One of Rick's rock trucks slides down a ravine, and he tries to broker a season-saving deal with Tony. Fred Lewis makes a big decision.

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  7. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 7 - 50 Ounce Ultimatum
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #7 - 50 Ounce Ultimatum

    S14:E7

    Rick's landlord demands 50 ounces of gold by the end of the week. An unexpected visit to Tony's Indian River claim brings devastating news, and Parker's crew battles a busted excavator and spotty ground at the Unforgiven cut.

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  8. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 8 - Last Ditch Gold
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Last Ditch Gold

    S14:E8

    Desperate for cash, Parker goes ditch digging on his Dominion Creek claim. Tony finally gets his first gold of the year. Rick prospects for a new cut to keep his season alive.

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  9. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 9 - Pivot!
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Pivot!

    S14:E9

    Rick's season is all riding on a move to the new Bacon Strip cut. As Parker tries to dig out of his financial hole, the team must deal with a loader crash. Monica Beets takes charge of the Indian River.

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  10. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 10 - Parker's Runaway Claim
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Parker's Runaway Claim

    S14:E10

    Parker's thirst for gold pushes him to open a third claim, stretching his crew and machines to their breaking points. Rick supercharges wash plant Rocky to bring in more gold.

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  11. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 11 - Frankendozer
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Frankendozer

    S14:E11

    To get Australia Creek's gold, Parker cannibalizes multiple machines to build a "Frankendozer." The Beets battle a flash flood on the Indian River. Running out of options, Rick heads to higher ground to hunt for gold but is stopped dead in his tracks.

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  12. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 12 - Money Pit Payday
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Money Pit Payday

    S14:E12

    Parker battles to bring in his first Money Pit gold at Dominion Creek. Rick auditions Buzz as his foreman, and tensions ignite when the wash plant doesn't fire up. The Beets face mounting mechanical issues at the Indian River.

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  13. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 13 - Parker Comes Alive
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Parker Comes Alive

    S14:E13

    Parker gains momentum at Dominion Creek, but a mysterious gold loss could set him back. Tony moves everyone back to Paradise Hill, and tensions boil over. Rick bets on a mechanic who's never been in a gold mine.

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  14. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 14 - Desperate Cry for Help
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Desperate Cry for Help

    S14:E14

    Tony's son Kevin returns to help save the family business. Parker scrambles to fix a burst dam and keep the big Dominion Creek gold weighs going. Wildfires threaten to shut Rick down before he can bring in his first Bench Cut gold.

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  15. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 15 - Succession
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Succession

    S14:E15

    The Beets family implodes trying to get the Paradise Hill trommel running. Parker starts sluicing Australia Creek and finds a big surprise. Rick makes an all-or-nothing decision to return to Rally Valley.

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  16. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 16 - Ring of Fire
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Ring of Fire

    S14:E16

    Tony resurrects an old machine to get the Paradise Hill trommel washing rocks. One of Parker's crew melts down while trying to match the breakneck pace. The McCaughans set their trommel on fire to stay on the gold.

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  17. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 17 - Moneyball
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Moneyball

    S14:E17

    Parker closes in on his season goal, but an emergency leaves a novice crew in charge and threatens his momentum. Minnie forces Tony to consult a mining expert. Dangerous conditions at Rally Valley could destroy Rick's fleet.

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  18. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 18 - Parker's New Toy
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Parker's New Toy

    S14:E18

    Parker brings in a brand-new wash plant to push him past 5,000 ounces. Buzz stands up to Rick and puts his reputation on the line with a gamble he may come to regret. Disaster strikes on the McCaughans' night shift.

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  19. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 19 - Off the Rails
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Off the Rails

    S14:E19

    Rick's crew sends a rock truck careening off the road. Tony goes rogue and buys a new wash plant to get his Indian River operation back up and running. Parker increases his gold target, pushing Rocksand to the limit.

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  20. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 20 - Waking the Beast
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Waking the Beast

    S14:E20

    Tony tries to resurrect his infamous Dredge #1. Parker brings in his last gold from Australia Creek and focuses the team on finishing the Money Pit. The McCaughans hunt for a new hotspot.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 21 - Rally Valley or Bust
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Rally Valley or Bust

    S14:E21

    Rick bets his season on firing up Monster Red, hoping Rally Valley will save his season. Tony's dredge suffers a major setback. Chasing a final payday, the McCaughans break out a crazy contraption.

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  22. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 22 - The Money Pit Fights Back
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Money Pit Fights Back

    S14:E22

    Parker's crew accidentally unleashes a flood of water that wreaks havoc, Rick runs his first full week at Rally Valley, hoping for a big score, Tony revives an old wash plant to bring in more gold.

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  23. Gold Rush Season 14 Episode 23 - Winter's Reckoning
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Winter's Reckoning

    S14:E23

    Tony calls his son Kevin to help fire up nearly every plant he can, including Dredge #1. Parker squeezes every ounce of gold out of his Dominion Creek claim. Rick battles freezing equipment in his final bid for a comeback.

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"The $160 Million Gamble" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush" season 14. It scored 7.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Call of the Indian River".