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Gold Rush S15E16 — The Thin Red Pay Layer
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Gold Rush•Season 15•Episode 16

The Thin Red Pay Layer

7.3/10 · 26 votesFeb 21, 202548 min

Ranked #8 of 23 in Season 15•+0.1 vs season avg

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Parker chases a new red pay layer to keep his hot streak alive. Kevin Beets tries to run 24/7 with a green crew to get more gold. Rick's crew suffers an equipment meltdown while digging deep for Vegas Valley gold.

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Parker Schnabel

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Tony Beets

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Chris Doumitt

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Rick Ness

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Paul Christie

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Episode Summary

"The Thin Red Pay Layer" is episode 16 of Gold Rush season 15. It scored 7.3/10 from 26 votes, ranking #8 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on February 21, 2025.

Next: E17 · Rogue ForemenBest of Season 15