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The Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 17

Every episode of Gold Rush Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 17!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gold Rush Season 17 Episode 2 - A Midas Mess
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E2

    Tony's crew sinks a bulldozer and two trucks in the Midas Cut; his grandson flirts with a driver. Parker pushes to get his second wash plant running. Buzz struggles to assemble a new plant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Gold Rush Season 17 Episode 4 - Keno City Conclave
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E4

    Tony ambushes Rick with a secret offer. With high hopes, Parker's crew fires up a fourth plant in the Quagmire Cut. Buzz bets on White Channel pay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Gold Rush Season 17 Episode 1 - The Most Gold Wins
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    S17:E1

    Parker and Tony set 13,000-ounce gold totals, sparking a battle to see who can mine the most and reigniting an old feud. Rick faces health issues and an uncertain future. A new player enters the Klondike fray.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Gold Rush Season 17 Episode 3 - Diagnosing Rick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S17:E3

    Rick receives a life-altering diagnosis; Greenhorns push Tony to his breaking point; Parker fires up a third plant and gets surprising gold results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"A Midas Mess" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush" season 17. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2026. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Keno City Conclave".