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Gold Rush S2E14 — Man Down

7.3

Gold Rush•Season 2•Episode 14

Man Down

7.3/10 · 77 votesMay 25, 201244 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

A heart attack has 91 year-old mining legend John Schnabel battling for for his life. The Hoffmans find a gold nugget that becomes a game-changer and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to do at Porcupine creek.

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Parker Schnabel

Parker Schnabel

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Todd Hoffman

Todd Hoffman

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Jack Hoffman

Jack Hoffman

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Tony Beets

Tony Beets

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Freddy Dodge

Freddy Dodge

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Chris Doumitt

Chris Doumitt

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Jim Thurber

Jim Thurber

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Rick Ness

Rick Ness

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Paul Christie

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John Schnabel

John Schnabel

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Mitch Blaschke

Mitch Blaschke

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Dave Turin

Dave Turin

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Episode Summary

"Man Down" is episode 14 of Gold Rush season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 77 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on May 25, 2012.

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