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Gold Rush S5E10 — Grandpa John
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Gold Rush•Season 5•Episode 10

Grandpa John

7.8/10 · 47 votesDec 19, 201441 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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This special explores the life of 94 year old mining legend John Schnabel. From the Kansas dustbowl, to his career on an Alaskan gold mine, Grandpa John continues to inspire his grandson Parker to follow in his footsteps.

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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

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Rick Ness

Rick Ness

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P

Paul Christie

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John Schnabel

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Mitch Blaschke

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Monica Beets

Monica Beets

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Episode Summary

"Grandpa John" is episode 10 of Gold Rush season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 47 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on December 19, 2014.

Next: E11 · Parker's AccidentBest of Season 5