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The Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 6

Every episode of Gold Rush Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gold Rush Season 6!

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...
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Blood, Sweat and Gold" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush" season 6. It scored 8.1/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Gold Ship".

  • Blood, Sweat and Gold
    8.1/1065 votes

    #1 - Blood, Sweat and Gold

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2015

    As a new mining season begins, Parker gets off to a disastrous start when he loses key crew and Tony orders him off his claim. Todd sets a massive goal for the season and Tony reveals big plans to expand his operation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gold Ship
    7.8/1051 votes

    #2 - Gold Ship

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2015

    A major issue brings Tony's dredge operation to a halt; Grandpa John is rushed to the hospital.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Moving the Monster
    7.5/1051 votes

    #3 - Moving the Monster

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2015

    Todd encounters big issues as he attempts to move his 50 ton washplant. Tony's dredge finally starts producing gold. Parker piles on the pressure and it proves to be too much for one of his young crew members.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grandpa's Golden Advice
    7.6/1048 votes

    #4 - Grandpa's Golden Advice

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2015

    Todd's attempt to deal with a mountain of tailings pits him against his son Hunter. Tony's dredge takes a hit as he puts a rookie winchman in the hot seat. Parker seeks advice from his Grandpa as he struggles to save his season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack's Gold Shack
    7.3/1044 votes

    #5 - Jack's Gold Shack

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2015

    As Parker's frustration boils over, he must look at his own attitude; at Eureka Creek, Tony Beets gets hands-on with his creaking 1938 gold dredge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Treasure Island
    7.5/1045 votes

    #6 - Treasure Island

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2015

    Parker and his foreman Rick take a chance on a new cut. Todd searches for a fix so he can stop losing gold out of the sluicebox. Tony's crew hits a huge snag with the dredge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eldorado Dream
    7.6/1044 votes

    #7 - Eldorado Dream

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2015

    Jack gets to chase his dream at ElDorado, the richest documented creek in North America. Parker's crew pushes hard in attempt to have Treasure Island live up to its name. Tony discovers his dredge is pouring gold out of its sluices.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mammoth Channel
    7.5/1045 votes

    #8 - Mammoth Channel

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2015

    The Hoffman crew uncovers a unique potential sign of good gold. Parker refuses to give up on Treasure Island and a fight between Tony and his crew spells the end for some of his crew.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mammoth Gold
    7.6/1043 votes

    #9 - Mammoth Gold

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2015

    Todd's crew unearths evidence of a massive prehistoric creature that may or may not lead to big gold. Tony is forced to rebuild his washplant and Parker opens the biggest cut of his life in an attempt to get more gold than his rival Todd.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Parker's 21st Birthday
    7.7/1046 votes

    #10 - Parker's 21st Birthday

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2015

    It's Parker's 21st birthday and Rick has an awesome surprise waiting for him aboard a party barge. Tony seeks for a new investment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Captain Monica
    7.7/1044 votes

    #11 - Captain Monica

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2016

    Monica covers Tony's dredging operation. Elsewhere, Parker attempts a large haul.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crew War
    7.6/1043 votes

    #12 - Crew War

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/2016

    Parker's new mechanic sparks a mutiny; a drought shuts down Todd's operation; and Tony faces a major issue that could put him out of business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Goldzilla Gold
    7.7/1043 votes

    #13 - Goldzilla Gold

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2016

    Hoffman deals with a feud between his day and night staff. Elsewhere, Tony and Gene have a disagreement about operations while Parker's wash plant is producing pay.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Million Dollar Mountain
    7.7/1044 votes

    #14 - Million Dollar Mountain

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2016

    Tony makes a big purchase. Parker and Todd wager on who will get the most gold, leading to big changes on the claims.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead Even
    7.9/1045 votes

    #15 - Dead Even

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2016

    Parker pays his royalties for his 3000 ounce gold goal in advance. The dredge is stuck in his own tailings. Todd recovers his weekly loss by opening the roulette cut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Golden Bombshell
    7.3/1045 votes

    #16 - Golden Bombshell

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/2016

    Parker is convinced to re-open his Fantasyland cut. The power on Tony's 75-year-old dredge is upped to speed up production. Todd's Roulette cut provides both rewards and problems.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Klondike Legend
    7.4/1042 votes

    #17 - Klondike Legend

    Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 2/12/2016

    Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands where he reveals details about his transformation from a farm boy to a Klondike mining legend. Cameras also follow him in his offseason home in the desert.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oregon Gold
    7.5/1043 votes

    #18 - Oregon Gold

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/2016

    Hoffman's looking for new mining ground in Oregon. Beets tries to find better ground for his dredge. Parker moves his washplant to other side of cut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frozen Pay
    7.6/1041 votes

    #19 - Frozen Pay

    Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2016

    Parker must divert a creek and mine; Tony breaks his dredge buckets; Todd doubles down with a second monster washplant.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • King of the Klondike
    8.0/1041 votes

    #20 - King of the Klondike

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 3/4/2016

    As winter closes in, the race for gold intensifies; Todd runs two washplants; Tony tries to get his dredge out of the water before it freezes; Grandpa John checks in on Parker.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gold Hard Truth
    7.5/1037 votes

    #21 - Gold Hard Truth

    Season 6 Episode 21 - Aired 3/11/2016

    Season 2015 review and season 2016 preview.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Remembering John Schnabel
    NaN/100 votes

    #22 - Remembering John Schnabel

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 3/25/2016

    Honoring the life and legacy of Grandpa John Schnabel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Holds Barred
    NaN/100 votes

    #23 - No Holds Barred

    Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 4/1/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Parker Comes of Age
    NaN/100 votes

    #24 - Parker Comes of Age

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 4/1/2016

    A special episode that aired right after episode 9, it covers Parker's gold mining milestones.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A