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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 1 - Blood, Sweat and Gold
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    S6:E1

    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:Unknown
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  2. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 20 - King of the Klondike
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    S6:E20

    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:Unknown
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  3. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 2 - Gold Ship
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S6:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 10 - Parker's 21st Birthday
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    S6:E10

    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:Unknown
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  5. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 11 - Captain Monica
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S6:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 13 - Goldzilla Gold
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    S6:E13

    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:Unknown
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  7. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 15 - Dead Even
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S6:E15

    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:Unknown
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  8. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 3 - Moving the Monster
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S6:E3

    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.

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  9. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 4 - Grandpa's Golden Advice
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    S6:E4

    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:Unknown
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  10. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 7 - Eldorado Dream
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    S6:E7

    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:Unknown
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  11. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 9 - Mammoth Gold
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    S6:E9

    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:Unknown
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  12. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 12 - Crew War
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    S6:E12

    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:Unknown
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  13. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 14 - Million Dollar Mountain
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    S6:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 6 - Treasure Island
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    S6:E6

    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:Unknown
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  15. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 19 - Frozen Pay
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    S6:E19

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

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  16. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 21 - Gold Hard Truth
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S6:E21

    Season 2015 review and season 2016 preview.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 8 - Mammoth Channel
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    S6:E8

    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:Unknown
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  18. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 17 - Klondike Legend
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    S6:E17

    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:Unknown
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  19. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 18 - Oregon Gold
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    S6:E18

    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:Unknown
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  20. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 5 - Jack's Gold Shack
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    S6:E5

    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:Unknown
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  21. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 16 - Golden Bombshell
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    S6:E16

    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:Unknown
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  22. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 22 - Remembering John Schnabel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E22

    Honoring the life and legacy of Grandpa John Schnabel.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 23 - No Holds Barred
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E23

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Gold Rush Season 6 Episode 24 - Parker Comes of Age
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E24

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

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Blood, Sweat and Gold" is the best rated episode of "Gold Rush" season 6. It scored 8.2/10 based on 75 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "King of the Klondike".