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Gold Rush S8E3 — The Viking vs. the Mechanic

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Gold Rush•Season 8•Episode 3

The Viking vs. the Mechanic

7.7/10 · 49 votesOct 27, 201741 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 8•matches the season avg

Todd interferes with son Hunter's wash-plant, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. Parker battles to maneuver a 150 foot super conveyor and Tony desperately needs dredge #1 to deliver gold but frozen ice may derail his plans.

Previous episodeE2 · Blizzards and Bullets Next episodeE4 · The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains

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Parker Schnabel

Parker Schnabel

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Todd Hoffman

Todd Hoffman

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Kevin Beets

Kevin Beets

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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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Mitch Blaschke

Mitch Blaschke

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Monica Beets

Monica Beets

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Episode Summary

"The Viking vs. the Mechanic" is episode 3 of Gold Rush season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 49 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 27, 2017.

Next: E4 · The Curse of the Fairplay Mountains Best of Season 8