How many seasons does Gold Rush have?

Gold Rush has 16 seasons and 337 episodes.

Is Gold Rush renewed or canceled?

Gold Rush is currently returning. The next episode airs May 1, 2026.

Where can I watch Gold Rush?

Gold Rush is available on Discovery. You can stream it on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Pure Flix, Discovery +.

When is the next episode of Gold Rush?

The next episode of Gold Rush (S16 E23) airs on May 1, 2026.

Gold Rush

Name: Gold Rush
Genre: Reality
Released: 2010-12-03
Rating: 7
Cast: Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, Chris Doumitt, Rick Ness, Paul Christie

RETURNING16 Seasons337 Episodes★ 7.0

NetworkDiscovery

First AiredDec 3, 2010

Last AiredApr 24, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime41 min

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 than ever. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?

NEXT EPISODE

S16 E23Klondike Shoot-OutMay 1, 20261d

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Cast

Parker Schnabel

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Tony Beets

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Chris Doumitt

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Rick Ness

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Paul Christie

Narrator

Seasons & Episodes16 seasons · 337 episodes

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E1Records Will Be Broken

Nov 7, 202583m★ 8.2

Parker launches a cutthroat plan for a 10,000-ounce season -- and he poaches a rival's crew member. Tony cashes in early with a big score. Rick scrambles to find new ground.

E2Eager Beavers

Nov 14, 202542m

Tony battles a big beaver to get at the gold. Parker poaches more crew, doubling gold production. Rick tries to strike a deal for a new claim.

E3Rick's Bold Call

Nov 21, 202548m★ 9.3

Rick balks at the terms for his new claim and makes a bold move. Parker's foreman, Tyson, battles a flooded cut and a batch of new recruits. Tony explodes on a batch of rookies flipping over trucks.

E4Buzz in the Hills

Nov 28, 202548m★ 9.0

Parker pushes Mitch to deliver Sulphur Creek gold and records a big score. Buzz lands on an unlikely claim. Tony's pressure tests a new foreman.

E5Pick Me Someone to Fire

Dec 5, 202548m★ 9.5

Parker tasks Tyson with finding the weakest link in the crew. Tony approaches Parker to make a deal and raids his son Mike's operation. Rick fires up on Lightning Creek for the first time.

E6The Weasel

Dec 12, 202548m

Tony hunts down an insubordinate crew member. Rick gets his first gold from Lightning Creek. Kevin's parents pressure him to get his new Pyramid Cut running.

E7Surprise Fortunes

Dec 19, 202548m

While searching for better ground on Lightning Creek, Rick is rocked by surprising news. Parker gets greedy and expands his Sulphur claim. Mike pivots on Paradise Hill in an effort to impress Tony.

E8Parker Comes Calling

Jan 2, 202648m

Kevin is sent reeling when Parker shows up demanding the money he's owed; Parker discovers he's losing gold from a wash plant on Dominion Creek; Tony's son Mike puts new recruits through boot camp on Paradise Hill.

E9Playing With Fire

Jan 9, 202648m

Forest fires threaten to shut down Parker's Sulphur Creek claim before he can get all the gold out. Rick decides whether to move back to Duncan Creek. Tony loses nearly $750,000 in gold fighting a wash plant issue.

E10New Levels of Chaos

Jan 16, 202683m

Parker unleashes chaos as the team tries to get four wash plants running. Tony splurges on a new wash plant to get more gold. Kevin tries to broker a deal with his dad. Rick fires up at Vegas Valley.

E11Cleaning Up in Vegas

Jan 23, 202648m

Rick plows through Vegas Valley paydirt and makes a big score, but an obstacle threatens to stall him. Parker's four-plant blitz stumbles. To keep his hot streak going, Tony pilfers more gear from his son Mike.

E12On Shaky Ground

Jan 30, 202648m

Parker drops the hammer as he tries to stop his gold slide. Rick makes a discovery that could end his Vegas Valley dreams. Kevin hires a new free agent and makes a big score at his new Sphinx Cut.

E13Valhalla or Bust

Feb 13, 202648m

Rick makes a shocking $1M call to open a new cut. Parker tasks Brennan with delivering more gold on Indian River. Tony re-engineers Paradise Hill's water system to get sluicing.

E14The Defectors

Feb 20, 202648m

Tony's crew defects to Parker's, leaving him to rely on less experienced operators. Parker's new hires create animosity as the team opens a new cut.

E15Trommel Around and Find Out

Feb 27, 202648m

Tony blows up at Mike to get the trommel running. Two of Rick's crew face off while trying to dig out Valhalla. Kevin leans on Buzz to get more gold.

E16The Silence of the Sluice

Mar 6, 202648m

Parker does the unthinkable to get all of the Golden Mile's paydirt. Rick's mechanic Ryan considers leaving. Mike Beets finally fires up the trommel on the hill.

E17Rick's Mess

Mar 13, 202648m

Rick's shaken by his find at the bottom of Valhalla. Tony bears down on his 6,500-ounce goal. Parker taps Brennan for a big job at the Golden Mile.

E18Golden Goose, Wounded Moose

Mar 27, 202648m

Tony spends millions on a new piece of ground for Mike. Parker buys a Golden Goose to turn the season around. Kevin struggles with a recent hire.

E19Dig Deep or Cash Out

Apr 3, 202648m

Rick returns to Vegas and gets a proposition from Parker. Tony hunts for missed gold in the Hester Cut. Parker's crew loses a truck at the worst time

E20Musical Washplants

Apr 10, 202648m

Parker brings Sluicifer out of retirement for a big week. Rick prays that Vegas Valley still pays out big. Kevin staffs up for the final push.

E211,000-Ounce Week

Apr 17, 202648m

Tony guns for over 1,000 ounces in one week. Parker buys a new toy to open even more ground. Rick's crew burns through pay following a hot streak.

E22The Gold Ceiling

Apr 24, 202648m

Parker and Tony both try to bust through the 10,000-ounce barrier. Rick tries to get the Last Chance cut open before he runs out of Vegas Valley pay dirt.

E23

E23Klondike Shoot-OutUPCOMING

May 1, 202686m

Parker Battles Tony in an intense showdown for the year's top gold haul. Rick grinds at Lightning Creek and expands his operation to save his season.

About Gold Rush

Gold Rush is a reality series on Discovery. The show first aired on Dec 3, 2010 and currently has 16 seasons and 337 episodes. Gold Rush has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on May 1, 2026. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 180 votes. The cast includes Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, Chris Doumitt, Rick Ness, Paul Christie.