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Gold Rush 2010

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
December 3, 2010
Last Aired
May 1, 2026
Format
16 seasons · 337 eps
Total Runtime
~230.3 hours (41 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~227.4 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S4E1 "Queen Of Diamonds" (★ 10/10)
Network
Discovery
Where to Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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What is Gold Rush?

Gold Rush is an American reality television series that first premiered on December 3, 2010. Originally titled Gold Rush: Alaska during its first season, the program airs on Discovery and its affiliates worldwide.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
337
Runtime
41 minutes
First aired
Dec 3, 2010
Last aired
May 1, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Discovery
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 186 votes
Format
16 seasons · 337 episodes
Episode runtime
~41 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Discovery
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Gold Rush is an American reality television series that first premiered on December 3, 2010. Originally titled Gold Rush: Alaska during its first season, the program airs on Discovery and its affiliates worldwide. The series follows the lives of ambitious miners and various family-run mining companies as they head north in pursuit of gold. While the initial efforts were located in Alaska, the show primarily focuses on crews mining gold placer deposits in the Klondike region of Dawson and the Yukon Territory. The production highlights the challenges faced by these teams, including equipment breakdowns, infighting, and the difficulties posed by Mother Nature. As the miners explore new claims and utilize new machines, they attempt to find more efficient ways to extract gold from the ground. The series features participants such as Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, Chris Doumitt, and Paul Christie. With new crews and land to explore, the show documents whether these high-stakes risks lead to a significant financial payout for the competing mining teams.

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Should you watch it?

“Ambitious mining crews risk everything to extract gold from the ground in this reality television series.”

Reasons to watch
  • features high-stakes mining operations
  • follows family-run companies
Keep in mind
  • includes frequent equipment failures
  • features interpersonal conflict

Watch it if you enjoy reality television focused on industrial labor and high-risk business ventures.

The series depicts the physical challenges and environmental difficulties associated with professional mining.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Gold Rush?

The show follows various mining crews as they attempt to extract gold from placer deposits.

Where does the mining take place?

The series initially focused on Alaska before moving to the Klondike region of the Yukon Territory.

Who stars in the series?

The show features miners including Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, and Chris Doumitt.

When did the series begin?

Gold Rush premiered in 2010.

What challenges do the miners face?

Crews must contend with equipment breakdowns, infighting, and the difficulties of working in nature.

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