Gold Rush: Season 9
Gold Rush season nine marks a period of significant change for the miners as they pursue gold. Rick Ness makes the major decision to break away from Parker Schnabel in order to start a claim of his own. Meanwhile, Parker Schnabel has everything on the line as he engages in a fierce battle with Tony Beets over land. At the same time, Tony Beets pursues his goal singlemindedly, aiming to double both his equipment and h
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Miners head north in pursuit of gold as part of their ambitious lifestyle.
- Rick Ness previously worked alongside Parker Schnabel.
- Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets have existing rivalries regarding land and mining operations.
- Tony Beets continuously focuses on expanding his equipment and increasing profits.
Season overview
Gold Rush season nine marks a period of significant change for the miners as they pursue gold. Rick Ness makes the major decision to break away from Parker Schnabel in order to start a claim of his own. Meanwhile, Parker Schnabel has everything on the line as he engages in a fierce battle with Tony Beets over land. At the same time, Tony Beets pursues his goal singlemindedly, aiming to double both his equipment and his profits during the season. Ambitious miners head north with new miners, new claims, new machines, and new ways to find gold.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Declaration of Independence
Oct 12, 2018 · 84 min
New mine boss Rick gathers together his crew of greenhorns & arrives in the Yukon ready to start his season. Parker and Tony face off over royalties and land access in a confrontat
Smoked Out
Oct 19, 2018 · 41 min
Rick faces mutiny from his crew of greenhorns. Parker visits his parents for advice and makes a decision affects the rest of his season. Tony's barge hits trouble on its way back t
Gods and Monsters
Oct 26, 2018 · 41 min
Rick hunts for a new washplant with his crew. With Parker's ground frozen he must find a way to mine the gold to pay his deposit to Tony. Tony orders son Kevin to train up a new dr
Durt Reynolds
Nov 2, 2018 · 41 min
Disaster strikes when Rick fires up his washplant for the first time. Parker tries a risky plan to keep the gold coming in and must decide on a new foreman to replace Rick. Tony mu
The Return of Freddy Dodge
Nov 9, 2018 · 41 min
Rick drafts a Gold Rush vet and former member of team Hoffman to save his season. Tony and Monica fire up their wash plant as they start to battle Parker to beat him to the gold.
Hoffman's Ghosts
Nov 16, 2018 · 41 min
New mine boss Rick is buckling under debt and if he's going to prove himself to his crew he needs to get his first gold weigh; Parker attempts a treacherous river crossing; Tony Be
Hazard Pay
Nov 23, 2018 · 41 min
Parker hires a new driver that isn't as experienced as he claims. Elsewhere, one of Tony's dredges sinks into a pond, and he clashes with son Kevin over how to rescue it.
Stormageddon
Nov 30, 2018 · 41 min
Heavy rainfall for several days causes problems for Parker and Rick. Elsewhere, Tony's second dredge upriver proves more difficult than expected.
Megamorphosis
Dec 7, 2018 · 41 min
Parker battles to save his season when his biggest wash plant collapses. Rick makes a shocking discovery about his gold mining claim and turns to his dad for help. Tony races to fi
Father's Day
Dec 14, 2018 · 41 min
Rick Ness and his father, Rick Senior, battle together to open a new cut; Parker struggles with mechanical breakdowns, and a crew member suffers a terrible injury; Tony races to di
The Resurrection
Dec 21, 2018 · 41 min
The flu brings Parker's operation to its knees, and it's up to foreman Dean to keep the claim running; Rick's mechanic, Carl, behaves strangely and reveals shocking news; Tony hits
The Devil's Deadline
Jan 4, 2019 · 41 min
A desperate Rick is forced to ask Tony for help; Tony hauls the final piece of his million-dollar second dredge from Thistle Creek and prepares to rebuild it
Sucker Punch
Jan 11, 2019 · 41 min
Rick discovers he's been losing gold after Freddy Dodge points out a major flaw in his wash plant; with his excavator down, Parker risks moving his wash plant with a dozer.
Old School Heroes
Jan 18, 2019 · 41 min
Parker leaves Brennan in charge of one section of the mine, with mixed results. Meanwhile, Rick damages his water pipe with some careless excavation work.
Wedding Bells & Emergency Operations
Jan 25, 2019 · 41 min
The Beets family celebrates as Monica gets married; while Tony is happy for his daughter, he is also stressed to be taking time off while behind on his gold target.
Broken Bones
Feb 1, 2019 · 41 min
Parker crashes a boat resulting in a terrible injury; frozen ground and machine failure threaten Rick’s season; Tony and his family finally rebuild his second dredge; the Dakota Bo
Make It Rain
Feb 15, 2019 · 41 min
Desperate Parker pushes wash plant Sluicifer beyond the limit; Tony attempts a dangerous crane operation
Big Red Is Dead
Feb 22, 2019 · 41 min
Parker closes in on his $7.2 million target, but wash plant Big Red runs out of pay dirt; Rick strives to reach his goal
Cold War
Mar 1, 2019 · 41 min
Parker's parents visit and offer help; Rick continues to battle frozen ground to reach his goal; shocking news forces Tony to make a drastic decision about his season
Brace for Impact
Mar 8, 2019 · 41 min
Tony races to finish his second dredge; Parker makes a risky move; Rick’s crew fights harder than ever to reach their goal; the Dakota Boys find a new mine site that has massive go
Fire and Ice
Mar 15, 2019 · 62 min
Rick desperately tries to get the last 27 ounces he needs to hit his target. Meanwhile, Tony finds out his dredge is short 30 buckets.
Three Sides to Every Story
Mar 22, 2019 · 42 min
Sit down with Parker Schnabel, Rick Ness, and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush. Then, The Dakota Boys reflect on their wild season