Gold Rush · S17 · E3
Diagnosing Rick
Rick receives a life-altering diagnosis; Greenhorns push Tony to his breaking point; Parker fires up a third plant and gets surprising gold results.
About this episode
Rick receives a life-altering diagnosis; Greenhorns push Tony to his breaking point; Parker fires up a third plant and gets surprising gold results.
Season 17
1The Most Gold Wins
82 minOct 2, 2026
Parker and Tony set 13,000-ounce gold totals, sparking a battle to see who can mine the most and reigniting an old feud. Rick faces health issues and an uncertain future. A new player enters the Klondike fray.
2A Midas Mess
44 minOct 9, 2026
Tony's crew sinks a bulldozer and two trucks in the Midas Cut; his grandson flirts with a driver. Parker pushes to get his second wash plant running. Buzz struggles to assemble a new plant.
3Diagnosing Rick
44 minOct 16, 2026Now viewing
Rick receives a life-altering diagnosis; Greenhorns push Tony to his breaking point; Parker fires up a third plant and gets surprising gold results.
4Keno City Conclave
44 minOct 23, 2026
Tony ambushes Rick with a secret offer. With high hopes, Parker's crew fires up a fourth plant in the Quagmire Cut. Buzz bets on White Channel pay.
5Low-Grade Panic
Airs Oct 30, 2026
Rick hires an engineer to see if he can mine again this season. Parker's crew struggles to keep four plants running. Tony tries to double his gold.