Gold Rush

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?

Gold Rush (2010-present) is an American reality docuseries created for Discovery, following a rotating group of ambitious gold miners as they head into remote northern territories in pursuit of precious metal. Principal figures include Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman, Tony Beets and Freddy Dodge, all appearing as themselves, while narrator Paul Christie guides viewers through each operation. The engine of the show is the search for a rich claim, with crews wrestling with costly new machinery, unpredictable ground, weather and the constant pressure of whether a daring investment will pay out or sink the season. Each season is built from many episodes of excavation, negotiation and mounting debt, giving the program the feel of an open-ended frontier saga across seventeen seasons. Its tone is brisk and suspenseful, mixing hard physical labor with optimism and rivalry. Fans of Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers and Bering Sea Gold will find the same blend of blue-collar grit, remote danger and gambling on fortune. The show remains one of the longest-running frontier mining reality series on television.

Audiences rate the series positively overall, with later seasons generally scoring higher than early ones, though ratings swing across the run.

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Release Date

2010-12-03

Episode runtime

41 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (195)

What is Gold Rush about?

Ambitious miners head north chasing gold with new claims, machines and bigger risks each season.

What is Gold Rush like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gold Rush as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Gold Rush violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Gold Rush.

What did critics think of Gold Rush?

Audiences rate the series positively overall, with later seasons generally scoring higher than early ones, though ratings swing across the run.

Which shows are like Gold Rush?

Shows with a similar feel include Ice Road Truckers, Deadliest Catch, and Bering Sea Gold.

How long is Gold Rush?

Gold Rush: 17 seasons, 340 episodes.

Is Gold Rush still running?

Yes, Gold Rush is still running.

Where can I watch Gold Rush?

In United States, Gold Rush streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Pure Flix, HBO Max, Discovery +.