Parker weighs betting everything on a new claim that could pay out upwards of $160 million. Rick Ness reemerges after going MIA. One family member's decision rattles the Beets, and Tony gets long-awaited news.
Tony considers moving the entire family operation to the Indian River. Parker opens the first cut at his new claim at Dominion Creek. Rick Ness brings on a new crew member, hoping to get on the gold first.
After years of not speaking, Rick visits Parker for a favor. Parker's crew unearths a pile of gold in an unlikely location. Tony pressures his son Mike to spearhead the move to Indian River.
On the brink of going bankrupt, Parker tries to tap an old honey hole to turn the tide. Rick tries out a new miner with a misfit past. Tony battles flooded creeks at the Indian River to access the gold.
In need of money, Parker digs ditches on his Dominion Creek claim. Tony scores his first gold of the year, while Rick searches for a new cut to salvage his season.
A hinges on a shift to the Bacon Strip cut, while Parker grapples with financial challenges. The team faces a loader crash, and Monica Beets assumes control of the Indian River.
Parker's quest for gold drives him to open a third claim, straining his crew and equipment to the limit. Meanwhile, Rick boosts the efficiency of wash plant Rocky to maximize gold production.
Struggling through breakdowns and disasters, Yukon miners Parker, Beets and Rick race to find gold before season's end. Parker builds hybrid dozer. Beets battle floods. Rick's uphill search stops short.
Tony attempts to fix his old gold mining dredge while Parker transports his last gold from Australia and refocuses his crew on finishing their claim. The McCaughans search for a new mining site.
Rick gambles with Monster Red to save lackluster season, rally Valley offering potential payday. Tony endures dredge breakdown. MaCaughans unveil eccentric invention, seeking last payout.
Parker's crew faces a water crisis, unleashing a flood that causes chaos. Rick tackles his inaugural week at Rally Valley, aiming for a lucrative haul, while Tony resurrects an old wash plant to increase gold output.
Tony and Kevin frantically fire up plants, including Dredge #1. Parker maximizes gold from Dominion Creek claim. Rick fights freezing equipment for a final comeback attempt.