Gold Rush Season 15, Episode 5: On Thick Ice

1

Greed is Good

Parker chases a record-breaking 10,000-ounce season. Rick pursues his dream of buying his own claim. The fate of the Beets family dynasty shifts when the eldest son, Kevin, strikes out on his own.

86 min

2

My Father‘s Frienemy

Rick Ness considers whether to keep mining after devastating news. Parker’s crew split an excavator in half attempting a risky fix. Kevin Beets turns to one of dad Tony’s rivals for help.

48 min

3

Quicksand

Rick sinks an excavator trying to get down to Rally Valley pay. Parker’s crew risks destroying a million-dollar wash plant to get on the gold. Tony puts pressure on Cousin Mike to perform on the Indian River.

48 min

4

The Disappearing Pay Layer

Parker unexpectedly loses the pay layer in the long cut. Tony Beets tasks the Mikes with ramping up his operation in the Indian River. Kevin struggles to keep his equipment running.

48 min

5

On Thick Ice

Parker makes a big call on Dominion Creek's ice-filled ground. Rick buys a new pump to fire up Monster Red. Kevin's cut floods, sending him scrambling to find a critical piece of equipment.

48 min

6

Come Nuggets or High Water

Rick risks flooding Rally Valley to haul in big gold nuggets. Tony's protégé, Cousin Mike, attempts a risky plant move. Kevin's biggest machine goes down while another lights on fire.

48 min

7

Brother vs. Cousin

Sparks fly when Tony leaves his son Mike with "Cousin Mike," who's in charge of the operation. Desperate to get the gold flowing, Parker opens another cut and digs out a mega ditch to fire up again on Dominion Creek.

48 min

8

Flood of Emotions

Tensions escalate when two crewmembers get into a fight on Kevin's claim. Parker prays that the Bridge Cut paydirt will turn his fortunes. When Rally Valley floods, Rick is forced to change plans.

48 min

9

Rally Valley's Last Bounty

Hoping for a record score, Rick runs the last of Rally Valley's pay dirt. Tony's son Mike battles an old water pump to get on Paradise Hill's gold. Parker's crew races to rescue a rock truck hanging off a berm.

48 min

10

Parker's Three Plant Blitz

Parker levels up and runs a third wash plant for the first time ever. Tony surprises Kevin with a new toy to supercharge his son's claim. Cousin Mike makes a big misstep when one of his plants goes down.

48 min

11

Big Cat Fight

Brennan reaches a breaking point and confronts one of Kevin's crew members about their performance. Doumitt threatens to walk out on Parker. Rick becomes a claim owner and bets on the new Crew Cut payout.

48 min

12

Kevin Fires Up

Kevin fires up his wash plant for the first time. Tony assigns his son Mike to run the trommel at Paradise Hill 24/7, but a sunk excavator stands in his way. Rick pivots at the Crew Cut and searches for gold in a new spot.

48 min

13

The King's Mistake

Tony hits an unexpected roadblock at his Indian River claim. With time running out on his season, Rick searches for a new spot to mine. Parker's crew makes a big move in the Long Cut in the hopes of a large payday.

48 min

14

Parker's Bombshell

Parker makes a purchase that shocks the entire team. Tony clamps down on his son Mike's operation. Kevin starts his first full week of sluicing.

48 min

15

Vegas, Baby!

Rick gambles all his profits on a risky Duncan Creek cut. Parker's team leans on the new Sulphur Creek claim to keep their hot streak alive. Monica steps in with a solution to Tony's Indian River problems.

48 min

16

The Thin Red Pay Layer

Parker chases a new red pay layer to keep his hot streak alive. Kevin Beets tries to run 24/7 with a green crew to get more gold. Rick's crew suffers an equipment meltdown while digging deep for Vegas Valley gold.

48 min

17

Rogue Foremen

Brennan confronts Kevin about a lack of equipment. Tony comes down hard on Mike when a side dumper crashes in a ditch. Parker brings in monster dirt haulers, hoping to get 1,000 ounces of gold weekly.

48 min

18

Rick vs. Buzz

Rick confronts foreman Buzz, throwing down an ultimatum. Hoping for a big score, Parker fires back up on Sulphur Creek. Tony and Monica go on a treasure hunt at the Hester Cut.

48 min

19

Another Man's Treasure

Parker investigates a forgotten section of Dominion Creek, Rick expands his ambitions at Vegas Valley, and Kevin loses an excavator just as his pay pile runs out.

48 min

20

Dredge, Baby, Dredge!

Tony unleashes his floating wash plant to supercharge his season. Rick moves Monster Red to Vegas Valley, hoping to sluice the paydirt. Kevin's nightshift crew could bring in his biggest haul of the year.

46 min

21

Vegas Valley Verdict

Rick's season rides on his first week of sluicing at Vegas Valley. Parker confronts his bad decisions and targets a trusted honey hole. Tony tasks Cousin Mike with firing up a new plant on thawed Indian River ground.

48 min

22

Parker Heats Up

Parker tries to keep his hot streak going by tapping into a fresh pay layer on Dominion Creek. Rick departs for urgent business, leaving his struggling crew in charge. Tony makes a surprise purchase for the Hester Cut.

48 min

23

The Last Dance

Rick digs up his last gold of the season from Vegas Valley. Parker opens yet another cut, hoping to hit his season goal before winter strikes. Tony fires up at the Hester Cut, and his son Kevin's judgment day arrives.

83 min