Specials

2011–2026

Feb 25, 2011 · 41m

The Hoffman crew spent five months and over quarter of a million dollars in a desperate attempt to find gold in Alaska. With previously un-aired material, this special reveals what went wrong and how the guys plan to hit the mother lode next season.

E2. The Off-Season

Oct 28, 2011 · 41m

Facing financial ruin and an end to their dream of striking it rich, Todd and Jack refuse to give up. They make the decision during the off-season to go deeper into debt, acquiring better equipment and crew for one more crack at hitting the motherlode.

E3. Aftershow - Episode 1

Oct 28, 2011 · 41m

Gold Rush's Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, grills Dakota Fred and the whole Hoffman Crew to dig deeper into what really happened at Porcupine Creek. But Todd turns the tables on Christo with a question of his own.

E4. Aftershow - Fred Special

Nov 4, 2011 · 41m

Dakota Fred sits down with Executive Producer Christo Doyle to reveal more about the story behind his controversial purchase of the Porcupine Creek Claim.

E5. Aftershow - Episode 2

Nov 5, 2011 · 41m

The Hoffman crew reveals to Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, just how unprepared they were to pick up stakes and head north to start working on a new, unfamiliar claim in the Klondike.

E6. Behind the Scenes

Nov 12, 2011 · 41m

This Gold Rush special reveals never before seen footage from behind the scenes of the struggle to bring the gold mining action to the screen. Four film crews, spread over 600 miles, battle the wilderness in Alaska and the Klondike to capture every twist and turn of the three mining operations.

E7. After the Rush

Nov 19, 2011 · 41m

This special lifts the curtain on Gold Rush and goes inside the lives of the men seeking gold and treasure in Alaska and the Klondike. All new interviews and never before seen footage present insights into the miners' unique world.

E8. Revelations

Nov 26, 2011 · 41m

In never before seen footage, the miners unearth the sometimes ugly truth about their 2011 mining seasons. In a shocking development, one miner is kicked out of the Hoffman crew. The miners also disclose plans for next season.

E9. Aftershow: Digging Deeper

Dec 2, 2011 · 41m

Gold Rush executive producer Christo Doyle asks the tough questions and gets the real dirt on the miners. Personal revelations, bets and challenges all play out in this revealing special.

E10. Aftershow - Episode 3

Dec 9, 2011 · 41m

Jack and Todd Hoffman look back at the angry split that came when Todd loses his cool and Jack walks out. But as Todd reveals, this seemingly minor conflict opens the door on something than runs deep in their blood.

E11. Aftershow - Episode 4

Dec 14, 2011 · 41m

Dave Turin and Greg Remsburg revisit the tough challenge of breaking through and removing the permafrost layer at Quartz Creek. Plus, Todd gives his take on things, including a reflection on the liberating purity of hard work in the Klondike.

E12. Aftershow - Episode 5

Dec 30, 2011 · 41m

After a near mutiny within the ranks, the Hoffman Crew learns some valuable lessons from a colorful cast of locals in the Klondike. "Gold Mining For Dummies" is one way of putting it.

E13. Aftershow - Episode 6

Jan 6, 2012 · 41m

Young gold miner, Parker Schnabel, recounts both the benefits and challenges of working with kin when he took on the search for virgin ground in Smith Creek. He also reflects on his precious bond with his dear grandfather John.

E14. Aftershow - Episode 7

Jul 26, 2013 · 41m

Host Christo Doyle grills the Hoffmans and their crew about their never-ending challenges with the used equipment they end up with, especially the persistent problems with the wash plant.

E15. Aftershow - Episode 8

Apr 11, 2014 · 41m

Dakota Fred and Parker tell more about the big "Marathon Week" of mining at Porcupine Creek. Plus, Fred finally reveals the true story behind his endearing nickname.

E16. Aftershow - Episode 9

Apr 25, 2014 · 41m

Parker's mother, Nancy, joins her son and Producer Christo Doyle to tell her side of the story behind the family confrontation at Big Nugget Mine.

E17. Aftershow - Episode 10

Apr 25, 2014 · 41m

Dakota Fred shares the inside story of his outrage over the mine inspection shutdown, thoughts about working with his son and, most importantly, how his wife Lorraine wholeheartedly supported him after they lost their home to a flood.

E18. Aftershow - Episode 11

Jul 25, 2014 · 41m

Parker Schnabel sits down with Producer Christo Doyle to take a look back at the young miner's first season as the boss of Big Nugget.

E19. Aftershow - Episode 12

Aug 8, 2014 · 41m

Host Christo Doyle grills the guys to find out how the D8 dozer breakdown, and Greg's subsequent departure, affected the crew. Plus, Parker reveals how his visit to the Klondike opens intriguing new possibilities.

E20. Aftershow - Episode 13

Aug 1, 2014 · 41m

Parker Schnabel and his mother, Nancy, gives us a unique look at the life of 91-year-old Grandpa John Schnabel, including the family's recent scare with his heart health.

E21. Aftershow - Episode 14

Feb 10, 2012 · 41m

The Hoffman team takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of mining at night as well as humorous details of what the miners ate and how it affected their weight.

E22. Aftershow - Episode 15

May 3, 2015 · 41m

Christo Doyle digs down to find out if Parker will admit his mistake in running out of gas and the Hoffman crew reflects on the pride and relief that came with getting in the black.

E23. Aftershow - Episode 16

May 10, 2015 · 41m

To go even deeper into the Gold Rush story, we get the miners to answer some of the favorite questions sent in by our fans.

E24. Aftershow: The Last Word

May 10, 2015 · 41m

The Gold Rush miners sit down with Discovery's executive producer and reveal the juicy stuff that unfolded when the cameras weren't rolling. And, for the first time on tv, they answer questions directly from viewers.

E25. The Jungle

May 3, 2015 · 41m

Todd & The Crew receive a tip about a claim in Guyana, South America, causing Todd to question whether he should even return to the Klondike after the big freeze last October

E26. The Jungle Aftershow

Jun 12, 2016 · 41m

Todd Hoffman and crew braved the hostile jungle of Guyana in a search for gold-rich ground to mine year-round. In the Aftershow, executive producer Christo Doyle puts the cast and crew on the hot seat to find out what really happened down south.

E27. The Long Road

Jun 19, 2016 · 41m

Relive the most heart pounding and heart breaking moments of Gold Rush as the Hoffman crew and their rivals Parker Schnabel and 'Dakota’ Fred fight Mother Nature, mining machines and each other to get gold out of the ground in the frozen North.

E28. Do or Die

Oct 26, 2012 · 41m

The miners recall memorable moments from the series.

E29. Claim Visit

Jun 26, 2016 · 41m

Christo Doyle and the Gold Rush crew provide access into the miners' worlds in this behind the scenes series. Exclusive interviews, insight into previous episodes and a sneak peek look at what's next are featured. Christo also visits the claims.

E30. Miners Cribs

Jul 3, 2016 · 41m

Executive Producer Christo Doyle and the miners take us behind the scenes of Gold Rush with a never-before-seen look into camp life, recaps of the previous two episodes and interview outtakes.