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Parker debates going all-in on a claim that could pay out $160 million.

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.

Years of silence come to an end when Rick visits Parker for a favor.

Facing bankruptcy, Parker turns to an old honey hole for new gold.

Floodwaters halt Tony's race to get Indian River gold. Rick's comeback stalls when a water pump goes up in smoke. Parker pressures the crew to open the Unforgiven cut to keep them afloat.

To save his comeback, Rick tries to make a season-saving deal with Tony.

Rick's landlord demands 50 ounces of gold by the end of the week.

Parker goes ditch digging on his Dominion Creek claim.

Rick's season is all riding on a move to the new Bacon Strip cut.

Parker's thirst for gold pushes him to open a third claim.

Parker cannibalizes multiple machines to build a "Frankendozer."

Parker battles to bring in his first Money Pit gold at Dominion Creek.

A mysterious gold loss could set Parker back.

Tony's son Kevin returns to help save the family business. Parker scrambles to fix a burst dam and keep the big Dominion Creek gold weighs going. Wildfires threaten to shut Rick down before he can bring in his first Bench Cut gold.

The Beets family implodes trying to get the Paradise Hill trommel running. Parker starts sluicing Australia Creek and finds a big surprise. Rick makes an all-or-nothing decision to return to Rally Valley.

Tony resurrects an old machine to get the Paradise Hill trommel washing rocks. One of Parker's crew melts down while trying to match the breakneck pace. The McCaughans set their trommel on fire to stay on the gold.

Parker closes in on his goal, but an emergency threatens his momentum.

Parker brings in a new wash plant to push him past 5,000 ounces.

Rick's crew sends a rock truck careening off the road. Tony goes rogue and buys a new wash plant to get his Indian River operation back up and running. Parker increases his gold target, pushing Rocksand to the limit.

Tony tries to resurrect his infamous Dredge #1. Parker brings in his last gold from Australia Creek and focuses the team on finishing the Money Pit. The McCaughans hunt for a new hotspot.

Rick bets his season on firing up Monster Red, hoping Rally Valley will save his season. Tony's dredge suffers a major setback. Chasing a final payday, the McCaughans break out a crazy contraption.

Parker's crew accidentally unleashes a flood of water that wreaks havoc. Rick runs his first full week at Rally Valley, hoping for a big score. Tony revives an old wash plant to bring in more gold.

Tony calls his son Kevin to help fire up nearly every plant he can, including Dredge #1. Parker squeezes every ounce of gold out of his Dominion Creek claim. Rick battles freezing equipment in his final bid for a comeback.