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.

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.

In this special, exclusive behind the scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush is revealed. Four film crews spread over 600 miles, battle the wilderness in Alaska and the Klondike to film every twist and turn of the three mining operations

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.

This special lifts the curtain on Gold Rush and goes inside the lives of the men seeking gold in Alaska and the Klondike.

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.

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.

Frozen out of the Klondike, Todd Hoffman gets a hot tip on a gold claim in Guyana, South America. But to get there he must lead his crew through the snake-infested jungle, dangerous business deals and up deadly rivers in a "no guts, no glory" adventure.

The Hoffmans and their rivals relive their most heart-pounding moments.

A behind the scenes look at the making of Gold Rush Season 3.

A behind the scenes look at the filming of Gold Rush in the hostile jungles of South America and the frozen North.

Recap of season four and a preview of season five.

This special explores the life of 94 year old mining legend John Schnabel. From the Kansas dustbowl, to his career on an Alaskan gold mine, Grandpa John continues to inspire his grandson Parker to follow in his footsteps.

The miners reveal the highs and lows, conflicts and behind the scenes drama from the season. Todd, Parker and Tony unveil their plans for next season and one key crew-member shocks everyone when he decides to call it quits.

Reflecting on the show's fifth season; a sneak peek of season six.

The miners reveal shocking truths including a crew romance. Tony is accused of going back on a deal, Parker's crew lets him have it and Todd reveals a secret talent. Then, the mine bosses offer a sneak peek of their radical new plans for next season.

Honoring the life and legacy of Grandpa John Schnabel.

The rags-to-riches story of gold miners Todd Hoffman and Parker Schnabel, and an examination of their competitive professional rivalry.

In Season 6 of Gold Rush, Parker Schnabel goes head to head with rival Todd Hoffman to see who will be King of the Klondike. Klondike legend Tony Beets puts sets out to prove that the future of gold mining involves a decrepit 70 year old dredge.

Todd Hoffman sets out to escape the economic downturn and build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen North.

The washplants featured on Gold Rush have trapped more than $18m worth of gold, but which monster machines have made the most or lost the most money?

The Dakota Boys have been an influential duo in the gold mining world. Now, before they begin the life-threatening attempt to mine for gold in the white water rapids of McKinley Creek, we take a look back on how they got started.

Following in the footsteps of legends, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness discuss and tease their newest adventure of taking on the Gold Rush Trail. They reflect on game changing moments from this past season.

A look back at the last season of Gold Rush including an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming season where new claims, miners and machines are revealed.

Going back to the beginning when Parker was just a kid and job-less Todd decided to gamble it all to make his fortune mining in Alaska. The Story So Far 2017 charts their struggles, highs and lows across 7 seasons as they compete in their search for gold.

In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash-plant to chase a record gold haul. Todd moved his entire operation to Oregon in search of a mountain of nugget.

Dave Turin had been at Todd's side helping him mine millions of dollars of gold, until a shocking bare-knuckle fistfight explosively led to Dave quitting; Dave's story over seven seasons.

To deliver incredible gold hauls, the miners have to keep the equipment running at all costs. The miners look back at the worst breakdowns and heroic fixes.

A look at the monster machines featured on Gold Rush, which have trapped more than eighteen million dollars worth of gold.

Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are locked in a fierce battle for independence and supremacy. The deep rivalry between the gold-mining prodigy and the Kind of the Klondike has produced some of the series' most dramatic moments.

After a record breaking season, sit down with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets as they discuss the biggest moments from this past season of Gold Rush.

Rick Ness comes clean about his gold mining adventures from the early days working with Parker to the obstacles and battles he's faced on and off the claim. Then, Rick looks to the future.

A war for ground forces Parker to gamble on deep ground.

Fred Lewis discusses the dark days that led up to him landing on Gold Rush.

Tony reveals how he worked his way up to becoming the King of the Klondike.

From the biggest to the most surprising, these are the gold weighs that changed everything for Parker, Tony, Rick and Fred.

Parker Schnabel, Rick Ness and Tony Beets sit down to discuss the biggest moments from this past season of "Gold Rush"; The Dakota Boys reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.

Tony reveals the state of his dredges and his relationship with Parker.

Dave Turin leaves his family business to mine for gold. From saving a struggling greenhorn crew, to splitting off with his own team, to unspeakable tragedy, this is the story of how Dave forged his own path and pulled in more than $14 million in gold.

Parker Schnabel reveals new insights on how he went from a 15-year-old mining prodigy to banking $100 million in gold -- including battling his own demons and never-before-seen moments with his Grandpa John.

Parker Schnabel gambles on new ground in Alaska and passes 50,000 ounces. The Beets family chases a record gold total, and Fred Lewis fights to keep his mining career alive. The Claytons set out to save their family business.

Parker's miscalculation nearly washes away Sluicifer. Tony's son Mike ditches the family's Kiwi plant during transport. Tensions explode and between Rick and his lead mechanic.

To score a big payday the miners risk everything to haul their gold-catching equipment over sketchy bridges, through bushfires and across the frozen north.

The Early Years

The 2017 mining season changed the course of Gold Rush forever as one miner says goodbye after eight years. Todd bets Parker 100 ounces of gold that he can mine the most this season. Parker also goes to war with Tony as he makes a bid for independence.