Season 17

Parker and Tony set 13,000-ounce gold totals, sparking a battle to see who can mine the most and reigniting an old feud. Rick faces health issues and an uncertain future. A new player enters the Klondike fray.

Tony's crew sinks a bulldozer and two trucks in the Midas Cut; his grandson flirts with a driver. Parker pushes to get his second wash plant running. Buzz struggles to assemble a new plant.

Rick receives a life-altering diagnosis; Greenhorns push Tony to his breaking point; Parker fires up a third plant and gets surprising gold results.

Tony ambushes Rick with a secret offer. With high hopes, Parker's crew fires up a fourth plant in the Quagmire Cut. Buzz bets on White Channel pay.

Rick hires an engineer to see if he can mine again this season. Parker's crew struggles to keep four plants running. Tony tries to double his gold.