When did Gold Rush Season 1 Episode 5 air?
Gold Rush Season 1 Episode 5 aired on January 14, 2011 at 9 PM ET.


Follow the lives of ambitious miners as they head north in pursuit of gold. With new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the ground, the stakes are higher than ever. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?

The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment malfunction brings the operation to a halt. Meanwhile, James Harness collapses and Jimmy Dorsey drives a wedge between himself and the crew when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. But hard work late into the night finally hits a pay streak.
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Gold Rush Season 1 Episode 5 aired on January 14, 2011 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 44 minutes.
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