When did Gold Rush Season 5 Episode 1 air?
Gold Rush Season 5 Episode 1 aired on October 17, 2014 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?

Returning for Season 5 is Parker, who proved himself in his rookie season mining the Klondike when he brought in over 1,000 ounces of gold worth $1.4 million. This time around, he's set a lofty goal to double his take. Todd is also back after hitting rock bottom in the jungles of Guyana, South America, where he lost his land, most of his money, and ultimately his crew. Finally, Tony aka "The Viking," and his team return after buying a $1 million, 75-year-old floating gold dredge he hopes will be his ticket to wealth.
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Gold Rush Season 5 Episode 1 aired on October 17, 2014 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 88 minutes.
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