Parker chases a record-breaking 10,000-ounce season. Rick pursues his dream of buying his own claim. The fate of the Beets family dynasty shifts when the eldest son, Kevin, strikes out on his own.

Rick Ness considers whether to keep mining after devastating news. Parker's crew split an excavator in half attempting a risky fix. Kevin Beets turns to one of dad Tony's rivals for help.

Rick sinks an excavator trying to get down to Rally Valley pay. Parker's crew risks destroying a million-dollar wash plant to get on the gold. Tony puts pressure on Cousin Mike to perform on the Indian River.

Parker unexpectedly loses the pay layer in the long cut. Tony Beets tasks the Mikes with ramping up his operation in the Indian River. Kevin struggles to keep his equipment running.

Parker makes a big call on Dominion Creek's ice-filled ground. Rick buys a new pump to fire up Monster Red. Kevin's cut floods, sending him scrambling to find a critical piece of equipment.

Rick risks flooding Rally Valley to haul in big gold nuggets. Tony's protégé, Cousin Mike, attempts a risky plant move. Kevin's biggest machine goes down while another lights on fire.

Sparks fly when Tony leaves his son Mike with "Cousin Mike", who's in charge of the operation. Desperate to get the gold flowing, Parker opens another cut and digs out a mega ditch to fire up again on Dominion Creek.

Tensions escalate when two crewmembers get into a fight on Kevin's claim. Parker prays that the Bridge Cut paydirt will turn his fortunes. When Rally Valley floods, Rick is forced to change plans.