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Gold Rush Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Teams of miners look to strike gold while working on mineral deposits in Canada's Yukon Territory in this Discovery Channel original reality series. The third season opens with the Hoffman, Stable, and Hurt crews mining sites old and new, looking to strike the mother lode. The crews must navigate the tough environment, overcome equipment failures and other setbacks, and keep their spirits up as they seek out their greatest gold mining successes yet. The cast includes Paul Christie, Todd Hoffman and "Dakota" Fred Hurt.
Episode 1
The Long Road
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 60 mins
The miners recall memorable moments from the series.
Episode 2
Million Dollar Season
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 60 mins
Todd makes two claims and Parker hires a new crew in the Season 3 opener.
Episode 3
The Wrong Claim
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 60 mins
Dave realizes that he is unable to mine his new claim in the Season 3 premiere. Meanwhile, floods threaten the Hurts.
Episode 4
Secret Weapons
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 60 mins
Todd helps Dave's crew get back to work; the Dakota boys hire new miners.
Episode 5
Battle of the Bridge
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 60 mins
Todd receives a surprise visit from an investor; a broken-down bulldozer causes problems for Turin's team.
Episode 6
The Ultimatum
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 60 mins
Todd is pressured by his main investor; Parker's crew is tasked with replacing a bridge.
Episode 7
Game Changer
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 60 mins
Parker sets a hefty goal; Dave's mine faces a potential shutdown.
Episode 8
Road to Gold
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 60 mins
Todd and his crew test a new piece of equipment; Parker uses dynamite to remove a boulder.
Episode 9
Up Smith Creek
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 60 mins
Todd faces closure; Parker receives bad news from his grandfather.
Episode 10
Leprechaun Gold
Fri, Jan 4, 2013 60 mins
Indian River faces a shutdown; Todd is forced to rebuild a piece of equipment.
Episode 11
Dozer Wars
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 60 mins
Todd and Dave argue over a bulldozer; Parker's crew threaten to rebel.
Episode 12
Pink Slip
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 60 mins
Parker hits bedrock at Emerson Trench; Todd shuts down the Quartz Creek operation; and Dave has a mishap with a bulldozer.
Episode 13
The Merger
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 60 mins
Parker explores an abandoned mine; Todd's and Dave's crews join forces.
Episode 14
The Night Shift
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 60 mins
Todd pushes his men harder, thus raising tensions between the day shift and night shift.
Episode 15
Bedrock Blowout
Fri, Feb 8, 2013 60 mins
Fred and Dustin fight to save a broken-down excavator; a dangerous mine road claims a victim.
Episode 16
Redemption Road
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 60 mins
Todd concocts a risky plan; Fred sustains an injury.
Episode 17
The Motherlode
Sat, Feb 23, 2013 60 mins
The Hoffmans attempt to thaw frozen dirt; Parker probes the last section of the Big Nugget mine.
