Gold mining: it’s not all nuggets and glory. In this week’s “Gold Rush,” the quest for fortune faces the usual obstacles: interpersonal conflicts, equipment malfunctions, and the ever-present threat of Alaskan weather. Because apparently, digging for gold isn’t stressful enough.
On Kevin’s claim, a crew member brawl erupts, threatening to derail the entire operation. It’s unclear what sparked the fisticuffs, but I’m willing to bet it involved something incredibly petty, like a stolen sandwich or an unflattering nickname. Meanwhile, Parker is pinning his hopes (and his dwindling bank account) on the Bridge Cut paydirt. Will it be his saving grace or another expensive disappointment?
Rick is dealing with a slightly different crisis: Rally Valley is underwater. Flooding has put a damper on his gold-digging plans, forcing him to improvise. Let’s be honest, watching Rick scramble is half the fun of this show.
“Gold Rush” airs Friday, January 3 at 8:00 PM on Discovery.
