Ep 4. $9 Million Mistake

As the fourth episode of Gold Rush's twelfth season, "$9 Million Mistake" follows the continued efforts of the show's gold miners as they strive to earn the largest payout of their careers.

At the center of the episode is Fred Lewis, who made a bold investment in a new one-of-a-kind wash-plant that could yield record-breaking returns. However, there's one major issue: the machine is currently stuck in a shipping container that's inexplicably wedged underneath a bridge. Fred's team has already been working for weeks trying to free the wash-plant, but every attempt has thus far ended in failure, leaving the frustrated and increasingly anxious team unsure of what to do next.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Alaska, Parker Schnabel is in pursuit of his own big payday. Despite having already found $10 million worth of gold in the ground, he's convinced that there's still more to be discovered. But as he begins to dig deeper, his excavator suddenly malfunctions, threatening to halt progress. Parker must make a quick decision on whether to take the time to order a replacement part or to risk using a faulty machine and potentially lose time or worse, suffer a catastrophic accident.

Tony Beets is also focused on finding gold, but his strategy is different. As one of the most seasoned and successful miners on the show, Tony has made a career out of salvaging old dredges and using them to mine the land. This season, however, he is not finding enough gold to make it worth his while, and he is frustrated with his team. In this episode, Beets must decide whether to stick to his usual strategy or pivot to a new one.

With so much at stake, tensions run high as the miners face daunting setbacks that could derail their seasons. But these veteran gold miners know that they can't give up. They will do whatever it takes to overcome their challenges and hit pay dirt before the short mining season in Alaska ends.

"Gold Rush" has become a popular reality show over the years, with viewers thrilled to see the risks and rewards of gold mining in action. Through this episode, viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the miners confront difficult challenges and make tough decisions. Whether it's figuring out how to free a stuck wash-plant or determining the best strategy for finding gold, "Gold Rush" season twelve, episode four is an intense, emotionally charged journey that leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.