- Season 12 — Gold Rush

: Continuing his journey as a rookie lease-holder, Fred bets everything on a new wash plant to finally secure a major find. Production and Format

The season saw the return of the popular aftershow , which moved from the studio directly to the gold claims. Hosted by Christo Doyle , this change allowed for a more raw, behind-the-scenes look at the miners' daily lives when the main cameras weren't rolling. Viewer & Community Perspectives Gold Rush - Season 12

: Rick starts the season by brokering a new deal to get his operations off the ground and welcomes back familiar faces, though he eventually reaches a personal breaking point as the season progresses. : Continuing his journey as a rookie lease-holder,