Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9 May 2026

The latest episode of , titled "Cursed," lived up to its name as the major players faced significant setbacks that threatened their season goals. From frozen ground to mechanical failures, here is everything that went down in Episode 9. Parker Schnabel: The "Panama Canal" Gamble

Reports suggest an oil line blew, leading to tension within the crew.

Parker was forced to put the "Panama Canal" on the back burner for later in the season. Despite this, the crew still managed a massive weekly cleanup of 546 ounces of gold , valued at nearly $1 million. Fred Lewis: The Monster Dozer Disaster Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9

Parker Schnabel is never one to play it safe, and in this episode, he tasks Mitch Blaschke with a massive new project: mining out an old access road built on virgin ground. Parker dubbed this ambitious cut the "Panama Canal".

Almost immediately after delivery, the dozer broke down. The latest episode of , titled "Cursed," lived

The Clayton brothers were also featured, though they faced their own hurdles while attempting to reach their "Golden Acres" claim. They currently sit at less than 12 ounces for the season and desperately need a win to stay competitive with crews like Fred's.

To mine the road, the crew had to build a new access road simultaneously to ensure they weren't cut off from their washplants. Parker was forced to put the "Panama Canal"

Tony welcomed a new crew into the "Cursed Cut," hoping to ramp up production.