Playing With Fire (S16E09)
S16E09
Parker faces the looming danger of forest fires that could jeopardize his Sulphur Creek claim, putting his gold extraction plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Rick contemplates the possibility of returning to Duncan Creek. In a challenging turn of events, Tony suffers a significant setback, losing nearly $750,000 worth of gold while dealing with a problem related to the wash plant.
Show
Gold Rush
Episode
S16E09
Air Date
Jan 09, 2026
Season 16 Episodes
S16E01
Records Will Be Broken
S16E02
Eager Beavers
S16E03
Rick's Bold Call
S16E04
Buzz in the Hills
S16E05
Pick Me Someone to Fire
S16E06
The Weasel
S16E07
Surprise Fortunes
S16E08
Parker Comes Calling
S16E09
Playing With Fire
S16E10
New Levels of Chaos
S16E11
Cleaning Up in Vegas
S16E12
On Shaky Ground
S16E13
Valhalla or Bust
S16E15
Trommel Around and Find Out
S16E16
The Silence of the Sluice
S16E17
Rick's Mess
S16E18
Golden Goose, Wounded Moose
S16E19
Dig Deep or Cash Out
S16E20
Musical Washplants
S16E21
1,000-Ounce Week
S16E22
The Gold Ceiling
S16E23
Klondike Shoot-Out