Question: when does the 2017 season of gold rush begin
Answer: viewers ( millions ) 143 00 `` The 9 Million Dollar Season '' October 6 , 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 06 ) N / A In an action packed look at Season 7 of Gold Rush Parker faced the tragic loss of his mentor Grandpa John and bet big on a $600,000 wash - plant to chase a record gold haul .