Gold Rush: The Dirt - Season 9

For the first time, Fred Lewis walks Christo Doyle through the dark days that led up to landing on Gold Rush. The man behind Misfits Mining finally reveals how close he came to ending it all, how he landed on TV and how his relationship with his best friend Parker fell apart.

Tony Beets takes Christo Doyle back to the beginning, from leaving the Netherlands with Minnie at age 17, to working his way up the ladder in Dawson City, to becoming a Yukon Gold mining legend. Then, Tony, Minnie and the kids give a behind-the-scenes look at their first five seasons of Gold Rush.

Tony Beets, the King of the Klondike, talks through the ups and downs of Gold Rush with Christo Doyle. Tony explains what's really going on with his beloved dredges and reveals whether they will ever catch gold again. Then, we delve deep into his long, rocky relationship with Parker.

Christo drops in on Parker at his office and gets a personal tour of his massive operation, Mitch and Doumitt reveal what claim life is like off the clock and Tyler teaches Christo how to drive a rock truck.

Tony finally shows Christo his never-before-seen gold room and his two massive cuts.

Christo meets Gold Rush newbies Brandon and Brady Clayton. After a quick tour, they put him to work welding with Brady before things get down, dirty and a little weird with Warren. The crew lets off steam and reveals the curse of California creek.

Christo claim-hops to hang with the lieutenants of Gold Rush. Mitch reveals the art of reclamation at Parker's, Mike Beets gives a tour of the past and Monica offers a glimpse into her future. Then Christo gets an update on the operation at the Lewis camp.

Christo grills Fred on sticking with his Top-of-the-World claim and dives into the Misfits' glacial challenges. Christo then does a gold cleanup in the Buzz Box, tries his best to push pay with a dying dozer and digs into the triumphant return of jokester Johnny.