'Gold Rush' Why Are New Episodes Not On March 21 & 28?

Gold Rush Season 15 is getting more intense as Parker Schnabel and his crew face new setbacks. The team has been eager for a huge haul by the end of the season. There are still a few episodes left. But some fans recently discovered that some episodes might not air on certain platforms. Keep reading to see why.

Gold Rush: Parker Schnabel’s Massive Haul Amid Equipment Issues

The upcoming episode of Gold Rush Season 15 features more problems for Parker and his crew. One of their excavators overheated. This resulted in a massive delay. But it wasn’t the only issue for the group. During the previous episode, Rick Ness gambled everything on his Vegas Valley claim. He was hoping to haul a massive fortune before losing access to the area. He and his team were racing against time. But their 60-foot dig still needed additional manpower.

Parker Schnabel From Gold Rush, Sourced From @goldrushtv Instagram — Parker Schnabel From Gold Rush, Sourced From @goldrushtv

While Rick tries to rush things, Parker is still struggling to earn back a major investment loss after a huge misfire early in the season. Things are becoming more interesting as the season progresses. But it seems fans may experience cliffhangers as the episodes may not air for some platforms.

Why New Episodes May Not Air On Certain Platforms?

Some fans on social media discussed a recent update about the upcoming episodes of Gold Rush Season 15. According to the poster, the March 21 and March 28 episodes may not show up for some streaming platforms. They were listed as “special episodes” and may not air until the NCAA tournament is over. It’s no secret that many people tune in on TV to watch March Madness, which is considered as one of greatest basketball competitions outside of the NBA. Many were saddened by the upcoming changes. Others also question why Discovery Channel prioritizes sports over their usual content.

Gold Rush, Sourced From Reddit — Gold Rush Season 15 Episode Schedule Changes, Sourced From Reddit

“discovery channel should be for discovering things not sport fs it’s kinda in the name.”
“Basically, it’s the World Cup for college basketball fans. Also known as March Madness.”
“You got to be kidding me.”
“Happens every year. Before they would just do reruns, now they do specials.”
“I’m just curious because discovery isn’t owned by CBS… I’ve actually never noticed they skipped two weeks.”

Gold Rush: What To Expect From Future Episodes?

The March 21 episode of Gold Rush Season 15 is titled “Mine Boss For The Day.” According to its description, foreman Mitch Blaschke steps in as a mine boss for the day. He immediately got confronted by a handful of problems, including broken water pumps and rock trucks. The episode will feature a scene where the crew rushes to a broken excavator after it overheats. The March 28 episode’s synopsis has yet to be revealed. But it may feature the aftermath of all the delays Parker Schnabel and his crew have faced.