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Gold Miners Rick Ness, Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets are back for season 16 in Discovery channel’s hit series “Gold Rush.” The miners know that big risks can lead to big rewards as the miners pursue their dreams of striking it rich in the wilderness and this season has record-breaking gold prices putting $40 million at stake for the miners. “Gold Rush” season 16 premiere will air tonight, Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. on Discovery Channel. For those who have cut the traditional cable cord, viewers can stream episodes live on streaming services Philo or DIRECTV. Both of these offer free trials to new subscribers. Discovery channel also streams on SlingTV, which does not offer a free trial, but does give subscribers half-off their first month’s fee. According to the show’s official synopsis, “Motivated by a depressed economy, hard-working gold miners get to work both in America and across the globe in an attempt to strike it rich. What’s tonight’s premiere episode about? Titled ‘Records Will Be Broken:’ Parker launches a cutthroat plan for a 10,000-ounce season -- and he poaches a rival’s crew member; Tony cashes in early with a big score; Rick scrambles to find new ground. Where to stream ‘Gold Rush’ for free (or at a discount) More about Philo Philo’s live TV subscription offers a free 7-day free trial and costs $33 per month. It includes MTV and over 70+ other live TV, lifestyle and news channels including AMC+, 75,000+ on-demand titles and unlimited DVR. Philo doesn’t believe in bloated bundles, just value, with everything you need and nothing you don’t. What is DIRECTV? A new DIRECTV subscription starts at $90 per month - but you’ll get the first month for just $49.99. The streaming service offers a free 5-day trial for new subscribers. The streamer offers MTV and more than 65 sports, entertainment and news channels under its Entertainment package. Other plans offer over 90 to 140 channels, with prices ranging from $89.99 to $150 per month; you can also add on HBO Max, Starz, Showtime and other channels to add to your options for movies and TV. What is SlingTV? Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that lets you watch your favorite channels without cable. The two main plans - Sling Orange and Sling Blue - each cost $45.99 per month, or you can combine them for $60.99 per month to get 50+ channels. New customers can often get 50% off the first month, making Sling one of the most affordable ways to stream live and on-demand TV.
