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Dirty Jobs 2005

Status
Ended
First Aired
July 26, 2005
Last Aired
February 5, 2023
Format
11 seasons · 162 eps
Total Runtime
~162 hours (60 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~160 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S10E1 "Rodbuster / Galvanizer" (★ 8/10)
Network
Discovery
Where to Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 98 votes RealityComedy 11 seasons · 162 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.0/10
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What is Dirty Jobs?

Dirty Jobs is a television series that features host and everyman Mike Rowe as he explores various professional fields. The program focuses on the labor involved in a wide range of occupations, specifically highlighting those that are characterized by their difficult or unglamorous nature.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
162
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jul 26, 2005
Last aired
Feb 5, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Discovery
Genres
Reality, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 98 votes
Format
11 seasons · 162 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Discovery
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Dirty Jobs is a television series that features host and everyman Mike Rowe as he explores various professional fields. The program focuses on the labor involved in a wide range of occupations, specifically highlighting those that are characterized by their difficult or unglamorous nature. Throughout the series, Rowe engages directly with these tasks to provide viewers with a detailed look at the reality of such work. By documenting these experiences, the show offers the grimy scoop on what it takes to perform these specific, often overlooked roles. The series serves as an examination of the effort required to maintain essential services and industries that many people encounter but rarely consider in detail. Each episode centers on the practical challenges and physical demands inherent in these downright nasty occupations. By participating in the daily routines of the workers he profiles, Rowe brings visibility to the tasks that sustain various sectors of society. The show remains a documented look at the labor-intensive reality behind jobs that are frequently avoided by the general public.

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“Host Mike Rowe explores downright nasty occupations.”

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  • hosted by mike rowe
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Watch it if you want to see host Mike Rowe explore downright nasty occupations.

The series focuses on nasty occupations and messy work environments.

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Season 4 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
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Season 11 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Who hosts the show?

Mike Rowe hosts the show.

What is the premise of the show?

Host Mike Rowe gets the grimy scoop on downright nasty occupations.

What genres are associated with the series?

The series is categorized under reality and comedy.

When did the series premiere based on the provided material?

The series is from 2005.

How many wins does the show have according to the sources?

The show has one win.

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