Dirty Jobs

Dirty Jobs celebrates unsung American laborers and highlights those who make their living doing the most unthinkable, yet necessary vocations. Host and apprentice Mike Rowe scours the country to find hardworking men and women who overcome fear, danger, and sometimes stench to accomplish their daily tasks. With his hands-on approach, Rowe takes on such jobs as Snake Researcher, Bloodworm Digger, Bell maker, Mosquito Control Officer, Fainting Goat Farmer, Bug Breeder, Poo Pot Maker, Baseball Groundskeeper, Salt Miner, Cattle Rancher, Wine Maker, Billboard Installer, Snake Wrangler, Leather Tanner, Bridge Painter, and Alligator Egg Collector. Mike also celebrates his 150th job--working as a yak farmer.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Dirty Jobs is a weekly gauntlet of danger, fear and humiliation, steadfastly endured by intrepid host Mike Rowe. Rowe assumes the duties of the dirty job in question and works alongside average folks doing extraordinary work that simply must get done. Among the jobs Mike Rowe tackles in his first season: Sewer Inspector, Road Kill Collector, Chinatown Garbage Collector, Pig Farmer, Pigeon Poo Cleaner, Chick Sexer, Bat Cave Scavenger, Septic Tank Cleaner, Worm Dung Farmer, Pest Exterminator, Sludge Remover, Hot Tar Roofer, Ostrich Farmer, Zoo Keeper, Cheese Maker, Charcoal maker, Pregnant Cow Examiner, Avian Vomitologist, Storm Drain Cleaner, Plumber, and Casino Food Recycler. Mike Rowe also celebrates his 100th Dirty Job with a two-hour special.

Dirty Jobs celebrates unsung American laborers and highlights those who make their living doing the most unthinkable, yet necessary vocations. Host and apprentice Mike Rowe scours the country to find hardworking men and women who overcome fear, danger, and sometimes stench to accomplish their daily tasks. With his hands-on approach, Rowe takes on such jobs as Snake Researcher, Bloodworm Digger, Bell maker, Mosquito Control Officer, Fainting Goat Farmer, Bug Breeder, Poo Pot Maker, Baseball Groundskeeper, Salt Miner, Cattle Rancher, Wine Maker, Billboard Installer, Snake Wrangler, Leather Tanner, Bridge Painter, and Alligator Egg Collector. Mike also celebrates his 150th job--working as a yak farmer.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Doug Glover cuts down a dead tree. Flying chainsaws and crushed Barskys ensue.

Mike Rowe samples several glasses of rum at the Newport Distillery.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Dirty Jobs celebrates unsung American laborers and highlights those who make their living doing the most unthinkable, yet necessary vocations. Host and apprentice Mike Rowe scours the country to find hardworking men and women who overcome fear, danger, and sometimes stench to accomplish their daily tasks. With his hands-on approach, Rowe takes on such jobs as Snake Researcher, Bloodworm Digger, Bell maker, Mosquito Control Officer, Fainting Goat Farmer, Bug Breeder, Poo Pot Maker, Baseball Groundskeeper, Salt Miner, Cattle Rancher, Wine Maker, Billboard Installer, Snake Wrangler, Leather Tanner, Bridge Painter, and Alligator Egg Collector. Mike also celebrates his 150th job--working as a yak farmer.

Dirty Jobs celebrates unsung American laborers and highlights those who make their living doing the most unthinkable, yet necessary vocations. Host and apprentice Mike Rowe scours the country to find hardworking men and women who overcome fear, danger, and sometimes stench to accomplish their daily tasks. With his hands-on approach, Rowe takes on such jobs as Snake Researcher, Bloodworm Digger, Bell maker, Mosquito Control Officer, Fainting Goat Farmer, Bug Breeder, Poo Pot Maker, Baseball Groundskeeper, Salt Miner, Cattle Rancher, Wine Maker, Billboard Installer, Snake Wrangler, Leather Tanner, Bridge Painter, and Alligator Egg Collector. Mike also celebrates his 150th job--working as a yak farmer.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.

Dirty Jobs in an unflinching yet engaging look at unsung American workers performing unusual - but vital - vocations. Much can be learned as host Mike Rowe introduces the viewers to an assortment of men and women who make their living doing the most unthinkable jobs.

Mike Rowe has tackled more than 150 of the smelliest, messiest, and most back-breaking occupations imaginable as the host of Dirty Jobs--and he's still going. With his hands-on approach, Rowe works alongside farmers of all kinds, cleaners, recyclers, and other professionals performing an honest day's work, giving viewers a deep appreciation for those folks who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.