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Extreme Jobs Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Bridge Rigger, Venom Hunter, Jet Fueler
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 25 mins
Find out what it takes to be a bridge rigger! Or how about tracking down deadly sea snakes for their venom? See what it's like to be a fuel pump attendant... for over 10 hours, 10,000 meters in the air!
Episode 2
LA Narcotics Officer, Crane Operator, Bangkok Paramedic
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 25 mins
Commitment is the name of the game in this episode. From police who specialize in busting drug rings to paramedics who see death daily. Included is also a unique crane operator who uses his foot as a third hand to operate a floating crane.
Episode 3
Terrorist Negotiator, Bamboo Scaffolder, Crab Fisherman
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 25 mins
Whether its dealing with terrorists, balancing on beams hundreds of feet in the air, or battling the high seas, these extreme jobs take nerves of steel. A cool head under pressure gets these men and women through the day.
Episode 4
Avalanche Cameraman, Red Coral Hunter, Demolition Supervisor
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 25 mins
To film an avalanche, you have to stand in its path. To find rare coral fetching 700 Euros per Kilo, you have to dive to dangerous depths. To safely demolish an entire stadium, explosives must be as precise as they are deadly.
Episode 5
Window Cleaner, Shark Scientist, Ordinance Expert
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 25 mins
Men scaling skyscrapers to clean them with simple ropes and harnesses,Shark dives for the sake of science, and guns and bomb aboard an aircraft carrier. You need passion to handle on of these extreme jobs!
Episode 6
Crocodile Conservationist, RLNI Helmsman, Diamond Diver
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 25 mins
Whether its helping wildlife, helping other people, or helping themselves, there's never a dull moment in these professions.
Episode 7
F-18 Pilot, Anaconda Expert, Bareback Rodeo Rider
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 24 mins
These are some of the most dangerous jobs yet. Killing factors include excess G-force, snakes that prey on man-sized animals, and getting trampled by a bucking horse.
Episode 8
Smoke Jumper, Porpoise Paramedic, Prisor Educator
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 24 mins
Parachuting into a fiery inferno, saving marine creatures, or showing kids that if they follow the path of wrong, prison is where they'll end up. These are some of the most unique professions yet!
Episode 9
Rally Paramedic, Hippo Wrangler, Gemstone Dealer
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 25 mins
In this episode, a man races through the desert to save motorcyclists. Find out out to catch a monstrous Hippo! Finally, see the dangers of gemstone finding as men descend into the belly of the earth.
Episode 10
Ship Salvager, Flathead Racer, Soccer Talent Agent
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 25 mins
What happens to old ships after they have run their course? Where can you drive a car at over 300 mph? Who makes or breaks our future soccer stars? Find the answers to all of these questions in this episode of Extreme Jobs!
Episode 11
Extreme Helicopter Pilot, Crime Scene Cleaner, Leopard Doctor
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 25 mins
See a helicopter pilot fly only feet away from huge waves! Is your stomach strong enough to clean up after a crime scene? Even big cats of Africa need a little care sometimes, but at what cost? Find out!
Episode 12
Celebrity Protector, Land Diver, Japanese Swordsmith
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 24 mins
Three jobs where you cannot cut corners. One wrong move or mistake could mean death, paralyzation, or dozens of hours of work gone to waste.
Episode 13
Mafia Prosecutor, Sperm Trader, Sidecar Racer
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 25 mins
See a profession that literally puts a bounty on your head. Gentlemen need an extra buck? Head down to your nearest sperm bank. To finish this episode off, see one of the most dangerous motor sports around!
Episode 14
Commercial Diver, Prosthetic Make-up Artist, Salt Mine Sculptor
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 25 mins
What are you scared of? Suffocating in an enclosed space? Corpses, gaping wounds, blood? Or how about being buried alive in one of the world's deepest mines?
Episode 15
Public Safety Diver, Special Forces Instructor, Fish Millionaire
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 25 mins
A profession where 6 divers die each year to save hundred of people from drowning. Children aged 10-16 are trained for Russia's military. Perhaps there's no danger in Koi collection, but selling a fish for 100,000 Euro is pretty Extreme.
Episode 16
Politician's Bodyguard, Water Tank Maintenance, Stunt Plane Pilot
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 25 mins
When is it time to give up the day job? When killing becomes too easy? When being a handyman becomes too deadly? Or when danger becomes too addictive? Reasons to quit for some, extreme jobs for others!
Episode 17
Pyrotechnician, Jockey, Eiffel Tower Engineer
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 25 mins
If you're a born crowd pleaser, try this! Making bombs and bullets for the movies, pushing your luck to win the jackpot, or rappelling down world icons. Ways to impress people, or Extreme Jobs?
Episode 18
Adventure Photographer, Stunt Rider, Naval Commander
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 25 mins
Under pressure at work? It could be worse. You could have to risk your life to go in search of the dead, pull off back-breaking movie stunts, or make life and death decisions at war. Pressure goes with the territory.
Episode 19
War Journalist, Search and Rescue Pilot, Wolf Whisperer
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 25 mins
When the going gets tough, think about these alternatives: Being shot at to get the story, giving your all and still losing a life, or having to live like a dog to make a buck
Episode 20
Stuntman, Parapsychologist, Wetland Cowboy
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 25 mins
Most of us can get away with not always being perfect, but mistakes are just too risky when it's your job to be run over, when your reputation relies on gadgets and ghosts, or when its up to you to get 1000 cattle across a deadly swamp.
