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Dirty Jobs

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TV-Y (All Children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

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TV-G (General Audience -- Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.) Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

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TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

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TV Reminders Information
Email reminders:

You can receive email reminders of upcoming shows by selecting the Remind Me box next to your favorite programs. After all selections have been made, simply enter your email address at the bottom of the page and submit. Your reminder will arrive the day before your program airs. Please note, reminders are not available for programming airing in less than 24 hours.
Time
Remind Me
Series Title & Description
Nov 21, 9:00 am
(60 minutes)
Dirty Jobs
Garbage Pit Technician
TV-14 (L), CC

Mike Rowe rolls up his sleeves and gets dirty operating an antique printing press. Then, he joins forces with the largest terracotta manufacturer in the U.S. Next, Mike teams up with a group of garbage collectors converting trash into electricity.
Nov 21, 10:00 am
(60 minutes)
Dirty Jobs
Hoof Cleaner
TV-14 (L), CC

Mike Rowe joins a crew at a rock quarry, gets hip deep in mud and muck working with the hippo keepers at the Adventure Aquarium, and addresses some bovine foot problems.
Nov 24, 7:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Gourd Maker
TV-PG, CC

Mike travels to the middle of Connecticut to clean out a lake, then drops by a gourd farm in Pennsylvania and transforms gourds into a variety of products.
Nov 24, 8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Rocky Reach Dam
TV-PG (L), CC

Mike journeys to Wenatchee, Washington to help maintain a hydroelectric dam. Then he explores a fish bypass system where he catches and tags fish and winds up wading through a pool of fish poop.
Nov 24, 9:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Safety Third
TV-14 (L)

In a thoughtful look back at his most challenging and hazardous apprenticeships, Mike makes a practical case for safety and reaffirms the critical role of individual responsibility in a dangerous world.
Nov 24, 11:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Rocky Reach Dam
TV-PG (L), CC

Mike journeys to Wenatchee, Washington to help maintain a hydroelectric dam. Then he explores a fish bypass system where he catches and tags fish and winds up wading through a pool of fish poop.
Nov 25, 12:00 am
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Safety Third
TV-14 (L)

In a thoughtful look back at his most challenging and hazardous apprenticeships, Mike makes a practical case for safety and reaffirms the critical role of individual responsibility in a dangerous world.
Nov 28, 10:00 am
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Turkey Farmer
TV-14 (L), CC

Mike examines the short lives of turkeys as they make their way from farm to sandwich. Then, it's off to a potato farm, where Mike digs in the dirt for colorful taters that will revolutionize fries. He removes sewage from a water treatment plant as well.
Nov 28, 11:00 am
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Reef Ball Maker
TV-14 (L), CC

Mike rolls up his sleeves and gets dirty in order to help create an artificial underwater reef. It's a dirty job that is helping to revitalize fish and coral populations in areas that have been devastated by pollution.
Nov 28, 12:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Remind Me
Dirty Jobs
Turkey Inseminator
TV-14 (L), CC

In this Dirty Jobs episode, Mike crawls through rat drops, falling insulation, and debris to make a house more energy efficient. Then, he visits a turkey farm where a bunch of large-breasted birds are inseminated.
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