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Dirty Jobs

2005 – 2023Show11 seasons162 episodes

ComedyReality
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A reality series about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

11 seasons · 162 episodes · best: S9E1 "Rodbuster / Galvanizer" 8.9

Episodes

7.4
7.3
7.2
6.9
7.1
7.2
7.4
7.3
8.2
7.9

Story

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

Feels like

  • Blue-Collar Appreciation
  • Gritty Reality TV
  • Educational Documentary
  • Everyman Host Dynamic
  • Working Class Dignity
  • Visceral & Grimy
  • Accessible Non-Fiction
  • Heartwarming Human Interest
  • Industrial Exploration

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dave Barsky
Produced by
Heath Banks, Scott Popjes, Mary E. Donahue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 26, 2005 · February 5, 2023 · Ended

First aired
July 26, 2005
Last aired
February 5, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
11 seasons · 162 episodes
Genres
Reality, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Once an Episode, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Everything Trying to Kill You +9

  • Once an Episode
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Everything Trying to Kill You
  • Double Entendre
  • True Companions
  • Clip Show
  • No Dead Body Poops
  • Self-Deprecation
  • Meaningful Name
  • Groin Attack
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Threatening Shark

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dirty Jobs?"

Questions about Dirty Jobs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Jobs?

HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVDiscoverySpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

In the United States, Dirty Jobs streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, and Discovery, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 94 other countries.

Is Dirty Jobs worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of Dirty Jobs is best?

Season 9, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Rodbuster / Galvanizer (season 9, episode 1) at 8.9, and the lowest is Brown Plate Special (season 4, episode 8) at 6.5.

Is Dirty Jobs okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dirty Jobs?

162 h

About 162 hours: 162 episodes in 11 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2023.

Will Dirty Jobs make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Dirty Jobs?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.