TV Show

American Digger

American Digger is an American reality television series airing on Spike. The show follows former professional wrestler Frank Huguelet and his company American Savage as they search the United States for buried historical artifacts. The second season of the show was retitled Savage Family Diggers as Savage's wife Rita and son Nick join the crew. On August 7, 2012, Spike TV announced that American Digger had been renewed for a second thirteen episode season. Filming of the new season began Fall 2012 and will air in Spring 2013.

TV Show Stats +8%

2 seasons

26 episodes total

Status

Canceled

First Aired

2012

Rating

TV Show

7.7/10

3 votes • HD

People

Cast

Cast information is not available for this show.

Season 1

13 episodes
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Ice Cold Gold
Episode 1

Ice Cold Gold

Episode 1 • Mar 21, 2012

American Savage hunts for valuable Alaskan Gold Rush artifacts left behind by prospectors in the late 1800s, but blizzards, freezing temperatures and reclusive homeowners could dash their dreams of striking artifact gold.

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Motor City Money
Episode 2

Motor City Money

Episode 2 • Mar 28, 2012

American Savage heads to the automobile capital of the world to dig for valuable relics from the Motor City’s historic boom times, but abandoned houses, vicious dogs and buried hazards may destroy their dreams of a Savage profit.

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Savage Shark Hunt
Episode 3

Savage Shark Hunt

Episode 3 • Apr 04, 2012

The crew uses a backhoe to reach the ancient sea floor during a search for prehistoric shark teeth and Jurassic fossils.

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Moonshine Money
Episode 4

Moonshine Money

Episode 4 • Apr 11, 2012

The crew seeks artifacts in North Carolina pertaining to the region's history with moonshine.

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Cherokee Treasure Trove
Episode 5

Cherokee Treasure Trove

Episode 5 • Apr 18, 2012

Native American artifacts are sought in Ric's hometown, but woodland dangers complicate the dig.

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The Bowels of Brooklyn
Episode 6

The Bowels of Brooklyn

Episode 6 • Apr 25, 2012

A search for rare sites from the 19th century requires the crew to cut through concrete and dig holes up to 30-feet deep.

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Season 2

13 episodes
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Devil Dug Down to Georgia
Episode 1

Devil Dug Down to Georgia

Episode 1 • Jan 30, 2013

The family digs for Civil War artifacts on a Savannah plantation rumored to be haunted. Creepy locals & eerie problems put the Savages on edge. Finds: Civil War relics, bones, and ghosts.

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History of Hookers
Episode 2

History of Hookers

Episode 2 • Jan 30, 2013

After a failed dig, Rick drags the family to New Orleans’ original red light district in search of old brothels. Rookie Nick’s poor work ethic angers his brother. Finds: Antique Rolex, Condom tin,..

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America's First Fight Club
Episode 3

America's First Fight Club

Episode 3 • Feb 06, 2013

Rick drags his dubious family on a mission to dig up the basement of a legendary Southie bar in search of artifacts from Boston’s bareknuckle boxing past. Finds: brass knuckles, ringbell, and an.

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Pirate's Booty Calls
Episode 4

Pirate's Booty Calls

Episode 4 • Feb 13, 2013

Rick and family brave an unforgiving ocean in search of the pirate Blackbeard’s treasure, which lies on the bottom of the sea somewhere off the coast of North Carolina. Finds: blunderbuss, canon..

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The Real Moby Dick
Episode 5

The Real Moby Dick

Episode 5 • Feb 20, 2013

The team comes up empty in a historic whaling town. But Captain Ric refuses to give up and leads his crew on a last ditch effort to uncover whaling history.

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Mansion Money
Episode 6

Mansion Money

Episode 6 • Mar 02, 2013

A chance encounter leads Ric to dig a luxurious American castle in Newport, Rhode Island.

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