American Digger

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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.

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Production

Gurney Productions

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

February 1, 2012

Last Aired

April 13, 2013

Networks

Spike

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Ice Cold Gold

Air date: 2012-03-21

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.

Motor City Money

Air date: 2012-03-28

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.

Savage Shark Hunt

Air date: 2012-04-04

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

Moonshine Money

Air date: 2012-04-11

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

Cherokee Treasure Trove

Air date: 2012-04-18

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

The Bowels of Brooklyn

Air date: 2012-04-25

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

Blood, Sweat, and Money

Air date: 2012-05-02

American Savage sets their sites on the notorious town of Tombstone hoping to find a wealth of Wild West relics, but tough terrain, wild animals and gun-toting locals could make this dig more like the gunfight at the OK Corral.

New World Treasure

Air date: 2012-05-09

The crew seeks relics from America's first permanent English colony, but affluent homeowners complicate matters.

Unearthing Controversy

Air date: 2012-05-16

The crew seeks out slavery artifacts, but uncomfortable homeowners might shut down the dig.

E10

Mob Money

Air date: 2012-05-23

American Savage heads for Al Capone’s home turf, hunting valuable artifacts from Chicago’s gangland past. But hostile homeowners, angry cops, and a challenging underground dig stand between the team and a Savage profit.

E11

Spoils of War

Air date: 2012-05-30

A homeowner threatens the search for Civil War relics in Virginia.

E12

The Fountain of Cash

Air date: 2012-06-06

Artifacts from a European settlement in the U.S. are sought.

E13

Buried Bucks in the Bayou

Air date: 2012-06-06

Alligators complicate a bayou dig.