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The Best Episodes of How America Works Season 1

Every episode of How America Works Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How America Works Season 1!

Narrated by Mike Rowe, the hour-long series will showcase the many individuals that work round the clock to keep our infrastructure in working order. He will take a deeper dive into everything from casinos to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How America Works Season 1 Episode 1 - Lumber
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    #1 - Lumber

    S1:E1

    A team of lumberjacks take to the forests of coastal Alaska to harvest the cornerstone commodity that frames our lives. But with a last-minute order to fill, they're working overtime to cut, haul and ship out a record amount of lumber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How America Works Season 1 Episode 2 - Oil
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    #2 - Oil

    S1:E2

    A team of roughnecks shows what it takes to bring the lifeblood of modern society out of the ground and into everyday existence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How America Works Season 1 Episode 3 - Waste
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    #3 - Waste

    S1:E3

    Waste management workers bring cameras along for a day of taking out America's trash, but with a staff shortage and the same tight deadlines, keeping the streets clean will be a tall order.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How America Works Season 1 Episode 4 - Electricity
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    #4 - Electricity

    S1:E4

    The employees of the Hoover Dam work to bring electricity to the masses; when a heat wave hits in the middle of maintenance season, the race is on to get all 17 generators online before the demand for power skyrockets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How America Works Season 1 Episode 5 - Fish
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    #5 - Fish

    S1:E5

    The men and women aboard a massive fishing boat toil 24/7 to harvest America's sustenance from the sea, but after coming up short on their last trip, the pressure is on to fill their quota.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How America Works Season 1 Episode 6 - Entertainment
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    #6 - Entertainment

    S1:E6

    The hard-working men and women of America's entertainment industry in Las Vegas are ramping up for post-COVID masses; and at Circus Circus Casino, that means bringing all operations back to 100 % capacity for the first time in over a year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How America Works Season 1 Episode 7 - Airports
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    #7 - Airports

    S1:E7

    The Sunday after Thanksgiving, the busiest day for airports.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How America Works Season 1 Episode 8 - Sewers
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    #8 - Sewers

    S1:E8

    A team of sewer technicians work out of sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How America Works Season 1 Episode 9 - Salt
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    #9 - Salt

    S1:E9

    Salt workers brave a barren landscape in Carlsbad, N.M.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How America Works Season 1 Episode 10 - Steel
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    #10 - Steel

    S1:E10

    Steel workers labor to make the nation's infrastructure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Lumber" is the best rated episode of "How America Works" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Oil".