America's Toughest Jobs

America's Toughest Jobs (2008)

EndedReality show

This NBC reality project spotlights the action and adventure found in this country's workforce. It is a competition series where each week 13 men and women must work on physically demanding jobs. Each week a contestant will be elimnated if his or her work is not up to par. The last remaining worker will receive the combined annual salaries of the jobs in the competition.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Final Four FinaleOct 25, 2008
S01E09Mountain RescueOct 18, 2008
S01E08LoggingOct 10, 2008
S01E07Bridge CrewOct 3, 2008
S01E06BullfightingSep 26, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did America's Toughest Jobs premiere?

America's Toughest Jobs premiered on September 12, 2008.

What was the concept of America's Toughest Jobs?

America's Toughest Jobs followed a group of contestants as they tackled some of the most challenging and dangerous jobs in the country.

How many contestants participated in America's Toughest Jobs?

America's Toughest Jobs featured a total of twelve contestants.

What were some of the jobs featured on America's Toughest Jobs?

Some of the jobs featured on America's Toughest Jobs included logging, oil drilling, truck driving, and fishing.

Who hosted America's Toughest Jobs?

America's Toughest Jobs was hosted by Josh Temple.

Did America's Toughest Jobs have any celebrity guest appearances?

Yes, America's Toughest Jobs featured guest appearances by celebrities such as Gene Simmons and Bill Goldberg.

What was the prize for the winner of America's Toughest Jobs?

The winner of America's Toughest Jobs received a cash prize of $250,000.

How long did each episode of America's Toughest Jobs last?

Each episode of America's Toughest Jobs had a runtime of approximately one hour.

Where was America's Toughest Jobs filmed?

America's Toughest Jobs was filmed in various locations across the United States.

Were there any injuries or accidents during the filming of America's Toughest Jobs?

Yes, there were a few injuries and accidents during the filming of America's Toughest Jobs, highlighting the dangerous nature of the jobs.

Did America's Toughest Jobs receive any awards or nominations?

America's Toughest Jobs did not receive any major awards or nominations.

How were the contestants selected for America's Toughest Jobs?

The contestants for America's Toughest Jobs were selected through a rigorous casting process.

Did America's Toughest Jobs have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, America's Toughest Jobs did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

How did America's Toughest Jobs portray the different jobs?

America's Toughest Jobs aimed to provide an authentic and realistic portrayal of the challenges and demands faced by workers in various industries.

Did America's Toughest Jobs have a strong fan following?

While America's Toughest Jobs had a dedicated fan base, it did not achieve widespread popularity.

How many episodes were produced for America's Toughest Jobs?

A total of ten episodes were produced for America's Toughest Jobs.

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