Sandhogs

Sandhogs (2008)

EndedDocumentary show

Sandhogs in an American original series on the History Channel. It has eleven episodes that focus on the people and the projects that maintain New York City's infrastructure, from the past to the present. They say, "For more than 150 years, a legendary band of mostly unknown urban miners has toiled in obscurity far below the streets of New York. They are the builders of water and sewage tunnels, subway systems and bridge footings, and underappreciated elements of the city's infrastructure.These urban miners create the tunnels that ensure the survival of the city above. Meet Walking Boss Morgan Curran and the Sandhogs of Local 147. Under great pressure, these men work to complete the Croton Filtration Plant, a facility that will help ensure the safety of the city's water supply. While the Brooklyn Bridge celebrates its 125th anniversary, the Sandhogs continue to toil below, preparing and detonating their next blast.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E11Looking Forwarddéc. 14, 2008
S01E10Band of Brothersdéc. 14, 2008
S01E09The Roadheaderdéc. 14, 2008
S01E08Meltdowndéc. 14, 2008
S01E07The End of an Eranov. 1, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What is the premiere date of Sandhogs?

Sandhogs premiered on January 15, 2008.

What is the genre of the TV show Sandhogs?

Sandhogs falls under the genre of reality television.

What is the main theme of Sandhogs?

Sandhogs follows the lives of a group of tunnel workers known as sandhogs who work far below the streets of New York City.

Who are the creators of the TV show Sandhogs?

Sandhogs was created by Thom Beers and Philip D. Segal.

What is the filming location of Sandhogs?

Sandhogs is set and filmed in New York City.

How many sandhogs are featured in the TV show Sandhogs?

The TV show Sandhogs features a group of 30 sandhogs that work together on tunnel projects.

What is the budget for the TV show Sandhogs?

Information on the budget for the TV show Sandhogs is not available on epguides.tv.

What is the average runtime of an episode of Sandhogs?

The runtime of each episode of Sandhogs is around 60 minutes.

How are the sandhogs featured in Sandhogs selected?

The sandhogs featured in Sandhogs were selected by the production team based on their expertise and experience in working on tunnel projects.

What are some of the challenges faced by the sandhogs in the TV show Sandhogs?

The sandhogs featured in the TV show Sandhogs face various challenges including working in hazardous conditions, dealing with limited space, and managing safety concerns while working underground.

Is there a narrator in Sandhogs?

Yes, Sandhogs has a narrator that provides context and commentary on the scenes featured in each episode.

Is Sandhogs based on a true story?

Yes, Sandhogs is based on the real lives of sandhogs who work on tunnel projects in New York City.

Also known as

  • Tunnellers

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