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American Digger

American Digger (2012)

February. 01,2012

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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.

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American Digger

2012

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 2 : 2013

13 Episode

Episode 1 - Devil Dug Down to Georgia

January. 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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Episode 2 - History of Hookers

January. 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,..

Episode 3 - America's First Fight Club

February. 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.

Episode 4 - Pirate's Booty Calls

February. 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..

Episode 5 - The Real Moby Dick

February. 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.

Episode 6 - Mansion Money

March. 02,2013

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

Episode 7 - Fear No Evil

March. 09,2013

Team Savage goes back to its roots: a Civil War dig.

Episode 8 - Virginia Is for Prisoners

March. 16,2013

A friend inspires the team to dig for WWII relics – on American soil! But first Ric has to convince some VA Beach store owners that Axis Powers artifacts may lay on their land.

Episode 9 - In Perfect Harmony

March. 23,2013

The Savage family goes digging with a surprising partner: acclaimed actor Bill Paxton.

Episode 10 - Mormon War

March. 30,2013

Team Savage braves the elements for relics from the Mormon War of 1838.

Episode 11 - Dr. Quarantine

April. 06,2013

Team Savage cancels a Civil War dig when they get a hot new tip.

Episode 12 - The Original, Original Sin City

April. 13,2013

Episode 13 - Bomb Baby!