Filthy Riches

TPTP
Filthy Riches

Synopsis

We travel across the country to find industrious and ingenious Americans who prove they're not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to make a living. Dealing in the diverse, exotic and, even occasionally, cringe-worthy underground economy of crud. Eels, mushrooms, ginseng, bloodworms and burls are important natural resources. Their harvesting goes back many generations and is now subject to federal, state and local laws. Anyone contemplating these activities should follow all legal requirements and sustainable practices.

Episodes

  • Bloodworms, Eels & Gators

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    Bloodworms, Eels & Gators: Follow dilligent Americans as they harvest eels, dig for worms and hunt alligators. Despite the dangers, can they make their living from the land? (S2, ep 1)

  • Dying For Dollars

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    Dying For Dollars: Follow America's wormers, burlers, eel farmers and alligator hunters as they battle the elements to earn a living off the land. (S2, ep 2)

  • Big Gator, Small Boat

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    Big Gator, Small Boat: Ray takes drastic measures when he realises something has been taking from his eel traps. An injury threatens the mushroom hunters' lucrative mission. (S2, ep 3)

  • Monster Storm

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    Monster Storm: Ray discovers a black bear has been treating his eel traps like a buffet. Meanwhile, burl hunter Cliff takes a major gamble to satisfy a client. (S2, ep 4)

  • Revenge & Redemption

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    Revenge and Redemption: After nearly losing it all, Jim and Andy return to Hermit Island for revenge. Meanwhile, a big order comes the mushroom hunters' way. (S2, ep 5)

  • Smoke 'Em

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    Smoke 'Em: Cliff comes face to face with his biggest fear while searching for a pricey buckeye. Technical issues bring eel fisherman Ray's operation to a crashing halt. (S2, ep 6)

  • Turf Wars

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    Turf Wars: The wormdiggers try their luck in the risky Marauder's Cove. The gator hunters also test new tactics, while Ray needs to act fast if he is to save his eel season. (S2, ep 7)

  • Winter Warrior

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    Winter Warrior: As bad weather draws in, the hunters and harvesters tot up their takings. Who's brought in the most cash this season? And who will be heading home broke? (S2, ep 8)