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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 oil to airports.

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1. LumberNow viewing2021-09-201hA 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.
2. Oil2021-09-271hA team of roughnecks shows what it takes to bring the lifeblood of modern society out of the ground and into everyday existence.
3. Waste2021-10-041hWaste 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.
4. Electricity2021-10-111hThe 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.
5. Fish2021-10-181hThe 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.
6. Entertainment2021-10-251hThe 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.
7. Airports2021-11-011hThe Sunday after Thanksgiving, the busiest day for airports.
8. Sewers2021-11-081hA team of sewer technicians work out of sight.
9. Salt2021-11-151hSalt workers brave a barren landscape in Carlsbad, N.M.
10. Steel2021-11-221hSteel workers labor to make the nation's infrastructure.

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How many seasons does How America Works have?

How America Works has 3 seasons and 30 episodes.

When did How America Works first air?

How America Works first aired in 2021.

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How America Works is classified as Documentary.