American Pickers Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1 - Pick Your Battle

Mike and Danielle pick an over-the-top, tiki-party-meets-rockabilly home while Frank and Robbie set their sights on a vast collection hidden in the fortified bunkers of an old army base.
Episode 1 - Hollywood in Texas

In Texas, Retro Rick opens the doors to his stockpile of Hollywood relics. And, Robbie is determined to reunite two halves of an ultra-rare gas globe.
Episode 1 - Chopper King

A jaw-dropping Arizona property features antique motorbikes as far as the eye can see, and in Tennessee, an ultra-rare Zephyr gets a tire-blowing test drive.
Episode 1 - Tick Tock Pick

The guys go hog wild at a sprawling ranch in Texas, where Mike flips for a VW bus that's been transformed into a hunting lodge on wheels. Plus, Frank finds a storied heirloom that reignites a high school obsession.
Episode 1 - Skateboards and Gutter Balls

A California almond farm serves up a hidden stash of retro surf shop relics, and a Prohibition-era bowling alley in L.A. offers a mind-blowing trip back in time.
Episode 1 - Pumps, Prints and Picks

Mike and Jersey Jon dive into a century-old Connecticut print shop while Robbie and Danielle unearth a rare globe at a 1920s truck stop.
Episode 1 - Searching in Selma

Mike and Jersey uncover a massive collection of petroliana in Alabama while Dani and Robbie hit an Arizona property with killer steam engines as far as the eye can see.
Episode 1 - Big Bear

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz--business partners in Iowa-based Antique Archaeology and friends since the 8th grade--are part sleuths, part antiques experts, and part cultural historians. They call themselves "pickers" because their job is to pick through backyard junk piles, abandoned barns and neglected garages scattered across the back roads of America looking for hidden collectibles they can make a buck on. In this episode, Mike and Frank find a 12-foot high sign of the iconic Philip Morris bellhop; they find vintage carnival rides from "Bear," a very reluctant seller; they buy a Japanese samurai sword used in World War II and an old saddle from one customer and anxiously await the appraisers verdict; Mike, a bike expert, spots a vintage Vespa part and a rare Harley bicycle crank. Mike has to make a big promise to get his younger brother to help haul the carnival ride back to Antique Archaeology's offices.
Episode 1 - High Energy Crisis

The guys have their hands full with a high-strung super-collector who might bounce off the walls. Plus, Danielle lands in NYC for a high-stakes auction of rock legend memorabilia.
Episode 1 - Evel Empire

From a Michigan man who was there, Mike learns about Evel Knievel's rocket-powered Snake Canyon jump--and is determined to buy a one-of-a-kind billboard rescued from the site. In Minnesota, Jersey and Robbie battle the summer heat as they rummage through a late car-lover's massive stockpile.
Episode 1 - The More You No

Mike, Frank, Danielle and Robbie continue to double down in Virginia, but hit a roadblock with a seller who won't let go of a one-of-a-kind find.
Episode 1 - Picking Through the Ashes

At an historic Oregon flour mill, the guys tour the site of a massive restoration project and pick up some awesome items that will help in the rebuilding.
Episode 1 - Mountain Mayhem

A 135-year-old Colorado opera house is packed with vintage Americana and Mike and Frank are determined to buy whatever they can. Down the road in Colorado Springs, the boys visit a fellow picker's junkyard home. And while the property is a bonanza of rusty gold, his prices are through the roof.
Episode 1 - Tunnels and Treasures

While combing through a mind-blowing collection, Mike stares down the headlights of a rare Ford; and the guys pick a Tennessee home hiding a big secret.
Episode 2 - Country Road Gold

Mike and Robbie visit an old-school general store filled with country road gold. And a serious collector opens the doors to his empire of vintage coin-op scales.
Episode 2 - Going Down?

If the guys can't get a mammoth 1929 Roadster safely down a decaying 100-year-old elevator they will be $20,000 in the hole. Plus, Mike uncovers a surprise when he hears hissing coming from beneath an out-of-control collection.
Episode 2 - One Giant Pick for Mankind

The guys uncover a former firefighter's stockpile which includes an ultra-rare piece of Space Age history. Plus, Frank's plan goes up in smoke.
Episode 2 - Thunderdome

It's make or break for the Virginia blitz strategy. Mike and Frank meet a real-deal motorcycle legend ready to clear out some of his high-octane stock, and a VIP pass to a unique mancave turns up a rare item that's old and odd.
Episode 2 - Big Tex

Cruising through the Lone Star State, the Wolfe brothers visit a one-of-a-kind home that was custom-built around a staggering Texas-size collection.
Episode 2 - The Mega-Pick

The deals are flying when a Colorado property turns out to be a mega-pick. Down the road in Massachusetts, the guys visit a one-of-a-kind classic car collection where they bid huge money on a 1961 Messerschmitt. Meanwhile in Nashville, Danielle lines up a potential buyer for the rare Fiat cutaway car the guys shipped back from Italy.
Episode 2 - Wolfemen vs the Automatons

On a California dream pick, the competitive pinball-wizard Wolfe brothers meet coin-op king Dirk at his giant poultry barn turned private arcade. Mike and Robbie enter a huge hangar full of ultra-rare games and choice carnival relics and find Dirk's prepared to sell off his massive collection to make way for a new passion--collecting classic roadside attractions.
Episode 2 - The Ghost of the West

In New Mexico, Mike and Danielle make an epic stagecoach stop and visit a frozen-in-time adobe village complete with ghost stories and a Wild West saloon.
Episode 2 - Hidden Harley

An historic New Hampshire farm features 300 years of forgotten treasures, and in Pennsylvania, Robbie finds a 1936 Harley hiding in plain sight.
Episode 2 - Super Scooter

Mike's and Frank's strategy of picking--buying and negotiating--becomes clear as they use a motorcycle sidecar part found at an earlier pick to help close the deal on a rare, valuable Vespa Ape scooter. Mike meets the "Goat Man" whose collection of busses is buried under weeds and a collector who has 32 tractors and farming memorabilia. And Frank makes a rapid fire deal for two vintage dirt bikes and some stray parts.
Episode 2 - Jolene, Jolene

An old walnut farm in California has barns that have not seen the light of day in years and just might contain the Holy Grail of vintage workwear.
Episode 2 - Shelby in the Barn

In Alabama, Mike goes hog wild for a super-rare, barn-fresh Shelby Mustang while Dani and Robbie visit a New Mexico town that's determined to remain a roadside attraction.
Episode 2 - Something Weird Here

The guys are first in line to pick an incredible North Carolina collection of weird and wonderful circus and sideshow memorabilia.
Episode 2 - The Great Pick Off

The great pick-off continues as Mike and Danielle continue their team effort to take on Frank and Robbie for ultimate picking bragging rights.
Episode 3 - Smoking Hot Chevy

In Florida, Mike and Mefford hone in on an immaculate 1964 Chevy pickup and uncover a circus scrapbook with never-before-seen photos of Elvis.
Episode 3 - Rocket Ray Round-Up

A Wisconsin collector's oversize storage units feature a bonanza of new old stock, a bale of shredded cash, a gargantuan pistol--and a motivated seller who keeps lowering his prices. Down the road, a former drag racer opens the doors to his museum-quality stockpile of petroliana featuring homemade engine cutaways, a stable full of early Chevrolets, and a barn-fresh must-have pickup.
Episode 3 - The Great Razooly

Flying solo, Mike heads to the California castle home of the Great Razooly--a sculptor, entrepreneur, and horror icon whose one-of-a-kind collection includes monsters, gargoyles, and a custom rocket ship on the front lawn. Down the road in backwoods Maine, Robbie and Jersey visit Jack's garage where the petroliana is hot and the picking is easy.
Episode 3 - Dani Goes East

It's tattoo mania in New York as Mike and Danielle pick through an artist's high-end collection of flash art. Then Mike uncovers a 100-year-old papier m ch Uncle Sam. Meanwhile in Ohio, Frank and Robbie bumble through four stories of junk in search of hidden treasures.
Episode 3 - Frank's Holy Grail

Scouring a mind-blowing collection of vintage petroliana in Massachusetts, Frank breaks a sweat and the bank when he uncovers the holy grail of oilcans. Later, in Rhode Island, the guys get a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a mammoth Newport mansion where they bid big money on a series of rare gems.
Episode 3 - Moonshine and Motors

Steeped in moonshine, bluegrass, and drag racing, Bobby's seven-generation Georgia homestead offers Southern picking at its finest.
Episode 3 - Picked a Peck of Pepper

The guys go big in Texas with a mega pick at the first Dr. Pepper bottling plant, and tough negotiations in a 50,000 square-foot warehouse.
Episode 3 - Hot Rod Hero

Mike and Frank discover an amazing fleet of one-of-a-kind concept cars. Some so unique they don't even know how to price them.
Episode 3 - Auburned Out

Mike takes a gamble on a 1935 Auburn that's either a diamond in the rough or a total dud. The guys tread dangerous ground while picking an Iowa Harley enthusiast. And Dave unveils a project one year in the making that's also Mike's biggest-ever investment.
Episode 3 - Picker's Dozen

A century-old Italian grocery store turned time capsule features an early 20th century delivery truck and a secret crypt that's calling Mike's name.
Episode 3 - The Greatest Pick on Earth

After a mammoth pick on a 25-acre homestead, the guys comb through the largest collection of sideshow memorabilia they've ever seen.
Episode 3 - Fort Knox of Toys

The Wolfe brothers go nuts when junkyard Ron opens the doors to his jaw-dropping Fort Knox of high-end toys near Dallas, and Mike hones in on the Holy Grail of VWs in Ohio.
Episode 3 - White Castle On the Farm

Mike and Frank are blown away by a farm that has a White Castle hamburger building on it. They also find a veritable museum of antiques and collectibles, and negotiate for an old soda fountain and cigarette machine. Next, they meet a couple who moved into a late-19th century Victorian house filled with the previous owner's antiques--is it a gold mine or rip off? They get angry at their office manager Danielle--and then try to redeem themselves.
Episode 3 - Movie Magic Picking

Mike and Robbie head for the Hollywood Hills to pick a once-in-a-lifetime stockpile of amazing movie memorabilia.
Episode 4 - Georgia Wonderland

While Robbie crosses the Rockies with a legendary car in tow, Mike and Mefford go for a high-speed joyride in a banned badass muscle car without brakes.
Episode 4 - The Diy DeLorean

Mike meets a kindred spirit at a defunct Wisconsin railroad town and uncovers vintage treasures and new old stock in a jaw-dropping space that's frozen in time. Meanwhile in Illinois, Robbie becomes obsessed with getting a one-of-a-kind DeLorean knockoff back on the road.
Episode 4 - If You Talk Nice to Me

Mike is on a mission to buy a rare cycle car he's coveted for more than two years, but they have to make it through a gauntlet of coin tosses and sweet talking to seal the big deals.
Episode 4 - Double Barn Bonanza

In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.
Episode 4 - Queen of Fortune

The picking gets red, hot and blue in a Louisiana warehouse as Mike makes a move on Gypsy Grandma, the queen of arcade games.
Episode 4 - Pool Hall Picking

Mike uncovers an ultra-rare pinball machine in Louisiana while Robbie and Jersey uncover an epic property packed with rusty cars.
Episode 4 - Presidential Picks

The Pickers are on a Presidential Trail as Mike and Danielle head for Pennsylvania while Frank and Robbie are on a whistle stop tour of North Dakota.
Episode 4 - Backroad Barnstorming

Time has stood still on a sprawling Connecticut dairy farm, and after a slow start the picking is fast and furious. Down the road in Vermont, the guys pick one of the biggest barns they've ever seen and uncover ultra-rare skis for a Model T Ford.
Episode 4 - Scrappy Go Lucky

The guys visit a hardcore collector in California who's under pressure from his County to downsize. Plus, a roadside hunch leads to a bonanza of rare vintage cars.
Episode 4 - Picking Nirvana

In Ohio, a late friend's picking nirvana has the Wolfe brothers howling. And, honoring both his memory and his wife, the brothers drop big money pieces that tell the story of America.
Episode 4 - The King of Signs

Robbie unveils his sprawling retro garage, and in Southern California the Wolfe brothers come face-to-face with the King of Signs and uncover the Holy Grail of 3D signs.
Episode 4 - Hidden in Plane Sight

The guys explore a stash of ultra-rare motorcycle parts found behind a secret wall, and they find the ultimate aviation collectible -- a propeller linked to Charles Lindbergh.
Episode 4 - Invisible Pump

Mike and Frank stumble upon a potential mega-pick in Northeast Iowa, but will it yield any treasures? Danielle has a lead on a rare, 15-gallon antique gas pump. The guys explore an 1879 Illinois opera house that hasn't been touched since the 1930s. And, Mike introduces Frank to a 94-year-old master collector. Can they pick the picker?
Episode 4 - Country Queen

In Tennessee, Mike meets one of the giants of country music history, while Robbie and Danielle uncover a barn-fresh Impala at the perfect Pennsylvania pick.
Episode 5 - Carnival Cash Out

In Minnesota, Mike and Jersey go hog wild for a four-generation carny collection complete with carousel horses, toy tanks, and bumper cars. Down the road in New Hampshire--on a special mission for Robbie--the guys head to Roger's analog laboratory where the prices are off the charts, but so is Robbie's offer to buy a 20-foot one-of-a-kind swimming lady.
Episode 5 - No Stoner Left Unturned

The guys meet a man who had pieces on display in the Smithsonian, but find that what he's held on to is even more mind-blowing. And a father/daughter power struggle is a roadblock to picking a century farm.
Episode 5 - Burgers and Ballrooms

Mike finds the world's most famous hamburger icon in a Massachusetts chicken coop while Danielle dances through history at a defunct 1940s studio turned time capsule.
Episode 5 - Pick Like a Honey Badger

Mike and Frank are itching to see what is inside a barn that has been off limits for a quarter of a century. And while Mike makes like a honey badger, bundle master Frank strikes again.
Episode 5 - Flea Market Junkie

Mike and Jersey visit a flea market junkie in Louisiana while Robbie and Danielle scour a jam-packed Arizona property where nearly everything is for sale.
Episode 5 - Hydro Homestead

The guys try to buy from a super-handyman on a unique homestead, but his deal-making could end the pick before it gets going.
Episode 5 - Wolves in Picker's Clothes

Mike and Robbie are trying to tackle a trio of vintage Fords but their sibling rivalry threatens to blow up the deal.
Episode 5 - Zephyrville

In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him in with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.
Episode 5 - Cadillac Man

The Wolfe brothers uncover an overgrown vintage Cadillac graveyard in the woods, and peel back the layers of a gargantuan California stockpile.
Episode 5 - Return of the Impala

Mike and Danielle geek out over a collection of oddball antiques in Ohio while a thrilling joyride in his new vintage Impala leaves Robbie stranded.
Episode 5 - Legend of the Lost Indian

Mike and Frank are in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Indian Motorcycles. While there, the guys chase a legend that could be a real buried treasure, and drop a massive amount of cash on a stash of classic motorcycles.
Episode 5 - Woody's Picking Paradise

It's a picking paradise as Mike and Frank come across a huge 200,000-square-foot factory turned private collection by Woody, its dumpster diving owner.
Episode 5 - Grudge Match

It's Frank vs. Mike when the guys take to the track for a grudge match drag race to see who has the fastest ride.
Episode 5 - Back Breaker

Mike's hurt his back but can't afford time off to recuperate. The guys dive into a 92-year-old Iowa farmer's unbelievable collection but make a huge mistake in the process. Mike and Frank counsel a prolific Ohio collector reluctant to part with his magnificent jukebox. And, after kicking it into high gear in Charlie's motorcycle-packed outbuilding, Mike's back takes a turn for the worse.
Episode 6 - Picking Frisco

The Wolfe brothers drop in on an historic San Francisco hotel that's home to an awesome collection of classic cars and uncover a hidden stash of spooky carnival relics.
Episode 6 - Time Warp

The guys are stunned by a house with storefronts frozen in time, containing a bounty of never-sold stock and a secret bootlegging basement.
Episode 6 - Bombshells and Silk

Mike and Jersey John visit a prolific Cape Cod collector while Danielle and Robbie uncover amazing American souvenirs and Queen Victoria's silk stockings in Pennsylvania.
Episode 6 - Mr. Whizzer

Honoring their late father and his massive stockpile of rusty gold, two sisters in Upstate New York invite the guys to pick through Dad's epic untouched garage.
Episode 6 - Racy Relics

Mike and Jersey John fall hard for a grand South Carolina home while Danielle scores a few racy relics in Mississippi.
Episode 6 - Slim Pickings

The guys visit a jaw-dropping Kentucky property with a racetrack that revives an old Mike & Frank rivalry. Later, a freestyle stop in North Carolina looks like a bust until they unearth a one-of-a-kind TV relic.
Episode 6 - The Alabama Slamma

A mind-blowing Alabama collection includes a century of salvage, and in Mississippi, Robbie dives into the remains of a family's carnival empire.
Episode 6 - Pickin' Wall-to-Wall

Mike meets a passionate Connecticut picker with major inventory--but getting access to his collection means dismantling a massive, layered wall of stuff. Meanwhile, clear across the country, Robbie and Jersey comb through a California collector's old-timey General Store, complete with one-of-a-kind displays and just about every vintage item under the sun.
Episode 6 - Raiders of the Lost Pick

Mike and Danielle crawl into a Pittsburgh time capsule while Frank and Robbie plow through six generations of stuff on one of Michigan's oldest farms.
Episode 6 - Superhero Heaven

In a jam-packed home Mike and Frank find Superhero heaven when they come across a rare Superman comic plus the very first Spider-Man comic worth $50,000.
Episode 6 - Desert Gold Rush

It's a banner day in Arizona with back-to-back picks featuring a late artist's one-of-a-kind collection and a jaw-dropping stash of vintage hi-fi.
Episode 6 - Let's Be Frank

When Frank meets Frank, it's a match made in picking heaven; in Illinois, the guys discover a trove of unusual micro-cars.
Episode 6 - Enter the Negotiator

The guys are invited to pick a petroliana-packed Vermont property. Later, Mike tackles two major projects in Iowa while Frank and Dave try to buy an ultra-rare cycle car in Florida.
Episode 6 - Mole Man

Mike and Frank bet on who is the best picker. The loser gets to wash their filthy van. Working against the clock, the guys try to strike a deal in a savvy seller's jam-packed barn. They meet master picker "Mole Man" Ron and tour his 26-room underground lair. Danielle introduces the guys to a professional farm scavenger. And, John's closed-down Illinois museum is full of Americana, but will he sell them anything?
Episode 7 - Surf, Signs, Salvage

On the coast of Southern California, Mike is hot for a bonanza of out-of-reach surfboards and rare signs--but he'll have to dismantle the garage to get at them. Down the road in Vermont, Robbie and Jersey visit an historic homestead complete with a killer observatory and rusty classic cars as far as the eye can see.
Episode 7 - Mad As a Picker

Danielle and the guys kick it into overdrive when they land a high-profile custom pick for Dollywood, the theme park owned by legendary country music star Dolly Parton. A tribute to the Smokey Mountain Fire Patrol of the 1930s, the park's brand new roller coaster wouldn't be complete without some key pieces of vintage petroliana. And the team has just two weeks to uncover a long list of hard-to-find items.
Episode 7 - Picture Perfect Pick

In the California desert, the Wolfe brothers comb through a late photographer's eclectic hide-away and enter a sprawling ranch that's home to a must-have holy neon beacon.
Episode 7 - Part 1

Looking back to the earliest days of American Pickers, Mike reveals never-before-seen footage and shares how he and Frank began sharing their passion with the world.
Episode 7 - Rock'n'Roll Heaven

It's all Rock and Roll as the guys tackle the painstaking preservation of Aerosmith's original tour van while a star-struck Frank picks one of his teen idols.
Episode 7 - Knucklehead Blue

Mike uncovers a mind-blowing collection of vintage baseball cards in Kansas while Robbie and Jersey try to broker a deal in Tommy's "black hole of stuff."
Episode 7 - Planes, Frames and Automobiles

In an antique shop closed since the 70s, Mike and Frank go toe-to-toe with the sibling owners who negotiate for every last dollar. And, the guys come upon a historic aircraft with an amazing backstory.
Episode 7 - Escape to Motor Mountain

The pickers discover a mountain of motorcycles, but it's protected by booby traps; and one stubborn collector stands in the way of the guys and a mega-warehouse mega-pick.
Episode 7 - Concrete Jungle

The guys pick New York City for the first time ever, and go back to the future at a sprawling computer store packed with a mind-blowing stockpile of 20th century technological artifacts.
Episode 7 - Frank's Gamble

Mike and Frank stumble across an amazing family junkyard in Maryland. Frank offers big money for a 1939 Plymouth coupe but the collector doesn't seem to want to part with it. The guys luck seems to be taking a positive turn when they get a warm welcome and a shot of tequila at Warren's New Hampshire home before finding the mother lode of rare bikes and motorbikes.
Episode 7 - Brothers and Burlesque

Mike and Robbie go wild for a killer main street pick in Tennessee while Danielle visits Cleveland's queen of burlesque to close the deal on a racy piece of history.
Episode 7 - Fiddles and Picks

Mike and Jersey Jon hone in on some big money picks in North Carolina while Danielle and Robbie meet a legendary bluegrass fiddler with an awesome Nashville collection.
Episode 7 - American Dream

Mike and Frank roll up on a coin-op empire ruled by sisters ready to rumble for every penny.
Episode 7 - A Bronx Tale

From a storied boatyard in the Bronx to an untouched 1970s mancave in Oregon, the guys tackle two mind-blowing bicoastal picks.
Episode 8 - Paradise Picking

Robbie gets revved up for a time-travel bike in Mississippi while Mike unearths a barn-fresh 1932 pickup in North Carolina that hasn't seen the light of day in 50 years.
Episode 8 - The Joy of Sax

A garage door in Indiana leads to a 1950s wagon Mike can't leave without--if he can sweeten the deal.
Episode 8 - Part 2

Featuring never-before-seen footage, Mike looks back at the earliest days of American Pickers. Freestyling in Florida, the guys meet Randy-the-Hammer and his three junkyard dogs. In Alabama, they get rock-star access to a jam-packed old-school garage. Taking his cues from a Sin City pro, Frank gambles for a bundle of vintage Vegas treasures. And, behind an Illinois fruit stand, the guys uncover an intergalactic VW with a Hollywood pedigree.
Episode 8 - Mike's Big Buy

Mike and Frank are picking and dreaming in California. Then dreams become reality when Mike falls for the sweetest classic Ford pick-up he's ever seen.
Episode 8 - Captain Quirk

Frank and Dave's road trip through Florida gets stranger at every turn, from a creepy collection of kitsch to a tugboat that's home to a Captain and his unusual pet. And back in Iowa, Mike readies the new shop for its Grand Opening.
Episode 8 - The Toy Godfather

On Chicago's North Side, Mike and Jersey get VIP access to a sprawling historic home that features four floors of dazzling high-end antique toys. It's an eye-popping, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And though collector Lou says he's ready to pare down his stock, striking a deal will take patience, luck, and climbing the stairs.
Episode 8 - Risks and Rewards

In Detroit, Frank takes a big risk on one of the greatest pieces he's ever seen. Plus, Mike acquires a Purple Heart along with a very special mission.
Episode 8 - High Speed Picking

Mike visits the Virginia birthplace of a high-speed camera that changed the world. Meanwhile in Nashville, a music guru has some sobering news about Danielle's rock'n'roll gamble.
Episode 8 - Big Bucks Bubbles

Mike makes a return pilgrimage to Rick's Michigan honey hole. And this time he's determined to seal the deal on a ratty t-shirt and futuristic one-of-a-kind bubble car--no matter how big the price tag. Down the road, Robbie and Jersey comb through a late collector's sprawling workshop where everything is ups for grabs including a bright green dune buggy.
Episode 8 - Pick This Way

Aerosmith's legendary tour van gets an overhaul just in time for a visit from Rock'n'Roll royalty.
Episode 8 - Hollywood Hot Rods

Mike and Dave scour a visionary collector's stash of amusement park relics while Danielle and Robbie visit a jaw-dropping line-up of original Hollywood hotrods.
Episode 8 - Dani's Picker-versary

Danielle's 10th anniversary with Antique Archaeology becomes a surprise party for Mike when she turns the milestone into a major league event complete with a Hollywood ending.
Episode 8 - Everything Must Go

They guys are on the trail of two vintage Harleys in Pennsylvania, but Frank gets more than he bargained for when one bike collector takes a liking to him.
Episode 8 - 5 Acres of Junk

Leaving Iowa in the dead of winter, Mike and Frank head south to New Orleans. There they stumble upon a quirky antique dealer with a sprawling collection. But after digging through his treasure-filled outbuilding, they begin to wonder if he's ready to make a deal. The guys meet a unique relic hunter whose collection includes dinosaur fossils, and then visit his quirky neighbor--a compulsive collector who's rarely in the mood to sell. But when Mike spots a pair of rare visible gas pumps, the Picking game is on. With over 2,000 motorbikes and piles of twisted metal, Vic's automotive graveyard is a picker's paradise. And, Danielle finds a local buyer who might make the day a total success.
Episode 9 - Bigfoot In Alabama

While picking their way through the South, the guys meet up with John, a Mississippi motorcycle collector who has plenty of cool stuff, but his prices are through the roof. Then Mike spots a rare 1969 Kawasaki muscle bike, but can he wrestle it out of the mud? While in Alabama, Mike and Frank visit a prolific car hobbyist whose yard looks like a vintage parking lot. After driving down Poorhouse Road, they scour the bizarre collection at the Alabama Museum of Wonder where everything--including a gigantic head from a Piggly Wiggly mascot--is for sale. And finally, the guys catch a lucky break at a Birmingham vintage scooter shop. (30 minute episode.)
Episode 9 - Speedway Thrills

In Arizona, Mike relives the thrill of speedway history thanks to a motorbike-loving family of adrenaline junkies and their garage full of one-of-a-kind racing mementos. Down the road in Georgia, Robbie and Jersey shake hands with visionary 'body man' Bill and scour a bad-to-the-bone collection that includes a vintage diner, a coin-op Porky ride, and a hand-built wooden Jeep.
Episode 9 - Midwest Mayhem

A supersize Chicago machine shop leaves the boys breathless while Danielle and Robbie search for curios at an Odd Fellows Home-turned-winery.
Episode 9 - The Wizard's Castle

A Michigan homeowner's historic property includes a private speakeasy. Down the road, Danielle luxuriates in Mae West's former bathtub.
Episode 9 - Real Knuckleheads

Frank falls hard for a rare Harley Davidson Knucklehead at a collectors hidden California compound.
Episode 9 - Pinball Jack

In the heart of beer country, the Wolfe brothers find the motherlode of breweriana, the granddaddy of all pinball machines, and Elvis inside a Milwaukee collector's suburban home.
Episode 9 - A Record Deal

Mike and Jersey Jon scour a massive family stockpile in Connecticut while Danielle and Robbie uncover an ultra-rare Beatles memento in a jam-packed Pennsylvania home.
Episode 9 - The Michigan Madman

The guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion.
Episode 9 - Rock and a Hard Place

The guys get the pick of a lifetime behind the scenes at a famous tourist attraction, plus a collector in Cape Cod shuts down deal after deal until his wife steps in.
Episode 9 - Secrets of the Hotel

For Mike and Jersey Jon, the deals are flying in a North Carolina garage. Meanwhile Danielle and Robbie uncover the celebrated history of a legendary Kentucky hotel.
Episode 9 - Sweet Homes Alabama

Picking the South pays off when Alabama turns up a jackpot of unusual items, including a pricey relic from a legendary plantation home. A small-town Chevy dealership is a time capsule of classic car nostalgia. And the guys get some Southern hospitality at a freestyle stop that turns into a mega-pick complete with its own general store.
Episode 9 - Picker's Code

The guys get a lead from a fellow picker, but is he a friend or competitor? Then, the toughest obstacle is making a deal with "the Godfather of Junk."
Episode 9 - Museum Man

In Indiana, the guys discover a collection so big and rare it's enough to start a one-man museum, but how do you put a price on the priceless?
Episode 10 - Wolves in Wisconsin

On Uncle Butch's ten-acre homestead in Wisconsin, the Wolfe brothers pay big money for some rare nuggets of petroliana but strike out on a jaw-dropping ride with a Hollywood pedigree. Mike meets a 97-year-old inventor.
Episode 10 - Catch-32

The guys have their work cut out for them on a huge property with more custom '32 Fords than they have ever seen in one place, and Danielle attempts an important military mission.
Episode 10 - Wizard of Odds

While on a doomed special mission for Mike in Florida, Robbie and Jersey pick through a mechanical wizard's jaw-dropping stockpile of petroliana and drag-race memorabilia. Down the road in California, Mike sidles up to a one-of-a-kind family heirloom--a mint-condition Harley three-wheeler whose story is as powerful as the piece itself.
Episode 10 - Need for Speed

The guys hit pay dirt in Alabama while freestyling at a retro automotive warehouse owned by a true blue racing family. They hit a dead end negotiating against the county's former police chief. And Mike hatches a strategy to walk away with a must-have Lambretta scooter.
Episode 10 - Big Moe

Big Moe's negotiating skills have Mike feeling a bit small; and Pastor Bill lives every day like it's Christmas.
Episode 10 - Another Brick in the Wall

The guys have an awkward encounter with the "King of the Gypsies," who has an incredible underground stash but insists he can't be bought.
Episode 10 - Pickin' Safari

Teeming with taxidermy, Ron's Illinois home is like Pet Sematary meets the Natural History Museum.
Episode 10 - Naughty and Nice

Mike and Danielle scour a mind-blowing Detroit home that features floor-to-ceiling folk art relics and a sensory-overload attic packed with some naughty treasure. Down the road, a random lead at a Michigan roadstop leads to a late collector's mighty stockpile where Jersey and Robbie nerd out on antique tools and one-of-a-kind accessories for a Model T Ford.
Episode 10 - Know When to Fold

The guys are in the South and running low on cash. They're desperate for a good pick when they happen upon a massive old junkyard and closed-down family flea market. The location is promising but its nostalgic owner is reluctant to part with his treasures. Then, Mike and Frank tour an amazing collection of rare, retro automobiles. Mike is thrilled about discovering a famous cartoonist's sketchbook that could be the jackpot they've been waiting for. But before they start laying out the cash, they have to make sure it's the real deal. And, after taking a big gamble on buying a huge pottery collection in Atlanta, the guys find out what their new thousand-dollar pottery collection is really worth.
Episode 10 - Rock `n Go

Mike uncovers a stockpile of vintage relics from a time when toys could kill, and Danielle breaks a sweat over a trunk of ultra-rare concert tees worth their weight in gold.
Episode 10 - 40 Acre Pick

Plowing through a 40-acre salvage yard, Mike and Frank harvest a few lost treasures, including a never-before-seen farmer's mini-bike.
Episode 10 - The Mysterious Madame X

Mike and Mefford, the mechanic, are on the hunt for Madame X -- a legendary one-of-a-kind 1929 Cadillac. But is it real?
Episode 10 - Radioactive Rust

A retired Air Force general reveals the story of his American Dream. Meanwhile Robbie and Danielle are dazzled by the glow of a rare collection of radioactive glass.
Episode 11 - Beer Factor

In the heartland of beer, Frank is surprised to meet an old friend; Plus, the guys secretly prepare a surprise build for Danielle.
Episode 11 - Pedal Pushers

Just outside the nation's capital Mike and Frank find a stash of untouched inventory from one of the country's oldest bicycle and sporting goods store.
Episode 11 - Fill'er Up

After a couple of days without a decent pick, Mike and Frank look up a Georgia collector they've heard about. He's got a storage shed that's jam-packed with curios and movie memorabilia from his family's drive-in theater. Also, during a record cold snap in rural Florida, the guys tour Wayne's awesome collection of vehicles. But is anything for sale? And, on a property full of tractors and signs, the guys scour a treasure-filled outbuilding that seems too good to be true, then hatch a plan to get the owner to sell.
Episode 11 - May the Ford Be With You

Mike and Frank undertake a major excavation to unearth a rare vintage auto that hasn't seen daylight in decades, but could be worth a fortune.
Episode 11 - Shock Value

A collector with an unusual taste for high voltage oddities reveals his shocking stash, and Mike and Frank's luck runs cold when they're stonewalled by the Willett brothers.
Episode 11 - Motor Mania

When the guys are wowed by an epic Iowa collection of classic cars and motorbikes, Danielle and Robbie hail Milwaukee's king of coin-op.
Episode 11 - Legendary Find

In the sprawling basement of a legendary classic car showroom in Connecticut, Mike and Jersey pick through a monster lifetime collection. But the thrill of the chase is nothing compared to a joyride in a flame-shooting 1908 Locomobile. Down the road--at a dazzling 1950s gas station in Georgia--Robbie shifts gears when a first-time seller says he's prepared to make a deal.
Episode 11 - Space Invaders Smackdown

The guys are ready to light up the sky when they pick a Detroit warehouse packed with vintage searchlights. Then Frank risks everything on a game of Space Invaders.
Episode 11 - Bucking Bronco

The guys uncover a once-in-a-lifetime find, and must decide to go big or go home. Mike gets down-and-dirty to rescue an old piece from Mother Nature.
Episode 11 - Homestead Honey Hole

The Wolfe brothers tour a massive West Virginia homestead complete with an antique auto showroom. And in Texas, an ex-drag racer with a mountain of petroliana is in the mood to sell.
Episode 12 - Back Road Buys

Mike and Frank hit a down and dirty old-school pick in Illinois while Danielle and Robbie enjoy a high-speed joyride in a one-of-a-kind rat rod.
Episode 12 - Coal Gold

In West Virginia, the Wolfe brothers pick a century-old soda shop that's frozen in time. And a Methodist minister and circus ringleader opens the doors to his eye-popping collection.
Episode 12 - Alien vs. Picker

Eccentric Prince Mongo answers to an other-worldly power and commands Mike and Frank to buy, but refuses to quote them any prices; a man cave full of rare cars, and a freestyle stop in Kentucky reveals two surprise finds.
Episode 12 - The Pickin' or the Egg

A Maine homestead reveals six generations of secrets, and NASCAR legend Ryan Newman proves that when it comes to negotiating, he's just as tough as Danielle.
Episode 12 - Frank Meet Brank

The guys have high hopes when they uncover a sexy 1935 Auburn roadster on an Indiana farm, but end up with just a kiddie ride instead.
Episode 12 - Leland's Cafe

Danielle has a sketchy lead. She's found an incredible collection but the bad news is it's owned by a reluctant seller. However, once inside the man's jam-packed barn, Mike finds two very rare bikes. One is a turn-of-the-century wood rim bicycle and the other, an even rarer 1880s high-wheeler. Can he keep a poker face and strike a deal? Also, Mike and Frank return to pick from Leland, the WWII vet in the Big Bear episode where they bought a sword and saddle. Leland and his daughter invited them back. Mike and Frank bring him a special gift they picked up earlier...and find more treasures at his place.
Episode 12 - Junkyard Jamboree

In Alabama, Robbie and Jersey go hog wild for Edd's classic car collection and bad-to-the-bone boneyard--but he's reluctant to let anything go. Mike has a once-in-a-lifetime brush with country music stardom as he combs through the dazzling belongings of the legendary Hank Williams Jr.
Episode 12 - Tough Nut to Crack

When Frank goes nuts for a century-old snack icon, he must decide if it's worth an unprecedented sum of money to take it home. Then, Mike falls hard for a Roaring Twenties roadster.
Episode 12 - Divide and Conquer

The guys double-team a packed property to find what they're looking for before nightfall. Plus, Mike discovers something living in the attic.
Episode 12 - Frank's Big Day

Frank jumps for joy as he and Mike pick a recently closed toy museum ready to sell their collection of treasures.
Episode 13 - Let It Go

Mike and Frank stage a picking intervention in Massachusetts and later, help a collector whose massive stockpile is facing eviction.
Episode 13 - Van-Tastic

The boys uncover a treasure trove of VW buses in Arkansas, and with the collection under threat from vandals, Mike is determined to rescue as many as possible.
Episode 13 - Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club

At an old school drive-in, Mike and Danielle uncover a vintage reel of Beatles' footage that could be the only one of its kind.
Episode 13 - Hyder's Hideaway

While freestyling in Virginia's Appalachian Mountains the guys come across a hidden hideaway filled with history and even some mementos from a bluegrass legend.
Episode 13 - The $90,000 Question

When they uncover one of the rarest motorcycles in the world, Mike and Frank must muster more cash than ever before to try and seal the ultimate deal.
Episode 13 - Joyridin' Pick

A Maryland car fanatic opens the doors to his late father's massive collection. And, after Robbie takes a joyride back to the 70s, Mike revs up a retro British taxi.
Episode 13 - Raze the Roof

With the roof caving in on his massive family stockpile, a Kentucky collector is motivated to sell whatever he can before it's too late. And that's great news for Mike and Frank because the mega-pick features a mind-boggling array of awesome stuff. Down the road in West Virginia, lifelong packrat Tim has decided to move some inventory, and after several hours, the guys haven't even scratched the surface of his massive collection.
Episode 13 - Gavel to Gravel

In L.A., Mike and Robbie head back to a fifth-generation demo business and junkyard that's piled so deep that most of its treasures are out of reach. Down the road in Florida, the 'Judge' plays mind games as the Wolfe brothers sift through his monumental collection of petroliana and rusty gold.
Episode 13 - Burlesque Queen

In Illinois, Mike and Frank comb through a mind-blowing historic marina while in Kansas City, Danielle brokers a deal on the mother of all burlesque collections.
Episode 14 - Corvette King

The guys visit a gas pump graveyard in Louisiana while Danielle finds a home for a pair of historic drag bikes.
Episode 14 - Rat Rod Rolls

With a jam-packed farmhouse, killer barn, and rare rat rod Rolls Royce, a massive Ohio collection has mega-pick potential.
Episode 14 - The Great Pumpkin Showdown

The guys put thousands on the line to strike a deal with a tough negotiator, and they meet Hubba, a rockabilly reverend with many talents.
Episode 14 - The Big Mack

At a four-generation family homestead in Illinois, Mike uncovers the mother lode of saloon relics and gambles big money on an ultra-rare slot machine. Down the road in Vermont, Robbie and Jersey try to broker a deal with a Mack truck fanatic.
Episode 14 - Cruisin'

Mike and Dave go hog wild for a former Minnesota car dealership that's now home to scores of dusty projects and a one-of-a-kind miniature cruise ship.
Episode 14 - The Maineiacs

The guys discover a reclusive octogenarian Maine-iac deep in the north woods, and pay a visit to Timtown--a one-man village with 42 jam-packed buildings.
Episode 14 - Bound for Badness

When a freestyle lands them on the doorstep of a former arms dealer and her Judo champion husband, the guys make a killer back-room deal.
Episode 14 - Big Boy Toys

At an awesome California garage, Mike goes nuts for a must-have retro boat and then falls for a BMW micro car that could be worth some serious coin. Down the road, the guys pay a return visit to a totally rad radiator shop where they comb through the late owner's huge stockpile.
Episode 15 - Young Grasshopper

In Minnesota, the founder of Memoryville opens the doors to his vintage wonderland while Mefford-the-mechanic has an update on the legendary Madame X Cadillac.
Episode 15 - Twin at all Costs

On a family compound near NYC, Mike flips for the coin-op elephant in the room and a staggering collection of A-list mannequins leaves him speechless.
Episode 15 - Alabama Rolls

An Alabama couple has one of the biggest collections the guys have ever come across, including a number of high-octane cars saved from the scrap heap.
Episode 15 - From A to T

Frank makes a shrewd bid that leads to a big discovery; Mike falls hard for two century-old cars.
Episode 15 - Plymouth Rocks

In car country, Mike falls hard for a 100-year-old turbo-charged hotrod; the guys land some sweet deals at a massive man cave, and Frank rescues a vintage muscle car from a rusty demise.
Episode 15 - The Mother Load

Mike and Frank accept a special invite from Indiana's Model-A Ford lady and fall hard for her ultra-rare barn-fresh Model-A tow truck.
Episode 15 - My Sweet Ford

Mike and Frank find a classic 33 Ford that's been sitting so long that a tree has grown around it. But nothing stops the guys from rescuing this rare ride.
Episode 16 - Aerosmith Van

After picking an awesome surf museum in California, Mike and Frank catch up with the Aerosmith van in Vegas. Then drive it down the strip to meet their rock 'n' roll idols for the big reveal.
Episode 16 - Rocket Man

Mike and Frank make a scene when they hit the streets in a one-of-a-kind rocket car.
Episode 16 - Shocked and Loaded

The guys encounter a mad scientist who creates his own lightning and hypnotizes Frank.
Episode 16 - Hello Jell-O

Mike stumbles on a century-old Jell-O ice cream wagon worth thousands, and Robbie makes a huge offer on an iconic Ford.
Episode 16 - Red Barn, Black Keys

The Black Keys' frontman Dan Auerbach is set to short circuit Mike's plans to flip a vintage guitar; Sammy has a hard time parting with pieces of his family's history.
Episode 16 - Double Bubble Trouble

The guys visit a hot rod mechanic with an awesome collection of bubbletop cars and automobilia.
Episode 17 - Georgia On My Mind

Mike and Frank hightail it to Georgia hoping to snap up a super rare roadster and get it back on the highway.
Episode 17 - Virginia is for Pickers

It's a picking blitz in the state of Virginia, when Mike, Frank, Robbie and Danielle all hit the road to leave no lead unturned.
Episode 18 - Double DeLorean Delight

On a ramshackle New Jersey estate, Mike and Danielle go on a Back-to-the-Future joyride in a DeLorean.
Episode 19 - Freaky Florida

In a freaky Florida town steeped with Carnival history, Mike gambles big on the mother lode of must-have circus banners.
Episode 20 - California Picking

In the mountains of Southern California, the guys start their pick in an old train caboose and make off with a bulging bounty of cool old signs.
Episode 21 - Say Sohio

Frank falls super hard for a 63 Corvette Stingray and he keeps raising his offer that it makes Robbie wonder if this is really Frank. Meanwhile Mike and Mefford kick off an ambitious restoration project.
Episode 23 - Knucklehead Frank

In Southern California, Frank gets a lesson in Knucklehead Zen when the guys visit Andy--a kindred spirit and international man of mystery.
Episode 24 - Tick Tock Frank

Frank "tick-tock" Fritz is over the moon when the guys pick a Portland clock shop that's a showcase for vintage mechanical wonders of all kinds.


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