American Pickers

Pickers like Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner’s land. Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure.

Seasons

23

Episodes aired

426

Latest aired

S23E21

Total runtime

12d 2h

Timeline when each season aired

1. Season 1 January 2010 – April 2010 12 episodes
2. Season 2 June 2010 – April 2011 26 episodes
3. Season 3 June 2011 – September 2011 12 episodes
4. Season 4 November 2011 – September 2012 27 episodes
5. Season 5 October 2012 – March 2013 17 episodes
6. Season 6 May 2013 – August 2013 12 episodes
7. Season 7 October 2013 – September 2014 34 episodes
8. Season 8 October 2014 – February 2015 15 episodes
9. Season 9 May 2015 – September 2015 17 episodes
10. Season 10 October 2015 – March 2016 19 episodes
11. Season 11 May 2016 – August 2016 12 episodes
12. Season 12 October 2016 – April 2017 20 episodes
13. Season 13 April 2017 – July 2017 11 episodes
14. Season 14 October 2017 – March 2018 13 episodes
15. Season 15 April 2018 – November 2018 23 episodes
16. Season 16 January 2019 – September 2019 24 episodes
17. Season 17 October 2019 – August 2020 21 episodes
18. Season 18 January 2021 – September 2021 23 episodes
19. Season 19 January 2022 – September 2022 20 episodes
20. Season 20 January 2023 – August 2023 18 episodes
21. Season 21 December 2023 – March 2024 15 episodes
22. Season 22 October 2024 – January 2025 14 episodes
23. Season 23 July 2025 – April 2026 21 episodes

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  S01E01 Big Bear

  January 18 · 43min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  While hunting for collectables in Central Iowa, Mike and Frank meet 88-year-old WWII veteran Leland and buy the Japanese sword he brought back from the war. Mike takes a chance on an old saddle and ends up with a big surprise. The guys head over to Danny Beans’ — a man whose dozen barns are packed with junk but is reluctant to sell them anything. Office manager Danielle tracks down a retired carnie named “Bear” who’s sitting on an awesome collection of vintage rides.

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  S01E02 Super Scooter

  January 25 · 43min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Flying solo in Northern Iowa, Mike comes across the “Goat Man” and combs through his amazing, hidden-away property of junk-filled fields and buses. An Illinois couple’s home proves to be a collector’s paradise. The boys work on a prolific car collector who’s reluctant to sell. Danielle uncovers a pricey, one-of-a-kind Vespa passenger scooter. And, following their instincts, the guys meet a gracious 84-year-old woman who opens the doors to her untouched collections.

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  S01E03 White Castle on the Farm

  February 1 · 43min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Mike and Frank spot a White Castle burger joint on an Ohio farmer’s front lawn and discover his extraordinary collection of vintage buildings and vehicles. A promising Iowa home reportedly packed with antiques yields everything but. And, the guys hit pay dirt when they visit a sprawling 880,000-square-foot former factory home.

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  S01E04 Invisible Pump

  February 8 · 45min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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?

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  S01E05 Back Breaker

  February 15 · 45min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E06 Mole Man

  March 1 · 45min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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?

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  S01E07 Frank's Gamble

  March 8 · 45min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E08 5 Acres of Junk

  March 15 · 45min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E09 Bigfoot in Alabama

  March 29 · 22min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E10 Know When to Fold

  March 29 · 22min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E11 Fill'er Up

  April 5 · 22min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.

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  S01E12 Leland's Cafe

  April 5 · 22min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  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.