American Pickers (2010)
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 & Episode
In Nebraska, the Wolfe brothers comb through Larry Land--an epic 27,000-square-foot hangar full of choice coin-op, carnival relics and more. The good news is that owner Larry is ready to make a deal. Down the road in Kansas, Mike-the-veterinarian has filled the house next door with all kinds of treasures that boggles the mind.
In Detroit, rock 'n' roll legend Jack White unveils his needle-in-a-haystack quest to track down a historic one-of-a-kind recording trailer that's been AWOL for decades.
A Pennsylvania preservationist opens the doors to his jaw-dropping historic properties; the Wolfe brothers sift through a rockstar picker's off-limits collection.
In Nebraska, the Wolfe brothers visit a third-generation pioneer village that features a visionary's mighty collection--along with a dozen massive outbuildings that haven't been opened since the 50s.
A scavenger hunt begins for Mike as he excavates a barn-fresh, classic Corvette; Robbie and Jersey sift through 150 years of history on a Michigan family farm.
A late collector's home features a stockpile of wheels; Mike offers six figures to take home five rare motorbikes; Danielle nails a mission for Jack White; Robbie and Dave transport a legendary recording trailer to its new home in Detroit.
Robbie and Jersey comb through a homewrecker's massive cache of architectural salvage, and Mike is determined to rescue a trio of dented Porsches.
In Pittsburgh, a real-life heavy metal hero reveals his mind-boggling stockpile. And in Tennessee, the team revs up for a white-knuckle winner-takes-all go-kart smackdown.
Robbie is determined to buy the granddaddy of woody trailers, and Mike turns to one of the best mechanics in the country to breathe life into a bundle of ultra-rare Harleys and Indians.
At Detroit's abandoned Packard plant, Mike gets a tour of an American landmark before it disappears. And in Buffalo, Retro Ron's collection features the Holy Grail of vintage bikes.
Mike and Jersey pick a little shop of wonder in the heart of Manhattan. And Robbie chases down the holy grail of brass-era signs.
Mike tries pole dancing when a dumpster-diving artist invites him in. And Robbie and Jersey uncover a bonanza of antique signs from the NYC subway.
The Wolfe brothers seal the deal on a one-of-a-kind bi-plane. And an appraiser has good news--and bad news--about a pricey Wild West impulse purchase.
Junk drunk on a hotly anticipated return visit to a legendary Florida collector, Mike picks up a mind-blowing piece of Civil Rights history and a to-die-for Schwinn Paramount with an heroic cross-country pedigree. Meanwhile in California, Robbie and Jersey are determined to seal the deal on a folk-art masterpiece of America’s most iconic landmark.
The owner of an automotive boneyard is in the mood to sell. And a California collector's kingdom of junk is home to one of the rarest motorbikes in the world.
In Michigan, Danielle falls for a collection of John Deere toys. And in Niagara Falls, three sisters open the doors to their late father's antique time capsule.
In the Pacific Northwest, the Wolfe Brothers are on the loose and get inside the salvage king's huge 200,000 square foot fortress-like warehouse filled with all kinds of treasures.
The Pacific Northwest is a picking paradise as Mike crashes into the godfather of Italian scooters while Robbie and Jersey nearly drown in a sea of smalls.
In South Carolina, the Wolfe brothers pick a main street grocery that's frozen in time, and pay a visit to Sammy's classic car paradise.
Mike and Jersey go hog wild over a West Virginia honey hole, and Danielle uncovers a stash of cash in a hidden compartment.
While cruising through Southern California on a special mission for Danielle, Mike uncovers a legendary signed guitar along with story boards and scripts from America's favorite cartoon family, The Simpsons. Clear across the country, Robbie and Jersey dive into a massive stockpile of vintage electronics--and honor a late North Carolina collector's legacy in the process.
On the hunt for a delectable Porsche, Mike speed-picks in South Carolina while Rob and Jersey visit a motel-size collection of petroliana.
Mike stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime camera collection in upstate New York; Robbie goes hog wild for a massive stash of junior dream cars.
On a small-town main street in Indiana, Mike picks through a time-capsule drugstore with an attic full of apothecary relics that are all up for grabs; down the road in West Virginia, Robbie and Jersey visit a family farm from the 1800s.
Mike and Jersey trip out over an Oddfellow's Lodge in Maryland, and visit one man's combination theme park, art installation and roadside attraction.
In North Carolina, Mike, and Jersey dive into a mad-scientist collection of antique quackery and medical equipment; in California, Larry's barn features a multi-generational stockpile of vintage motorbikes, cars, and leather gear.
Mike uncovers a Godzilla-size stockpile of vintage movie posters, and Robbie pays up for a pair of ultra-rare Chevy signs for the shop in Tennessee.
Jody's late father left behind a supersized Ohio collection that includes, five hangars, a Ferris wheel, and a steamboat--and after years of careful negotiation, this tough-as-nails negotiator is finally ready to make a deal.
While combing through his buddy's bad-to-the-bone boneyard in Cleveland, Mike uncovers a massive stash of brass-era bikes--and is determined to buy them all. Meanwhile, during an Illinois heat wave, Robbie and Jersey are the first to wade through a late collector's stockpile of early tools and the machines that built America.
With a fleet of pricey cars and barns exploding with top-notch treasures, Mike and Robbie have high hopes for a sprawling family farm in Ohio; in West Virginia, the Wolfe brothers pick the scratch-and-dent room of Clifford's automobile museum.
Flying solo in Wisconsin, Mike gets VIP access to a legendary race car driver's vast collection of motorbikes and memorabilia and is determined to drive away with one of his prized two-wheelers. Down the road in Minnesota, Robbie and Jersey help an overwhelmed collector thin out his stockpile of knockout signs and architectural salvage.
In Illinois, Robbie and Jersey get exclusive access to a former race car driver's stockpile where they uncover rare car parts, pristine toys, and epic stories from the racetrack. Down the road, Mike falls hard for a small-town Wisconsin train museum where he scours the scratch-and-dent department for a good cause.
It's a meeting of the minds in Illinois as Mike picks a three-generation family business where the prolific collector's granddaughter knows the backstory of every single item. Down the road--at a motorbike enthusiast's mancave--Robbie pays up for a practice bomb and Jersey steps in to preserve a legendary racer's legacy.