Best Episodes
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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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A retired auctioneer and his daughter have haggling in their blood; Mike has eyes for a long-sought 1930s Cord convertible.
The episode was rated 7.99 from 73 votes.
Aerosmith's legendary tour van gets an overhaul just in time for a visit from Rock'n'Roll royalty.
The episode was rated 7.99 from 81 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 13 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 62 votes.
The guys are on an assignment that's 150 years in the making. The Gettysburg Museum asks Mike and Frank to help expand its collection by hunting down some hard to find Civil War items. It's a daunting task made even harder with a limited budget. Danielle gets things rolling when she sends them to a previous customer who's a Civil War buff. Frank scores a Spencer Carbine. They next visit a collector, Keith, who doesn't want to sell, but they convince him to loan a rare Dog River Confederate sword to the museum. They also buy a Springfield musket and canteen. But their picking skills are put to the test when they spot a Union frock coat. It's at the top of the museum's wish list, but can they negotiate a sale and keep within the museum's tight budget? In addition, the guys experience a Civil War adventure when they sign up with a local re-enactment group. As Captains on opposite sides they go into battle, leading their respective troops.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 30 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 61 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 20 votes.
The guys are on an assignment that's 150 years in the making. The Gettysburg Museum asks Mike and Frank to help expand its collection by hunting down some hard to find Civil War items. It's a daunting task made even harder with a limited budget. Danielle gets things rolling when she sends them to a previous customer who's a Civil War buff. Frank scores a Spencer Carbine. They next visit a collector, Keith, who doesn't want to sell, but they convince him to loan a rare Dog River Confederate sword to the museum. They also buy a Springfield musket and canteen. But their picking skills are put to the test when they spot a Union frock coat. It's at the top of the museum's wish list, but can they negotiate a sale and keep within the museum's tight budget? In addition, the guys experience a Civil War adventure when they sign up with a local re-enactment group. As Captains on opposite sides they go into battle, leading their respective troops.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 28 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.
Teeming with taxidermy, Ron's Illinois home is like Pet Sematary meets the Natural History Museum.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 15 votes.
A supersize Chicago machine shop leaves the boys breathless while Danielle and Robbie search for curios at an Odd Fellows Home-turned-winery.
The episode was rated 8.14 from 14 votes.
In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him in with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 14 votes.
In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.
The episode was rated 8.27 from 11 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 17 votes.
