American Pickers

10 Worst Episodes of 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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American Pickers - S2010E7

#10 - Frank's Gamble (Season 2010 - Episode 7)

When the guys discover a basement full of vintage cars, Frank makes a great offer for a 1939 Plymouth. Then they find a lode of rare bicycles and motorcycles in New Hampshire.

The episode was rated 6.98 from 80 votes.

American Pickers - S6E5

#9 - Cowboys and Cobwebs (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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In Arkansas, Frank and Danielle pick a former trading post that's packed with awesome Americana. Later, Dr. Smith's family hospital has been shuttered for decades and it's filled with vintage medical curios. And finally, Cotton's roadside home looks like a rad junk shop but he's determined to hold on to every single piece.

The episode was rated 6.97 from 34 votes.

American Pickers - S2010E11

#8 - Fill'er Up (Season 2010 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 6.92 from 73 votes.

American Pickers - S1E11

#7 - Fill'er Up (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.91 from 65 votes.

American Pickers - S4E27

#6 - Guys and Dollhouses (Season 4 - Episode 27)

The Pickers visit Tom whose amazing collection of architectural salvage includes a vintage theater marquee and rare opera house relics. Later, they spend time at a sprawling South Carolina warehouse where Mike gets in a heated negotiation over a Victorian doll house.

The episode was rated 6.89 from 27 votes.

American Pickers - S2010E25

#5 - Pint-Sized Picker (Season 2010 - Episode 25)

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Mike takes his young nephew on his first pick; in Wisconsin, an eccentric mother-daughter duo is selling their extraordinary 1856 home and everything in it; the guys visit packrat Tim and his 10,000 square feet of junk; Danielle plots her payback.

The episode was rated 6.88 from 40 votes.

American Pickers - S2012E26

#4 - Duke of Oil (Season 2012 - Episode 26)

While visiting the `Godfather of petroliana,' Mike falls for a one-of-a-kind vintage motorcycle sign and must resist the urge to overpay for it. In Virginia, the guys meet a Southern gentleman named Ned who keeps his treasures in a creepy cabin in the woods. Back in Iowa, Danielle s unique company car drives her crazy.

The episode was rated 6.70 from 27 votes.

American Pickers - S2012E27

#3 - Substitute Picker (Season 2012 - Episode 27)

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With Frank too sick to go picking, Mike s brother Robbie scrambles to fill in at the last minute for the trip. In Idaho, the guys find a barn-sized man cave filled with an awesome collection of Western Americana including antique spurs that could be worth huge money. In Oregon, with a serious wager on the line, Robbie feels the pressure to out pick Mike and scours for a big-ticket item.

The episode was rated 6.70 from 23 votes.

American Pickers - S5E5

#2 - Substitute Picker (Season 5 - Episode 5)

With Frank too sick to go picking, Mike s brother Robbie scrambles to fill in at the last minute for the trip. In Idaho, the guys find a barn-sized man cave filled with an awesome collection of Western Americana including antique spurs that could be worth huge money. In Oregon, with a serious ACwager on the line, Robbie feels the pressure to out pick Mike and scours for a big-ticket item.

The episode was rated 6.60 from 20 votes.

American Pickers - S5E4

#1 - Duke of Oil (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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While visiting the 'Godfather of petroliana,' Mike falls for a one-of-a-kind vintage motorcycle sign and must resist the urge to overpay for it. In Virginia, the guys meet a Southern gentleman named Ned who keeps his treasures in a creepy cabin in the woods. Back in Iowa, Danielle s unique company car drives her crazy.

The episode was rated 6.57 from 23 votes.

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