S01E01 Big Bear
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...
American Pickers
S01E01: Big Bear
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Super Scooter
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...
S01E03 White Castle on the Farm
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...
S01E04 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...
S01E05 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...
S01E06 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....
S01E07 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...
S01E08 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...
S01E09 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...
S01E10 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...
S01E11 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...
S01E12 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...
Cast
Mike Wolfe
Self
Danielle Colby-Cushman
Self
