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.
Mike and Frank use a motorcycle sidecar part found earlier to help close the deal on a rare Vespa Ape scooter; Mike meets the ``Goat Man,'' whose collection of buses is buried under weeds; a collector with 32 tractors and farming memorabilia.
Mike and Frank find a White Castle hamburger building on a farm; the duo discovers a veritable museum full of antiques and collectibles; negotiating for an old soda fountain and a cigarette machine.
Circa 1920s ``visible'' gas pumps were designed to allow drivers to see the grade of fuel being pumped into their cars; Mike and Frank visit an opera house built in 1879 that has become home to vintage movie posters.
Mike has injured his back but can't afford to take time off to recuperate; the guys make a big mistake while exploring a 92-year-old Iowa farmer's collection; the guys counsel a prolific collector from Ohio who is reluctant to part with a jukebox.
Mike and Frank bet on who's the best picker while on the road in Pennsylvania, with the loser having to clean their smelly and filthy van; the guys meet ``Mole Man'' Ron, a picker with a mostly hand-built, 26-room underground lair.
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.
Mike and Frank travel to New Orleans and encounter a quirky antique dealer with a sprawling collection; a relic hunter's collection includes fossils; rare visible gas pumps; automotive graveyard with more than 2,000 motorbikes.
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.
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.
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.
Mike finds two rare bicycles after Danielle gets a sketchy lead about a collection owned by a reluctant seller; Mike and Frank come bearing a gift when they pay another visit to Leland.
Mike and Frank comb through a collector's buildings in North Carolina and find a 1950 Studebaker that Mike falls in love with; hoping to sell a choice vintage sign, the guys pay a visit to friend and NASCAR champion Ryan Newman.
Mike and Frank find something they've never seen before while visiting a local legend in North Carolina; Frank finds a gold mine of signs on a farm.
Mike and Frank find the holy grail of picking in Gordon's cement factory; the guys scour the inventory of a father-and-son picking duo; the guys meet Mary who has inherited a 300-acre property.
As the guys finish their trip through the South, Danielle finds them the mother lode of rare motorbike parts; an incredible discovery guaranteed to impress their friend and NASCAR champion Ryan Newman.
In Kansas, the guys pick through a promising farmyard, but are frustrated when they find nothing to buy; a demolition expert ponders selling a rare grave marker and a giant boot; Junior's oilcan collection comes at a high price.
Mike and Frank are in Missouri, heading towards an inherited old farm with plenty of promise. But then Danielle calls with news about an ultimate prize. She's tracked down a prolific collector with a rare 1937 Harley Knucklehead. Close to their target, and revved up about the classic bike, the guys agree to speed pick the old farm before moving on. But once there, Mike gets lost in multiple outbuildings filled with possibilities.
The guys stop in at Sam and Stan's steel yard where they go on a high-speed golf cart tour of massive hangar and outbuildings; the team goes freestyling and comes across an old farm; the guys come across Greg, who claims he's a psychic picker.
Lifelong picker and yard sale aficionado Lester is known by his neighbors as the ``spooky collector;'' the guys visit a hard-core Illinois collector who says he wants to downsize; the guys pay a return visit to their ``picking mamma,'' Judy.
Danielle tells the guys they need to step up their game; Mike and Frank uncover lots of great stuff in Tony's sprawling Illinois collection; Ken has room after room of unusual items; Danielle calls with a lead about Hobo Jack.
The guys visit a serious collector who is in the mood to sell; Mike and Frank stop in at the geodesic dome home of biker couple; the guys visit two retirees who live in a former honky-tonk spot; Frank and Mike interview Danielle about her raise.
The guys pick the storage locker of a fellow picker named 2D; Mike and Frank visit a woman who hopes to clear out some of her late father's collection; at a Wisconsin farm the guys get caught up in the weird world of Hippie Tom.
Mike dives into an amazing Michigan collection but Frank seems to have lost his picking mojo; the guys visit a Wisconsin property that features a reconstituted vintage town; Frank senses engine trouble with the van while Mike ignores the signs.
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.
While picking in Pennsylvania, Danielle sends the guys to Bushkill Park--a century-old amusement park that's seen much better days. Hoping to eventually renovate and reopen, owner Neil is motivated to sell just about anything. And, after stepping back in time and playing in the old funhouse, Mike spies a couple of rare vintage sideshow banners. Also in this episode... Deb wants husband Tom to clear out his sprawling collections so they can enjoy their retirement on the road in their RV. But he's reluctant to sell his prized possessions. Later, in New York City, the guys meet an expert who has shocking news about Mike's new circus posters. In Staten Island, a cavernous abandoned storage unit yields plenty of carnival keepsakes.
After years of begging Mike and Frank to let her go on a pick, Danielle finally gets her chance. The three head out to visit a major collector with a barn full of hidden treasures. Next, Frank agrees to fill in for Danielle at the shop while she hits the road with Mike. In Pennsylvania, they pick the oddball home of two eccentric characters, and Danielle comes up with a winner when she tracks down a century-old hotel that's been vacant for years. Rooms full of furniture and a valuable pinball machine await.
Mike and Frank visit a New York collector who's filled a train station with vintage cars, and although the cars are hot, the prices cool their engines. But the pick isn't as good as it looks until Mike finds a mysterious Italian trunk that hasn't been opened in 50 years...and though it's driving him crazy, he waits until he gets home to open it. The guys stop in at a New Hampshire home with a weathervane on the roof constructed from a real Harley motorbike. Inside, the couple's sprawling collection includes a room full of retro arcade games. And finally, auctioneer Paul's Rhode Island property is packed with treasures his late father rescued from the trash. Mike spies an impeccable 1967 Triumph motorbike and Frank buys a slew of vintage toy trucks. But the best is hidden inside a barn that hasn't been touched in 15 years.
Mike and Frank challenge Danielle to sell a vintage carnival ride they've been storing for months. Meanwhile, the guys visit a collector with amazing pieces including an old gambling game used to get customers to spend more money. Later, the guys pick the International Clown Hall of Fame, where they find an amazing miniature automated carnival. And finally, after seeing at a Yamaha dirt bike for sale on a front lawn, retired mechanic Norm opens his garage to reveal a smoking-hot, 1967 Ford Fairlane muscle car. It's love at first sight for Mike, but will his emotions get in the way of getting a great deal?
In upstate New York, the guys stop in at a sprawling treasure-laden farm with fourteen jam-packed trailers, the result of a lifetime of collecting by the late owner. His daughter needs to sell some of his things to help save the farm. Later, an eccentric mother-daughter duo sells their extraordinary 1856 home, an Underground Railroad site, and everything in it. Finally, the guys visit an old cheese factory that's been boarded up for years, and the local fire department must break down the doors to get to the hot items.
Mike and Frank head to Ohio and decide to make the trip a little more interesting by bringing along a cup dispenser from an old train station to trade with their clients, hoping to make some cash. They meet Will, the son of an auctioneer who has inherited a house packed with his dad's collection and is coming to terms with letting the stuff go. The guys pick up tons of items, including an antique accordion on which Frank shows off his musical talents! Next, they truck to Indiana to meet a small town historian who takes everyone's collectibles for safe keeping. There, they purchase a St. Louis Cardinals vintage baseball poster and Frank falls in love with a pinball machine featuring Happy Days' the Fonz. Finally, Mike gets to experience his dream pick at a VW graveyard in Illinois, but Frank is the one who strikes gold when he buys a rare BSA motorcycle.
Mike and Frank find themselves in a high-risk situation when they are chased by a crazy emu who roams a farm in Tennessee that the boys are picking. Once they've escaped from the bird they manage to rescue a much sought after fireplace fa ade. Danielle sends the guys to Frank Wolfe, who gives them a golden lead to a guy called Jerry Lotz, where Mike buys a Schwinn auto-cycle bike for a $1,000 and Frank leaves with two rare BB guns. The guys finish up their trip by surprising an old friend of Mike's, Ruby Guidara, a famous Nashville set designer. They purchase an old dentist chair from her that Mike thinks would be perfect in a Lady Gaga video, but when they take the chair to an appraiser they hear some surprising information.
Driving along the back roads of Tennessee in the early morning fog, Mike and Frank are brushing up on their Southern expressions when they spot an awesome property. Once they muster up the courage to ignore the scary "no trespassing" signs, the homeowner opens up his amazing collection of incredible "mantiques". Later, with four barns that are packed to the rafters, a Smokey Mountain property looks perfect. But Mike and Frank's perfect day quickly goes downhill when the collector can't bear to part with anything. Can they break the ice or will their picking spirit be broken first? And, thanks to a lead from Danielle, the guys get a warm welcome from Joe, a lifetime picker whose staggering collection spans over 30 buildings.
Mike and Frank are out in the Kentucky on a different kind of mission. They're going to someone who needs their expertise to make his home unique. The owner is William Shatner, who gives Mike and Frank a very specific list. While Danielle looks for leads, the picking is red hot at Thurman's Tennessee hills property. The lifetime collector says he's ready to make a deal, but is he really? Next, the guys hunt for the perfect showpiece for Shatner's garden and think they've hit the jackpot with an amazing millstone collector. That is, until they find out his prices outweigh even the heaviest of stones. And, with just one week to deliver the goods to their celebrity client, Mike and Frank call in a favor from a designer friend. Finally, with a van full of treasures, they deliver their booty to Shatner, hoping they haven't let him down.
Frank and Mike travel through South Carolina and get a hot tip on a honey hole. They end up at Bill's main street hardware store. Operating since 1880s the store is packet to the rafters with junk wating to be reclaimed. In Alabama the guys participate in a down-home auction known locally as the "Possum Trot". Then they head off to Georgia to see a missle and building after building of war memorabilia as well as a few other treasures.
Cruising along the California coastline, the guys know they're in for something big. Mil Blair founded the iconic motorcycle magazine Easyriders and, for the first time ever, the legend is willing to sell some of his rare collections of motorbikes and memorabilia. Later, the guys visit Bird's temple of surfing. Although he doesn't normally sell, the guys convince him to part with a few choice surfboards. Also, the guys visit Alfie in the Malibu Hills. His eclectic collection includes over a half million albums and a real bombshell. And finally, they get their new surfboards appraised at the California Surf Museum and make a generous donation.
The guys are still cruising California looking to score big. Will a generation's old salvage yard be the place? Can they even get in? Later on Mike and Frank visit a Scuba lover's mini museum and Mike has his eyes on a pricey brass dive helmet. At another pick Frank finds a unique motometer. Then in a random turn of events, the fellas go from picking to a basketball court with Frank "The Free Throw King".
The men search for auto-racing memorabilia at the request of the curators of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in North Carolina. Included: a visit with "Humpy" Wheeler, former president of Lowe's Motor Speedway; and Billy Biscoe.
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.
In Florida, Mike and Frank visit a hangar-sized barn full of treasures, owned by a couple of junkyard junkies who've been picking since 1948. An awesome circus property turned animal preserve features lions, tigers and bears among circus paraphernalia and a mysterious locked trunk. And while freestyling, the guys come to a screeching halt after spotting a zebra-striped vintage motorbike in a yard. The collection is an Indian's dream. A major score leads to an unlikely reunion at a vintage motorbike museum.
On their first-ever trip through Arizona, the guys tap into their spirit animals to track down a lifetime picker whose property is packed with killer stuff. A real-deal cowboy with a serious poker face, Fargo's Wild West ranch is like stepping back in time. And, while picking behind a remote strip mall, a bizarre totem pole catches Mike's eye but it's an original Airstream trailer that renders him speechless.
In this special American Pickers/American Restoration/Pawn Stars crossover episode, Mike and Frank are in Arizona when Danielle calls about a high profile client with a tough deadline: Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison wants a particular model of a 1957 Chevy for his dad and gives the guys a one week deadline to find the rare car. After some dead ends, Mike and Frank finally find a car in need of considerable restoration. They arrange to meet Rick at Rick Dale's (American Restoration) shop where both Ricks can see the car and they haggle over the price. Can these tough negotiators agree on a deal?
Mike and Frank are cruising around Daytona Beach, and while the sun is shining outside, the van reeks and the hunt is on to find out why. The guys stumble onto a street lined with abandoned businesses and fall head over heels for a girly neon bar sign. Barbara's bayou property is a pickers' paradise. Plus, Randy's suburban home is packed to the rafters with rare collectibles. But when the guys get a load of his prices, it's time to pull out all the stops.
Mike and Frank are picking their way through Florida when they get a lead on a potential gold mine -- a five-acre property that's an automotive graveyard. The guys also visit an off-the-grid hangar-sized geodesic dome home where they discover two gems: a very rare piece of rock 'n' roll history and an unusual motorcycle sidecar. Mike's hunger for seafood lands them a chance pick through slot machines, vintage advertising, sci-fi movie props and taxidermy bears.
The guys head to the Lone Star State, hoping to uncover a Texas-size honey hole. Once there, Mike and Frank dig through a huge outbuilding filled with dead coin-operated games (in the dark because the electricity was out). While they make an offer on a few rare gems, the owner struggles to let go of his grandpa's merchandise and all the memories that go with them. He steers the boys to a hangar-sized warehouse down the street where the guys discover the mother-lode of pop culture pinball machines. They end up at John's jaw-dropping collection of rare motorcycles, bikes and even rarer parts. At first the guys go into overdrive, but when they realize nothing is for sale, Mike switches gears and comes up with a plan!
Thousands of miles from home, the guys are scouring the back roads of Texas desperate to find the big-ticket item that will make the long trip worthwhile. Just like his late father, Aardean is a funeral director who never throws anything away. And with everything from neon crucifixes to an embalming table with an incredible history, the guys are dying to dive in! On a mission to preserve the history of the telephone, Don's jaw-dropping personal museum includes over 200,000 rare items. Featuring room after room of vintage signs, toys and mantiques, Susan's suburban home is packed to the rafters with Americana. The good news is she's downsizing and everything is for sale, but the bad news is the guys still haven't found that big-ticket item. After touring Cecil's awesome vintage car collection, the guys get access to his "toy box." Making a series of great deals, Mike leaves Frank in the dust. That is, until the "bearded charmer" spots a rare scooter and makes his move.
Looking for picks in Texas, the guys see a sign for Gilley's Club, the honky-tonk club made famous in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy. Soon they're face to face with country music superstar Mickey Gilley himself who has a warehouse jam-packed with rare Gilley's memorabilia. Later, Paul's sprawling junkyard features a staggering amount of stuff. His grandson Pride takes the guys on an adventure, and when it comes to negotiating, young Pride proves he's tough. Gilley steers the guys north to a peanut factory where Jim has preserved all the big-ticket items from Gilley's, including a mechanical bull. But when Frank gets a load of the bar's original grand piano played by many a music legend, a potential deal is music to his ears!
The guys head to Michigan hoping to strike automotive gold in the heart of the America's car capital. Clearing the contents of derelict storage lockers, Brian's sprawling auction house is a picker's playground where Mike and Frank get junk drunk as they dig deep. The guys next meet Jim's awesome collection of original automotive advertising art. And Tony wants to thin out his collection of old car and gas station memorabilia. Hoping for a lottery-style return, Mike and Frank battle it out for a collection of motometers before uncovering two items, each with a jaw-dropping pedigree. And Mike makes a sweet deal with a museum curator to ensure that a rare piece of car history finds a permanent place of honor.
Driving through Michigan in a freak spring snowstorm, the prospects look bleak until the guys spot an interesting old Cadillac for sale. With their picking senses twitching, they stop to see what else is on the property. Frank falls hard for a deluxe Model A roadster. But to seal the deal, he's got to talk to the boss and she's not at home! Passionate about revitalizing Detroit's city core, Joel owns an entire neighborhood of 50 adjoining properties, including a 50,000 square foot warehouse that's jam-packed with cool cars, old signs and architectural salvage. It's a picker's dream and the guys dig deep to see what they can uncover. Collecting on a monumental scale, father and son duo Jerry and Jerry's 40-acre property includes a life-size model train town and over 1,000 classic bicycles. The only problem is they've got a hard time selling and their prices are frozen in time! After dropping thousands of dollars on the Model A, Frank faces the appraiser's verdict.
Determined to uncover a hidden honey hole, the guys are freestyling on their home turf in Iowa. And to keep himself entertained, prankster Frank has a few practical jokes up his sleeve. After the boys spot a rusty toy museum sign, lifetime collector George opens the doors to his heavenly collection. A former church turned personal showcase, the shelves are overflowing with vintage toys and George is in the mood to sell. The bearded charmer works his magic and the guys soon find themselves picking with a local history buff. As a fire marshal, John empties abandoned houses before burning them down! He's filled several outbuildings with salvaged treasures. Mike spots an item so unusual he's willing to take a huge gamble. In Des Moines, auction-addict Roger has a 3,000-square-foot mega-pick that's jam-packed with treasure that he's finally willing to sell.
In Mississippi, Mike and Frank find what turns out to be a priceless, 65-million year-old dinosaur bone. It's appraised by the curator of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Next, they find a 1960's Bella German scooter judged among the best on the market at the time, and an antique audio recording device made from piano wire.
Mike and Frank are freestyling in Minnesota where they stumble on salvage operator Terry who has a staggering scrap yard. Everything is for sale, including a mother lode of retro signage. Next, coin-op kings Gary and John "say" they're ready to sell some of their vast collection of vintage arcade games. Frank takes a major gamble on some old school peep show coin operated machines. And retired twin brothers Steve and Tom open up their massive collection of toy cars and trucks. Danielle gets an appraisal on the peep show item.
Looking for roadside relics in West Virginia, the guys pick an Appalachian village museum where Mike ups the ante to score a rare retro motor. The museum's octogenarian owners--The Perrys--have never sold anything before, and after sealing the deal on an odd electric peacock, Mike makes his move. In Nashville, Danielle is unimpressed with the pool of quirky candidates she's met to manage the new store. Dave's Ohio storefront is filled with cool bikes and scooters but his business plan is more show than sell. With every room packed to the gills, a father-and-son duo open the doors to their staggering collection where the guys find a giant Goliath head that bears a strange resemblance to Frank.
Hoping to score big on the East Coast, Mike and Frank make stops in Virginia, DC, and Maryland, and are delirious when they find themselves waist-deep in a treasure-packed machine shop. Harry's property is wired for maximum security and once the guys gain access to his amazing vault, Mike makes a high-stakes gamble. Driving off the beaten path, the guys run across a quirky artist with a wacky sense of humor and a sprawling Virginia property packed with funky collectibles. After wading through building after building, Mike pounces on a one-of-a-kind feline with an impressive pedigree. Featuring the mother lode of "petroliana," Mike and Frank scour a defunct Maryland oil company where everything is for sale. Tim is hoping to make some money to revive a vintage local beer and the guys are determined to help him clear out some of his unique mint-condition inventory.
While Mike and Frank pick the back roads of Minnesota, they challenge Danielle to sell a ten-foot fiberglass cowboy boot that's been gathering dust for over a year. After a lifetime in the demolition business, Fast Eddie has tons of unusual oversize treasures. A great lead gives the guys first crack at a treasure-packed farmyard estate sale. Ted's garage is filled with awesome mantiques and Mike goes into overdrive when he climbs into the rafters and discovers a honey hole of rare bicycles.
Danielle turns up a good lead she's been working on for months. When Mike tells Frank let's pack up for a trip to South Dakota, Frank says he can't. He's secretly going to his 30th annual trip to the legendary Sturgis motorcycle rally, but says he'll cover the shop. So Mike takes Danielle, first to Dollar Dick's, a tough-minded auction aficionado whose yard is covered in rusty gold. Next, they happen upon what looks like a tourist trap, but the 1880s ghost town pays off with a speed pick in a pair of treasure-filled silos that turns up some unusual items. Finally, they get to Dave's amazing automotive collection where Mike spies a sexy belly tank cycle car with classic Hollywood history.
With a Noah's ark of exotic animals, the guys visit a Maine taxidermist where Mike gambles big money on a huge elephant head. Danielle's search for a pachyderm-loving buyer leads to a wheelin' and dealin' rock'n'roll legend. Building collector Bill loves a good joke but his prices are no laughing matter. George's Maine marine features great prices, even better stories, and everything from maritime collectibles to a bejeweled antique hotdog steamer. The rock'n'roll legend is a collector himself. He's a tough bargainer with a couple of items to trade up his sleeve.
Tricky Dick's Tennessee yard is littered with treasures, and though he isn't motivated to part with any of it, Mike goes hog-wild for a vintage pig ride that could be worth some serious coin. Once a legendary Mississippi radio station, Mike and Frank visit a sprawling small-town museum steeped in music history. A tough negotiator who doesn't like to sell, Phil's ramshackle building is packed with salvaged gems. But with the roof caving in, the guys hatch a strategy to make sure everyone wins before the building collapses.
Since opening his second store, Mike's feeling serious pressure to fill up the van. He gets lucky while freestyling in Virginia with Danielle. A cold call with Gary pays off with a pink jukebox and the remains of a rare 1930s motorbike. While he proves to be a tough negotiator, Doug's well-manicured property is a honey hole of petroliana. Henry's trailer homes are packed to the gills with unusual collectibles and he's ready to make a deal. Danielle proves she's got a picker's eye. But back at the shop, Frank has a tough time tracking down an appraiser for the jukebox.
Frank goes wild in Joe's garage. It's packed with vintage motorcycles and while Frank scores deal after deal, Mike's efforts sputter and stall. With his family hit hard by the recession, a prolific collector is eager to sell. The guys scour building after building but sometimes one man's junk is just junk. While Frank gets ready to go to his high school reunion and show off his restored Plymouth, Mike and Danielle visit a Virginia property that turns out to be a mega-pick. With jam-packed buildings and trailers, Bill's sprawling collection features Odd Fellows relics and a vintage guitar that may be worth a fortune.
Burning up the back roads of South Dakota, Mike and Frank get off to a great start in Jim's spectacular man-cave. But when he slams on the brakes, they switch gears to score a heavenly sign. Freestyling in Iowa, the guys take a chance at an old airport turned auto body shop where a retro car takes them back to the future. Packed with roadside relics, Norm's property features a jaw-dropping collection of vintage pedal cars but the guys soon discover he drives a hard bargain.
With a sprawling warehouse and overstuffed semi trailers, Kevin's New England property is a gold mine where Mike makes off with the Michelin man and then gambles on a rare collection of vintage pilot gear. A former racecar driver with an amazing collection of automotive artifacts, Big Bad Jess is a serious collector who says he's ready to sell. In Maine, Jim's barn is a sprawling Harley Davidson honey hole where the guys are tested with a mystery part that could save them some coin.
Automotive aficionado Dale gets seriously cranked up over Mike's one-of-a-kind belly tank racer. But the negotiations could crash if the classic can't run leaving Mike out thousands of dollars. Freestyling in New Hampshire, Tommy's treasure-packed barn yields some incredible railroad relics. Mario loves his junk but says he's willing to negotiate, and after gambling on a very cool retro smoking toy, bundle-master Frank steps in to save the day for Mike. Bruce's jam-packed property is staggering and though he's reluctant to sell, Mike manages to pull the trigger on a rare folk art rifle.
With his wife by his side, a self-confessed Tennessee hoarder is motivated to clear out his jam-packed log cabin home, and the showstopper is a 1947 Harley Knucklehead. When a restoration junkie's gas pumps are off-limits, Mike changes gears and sets his sights on a horse. A robot collector's sci-fi man cave yields a mint-condition astronaut toy but the cost could be other-worldly.
The guys make a return visit to fan favorite Hobo Jack's sprawling forest sanctuary in Illinois. But wading through his "junkalanche" proves easier than making a deal. In Chicago, the guys search for a big-ticket item as they scour a mammoth warehouse stacked floor to ceiling with stuff. Meanwhile, back at the shop, Danielle lines up an appraiser for a one-of-a-kind art cat whose ratty appearance is at odds with its staggering price tag. And along the Illinois back roads, Mike and Frank stumble on a former Dairy Queen turned pickers' paradise.
While cruising the back roads of North Carolina, the guys get a somewhat vague lead on the holy grail of motorbikes. The XAVW is a legendary masterpiece because of its detailing and unique components. Mike is determined to find it and puts pressure on Danielle to track it down. In addition, in Betty's sprawling warehouses, filled with a variety of stuff, the guys uncover everything from architectural salvage to an amazing military artifact. Also, Dale has an awesome junkyard and a noble cause. After gambling on a collection of Indian artifacts, Frank gets some jaw-dropping news from the appraiser.
Mike and Rick head to Georgia and meet up with Eddie, a collector with a passion for planes and motorcycles. Later, Danielle sends the guys to Hatfield and McCoy territory to pick pieces related to the famous family feud.
Mike and Frank think they've hit the lottery with Dick's North Carolina warehouse. It's jam packed with quality stuff but his prices are through the roof. The bearded charmer steps in to save a deal on a rare kid's ride and Mike discovers unique brass-era car parts that could be worth a bundle. With an entire town he built himself, Charlie's "Mooseville" features folk-art, rock bottom prices, and a surprising hidden gem...a mineshaft that leads to an underground saloon. And in Beno's motorcycle workshop, the awesome racing stories are trumped by his meticulous collection of vintage Indian motorbikes and accessories.
With an oversize collection of enormous steam engines, Gene's 17-acre North Carolina property is like an open-air museum where the guys start searching for smaller items they can actually move.
Cruising the back roads of South Carolina, the guys stumble on an out-of-the-way property where an atomic-era spaceship clock catches Mike's eye.
A former Georgia boxer fights to keep a lifetime of stockpiled stuff but his wife is fed up. After scouring their five-acre property, the guys make off with a band's worth of brass instruments and a surprisingly rare art deco fan.
With a massive property and a motivated seller, the guys pick Kentucky's Pioneer Playhouse where a mysterious wooden box captures Mike's attention. Frank is sure it's a magic box but Mike disagrees, leading to a serious wager.
To escape the BP oil spill, Tom moved his family and considerable collection to a motel in North Carolina. Each room in stuffed and he's ready to sell so he can renovate. The guys flip for his Indian motorcycle collection and Frank gambles on a pricey samurai artifact. They visit a former Harley Davidson dealership, and they discover a South Carolina spot that leads to Gerald's awesome one-man town. Packed with petroliana, it's a picker's paradise and he's ready to make a deal. And Frank finds out about the Samurai uniform he bought.
Mike and Frank pick in a house that s stacked to the ceiling with rare toys. Mike adds to his King Kong collection while Frank drops a bundle on a rare train set. Later, when its value fails to impress, the guys decide to take a huge risk and sell it at auction.
In Pennsylvania, Mike and Frank pick in some unique places including a funeral home and a prosthetic limb factory. They unearth mega collections but all the owners are reluctant to sell. The Pickers eventually run into a reclusive man named Aldo who grants them access to his mind-blowing stockpile of brand new vintage toys.
At a folk art museum, Mike and Frank discover an attic and two barns that are overflowing with one-of-a-kind pieces. Danielle takes a quick vacation to New York City but finds it impossible to relax due to Mike s incessant phone calls from the road.
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.
Mike comes across a 150 year old Martin guitar which just might be the big ticket item he s been searching for. A rifle toting homeowner s property is off limits until the guys do some fast talking. Danielle gets a vintage Indian motor appraised and keeps her fingers crossed for a major profit.
Danielle gets in way over her head when she splurges on the skeletal remains of a rare 1935 Indian Chief. In order to recoup the initial investment, Frank comes up with an ambitious $30,000 restoration plan with the goal of selling the bike at the Sturgis motorcycle rally.
The guys pick a Pennsylvania warehouse and find a rare comic book that gets Mike s "spidey" senses twitching. Frank tries to negotiate for a vintage cigarette machine with a lifetime collector who is also a reluctant seller. A ramshackle old house in South Carolina looks promising but it's also said to be haunted by a ghost named Pearl.
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.
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.
After taking a joyride on a rare 100 year old monster tractor, Mike and his brother Robbie take to a property packed with amazing steam engines and rusty relics. In Washington State, Robbie s bid on some heavy machinery leads to a high stakes lumberjack competition. Later, the guys head to Whidbey Island and find a graveyard of car grills and a 1947 Chevy pickup.
Out in Washington State, Mike and his brother Robbie stop off for a quick freestyle and come across a 1915 Harley. Later, the guys pick a collection that s three generations in the making and find an antique bear trap that could be worth up to $6000. Danielle and Frank team up to pull a long distance prank on Mike.
While in Michigan s Upper Peninsula, the guys stumble upon Woody the woodcarvers 80 acre property which features a Finnish sauna, an art gallery outhouse and a 100-year-old barn that s packed to the rafters. And later, the guys get first dibs on an aviation museum s once-in-a-lifetime sale and their guide turns out to be an American hero with an amazing story.
While freestyling in Wisconsin, the guys stumble upon a futuristic 50-foot scrap-metal fortress called the "Forevertron." They meet it s designer, Dr Evermor who tells them it s meant for intergalactic travel. They also discover his collection of spare parts which are out of this world. Later, during a swing through Michigan the Pickers discover a general store that has been closed for 60 years. Its vintage inventory is completely intact and the new owner Charlie is ready to make a deal.
On an extraordinary property in upstate New York, Frank unearths a vintage Harley Sportster. Later, the guys meet up with Nat and Helen who after a lifetime of cruising for automotive memorabilia, are revving up to sell. During a backstage delivery in the Big Apple, Frank takes a wrong turn and makes a surprise cameo appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
Packed to the gills with unusual mantiques, Dave's two-story farmhouse is rumored to be haunted. In upstate New York, Dennis' vast collection includes rare toys and a pristine set of vintage Beatles bobbleheads. John is desperate to clear out his jam-packed property but his 11-year-old assistant is a tough negotiator.
Frances loves collecting, but hates selling. Her upstate New York barns are packed with amazing stuff and she hasn t gone inside them for decades. The guys pick a closed-down family resort and after raiding the disco bar, they try making a deal. Technically, everything is for sale. However, owner Marylou won t get out of her car and threatens to take off if she doesn t like their offer. Charlie's awesome collection spans generations, but the barns and outbuildings that house it are all falling down. The guys dive in to salvage what they can but barely scratch the surface.
With a gleaming airstream trailer in tow and a buyer lined up, Mike and Frank hit the road to California. When the deal falls through, they find themselves in hot water until a rare opportunity leads to an awesome trade. Like a Hollywood back lot, Guy's jaw-dropping collection includes an entire village built from scratch. It's the pick of a lifetime where every building is packed with classic cars and vintage movie memorabilia. Mike and Frank get first crack at a lifetime collection that includes the biggest collection of leather aviator helmets they've ever seen.
Freestyling in Los Angeles, Mike and Frank tail a vintage steam car to an auto shop where they uncover an acre of unbelievable junk. Packed with oddball artifacts, the guys stumble upon a salvage yard turned prop shop. Later, the guys meet Cecil, a man who has built himself a rustic little Western town and filled it with amazing stuff.
Mike and Frank pay a visit to Grizzly Adams actor Dan Hagerty's treasure-filled California home. Mike and Frank get behind the wheel of the original Batmobile and drive off with a rare piece of television history. Later, the guys uncover a rare camel ride but owner Sean's prices are through the roof.
In Illinois, the guys follow a trail of junk and find themselves waist deep in Kenny's ragtag collection. He's got two massive hangars full of treasures but doesn't want to part with any of it. Later, they meet Dale whose stockpile has grown so large he keeps it in an old school. There the guys find a pair of muskets that could be centuries old. Then, in Mike's hometown of Joliet, the guys uncover one of the most eclectic collections they've ever seen.
The guys are blown away when legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen opens the doors to his private rock'n'roll warehouse. Mike and Frank scour a log cabin village museum and go nuts for some cast iron erotica. John's Wisconsin property is packed with great stuff but he's attached to every single thing he's got.
In South Florida, the guys gain access to Bill’s massive stockpile. Then Mike falls for a century-old Royal Pioneer motorbike but balks at the mammoth price tag. Later, the guys assemble a custom Chopper in five minutes flat. But Mike’s love affair with the Pioneer bike throws off his game until he prepares to blow the biggest wad of cash he’s ever spent!
In Florida, Mike and Frank get VIP access to an authentic retro sideshow where they meet the Wolf Boy and a world champion sword swallower. Later, the guys get junk drunk at a former pawnshop owner's jam-packed property. And, at a Tampa museum, the guys get some great news about a carnie artifact.
The guys hit the alleys of small town Illinois where Mike bids on the rusty frame of the most famous hotrod of all time. The guys get unprecedented access to a family's dusty collection. Mike and Frank agree to invest some serious coin in a legendary restoration project.
With slim pickings in southern Florida, Mike and Frank finally stumble on a hurricane-ravaged barn. The guys scour a millionaire's awesome collection where they spring for a mysterious car part that may be worth a fortune. When Mike throws out his back, Danielle fills in and hits the road with Frank.
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.
In Arkansas Mike tries to keep a poker face while bidding on a 1944 Knucklehead Harley. Later, a random freestyle stop leads to a mega pick honey hole. Back in Iowa, Danielle gets fired up over a gun appraisal.
In an awesome Arkansas auction hall, Mike does business with a fast-talking taxidermy deer. In a ghost town full of empty storefronts, the guys pick an old-school general store that's packed with merchandise. And later, while combing through a massive toy collection, Mike spies a retro billboard that could be worth a bundle.
With Civil War relics and bargain basement prices, the guys scour an extraordinary New Jersey collection. After years of searching, Mike finally zeroes in on a rare 1911 Harley motor he needs to complete a rustoration project, but there’s a catch. Later, housed in a small-town church, Dave’s heavenly stockpile features retro relics and unbeatable prices.
Freestyling near Atlantic City, Frank confronts his bad car karma and takes a gamble on a set of vintage wheels. At Harry’s sprawling New Jersey junkyard, the guys uncover a flying saucer and a larger-than-life Popeye. Back in Iowa, the team awaits the appraiser’s verdict on Frank’s road-worthy 1963 Cadillac.
Jackie "Hollywood" unveils his incredible Staten Island body shop art gallery. A Pennsylvania couple has filled two sprawling warehouses with their mammoth collection. Back in Iowa, Danielle hauls a rare scooter to the garage for a pricey rebuild.
The guys are freestyling in Louisiana when Frank spots an alien spaceship emerging from an Airstream trailer. Later, Mike's honest approach wins over a tough-as-nails negotiator. A local historian owns an abandoned cotton town and all the treasures in it. Meanwhile, back in Iowa, Danielle prepares to unveil her secret renovation project.
The guys are winging it in Texas when the automotive gods come through with two once-in-a-lifetime picking opportunities. Later, Mike and Frank uncover a mega stash that includes a meteorite and a room full of branding irons. Down the road, the guys go hog wild for Bear's sprawling junkyard, but the tough Texan is reluctant to sell anything to a pair of Yankees.
In search of a rare race car for an important museum client, the guys travel to Italy for what could be the biggest deal of their lives. But when their dolce vita dream goes bust, they hit the road and start picking. Outside Venice, Mike's old friend Flavio has a sweet collection of retro motorbikes. Plus, he puts the guys back on track with a series of leads and an energetic interpreter.
Mike and Frank are in Italy where they're determined to fill a shipping container with awesome artifacts they'd never find at home. With their translator Fred in tow, they follow a series of leads to an Italian mega-pick in Bologna. Down the road in Rome, they scour a sprawling collection that's stored underground in Roman catacombs where they fall for a skeletal Fiat 500 that's unlike anything they've ever seen before.
On the third leg of their Italian adventure, Mike and Frank head south to Sicily where an American contact agrees to show them around. In a treasure-filled home, the guys try haggling over prices, but soon learn that Sicilian negotiating tactics include guilt and espresso! Looking for rare scooters, the guys visit a hardcore motorcycle collector and seal the deal on a rusty three-wheeled beauty. Later, the search is on for a very specific vintage Vespa.
Leaving Italy behind, the guys drive clear across the continent to England where they haggle over an iconic red phone booth with a raunchy urban past. Next door, a British eccentric's garage is packed with motorized treasures. Down the road, the guys excavate a wall of junk, and Mike makes a mammoth bid on an ultra-rare motorbike. Meanwhile, Danielle and Robbie head to Oklahoma where their mega bumper car deal hits a series of snags.
With a line-up of hair-raising Halloween picks, the guys crawl back underground in Pennsylvania in search of the "Mole Man." Later, the guys look for rusty relics at an abandoned Oklahoma amusement park. In Missouri, Mike and Frank tour a former penitentiary with a seriously spooky vibe. Notorious for hauntings, the massive institution is one of the darkest and creepiest places they've ever picked.
In Kansas, Mike and Frank meet an octogenarian artist whose collection includes a shrine to each of his six ex-wives and every other woman he's ever been with. Picking a fellow picker, the guys visit a sprawling junkyard that's packed with rusty gold. Meanwhile, back in Iowa, Danielle discovers the guys have been keeping an expensive secret from her.
The guys reckon petroliana is plentiful in the Lone Star State, but tracking down a Texas-sized honey hole proves much trickier than expected. Still in search of a big-ticket trip saver, the guys move on to Illinois where they uncover one of the coolest cars they've ever seen. Meanwhile, in order to make a decent profit, Mike ups his $30,000 gamble on a Harley Knucklehead.
A Kansas junkyard is packed with rusty old cars, signs, and machinery, but it's nothing compared to the awesome collection inside. Later, in a town that was annihilated by a tornado, the guys put picking aside to jump-start a charity auction instead. Meanwhile in Iowa, the construction crew uncovers a costly surprise while breaking ground on the new store addition.
The guys are freestyling in Kansas with a completely empty van when they stumble upon a staggering honey hole. Later, a couple's garage sale collection looks like a bust. That is, until the guys uncover barn after barn of awesome stuff. Meanwhile in Iowa, Danielle learns that Frank's coin-op motorbike is worth some serious coin.
In pursuit of a red-hot lead, the guys are in Oklahoma where they're determined to track down the motorbike that once belonged to legendary gangsters Bonnie and Clyde. Down the road, the owner of a sprawling salvage yard is notorious for hanging on to everything. Meanwhile in Iowa, Danielle seals the deal on the mother lode of retro movie posters.
Once a roadie for a long list of fabled performers, Travis' home is like a rock'n'roll scrapbook. Later, in Louisiana, the guys get seriously fired up at the Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum. And while the collection is off limits, owner Boots offers up a promising lead. Down the road, the guys uncover a killer collection of negatives and a bass with a potential link to the King of Rock'n'Roll.
In Missouri, Mike and Frank stumble upon a labyrinth of curious finds during a freestyle pick. Down the road in Oklahoma, they tour a vintage car company where the owner's entire collection of retro relics is for sale. Meanwhile, the boys' crate of European treasure has landed in the States. And while Danielle handles logistics, Robbie delivers an expensive motorbike that may have been damaged during shipment.
Mike and Frank get off the road for a behind-the-scenes look back at their most memorable moments together. Along with Danielle, they've put together a retrospective of their dustiest adventures, most amazing discoveries, favorite characters along with some early, never before seen footage of Mike and Frank picking.
In upstate New York, a fellow picker and former firefighter gives the guys unprecedented access to his jam-packed barns and sheds. Later, John Atwater Bradley has lived a celebrity-studded life and has amassed a glittering collection of oddities and memorabilia to prove it. Back in Iowa, the guys get their first glimpse of the new store addition.
A costume shop in upstate New York is an unlikely place for a pick, but owner Nicky and her husband have also amassed an entire barn full of awesome stuff. Later, Mike climbs over a wall of chairs to uncover a stash of Art Deco cigarette machines. Back in Iowa, an appraiser is awestruck by a recent find, and Mike's coveted 1911 Harley is finally ready for its first test drive.
Mike and Frank find themselves in paradise when they unearth an elephant, an alligator, and a life-size sculpture of Elvis in rural Vermont. While freestyling in New York, an awesome rusted-out trailer leads to a treasure trove of folk art finds and rare military memorabilia. Back in Iowa, Danielle gets encouraging news from an appraiser, but construction on the store is causing a headache.
In Colorado, a fast-talking negotiator is determined to get top dollar for every last piece of her collection. Down the road, a local artist has a killer collection of atomic age lamps and pricey glow-in-the-dark sculptures. Later, a lone mountain home features its own jailhouse, an underground bomb shelter, and an awesome collection of Western ware.
A 135-year-old Colorado opera house is packed with vintage Americana and Mike and Frank are determined to buy whatever they can. Down the road in Colorado Springs, the boys visit a fellow picker's junkyard home. And while the property is a bonanza of rusty gold, his prices are through the roof.
A Colorado property turns out to be a mega-pick; the guys visit a one-of-a-kind classic car collection; Danielle lines up a potential buyer for the rare Fiat cutaway car the guys shipped back from Italy.
Scouring a mind-blowing collection of vintage petroliana in Massachusetts, Frank breaks a sweat and the bank when he uncovers the holy grail of oilcans. Later, in Rhode Island, the guys get a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to a mammoth Newport mansion where they bid big money on a series of rare gems.
Time has stood still on a sprawling Connecticut dairy farm, and after a slow start the picking is fast and furious. Down the road in Vermont, the guys pick one of the biggest barns they've ever seen and uncover ultra-rare skis for a Model T Ford.
Mike and Frank chase a legend that could be a real buried treasure in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birth place of Indian Motorcycles.
The guys are invited to pick a petroliana-packed Vermont property. Later, Mike tackles two major projects in Iowa while Frank and Dave try to buy an ultra-rare cycle car in Florida.
Danielle and the guys kick it into overdrive when they land a high-profile custom pick for Dollywood, the theme park owned by legendary country music star Dolly Parton. A tribute to the Smokey Mountain Fire Patrol of the 1930s, the park's brand new roller coaster wouldn't be complete without some key pieces of vintage petroliana. And the team has just two weeks to uncover a long list of hard-to-find items.
Frank and Dave's road trip through Florida gets stranger at every turn, from a creepy collection of kitsch to a tugboat that's home to a Captain and his unusual pet. And back in Iowa, Mike readies the new shop for its Grand Opening.
Picking the South pays off when Alabama turns up a jackpot of unusual items, including a pricey relic from a legendary plantation home. A small-town Chevy dealership is a time capsule of classic car nostalgia. And the guys get some Southern hospitality at a freestyle stop that turns into a mega-pick complete with its own general store.
The guys hit pay dirt in Alabama while freestyling at a retro automotive warehouse owned by a true blue racing family. They hit a dead end negotiating against the county's former police chief. And Mike hatches a strategy to walk away with a must-have Lambretta scooter
A collector with an unusual taste for high voltage oddities reveals his shocking stash, and Mike and Frank's luck runs cold when they're stonewalled by the Willett brothers.
Eccentric Prince Mongo answers to an other-worldly power and commands Mike and Frank to buy, but refuses to quote them any prices; a man cave full of rare cars, and a freestyle stop in Kentucky reveals two surprise finds.
A Kentucky collector is eager to sell his stock before the roof of the building caves in; a pack rat in West Virginia wants to sell some of his collection.
At an awesome California garage, Mike goes nuts for a must-have retro boat and then falls for a BMW micro car that could be worth some serious coin. Down the road, the guys pay a return visit to a totally rad radiator shop where they comb through the late owner's huge stockpile.
In car country, Mike falls hard for a 100-year-old turbo-charged hotrod; the guys land some sweet deals at a massive man cave, and Frank rescues a vintage muscle car from a rusty demise.
Mike and Frank make a scene when they hit the streets in a one-of-a-kind rocket car.
It's a picking blitz in the state of Virginia, when Mike, Frank, Robbie and Danielle all hit the road to leave no lead unturned.
Mike, Frank, Danielle and Robbie continue to double down in Virginia, but hit a roadblock with a seller who won't let go of a one-of-a-kind find.
It's make or break for the Virginia blitz strategy. Mike and Frank meet a real-deal motorcycle legend ready to clear out some of his high-octane stock, and a VIP pass to a unique mancave turns up a rare item that's old and odd.
Mike takes a gamble on a 1935 Auburn that's either a diamond in the rough or a total dud. The guys tread dangerous ground while picking an Iowa Harley enthusiast. And Dave unveils a project one year in the making that's also Mike's biggest-ever investment.
Mike is on a mission to buy a rare cycle car he’s coveted for more than two years, but they have to make it through a gauntlet of coin tosses and sweet talking to seal the big deals.
Frank meets another Frank and they really hit it off, plus the guys uncover some unusual micro-cars in Illinois.
It's Frank vs. Mike when the guys take to the track for a grudge match drag race to see who has the fastest ride.
The pickers discover a mountain of motorcycles, but it's protected by booby traps; and one stubborn collector stands in the way of the guys and a mega-warehouse mega-pick.
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.
In Indiana, boys discover such a large and rare collection that it is enough to start a one-man museum, but how do you put a price on what is priceless?
Big Moe's negotiating skills have Mike feeling a bit small; and Pastor Bill lives every day like it's Christmas.
Mike and Frank undertake a major excavation to unearth a rare vintage auto that hasn't seen daylight in decades, but could be worth a fortune.
A Maine homestead reveals six generations of secrets, and NASCAR legend Ryan Newman proves that when it comes to negotiating, he’s just as tough as Danielle.
Mike and Frank stage a picking intervention in Massachusetts and later, help a collector whose massive stockpile is facing eviction.
The guys discover a reclusive octogenarian Maine-iac deep in the north woods, and pay a visit to Timtown–a one-man village with 42 jam-packed buildings.
Frank makes a shrewd bid that leads to a big discovery; Mike falls hard for two century-old cars.
The Black Keys' frontman Dan Auerbach is set to short circuit Mike's plans to flip a vintage guitar; Sammy has a hard time parting with pieces of his family's history.
A storm is brewing as Mike and Frank are determined to retrieve an iconic American sports car that's so rare they've never even heard of it.
Mike and Frank finally get access to their white whale pick, but not-for-sale Dennis earned his nickname for a reason; in Texas, the guys meet a collector who's filled an entire town with his mammoth stockpile.
In Louisiana, Danielle calls the shots from HQ when the guys find themselves in over their heads; Frank strikes a side deal that leaves a permanent mark.
It's Frank vs. Mike in their biggest bet ever, and this time the stakes are personal. Will Frank keep his beard, or get himself a close shave?
An Evel Knievel super-fan reveals some of the legendary daredevil’s most personal items.
The guys discover a rare 1930s coupe at Buckey’s one-man ranch; and the numbers aren’t in Mike’s favor when Frank shows off his beautiful mind.
Mike and Frank try to beat the house against the Georgia Gambler, who plays for every price; Danielle and Robbie stumble on what could be a million-dollar find.
Mike and Frank use the force to uncover a secret Star Wars stash in California; the guys try to make a deal on a mint '56 Chevy Belair.
The guys unearth a music jackpot in an old general store, and a hoarder house holds on to its secrets.
Two brothers are better than one when it comes to negotiating, which has Mike looking to bundle in order to save his bottom line.
Picking in New Mexico for the first time ever, the guys head straight to Roswell, but take a detour to a Wild West town with a million-dollar item for sale.
A daredevil stuntman lives up to his legend in New Mexico and Mike looks for some divine intervention on a must-have pick.
A Texas attorney lays down the law by day and by night is a super picker with a wild warehouse of eclectic stuff.
Mike and Frank are unwelcome visitors while freestyling in the Northeast; rehabbing a rare and rusty ’33 Ford Coupe.
The guys discover the ultimate coin-op man cave hidden on a farm in upstate New York, and Frank hatches a plan to help lonely collectors find love.
Mike and Frank pick a family that spent 40 years building their very own castle by hand, and a circus collector with a wax museum in his living room.
A retired auctioneer and his daughter have haggling in their blood; Mike has eyes for a long-sought 1930s Cord convertible.
While Mike makes deal after deal, Frank hits a road block with a straight-talking Wisconsin collector who won't budge on prices.
Mike makes a big offer on a very rare vintage Edison invention; a mega stash of beer-related memorabilia stokes Frank's Oktoberfest mojo.
The guys brave a collection that sends chills up the spine at a former gas station transformed into an eccentric home.
A lead on an ultra-rare VW beetle turns out to be a true barn find, but it’ll take a heavy metal move to bring it home.
The top 12 big ticket items that Mike and Frank ever picked.
Mike and Frank look back at their best picks from the 1960s, including a meeting with Captain Kirk and a seat in the original Batmobile.
The guys take a trip down memory lane in this special episode featuring the grooviest picks from the disco decade.
Mike and Frank look back on their hardest excavations ever, including relics buried underground and awesome finds trapped under mountains of junk.
Mike attempts to get Frank into the Christmas spirit while exploring two super packed picks.
The guys are in Studebaker heaven; a visit to a designer with the rarest collection in the Midwest.
Mike takes an epic Route 66 road trip in an antique convertible to bring the car back to the widow of its previous owner. But the 1930s classic may not make it through the 600 mile journey
When the guys visit a woman overwhelmed by an incredible inheritance, she opens the doors to a secret vault. And they meet their match in an 80-year-old rebel who speeds a mini bike around his massive property.
Mike makes a mistake in Indiana, and while the guys get a warm reception from a carnie collector in Ohio, the pick brings an unexpected sting.
The guys visit a man with a puzzling nickname who hasn't thrown away anything since the 1950s, and isn't willing to start now. And he isn't shy about flaunting his favorite underwear, which comes as a shock to Mike and Frank.
When the guys do a favor for a friend, what seems like a raw deal becomes a surprising win-win situation. Plus, they get behind a locked door that hasn't been opened in decades.
The guys stumble on the mother lode of Americana in Maryland. Then, a former garbage man's trash is a real treasure.
Frank celebrates his birthday with a picking bonanza. Plus, the guys make a woman's dream come true by brokering a deal to honor her deceased husband.
Mike struggles to free a massive vintage sign from a tight corner, then the guys strike an impossible deal with the "Sign Boss." Back in Iowa, Danielle joins Frank for a final joyride in a 1956 Chevy.
The guys pick the collection of a reclusive and mysterious businessman named "the Colonel," who has gone to great lengths to keep his identity a secret.
The guys go hog wild at a sprawling ranch in Texas, where Mike flips for a VW bus that's been transformed into a hunting lodge on wheels. Plus, Frank finds a storied heirloom that reignites a high school obsession.
The guys uncover a former firefighter's stockpile which includes an ultra-rare piece of Space Age history. Plus, Frank's plan goes up in smoke.
The guys go big in Texas with a mega pick at the first Dr. Pepper bottling plant, and tough negotiations in a 50,000 square-foot warehouse.
In California, a hardcore collector is under pressure from the county to downsize; a hunch leads to a bonanza of vintage cars.
Mike and Frank meet a man who has had pieces on display in the Smithsonian; the guys encounter a roadblock when it comes to picking a Century Farm because of a power struggle between a man and his daughter.
A visit to Kentucky property with a racetrack revives a rivalry between Mike and Frank; a stop in North Carolina looks like a bust until the guys unearth a one-of-a-kind TV relic.
Mike and Frank negotiate with the sibling owners of an antique shop closed since the 1970s; the guys come upon a historic aircraft with an amazing back-story.
A garage door in Indiana leads to a 1950s wagon Mike can't leave without--if he can sweeten the deal. And on a musical mission from Dani, the guys scour a farm with more than chickens and pigs.
Mike and Frank get a lead from a fellow picker who may turn out to be a competitor; the guys seek to make a deal with the 'Godfather of Junk'.
Mike and Frank have an awkward encounter with the "King of the Gypsies", who has underground stash but insists he cannot be bought.
Mike and Frank uncover a once-in-a-lifetime find and must decide whether to go big or go home; Mike gets down-and-dirty to rescue a discovery from Mother Nature.
When Frank goes nuts for a century-old snack icon, he must decide if it’s worth an unprecedented sum of money to take it home. Then, Mike falls hard for a Roaring Twenties roadster.
At an old school drive-in, Mike and Danielle uncover a vintage reel of Beatles' footage that could be the only one of its kind.
Mike and Frank make a killer backroom deal after winding up at the home of a former arms dealer and her Judo-champion husband.
On a family compound in New York, Mike flips for a coin-operated elephant, while a collection of A-list mannequins leaves him speechless.
The guys encounter a mad scientist who creates his own lightning and hypnotizes Frank.
Mike falls for an ultra-rare 1935 Auburn convertible and makes a promise to the married couple who owns it; months later, Mike takes the convertible on an epic Route 66 road trip to honor his promise, but it may not reach its destination.
Mike and Frank have their hands full with a high-strung collector; Danielle lands in New York City for a high-stakes auction of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.
If the guys can't get a mammoth 1929 Roadster safely down a decaying 100-year old elevator, they will be $20,000 in the hole; Mike uncovers a surprise when he hears hissing coming from beneath an out-of-control collection.
After a mammoth pick on a 25-acre homestead, Mike and Frank comb through the largest collection of sideshow memorabilia they've ever seen.
Mike and Frank explore a stash of ultra-rare motorcycle parts found behind a secret wall, then they find the ultimate aviation collectible -- a propeller linked to Charles Lindbergh.
Mike and Frank attempt to buy from a handyman who lives on a unique homestead, but the handyman's deal making could end the pick before it begins.
Mike and Frank are stunned by a house with storefronts frozen in time, containing a bounty of new-old stock and a secret bootlegging basement.
Mike and Frank pick New York City for the first time and go back to the future at a sprawling computer store packed with a mind-blowing stockpile of 20th-century technological artifacts.
In Detroit, Frank takes a big risk on one of the greatest pieces he's ever seen; Mike acquires a Purple Heart along with a very special mission.
Mike and Frank go behind the scenes of a famous tourist attraction for the pick of a lifetime; in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a collector shuts down deal after deal until his wife steps in.
Mike and Frank have their work cut out for them on a huge property with more custom 1932 Fords than they have ever seen in one place; Danielle takes on an important military mission.
In the heartland of beer, Frank is surprised to meet an old friend; the guys secretly prepare a surprise build for Danielle.
Picking a packed property, Mike and Frank hope to find what they're looking for before nightfall; Mike discovers something living in the attic.
From a farm-fresh 1933 Coupe to a heavy-hitting Italian racecar, Mike and Frank revisit their hottest automotive finds.
One man’s trash is Mike and Frank’s treasures as they go digging in some of the dirtiest places for rusty gold.
Mike and Frank meet unique collectors and discover that the most interesting people have the coolest stuff.
Mike and Frank find the biggest items they've ever picked but getting these behemoths home is the hardest part.
When they uncover one of the rarest motorcycles in the world, Mike and Frank must come up with more cash than ever before to try and seal the deal.
Mike and Frank go West on a sun-soaked journey for the best nuggets the Golden State has to offer.
The guys put thousands on the line to strike a deal with a tough negotiator, and they meet Hubba, a rockabilly reverend with many talents.
Mike and Frank face their fears as they uncover the most hair-raising items of the series.
Mike and Frank find a classic 33 Ford that's been sitting so long that a tree has grown around it. But nothing stops the guys from rescuing this rare ride.
Mike and Frank learn it's not always easy getting what they want as they face some of the toughest negotiators on the road.
Mike and Frank have the most fun possible on two wheels in this compilation of the rarest bikes and motorcycles they ever picked.
Mike stumbles on a century-old Jell-O ice cream wagon worth thousands, and Robbie makes a huge offer on an iconic Ford.
While combing through a mind-blowing collection, Mike stares down the headlights of a rare Ford; and the guys pick a Tennessee home hiding a big secret.
Mike and Frank's spidey senses tingle when they come across the best comic book, superhero, and sci-fi memorabilia in the history of the show, including a rare Spider-Man comic book, life-size Han Solo, and the original Batmobile.
The guys are first in line to pick an incredible North Carolina collection of weird and wonderful circus and sideshow memorabilia.
From a collection of rare Indian motorcycles to a custom Volkswagen bus, Mike and Frank have a passion for anything on wheels.
Mike and Frank restore a 1935 Auburn and take the original owners for a ride.
Mike and Frank discover a fleet of amazing concept cars, some so unique they don't know how to price them.
Frank dials it down when he comes across items that he just can't live without.
The picking gets red, hot and blue in a Louisiana warehouse as Mike makes a move on Gypsy Grandma, the queen of arcade games.
Mike and Frank head West to where the buffalo roam and the skies are not cloudy all day in search of the most perfect picks on the range.
Big, bigger, biggest. Mike and Frank take picking to a whole new level when they come across collectors who are not afraid to go big when it comes to collecting.
Mike and Frank head across the USA searching for iconic items that are as American as Apple Pie and Baseball.
It's a picking paradise as Mike and Frank come across a huge 200,000-square-foot factory housing a private collection cultivated by Woody, the building's dumpster-diving owner.
In a jam-packed home, Mike and Frank find superhero heaven, coming across a rare Superman comic as well as the very first Spider-Man comic worth $50,000.
Mike and Frank roll up on a coin-op empire ruled by sisters ready to rumble for every penny.
The guys press their luck in coin flips, arm wrestling matches, and more, gambling on prices for items that are worth the risk.
Mike and Frank dig through attics and barns in search of the rare items that have shaped America.
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Mike and Frank stumble upon large collections of cars, from Volkswagens to Fords.
Rusty relics becomes polished gems as Mike and Frank show off their ultimate restoration picks.
Mike and Frank are barnstorming New England searching for treasures from Maine to Massachusetts. Even picking a big mansion in the old money town of Newport, Rhode Island.
Mike and Frank scour the country in search of “once in a lifetime” items from moments that have defined America.
Mike and Frank play a game of chance, buying items that will either bring in big cash or be a total bust.
Mike and Frank are asked to use their picking prowess for some rich and famous clients.
Mike and Frank pick a giant castle, a backyard spaceship and even an underground saloon in their search for weird wild worlds.
Mike and Frank are picking and dreaming in California. Then dreams become reality when Mike falls for the sweetest classic Ford pick-up he’s ever seen.
With Frank sidelined Mike and Robbie hit the road to prove that two Wolfe’s are better than one.
Frank falls hard for a rare Harley Davidson Knucklehead at a collectors hidden California compound.
Mike and Frank head to the Lone Star State to see if everything is bigger in Texas.
Plowing through a 40-acre salvage yard, Mike and Frank harvest a few lost treasures, including a never-before-seen farmer's mini-bike.
It's déjà vu for Mike and Frank when they return for a Double Dip trying to pick what they couldn't the first time around.
Just outside the nation's capital Mike and Frank find a stash of untouched inventory from one of the country's oldest bicycle and sporting goods store.
Mike, Frank, and Danielle hang out with music legends and Rock N' Roll Hall of Famers when they go digging for vintage guitars, music memorabilia, and more.
Frank jumps for joy as he and Mike pick a recently closed toy museum ready to sell their collection of treasures.
Mike's love of everything automotive is explored through these garage related picks.
While freestyling in Virginia's Appalachian Mountains the guys come across a hidden hideaway filled with history and even some mementos from a bluegrass legend.
Danielle learns the ropes and uses her wits and charm to help Mike and Frank get the prices they need on items across the U.S.
Mike and Frank get rev’d up over rides that are one of a kind.
The Boys are hitting the road to look for items that make Mike Wolfe howl!
Mike and Frank are on the lookout for rusty gold and are willing to fork over the money it will take to take these items home.
Bearded charmer Frank takes the lead in numerous picks, doing what he does best.
Mike and Frank hit the road in search of military items of historical interest.
On the anniversary of the first “American Pickers” show, Mike and Frank take a look back at their beginnings looking for honey holes and rusty gold.
With a jam-packed farmhouse, killer barn, and rare rat rod Rolls Royce, a massive Ohio collection has mega-pick potential.
Ancient mummies, space age automobiles, and even junk tributes to ex-lovers; these collectors have the craziest collections that Mike and Frank have ever picked through.
Mike and Frank accept a special invite from Indiana’s Model-A Ford lady and fall hard for her ultra-rare barn-fresh Model-A tow truck.
Mike and Frank visit a hot rod mechanic with a super expensive collection of rare bubbletop cars.
Mike and Frank unleash a sleek 67 Jaguar in a New Jersey garage and later pick a general store with a Presidential past.
Mike and Frank find some diamonds in the rough and get them polished up and restored to their former glory.
Mike and Frank are in Napa Valley but rather than pick grapes they pick one of the largest wine-related collections in the world before the owner shouts "Last Call."
It’s ax throwing, golf, billiards, and arcade games for Mike, Frank, Robbie, and Danielle when they place bets and play games on items that bring them back to their childhood.
A junkyard wizard has an Oktoberfest gem with Frank Fritz's name written all over it.
In Chicago, Mike and Frank find a massive warehouse filled with cast off treasures including some superstar sports memorabilia that are a total slam dunk.
Mike and Frank go way off road searching the backwoods for one-of-a-kind picks.
The guys uncover toy cars worth as much as the real thing, and a stash of custom motorbikes with an incredible backstory.
Mike and Franks are on the hunt for Hot Rods and Classic Cars.
While Frank is on the mend Mike and his brother Robbie crisscross Colorado and find a giant cow shaped RV.
Mike and Frank are star struck as they search for blockbuster movie picks.
Mike and Robbie uncover a hidden stash of awesome motorcycle relics at a Colorado property littered with massive man-mobiles.
Mike and Frank want to top off their tank with all kinds of gas station goodness.
Mike and Frank meet Larry who has the ultimate big boy toys including a rare Porsche and a pair of unusual pick-ups that really get the guys going.
One man's junk is another man's treasure. Mike and Frank dig through America's junkyards searching for rusty gold!
The guys are stoked to visit a former racer and adrenaline junkie in his vintage Ohio garage.
Mike and Frank jump across the pond to unearth the treasure England and Italy have to offer.
The guys head to Minnesota on a rescue mission to help save the remains of a carnival business from Mother Nature.
Mike and Frank search for items worthy of display in a Man Cave.
In the middle of a Minnesota blizzard Mike and Frank face the frost to uncover a rare pair of trucks on farmer Jim's spread.
Fathers know best when it comes to picking. Mike and Frank meet up with fellow picking families.
Mike and Frank are cruising the country in search of the best motorcycles they can find.
Mike and Danielle join an architectural salvage crew on a special mission while Robbie and Frank hunt for treasure in an old theater turned prop warehouse.
Mike and Frank find an important part for a million-dollar car.
In honor of the Fourth of July, Mike and Frank search for iconic items that are as American as apple pie and baseball; they then dig through the country's attics and barns in search of once-in-a-lifetime items that have shaped and defined America.
Mike and Frank take two iconic, rusted-out rat rods and transform them back into the classic American cars that they once were.
On a 100-acre property in Arkansas, Mike falls hard for a midget race car with a Knucklehead motor and prize-winning pedigree.
In the heart of oil country, a family’s vintage service station is just like a petroliana museum where the awesome inventory is all off limits.
Mike and Frank are deep in the heart of Texas where they play a couple of hands of Texas Pick'em with some savvy collectors.
When the guys get a lead on what could be Aerosmith's original tour van, they head out on a cross-country trek in search of the holy grail of rock'n'roll relics.
In Nashville, Danielle introduces the guys to a former Chevy dealership that could provide an awesome new home base.
Mike and Frank hit the road, and the track, flagging down some deals on race cars and memorabilia.
Mike and Frank are in Pickin' heaven when they come across a mammoth collection of militaria that includes Civil War revolvers and even Forrest Gump's original footlocker.
Frank takes the lead looking deals on vintage and custom motorcycles.
While cruising through Florida, the guys go hog wild in a former juke joint-turned-picker's paradise.
From the city to the coast, Mike and Frank take the ultimate road trip, Picker Style!
Mike and Frank are scolded when they arrive late for an appointment with Dr. Fred. But once they get past his grumpy assistant, they find themselves in a strange world filled with all kinds of weird and wonderful things.
The box is locked and the key is missing but Mike and Frank take a chance, hoping to find some hidden treasure.
One man's junk is Mike and Frank's treasure as they scour junkyards in search of rusty gold.
Danielle hits the roads and shows Mike and Frank a thing or two about picking.
The boys venture off the beaten path in hopes of finding deals and profit on the road less traveled.
Mike and Frank are on the hunt for rare finds that define the history of the American automotive industry.
Mike and Frank meet their match when they come up against some women who are tougher negotiators than they are.
When the guys get sidelined, the picking continues when Robbie steps in to find the deals.
In Oklahoma, the guys uncover a baseball signed by one of the greatest players of all time.
Mike and Frank come across some iconic Harley and Indian motorcycles.
Mike has an epiphany in New Hampshire when he finds a mighty collection of microcars including one of the rarest in the world.
Mike and Frank find some items related to some of history's most infamous figures.
In Missouri, the guys visit an historic homestead where they join the search for grandpa's lost Civil War uniform.
It's a scary time as Mike and Frank unmask some creepy collections.
Lost for half a century, the guys heroically return a naval artifact to its rightful home in Washington, D.C.
Mike and Frank discover that some of the best finds are uncovered while free-styling with no planned destination.
Mike and Frank uncover some rare, and valuable Rock n Roll memorabilia.
While driving Route 66 in Kansas, the guys visit an old hangar packed with jaw-dropping collection of vintage cars.
In Massachusetts, the guys try to broker a deal on an original Bowie Knife and discover a Hollywood collection with never seen photos of Marilyn Monroe that Frank goes gaga over.
The guys hit Texas and discover what the Lone Star State has to offer.
Mike and Frank find some treasures from the Summer of Love.
Mike and Frank deal with some winter weather in their search for treasures.
Mike and Frank release their inner-children as they uncover old toys.
Mike and Frank revisit New England and hope to discover rusty gold that may have eluded them the first time through.
Mike and Frank pick a few people who may, or may not, be from another world.
Mike and Frank hit the road in search of farm fresh, rusty rides manufactured by the godfather of the American auto industry, Henry Ford.
Mike and Danielle pick an over-the-top, tiki-party-meets-rockabilly home while Frank and Robbie set their sights on a vast collection hidden in the fortified bunkers of an old army base.
Mike and Frank look to fill their bellies as well as the van as they come across classic roadside dining.
The great pick-off continues as Mike and Danielle continue their team effort to take on Frank and Robbie for ultimate picking bragging rights.
A century-old Italian grocery store turned time capsule features an early 20th century delivery truck and a secret crypt that's calling Mike's name.
The Pickers are on a Presidential Trail as Mike and Danielle head for Pennsylvania while Frank and Robbie are on a whistle stop tour of North Dakota.
Mike and Frank are itching to see what is inside a barn that has been off limits for a quarter of a century. And while Mike makes like a honey badger, bundle master Frank strikes again.
Mike and Danielle crawl into a Pittsburgh time capsule while Frank and Robbie plow through six generations of stuff on one of Michigan's oldest farms.
It's all Rock and Roll as the guys tackle the painstaking preservation of Aerosmith's original tour van while a star-struck Frank picks one of his teen idols.
Aerosmith's legendary tour van gets an overhaul just in time for a visit from Rock'n'Roll royalty.
Mike and Frank go searching for treasures in some Big Money Mansions.
Mike and Frank scout forts and fields searching for historic military artifacts.
Mike and Frank take a break from the barn scene and try to hit a home run when they go looking for sport memorabilia.
Mike and Frank go on a traveling circus adventure and discover the wackiest circus memorabilia on either side of the Mississippi.
The guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion.
Searching through the backroads of America, Frank gets excited when he realizes every pick he and Mike come upon is tailor-made specifically for him.
Mike and Mefford, the mechanic, are on the hunt for Madame X -- a legendary one-of-a-kind 1929 Cadillac. But is it real?
Mike and Frank follow the signs--large and small--them a treasure trove of advertising memorabilia.
The guys are ready to light up the sky when they pick a Detroit warehouse packed with vintage searchlights. Then Frank risks everything on a game of Space Invaders.
Mike and Frank run amok when they find rare relics that deserve to be on display in a museum.
Mike and Frank have their work cut out for them when they run into some kid pickers who drive a hard bargain and show them how well they can negotiate.
The guys have high hopes when they uncover a sexy 1935 Auburn roadster on an Indiana farm, but end up with just a kiddie ride instead.
It’s Mike and Danielle versus Frank and Robbie to see who can fill their van first and bring in the most valuable finds.
From high end race cars to custom-made motorcycles, Mike and Frank are ready to jump in the front seat and drive away with some of the rarest collections they've ever seen.
The boys uncover a treasure trove of VW buses in Arkansas. With the collection under threat from vandals, Mike is determined to rescue as many as possible.
The gang heads to a gas pump graveyard in Louisiana. Danielle looks for a home for a pair of drag bikes.
An Alabama couple has one of the biggest collections the guys have ever come across, including a number of high-octane cars saved from the scrap heap.
Mike looks to add to the collection when he tries to make a deal on vintage cars and bicycles.
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.
Mike and Frank take a few test drives to see who can pick the coolest car.
Mike and Frank hightail it to Georgia hoping to snap up a super rare roadster and get it back on the highway.
The weather is warming up and Mike and Frank are looking for some cool items to fill the van.
On a ramshackle New Jersey estate, Mike and Danielle go on a Back-to-the-Future joyride in a DeLorean.
Mike and Frank take a tour from Washington to California to uncover the treasures the Pacific coast have to offer.
In a freaky Florida town steeped with Carnival history, Mike gambles big on the mother lode of must-have circus banners.
Sometimes even the best pickers need some help and Mike's brother is the man to help fill the van.
In the mountains of Southern California, the guys start their pick in an old train caboose and make off with a bulging bounty of cool old signs.
Mike and Frank uncover a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history as they come across Aerosmith’s original van.
After clearing out dusty barns Mike and Frank look for some drink related items to quench their thirst.
Frank falls super hard for a 63 Corvette Stingray and he keeps raising his offer that it makes Robbie wonder if this is really Frank. Meanwhile Mike and Mefford kick off an ambitious restoration project.
The guys find a Hollywood honey hole when they meet a stuntman from Hollywood's Golden Age; Al's California garage is overflowing with mind-blowing memorabilia.
In Southern California, Frank gets a lesson in Knucklehead Zen when the guys visit Andy--a kindred spirit and international man of mystery.
Frank “tick-tock” Fritz is over the moon when the guys pick a Portland clock shop that’s a showcase for vintage mechanical wonders of all kinds.
Freestyling on the road, Mike and Frank check off all the boxes on their flyer as they pick some real treasures.
Dani and Mike combine for star power picking and find rare Beatles and Evel Knievel items.
Mike and Frank meet some interesting characters whose collections are even more far out and ripe for picking.
Mike and Frank return to their favorite part of the country to pick more of New England's history.
At an historic Oregon flour mill, the guys tour the site of a massive restoration project and pick up some awesome items that will help in the rebuilding.
Rockets! Rayguns! Robots! Mike and Frank have a blast encountering out of this world picks.
An old walnut farm in California has barns that have not seen the light of day in years and just might contain the Holy Grail of vintage workwear.
On the creepiest, spookiest and kookiest night of the year, Mike and Frank come across a collector with a taste for high voltage oddities.
It's tattoo mania in New York as Mike and Danielle pick through an artist's high-end collection of flash art. Then Mike uncovers a 100-year-old papier m ch Uncle Sam. In Ohio, Frank and Robbie bumble through four stories of junk in search of hidden treasures.
Mike and Frank put the pedal to the picking metal in this non-stop car picking spectacular.
In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.
Mike and Robbie are trying to tackle a trio of vintage Fords but their sibling rivalry threatens to blow up the deal.
Honoring their late father and his massive stockpile of rusty gold, two sisters in Upstate New York invite the guys to pick through Dad’s epic untouched garage.
Mike gets a case of bad-to-the-bone Fairlane Fever and he also goes back to the future in a Dolorean with Dani when the Pickers chase Garage Gold.
From a storied boatyard in the Bronx to an untouched 1970s mancave in Oregon, the guys tackle two mind-blowing bicoastal picks.
Danielle's 10th anniversary with Antique Archaeology becomes a surprise party for Mike when she turns the milestone into a major league event complete with a Hollywood ending.
A supersize Chicago machine shop leaves the boys breathless while Danielle and Robbie search for curios at an Odd Fellows Home-turned-winery.
Teeming with taxidermy, Ron's Illinois home is like Pet Sematary meets the Natural History Museum.
When the guys are wowed by an epic Iowa collection of classic cars and motorbikes, Danielle and Robbie hail Milwaukee's king of coin-op.
Mike and Frank hit a down and dirty old-school pick in Illinois while Danielle and Robbie enjoy a high-speed joyride in a one-of-a-kind rat rod.
In Illinois, Mike and Frank comb through a mind-blowing historic marina while in Kansas City, Danielle brokers a deal on the mother of all burlesque collections.
Mike and Dave go hog wild for a former Minnesota car dealership that's now home to scores of dusty projects and a one-of-a-kind miniature cruise ship.
In Minnesota, the founder of Memoryville opens the doors to his vintage wonderland while Mefford-the-mechanic has an update on the legendary Madame X Cadillac.
The cash is flying when Mike and Frank go pickin' smalls with Big Prices and Big Profits.
A jaw-dropping Arizona property features antique motorbikes as far as the eye can see, and in Tennessee, an ultra-rare Zephyr gets a tire-blowing test drive.
In New Mexico, Mike and Danielle make an epic stagecoach stop and visit a frozen-in-time adobe village complete with ghost stories and a Wild West saloon.
Steeped in moonshine, bluegrass, and drag racing, Bobby's seven-generation Georgia homestead offers Southern picking at its finest.
While Robbie crosses the Rockies with a legendary car in tow, Mike and Mefford go for a high-speed joyride in a banned badass muscle car without brakes.
In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him in with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.
It's a banner day in Arizona with back-to-back picks featuring a late artist's one-of-a-kind collection and a jaw-dropping stash of vintage hi-fi.
Mike and Jersey Jon dive into a century-old Connecticut print shop while Robbie and Danielle unearth a rare globe at a 1920s truck stop.
An historic New Hampshire farm features 300 years of forgotten treasures, and in Pennsylvania, Robbie finds a 1936 Harley hiding in plain sight.
In Florida, Mike and Mefford hone in on an immaculate 1964 Chevy pickup and uncover a circus scrapbook with never-before-seen photos of Elvis.
Bikes, Cycles and scooters, oh my. Mike digs deep and heads into the rafters to uncover a honeyhole of rare bicycles. Later the guys meet the ultimate chopper king, a tough negotiator with enough spare parts to outfit a rare ride, but will he spare the parts?
In Tennessee, Mike meets one of the giants of country music history, while Robbie and Danielle uncover a barn-fresh Impala at the perfect Pennsylvania pick.
Mike finds the world's most famous hamburger icon in a Massachusetts chicken coop while Danielle dances through history at a defunct 1940s studio turned time capsule.
Mike and Jersey John visit a prolific Cape Cod collector while Danielle and Robbie uncover amazing American souvenirs and Queen Victoria's silk stockings in Pennsylvania.
Kick back, relax, and get ready for a barrel of laughs. Watch as Mike and Frank take you on an uproarious journey of playful picks and pranks.
Mike and Robbie go wild for a killer main street pick in Tennessee while Danielle visits Cleveland's queen of burlesque to close the deal on a racy piece of history.
Mike and Frank work up a thirst when they meet collectors of rare beer and wine finds. Cheers!
Mike and Dave scour a visionary collector's stash of amusement park relics while Danielle and Robbie visit a jaw-dropping line-up of original Hollywood hotrods.
Mike and Frank head east to discover fantastic finds from fast talking Jacky Hollywood whose auto body creations are true works of art. And Mike can't help falling in love with a life-size sculpture of Elvis. Will he make a deal or return to sender?
Mike and Jersey Jon scour a massive family stockpile in Connecticut while Danielle and Robbie uncover an ultra-rare Beatles memento in a jam-packed Pennsylvania home.
It's the holy grail of VW buses, but are Mike and Frank willing to spend big bucks to overhaul this unicorn? Then on their next find, they meet Norm, owner of a jaw-dropping collection of vintage pedal cars. Are they ready to show him the money?
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.
Mike and Frank scour the Keystone state in search of unique characters with one-of-a-kind finds. First stop is a jam-packed warehouse/mancave where they come across an ultra-rare Spiderman comic book. Next they meet Leo, a tailor with a surprisingly amount of antique rarities and Morgan, a mad scientist with some explosively interesting items. The sun always shines when the guys are in Picksylvania.
In Texas, Retro Rick opens the doors to his stockpile of Hollywood relics. And, Robbie is determined to reunite two halves of an ultra-rare gas globe.
Cruising through the Lone Star State, the Wolfe brothers visit a one-of-a-kind home that was custom-built around a staggering Texas-size collection.
The Wolfe brothers go nuts when junkyard Ron opens the doors to his jaw-dropping Fort Knox of high-end toys near Dallas, and Mike hones in on the Holy Grail of VWs in Ohio.
Mike and Frank are on the search for the coolest cars they can find! But will their sports car dreams come true, or will it become a picker's nightmare?
In Ohio, a late friend's picking nirvana has the Wolfe brothers howling. With a successful demolition business and an eye for treasure, Brian amassed a mind-boggling collection of rare oversize gems. And, honoring both his memory and his wife, the brothers drop big money pieces that tell the story of America. Meanwhile, back in Tennessee, Mefford calls in the experts for a killer paint job on the shop's exterior.
Mike takes a gamble on a diamond in the rough 1935 Auburn, then spruces it up for a hair raising 600-mile journey with Dani. Mefford and Mike hone in on a smokin' hot '64 Chevy and rev up for a high-speed joyride in a badass muscle car without brakes--the one and only Superbird.
Mike and Danielle geek out over a collection of oddball antiques in Ohio while a thrilling joyride in his new vintage Impala leaves Robbie stranded. S
Mike and Jersey John fall hard for a grand South Carolina home while Danielle scores a few racy relics in Mississippi.
Mike and Jersey Jon hone in on some big-money picks in North Carolina, while Danielle and Robbie meet a legendary bluegrass fiddler who has an awesome Nashville collection.
Robbie gets revved up for a time-travel bike in Mississippi, and Mike unearths a barn-fresh 1932 pickup in North Carolina that hasn't seen the light of day in 50 years.
For Mike and Jersey Jon, the deals are flying in a North Carolina garage. Meanwhile Danielle and Robbie uncover the celebrated history of a legendary Kentucky hotel.
A retired Air Force general reveals the story of his American Dream. Meanwhile Robbie and Danielle are dazzled by the glow of a rare collection of radioactive glass.
The Wolfe brothers tour a massive West Virginia homestead complete with an antique auto showroom. And in Texas, an ex-drag racer with a mountain of petroliana is in the mood to sell.
In West Virginia, the Wolfe brothers pick a century-old soda shop that's frozen in time. And a Methodist minister and circus ringleader opens the doors to his eye-popping collection.
A Maryland car fanatic opens the doors to his late father's massive collection; after Robbie takes a joyride back to the '70s, Mike revs up a retro British taxi
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.
Mike and his entire team get back to their roots diving deeper and getting even dirtier as they scour through miles and acres of junk. From a 1932 car that's barely ever seen the light of day to a shed with a roof that about to fall down, these pickers just might walk away with treasure and not trash.
Mike and Robbie visit an old-school general store filled with country road gold. And a serious collector opens the doors to his empire of vintage coin-op scales.
Looking to escape the cold of winter, the boys head to Florida for some fun in the sun. Mike and Medford hone in on a rare 1956 Cadillac; will they be cruising or losing? Then a freestyle pick turns up a treasure trove of signs, will it be too good to be true?
Mike, and Robbie head for the Hollywood Hills to pick a once-in-a-lifetime stockpile of amazing movie memorabilia.
Robbie and Mike find themselves in the Lone Star State, hoping to strike some deals on some rusty Texas gold. They come across a few big items relating to Texas that could be worth thousands, but it's up to them to make the decision to go big or go home.
Robbie unveils his sprawling retro garage, and in Southern California, the Wolfe brothers come face-to-face with the King of Signs and uncover the Holy Grail of 3D signs.
The Wolfe brothers uncover an overgrown vintage Cadillac graveyard in the woods, and peel back the layers of a gargantuan California stockpile.
The Wolfe brothers drop in on an historic San Francisco hotel that's home to an awesome collection of classic cars and uncover a hidden stash of spooky carnival relics.
Mike and Jersey Jon go on an East Coast picking bonanza at a century-old Connecticut print shop and unearth a 1922 Indian engine buried in a Cape Cod garage. Later, the big money deals are flying in North Carolina like a rare Lambretta scooter.
In the California desert, the Wolfe brothers comb through a late photographer's eclectic hide-away and enter a sprawling ranch that's home to a must-have holy neon beacon.
Mike visits the Virginia birthplace of a high-speed camera that changed the world. Meanwhile in Nashville, a music guru has some sobering news about Danielle's rock'n'roll gamble.
Mike "The Mega Picker" and Frank "The Bundler" channel their inner superheroes in a quest to land some of the most sought-after superhero memorabilia of all time.
In the heart of beer country, the Wolfe brothers find the motherlode of breweriana, the granddaddy of all pinball machines, and Elvis inside a Milwaukee collector's suburban home. Down the road, Mike and Robbie make a return pilgrimage to an Illinois honey hole to dig through five generations of history in a century-old mansion full of treasure.
On Uncle Butch's ten-acre homestead in Wisconsin, the Wolfe brothers pay big money for some rare nuggets of petroliana but strike out on a jaw-dropping ride with a Hollywood pedigree. Flying solo in Milwaukee, Mike meets the 97-year-old inventor whose life-like automatons tell the story of America's all-time favorite characters.
Mike and Jersey uncover a massive collection of petroliana in Alabama while Dani and Robbie hit an Arizona property with killer steam engines.
In Alabama, Mike goes hog wild for a super-rare, barn-fresh Shelby Mustang while Dani and Robbie visit a New Mexico town that's determined to remain a roadside attraction.
A Wisconsin collector's oversize storage units feature a variety of items; a former drag racer opens the doors to his museum-quality stockpile of petroliana featuring homemade engine cutaways, a stable full of early Chevrolets and a must-have pickup.
No longer a pickin' newbie Dani brings Mike to meet Stu and his collection of 4,000 concert t-shirts. Will this be their ticket to ride or be stalled at the gate?
In Louisiana, a seasoned collector and his grandson open the doors to a pool hall-turned-catch-all where Mike uncovers an ultra-rare pinball machine; in Mississippi, Robbie and Jersey scour an epic property with tons of outbuildings.
It's a bro-fest when brothers Mike and Robbie pick vintage cars and trucks in upstate New York. The bro-fest continues at a brewery where it's big cash for motorcycle owned by twin brothers.
Mike and Jersey visit a flea market junkie in Louisiana while Robbie and Danielle scour a jam-packed Arizona property where nearly everything is for sale.
The guys hit the road to dig through some of the most jam-packed, overflowing, stacked-to-the-ceiling honeyholes of all time. Will they be able to score some rusty gold, or will they find themselves at the bottom of a junk-a-lanche?
A mind-blowing Alabama collection includes a century of salvage, and in Mississippi, Robbie dives into the remains of a family's carnival empire.
Mike and Frank are completely blown away when they cross paths with Rock N' Roll music legends and go digging deep for one of a kind music memorabilia.
Mike uncovers a mind-blowing collection of vintage baseball cards in Kansas while Robbie and Jersey try to broker a deal in Tommy's 'black hole of stuff.'
Mike and Frank are hungry for some salty and sweet pickin's! In North Carolina, Mike finds himself bargaining with a man who never sells anything for an incredibly rare Mountain Dew statue. Then in Louisiana, the guys discover a never-before-seen, century-old Jell-O ice cream wagon.
Mike makes a return pilgrimage to Rick's Michigan honey hole to seal the deal on a bubble car.
Sometimes, the best treasure is the kind you have hunt for. Mike and Frank gear up for an epic adventure digging underground, winding through labyrinths, and uncovering long-forgotten gems behind walls before finding themselves completely mystified by a mysterious artifact.
In the thumb of Michigan, a homeowner's inventive great granddad left behind a cutting-edge property complete with a custom zip line, water park, and private speakeasy; at a defunct museum down the road, Danielle closes in on a claw-foot bathtub.
Mike and Frank are picking through a mancave that hasn't been touched since the 70s. Will they turn the pick around or will it become a disco inferno?
Mike and Danielle scour a sensory-overload attic in Detroit while Jersey and Robbie follow a random lead to a late collector's mighty stockpile.
It's RESTORATION TIME when two high end cars roll into the shop. First up is a one of a kind 1940 Lincoln Zephyr that Mike has his eyes on after
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.
The time is now, it's finally here, the day we pay homage to the one and only, Frank Fritz. Get ready while we take you on a fun ride filled with Frank's funniest moments and best buys. First, the boys head to West Virginia to pick a toy museum and Frank can barely contain his excitement. Next, Frank is head over heels when he gets to pick through the drummer's house from one of his favorite bands "Ohio Express". Later, Frank finds his moment of Zen when he meets up with the "Clock King of Oregon" where tik tok Frank comes alive. Finally, will Frank get to keep his beard or will the bearded charmer be no more.
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.
Look out--Jersey is in the HOUSE! In South Carolina, Jersey and Mike find hidden treasures in a collapsed barn they call a "death trap" and later unearth a barn-fresh 1932 pickup that hasn't seen the light of day in 40 years.
A Pennsylvania preservationist opens the doors to his jaw-dropping historic properties; the Wolfe brothers sift through a rockstar picker's off-limits collection.
Mike, Frank and Dani are in for a wild and wacky ride when they come across some really eclectic, one-of-a-kind vehicles that are extremely rare and essentially priceless.
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.
The guys encounter Preston who likes to gamble for prices, even at his own expense. And later Mike flips a coin for a rare cycle car, will it be heads he wins or tails he loses?
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.
Mike, Frank and Danielle pick some of the most haunted honeyholes in America, from a penitentiary with a paranormal prisoner to an abandoned house with an apparitional aunt; will they make it out with some rusty gold, or will some ghoulish ghosts run them off?
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 grocery that is 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 one of America's favorite cartoon family, the Simpsons.
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 on a once-in-a-lifetime camera collection in upstate New York. And 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. Down the road, the Wolfe brothers help rescue a vintage car at a third-generation auto shop in Georgia that's been devastated by back-to-back fires.
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.
