2010

S1.E1 ∙ Big Bear

Sun, Jan 17, 2010

On the series premiere of American Pickers, Mike and Frank hunt for collectibles in Central Iowa, try to break the ice with an avid collector who's reluctant to sell, track down a retired carnie with an awesome collection of vintage rides, and come across an iconic mechanical statue once so famous most of America knew it by name.

7.2 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Super Scooter

Sun, Jan 24, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike combs through the Goat Man's amazing Iowa junkyard. An Illinois couple's home proves to be a collector's paradise. The boys work on a prolific car collector who's reluctant to sell. Danielle uncovers a pricey, one-of-a-kind Vespa passenger scooter. And, following their instincts, the guys meet a gracious 84-year-old woman who opens the doors to her untouched collections.

7.3 /10

S1.E3 ∙ White Castle on the Farm

Sun, Jan 31, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike and Frank spot a White Castle burger joint on an Ohio farmer's front lawn and discover his extraordinary collection of vintage buildings and vehicles. A promising Iowa home reportedly packed with antiques yields everything but. And, the guys hit pay dirt when they visit a sprawling 880,000-square-foot former factory home.

7.2 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Invisible Pump

Sun, Feb 07, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike and Frank stumble upon a potential mega-pick in Northeast Iowa, but will it yield any treasures? Danielle has a lead on a rare, 15-gallon antique gas pump. The guys explore an 1879 Illinois opera house that hasn't been touched since the 1930s. And, Mike introduces Frank to a 94-year-old master collector. Can they pick the picker?

7.3 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Back Breaker

Sun, Feb 14, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike's hurt his back but can't afford time off to recuperate. The guys dive into a 92-year-old Iowa farmer's unbelievable collection but make a huge mistake in the process. Mike and Frank counsel a prolific Ohio collector reluctant to part with his magnificent jukebox. And, after kicking it into high gear in Charlie's motorcycle-packed outbuilding, Mike's back takes a turn for the worse.

7.1 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Mole Man

Sun, Feb 28, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike and Frank bet who's the best picker, and the booby prize is washing their filthy van. Working against the clock, the guys try to strike a deal in a savvy seller's jam-packed barn. They meet master picker 'Mole Man' Ron and tour his 26-room underground lair. Danielle introduces the guys to a professional farm scavenger. And, John's closed-down Illinois museum is full of Americana but will he sell them anything?

7.6 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Frank's Gamble

Sun, Mar 07, 2010

This time on American Pickers... the guys stumble across an amazing family junkyard in Maryland. Frank offers big money for a 1939 Plymouth coupe but the collector doesn't seem to want to part with it. The guys luck seems to be taking a positive turn when they get a warm welcome and a shot of tequila at Warren's New Hampshire home before finding the mother lode of rare bikes and motorbikes.

7.5 /10

S1.E8 ∙ 5 Acres of Junk

Sun, Mar 14, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike and Frank are in New Orleans where they scour an antique dealer's sprawling collection, meet a relic hunter with dinosaur fossils, and then find a pair of rare visible gas pumps just down the road. Vic's automotive graveyard proves to be a picker's paradise. And, Danielle finds a local buyer who might make the day a total success.

7 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Bigfoot in Alabama

Sun, Mar 21, 2010

This time on American Pickers... While visiting a Mississippi motorbike collector, Mike spots a rare 1969 Kawasaki muscle bike. The guys head to Alabama where they find a prolific car hobbyist whose yard looks like a vintage parking lot. They scour the bizarre collection at the Alabama Museum of Wonder where everything is for sale, and then catch a lucky break in a Birmingham scooter shop.

7.2 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Know When to Fold

Sun, Mar 28, 2010

This time on American Pickers... Mike and Frank stumble upon a massive junkyard and closed-down family flea market. They tour an amazing collection of rare, retro automobiles. After finding a famous cartoonist's sketchbook, Mike puts in a call to an expert. And, the guys visit an Atlanta aficionado who appraises their new thousand-dollar pottery collection.

7.1 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Fill'er Up

Sun, Apr 04, 2010

Mike and Frank look up a Georgia collector whose storage shed is jam-packed with curios and movie memorabilia. They tour an awesome collection of vehicles in Florida but the owner proves reluctant to sell. And, the guys scour a treasure-filled outbuilding that seems too good to be true.

7.3 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Leland's Cafe

Sun, Apr 04, 2010

This time on American Pickers... While visiting a reluctant seller with an incredible collection, Mike falls for two very rare bicycles. Can he keep a poker face and strike a deal? And, when they get a return invitation from Leland, the guys show up with a very special gift.

7.4 /10