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The Best Episodes of American Pickers

Every episode of American Pickers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Pickers!

The Best Episodes of American Pickers

Pickers like Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk...
  1. Background image for Who's the Rarest of Them All?
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Who's the Rarest of Them All?

    S10:E11

    The guys find themselves in Studebaker heaven, and visit a designer with the rarest collection in the Midwest.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Picked a Peck of Pepper
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Picked a Peck of Pepper

    S11:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Great Pickoff
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #3 - The Great Pickoff

    S16:E2

    The great pick-off continues as Mike and Danielle continue their team effort to take on Frank and Robbie for ultimate picking bragging rights.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for On the Road Again
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #4 - On the Road Again

    S10:E12

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Ready to Roar
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Ready to Roar

    S15:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Picker's Dozen
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Picker's Dozen

    S16:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Cadillac Man
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Cadillac Man

    S19:E5

    The Wolfe brothers uncover an overgrown vintage Cadillac graveyard in the woods, and peel back the layers of a gargantuan California stockpile.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Picking Larry Land
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Picking Larry Land

    S20:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Oddities & Commodities
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Oddities & Commodities

    S10:E4

    The guys brave a collection that sends chills up the spine at a former gas station transformed into an eccentric home.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Picking Frisco
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Picking Frisco

    S19:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Rocket Ray Round-Up

    S19:E13

    A Wisconsin collector's oversize storage units feature a bonanza of new old stock, a bale of shredded cash, a gargantuan pistol--and a motivated seller who keeps lowering his prices. Down the road, 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 barn-fresh must-have pickup.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Jack Is Back
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Jack Is Back

    S20:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for A Colonel of Truth
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #13 - A Colonel of Truth

    S11:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Texas Treasures

    S15:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Double Barn Bonanza
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Double Barn Bonanza

    S17:E4

    In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Midwest Mayhem
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Midwest Mayhem

    S17:E9

    A super-sized Chicago machine shop leaves the guys breathless, while Danielle and Robbie search for curios at an Odd Fellows Home-turned-winery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Let's Be Frank
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Let's Be Frank

    S8:E5

    When Frank meets Frank, it's a match made in picking heaven; in Illinois, the guys discover a trove of unusual micro-cars.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Like Father, Like Daughter

    S10:E1

    A retired auctioneer and his daughter have haggling in their blood; Mike has eyes for a long-sought 1930s Cord convertible.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Can't Catch a Break

    S10:E2

    While Mike makes deal after deal, Frank hits a road block with a straight-talking Wisconsin collector who won't budge on prices.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Best of the 70's
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Best of the 70's

    S10:E8

    The guys take a trip down memory lane in this special episode featuring the grooviest picks from the disco decade.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for One Giant Pick for Mankind
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #21 - One Giant Pick for Mankind

    S11:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for The Joy of Sax
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Joy of Sax

    S11:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Rock'n'Roll Heaven
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Rock'n'Roll Heaven

    S16:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Michigan Madman
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #24 - The Michigan Madman

    S16:E9

    The guys stumble upon two of the fastest motorcycles ever built and they are determined to save them from oblivion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for The Mysterious Madame X
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #25 - The Mysterious Madame X

    S16:E10

    Mike and Mefford, the mechanic, are on the hunt for Madame X -- a legendary one-of-a-kind 1929 Cadillac. But is it real?

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Who's the Rarest of Them All?" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored 8.8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Picked a Peck of Pepper".