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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 The Great Pickoff
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Picker's Dozen
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #2 - 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
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  3. Background image for Picking Larry Land
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #3 - 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
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  4. Background image for Jack Is Back
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #4 - 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
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  5. Background image for Double Barn Bonanza
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. Background image for Midwest Mayhem
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. Background image for Let's Be Frank
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Rock'n'Roll Heaven
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - 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
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  10. Background image for The Michigan Madman
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for The Mysterious Madame X
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Picking Through the Ashes
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Picking Through the Ashes

    S17:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Invisible Pump
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Invisible Pump

    S1:E4

    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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Mole Man
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Mole Man

    S1:E6

    Mike and Frank bet on who is the best picker. The loser gets to wash their filthy van. Working against the clock, the guys try to strike a deal in a savvy seller’s jam-packed barn. 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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Frank's Gamble
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Frank's Gamble

    S1:E7

    Mike and Frank stumble across an amazing family junkyard in Maryland. Frank offers big money for a 1939 Plymouth coupe but the collector doesn’t seem to want to part with it. The guys luck seems 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.

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  16. Background image for 5 Acres of Junk
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 5 Acres of Junk

    S1:E8

    Leaving Iowa in the dead of winter, Mike and Frank head south to New Orleans. There they stumble upon a quirky antique dealer with a sprawling collection. But after digging through his treasure-filled outbuilding, they begin to wonder if he’s ready to make a deal. The guys meet a unique relic hunter whose collection includes dinosaur fossils, and then visit his quirky neighbor–a compulsive collector who’s rarely in the mood to sell. But when Mike spots a pair of rare visible gas pumps, the Picking game is on. With over 2,000 motorbikes and piles of twisted metal, Vic’s automotive graveyard is a picker’s paradise. And, Danielle finds a local buyer who might make the day a total success.

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  17. Background image for Buddy's Booby Trap
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Buddy's Booby Trap

    S2:E2

    Mike and Frank visit a local legend in North Carolina. After picking through an accumulation of school busses and a burned down storage house, they come across an item the guys have never seen before, place bets on what it actually is, and get surprised by what the appraiser says about it. Frank goes into picking-turbo-mode when he finds a gold mine of signs on a 20 acre farm. Also, a mother/daughter team catches the picking bug and gives the guys a run for their money as they dig through their grandfather’s garages and outbuildings.

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  18. Background image for Gordon's Gold Mine
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Gordon's Gold Mine

    S2:E3

    In aptly named Pickens, South Carolina, the guys scour the sprawling inventory of a father-and-son picking duo. They uncover plenty of rare and unusual items… But can they make a deal with the two pro collectors? Next, the guys meet Mary who has inherited a 300-acre property, home to a huge untouched collection. After warming up with a few impulse purchases, Mike and Frank get serious. Plus, while trying to convince the guys to take her on the road, Danielle leads them to an inconspicuous cement factory. It’s the “Holy Grail” of picking–Gordon’s collection includes a jam-packed vintage general store, and building after building of unbelievable retro treasures.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Grudge Match
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Grudge Match

    S8:E6

    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.

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  20. Background image for Good & Evel
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Good & Evel

    S9:E6

    An Evel Knievel super-fan reveals some of the legendary daredevil’s most personal items.

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  21. Background image for Something Weird Here
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Something Weird Here

    S13:E6

    The guys are first in line to pick an incredible North Carolina collection of weird and wonderful circus and sideshow memorabilia.

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  22. Background image for Frank Meet Brank
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Frank Meet Brank

    S16:E12

    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.

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  23. Background image for Georgia On My Mind
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Georgia On My Mind

    S16:E17

    Mike and Frank hightail it to Georgia hoping to snap up a super rare roadster and get it back on the highway.

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  24. Background image for Pickin' Safari
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Pickin' Safari

    S17:E10

    Teeming with taxidermy, Ron’s Illinois home is like Pet Sematary meets the Natural History Museum.

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  25. Background image for Pick or Treat
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Pick or Treat

    S7:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Great Minds Ink Alike
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Great Minds Ink Alike

    S9:E4

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Great Pickoff" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored 8.5/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Picker's Dozen".