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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 Picked a Peck of Pepper
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Ready to Roar
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. Background image for Cadillac Man
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. Background image for Bombshells and Silk
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Bombshells and Silk

    S18:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Big Tex
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Big Tex

    S18:E12

    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.

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

    #6 - 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. Background image for Rocket Ray Round-Up
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #7 - 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
  9. Background image for A Colonel of Truth
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for Texas Treasures
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #9 - 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
  11. Background image for One Giant Pick for Mankind
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #10 - 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
  12. Background image for The Joy of Sax
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #11 - 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
  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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    Director:Unknown
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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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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Good & Evel
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Good & Evel

    S9:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Scrappy Go Lucky
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Scrappy Go Lucky

    S11:E5

    The guys visit a hardcore collector in California who's under pressure from his County to downsize. Plus, a roadside hunch leads to a bonanza of rare vintage cars.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Something Weird Here
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Million-Dollar Cars
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Million-Dollar Cars

    S15:E9

    Mike and Frank find an important part for a million-dollar car.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Skateboards and Gutter Balls
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Skateboards and Gutter Balls

    S19:E1

    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.

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

    #21 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Woody's Picking Paradise
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Woody's Picking Paradise

    S13:E9

    It’s a picking paradise as Mike and Frank come across a huge 200,000-square-foot factory turned private collection by Woody, its dumpster diving owner.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Adrenaline Junkie
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Adrenaline Junkie

    S15:E1

    The guys uncover toy cars worth as much as the real thing, and a stash of custom motorbikes with an incredible backstory.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for One of Everything
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #24 - One of Everything

    S15:E3

    Mike and Robbie uncover a hidden stash of awesome motorcycle relics at a Colorado property littered with massive man-mobiles.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Movie Magic Picking
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Movie Magic Picking

    S19:E3

    Mike, and Robbie head for the Hollywood Hills to pick a once-in-a-lifetime stockpile of amazing movie memorabilia.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Picked a Peck of Pepper" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored 8.7/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ready to Roar".