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The Best Episodes of American Pickers Season 12

Every episode of American Pickers Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Pickers Season 12!

The Best Episodes of American Pickers Season 12

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 Tough Nut to Crack
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Tough Nut to Crack

    S12:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club

    S12:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Bound for Badness

    S12:E3

    When a freestyle lands them on the doorstep of a former arms dealer and her Judo champion husband, the guys make a killer back-room deal.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Twin at all Costs

    S12:E4

    On a family compound near NYC, Mike flips for the coin-op elephant in the room and a staggering collection of A-list mannequins leaves him speechless.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Shocked and Loaded
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Shocked and Loaded

    S12:E5

    The guys encounter a mad scientist who creates his own lightning and hypnotizes Frank.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for High Energy Crisis
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #6 - High Energy Crisis

    S12:E6

    The guys have their hands full with a high-strung super-collector who might bounce off the walls. Plus, Danielle lands in NYC for a high-stakes auction of rock legend memorabilia.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Going Down?
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Going Down?

    S12:E7

    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. Plus, Mike uncovers a surprise when he hears hissing coming from beneath an out-of-control collection.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Greatest Pick on Earth
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #8 - The Greatest Pick on Earth

    S12:E8

    After a mammoth pick on a 25-acre homestead, the guys comb through the largest collection of sideshow memorabilia they've ever seen.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Hidden in Plane Sight

    S12:E9

    The guys explore a stash of ultra-rare motorcycle parts found behind a secret wall, and they find the ultimate aviation collectible -- a propeller linked to Charles Lindbergh.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Hydro Homestead
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Hydro Homestead

    S12:E10

    The guys try to buy from a super-handyman on a unique homestead, but his deal-making could end the pick before it gets going.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Time Warp

    S12:E11

    The guys are stunned by a house with storefronts frozen in time, containing a bounty of never-sold stock and a secret bootlegging basement.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Concrete Jungle

    S12:E12

    The guys pick New York City for the first time ever, and go back to the future at a sprawling computer store packed with a mind-blowing stockpile of 20th century technological artifacts.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Risks and Rewards
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Risks and Rewards

    S12:E13

    In Detroit, Frank takes a big risk on one of the greatest pieces he’s ever seen. Plus, Mike acquires a Purple Heart along with a very special mission.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Rock and a Hard Place
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Rock and a Hard Place

    S12:E14

    The guys get the pick of a lifetime behind the scenes at a famous tourist attraction, plus a collector in Cape Cod shuts down deal after deal until his wife steps in.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Catch-32

    S12:E15

    The guys have their work cut out for them on a huge property with more custom ’32 Fords than they have ever seen in one place, and Danielle attempts an important military mission.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Beer Factor

    S12:E16

    In the heartland of beer, Frank is surprised to meet an old friend; Plus, the guys secretly prepare a surprise build for Danielle.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Divide and Conquer

    S12:E17

    The guys double-team a packed property to find what they're looking for before nightfall. Plus, Mike discovers something living in the attic.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Top Cars

    S12:E18

    From a farm fresh '33 coupe to a heavy hitting Italian racecar, the guys explore their hottest automotive finds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Down & Dirty Digs

    S12:E19

    One man’s trash is Mike and Frank’s treasures as they go digging in some of the dirtiest places for rusty gold.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Super Sized Buys

    S12:E20

    Mike and Frank find the biggest items they've ever picked, but getting these behemoths home is the hardest part.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Tough Nut to Crack" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers" season 12. It scored 6.3/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2016. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club".