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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!

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...
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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 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2016. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club".

  • Tough Nut to Crack
    6.3/1015 votes

    #1 - Tough Nut to Crack

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club
    7.1/1017 votes

    #2 - Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bound for Badness
    6.8/1018 votes

    #3 - Bound for Badness

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Twin at all Costs
    6.5/1017 votes

    #4 - Twin at all Costs

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shocked and Loaded
    7.1/1020 votes

    #5 - Shocked and Loaded

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High Energy Crisis
    6.8/1017 votes

    #6 - High Energy Crisis

    Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Going Down?
    6.6/1014 votes

    #7 - Going Down?

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Greatest Pick on Earth
    6.5/1014 votes

    #8 - The Greatest Pick on Earth

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hidden in Plane Sight
    6.9/1021 votes

    #9 - Hidden in Plane Sight

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hydro Homestead
    7.5/1019 votes

    #10 - Hydro Homestead

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Time Warp
    7.4/1017 votes

    #11 - Time Warp

    Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Concrete Jungle
    7.2/1018 votes

    #12 - Concrete Jungle

    Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Risks and Rewards
    6.9/1017 votes

    #13 - Risks and Rewards

    Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock and a Hard Place
    7.5/1019 votes

    #14 - Rock and a Hard Place

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 1/2/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Catch-32
    NaN/100 votes

    #15 - Catch-32

    Season 12 Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beer Factor
    NaN/100 votes

    #16 - Beer Factor

    Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Divide and Conquer
    NaN/100 votes

    #17 - Divide and Conquer

    Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top Cars
    NaN/100 votes

    #18 - Top Cars

    Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Down & Dirty Digs
    NaN/100 votes

    #19 - Down & Dirty Digs

    Season 12 Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Super Sized Buys
    NaN/100 votes

    #20 - Super Sized Buys

    Season 12 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A