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The Best Episodes of American Pickers Season 5

Every episode of American Pickers Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Pickers Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Pickers Season 5 Episode 1 - Guitars, Guns, and Gears
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Guitars, Guns, and Gears

    S5:E1

    Mike comes across a 150 year old Martin guitar which just might be the big ticket item he s been searching for. A rifle toting homeowner s property is off limits until the guys do some fast talking. Danielle gets a vintage Indian motor appraised and keeps her fingers crossed for a major profit.

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  2. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 2 - Sturgis or Bust
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Sturgis or Bust

    S5:E2

    Danielle gets in way over her head when she splurges on the skeletal remains of a rare 1935 Indian Chief. In order to recoup the initial investment, Frank comes up with an ambitious $30,000 restoration plan with the goal of selling the bike at the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

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  3. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 3 - Picking Superheroes
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Picking Superheroes

    S5:E3

    The guys pick a Pennsylvania warehouse and find a rare comic book that gets Mike s "spidey" senses twitching. Frank tries to negotiate for a vintage cigarette machine with a lifetime collector who is also a reluctant seller. A ramshackle old house in South Carolina looks promising but it's also said to be haunted by a ghost named Pearl.

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  4. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 4 - Duke of Oil
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Duke of Oil

    S5:E4

    While visiting the 'Godfather of petroliana,' Mike falls for a one-of-a-kind vintage motorcycle sign and must resist the urge to overpay for it. In Virginia, the guys meet a Southern gentleman named Ned who keeps his treasures in a creepy cabin in the woods. Back in Iowa, Danielle s unique company car drives her crazy.

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  5. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 5 - Substitute Picker
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Substitute Picker

    S5:E5

    With Frank too sick to go picking, Mike s brother Robbie scrambles to fill in at the last minute for the trip. In Idaho, the guys find a barn-sized man cave filled with an awesome collection of Western Americana including antique spurs that could be worth huge money. In Oregon, with a serious ACwager on the line, Robbie feels the pressure to out pick Mike and scours for a big-ticket item.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 6 - Full Steam Ahead
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Full Steam Ahead

    S5:E6

    After taking a joyride on a rare 100 year old monster tractor, Mike and his brother Robbie take to a property packed with amazing steam engines and rusty relics. In Washington State, Robbie s bid on some heavy machinery leads to a high stakes lumberjack competition. Later, the guys head to Whidbey Island and find a graveyard of car grills and a 1947 Chevy pickup.

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  7. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 7 - Dial F for Fritz
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Dial F for Fritz

    S5:E7

    Out in Washington State, Mike and his brother Robbie stop off for a quick freestyle and come across a 1915 Harley. Later, the guys pick a collection that s three generations in the making and find an antique bear trap that could be worth up to $6000. Danielle and Frank team up to pull a long distance prank on Mike.

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  8. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 8 - Woody Wood Picker
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Woody Wood Picker

    S5:E8

    While in Michigan s Upper Peninsula, the guys stumble upon Woody the woodcarvers 80 acre property which features a Finnish sauna, an art gallery outhouse and a 100-year-old barn that s packed to the rafters. And later, the guys get first dibs on an aviation museum s once-in-a-lifetime sale and their guide turns out to be an American hero with an amazing story.

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  9. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 9 - The Doctor Is In
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #9 - The Doctor Is In

    S5:E9

    While freestyling in Wisconsin, the guys stumble upon a futuristic 50-foot scrap-metal fortress called the "Forevertron." They meet it s designer, Dr Evermor who tells them it s meant for intergalactic travel. They also discover his collection of spare parts which are out of this world. Later, during a swing through Michigan the Pickers discover a general store that has been closed for 60 years. Its vintage inventory is completely intact and the new owner Charlie is ready to make a deal.

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  10. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 10 - The Million Dollar Mistake
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #10 - The Million Dollar Mistake

    S5:E10

    On an extraordinary property in upstate New York, Frank unearths a vintage Harley Sportster. Later, the guys meet up with Nat and Helen who after a lifetime of cruising for automotive memorabilia, are revving up to sell. During a backstage delivery in the Big Apple, Frank takes a wrong turn and makes a surprise cameo appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

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  11. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 11 - Haunted Honeyhole
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Haunted Honeyhole

    S5:E11

    Packed to the gills with unusual mantiques, Dave's two-story farmhouse is rumored to be haunted. In upstate New York, Dennis' vast collection includes rare toys and a pristine set of vintage Beatles bobbleheads. John is desperate to clear out his jam-packed property but his 11-year-old assistant is a tough negotiator.

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  12. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 12 - Ladies Know Best
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Ladies Know Best

    S5:E12

    Frances loves collecting, but hates selling. Her upstate New York barns are packed with amazing stuff and she hasn't gone inside them for decades. The guys pick a closed-down family resort and after raiding the disco bar, they try making a deal. Technically, everything is for sale. However, owner Marylou won't get out of her car and threatens to take off if she doesn't like their offer. Charlie's awesome collection spans generations, but the barns and outbuildings that house it are all falling down. The guys dive in to salvage what they can but barely scratch the surface.

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  13. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 13 - California Streaming
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #13 - California Streaming

    S5:E13

    With a gleaming airstream trailer in tow and a buyer lined up, Mike and Frank hit the road to California. When the deal falls through, they find themselves in hot water until a rare opportunity leads to an awesome trade. Like a Hollywood back lot, Guy's jaw-dropping collection includes an entire village built from scratch. It's the pick of a lifetime where every building is packed with classic cars and vintage movie memorabilia. Mike and Frank get first crack at a lifetime collection that includes the biggest collection of leather aviator helmets they've ever seen.

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  14. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 14 - California Gold Mine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - California Gold Mine

    S5:E14

    Freestyling in Los Angeles, Mike and Frank tail a vintage steam car to an auto shop where they uncover an acre of unbelievable junk. Packed with oddball artifacts, the guys stumble upon a salvage yard turned prop shop. Later, the guys meet Cecil, a man who has built himself a rustic little Western town and filled it with amazing stuff.

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  15. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 15 - California Kustom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - California Kustom

    S5:E15

    Mike and Frank pay a visit to Grizzly Adams actor Dan Hagerty's treasure-filled California home. Mike and Frank get behind the wheel of the original Batmobile and drive off with a rare piece of television history. Later, the guys uncover a rare camel ride but owner Sean's prices are through the roof.

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  16. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 16 - Hometown Pickin'
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Hometown Pickin'

    S5:E16

    In Illinois, the guys follow a trail of junk and find themselves waist deep in Kenny's ragtag collection. He's got two massive hangars full of treasures but doesn't want to part with any of it. Later, they meet Dale whose stockpile has grown so large he keeps it in an old school. There the guys find a pair of muskets that could be centuries old. Then, in Mike's hometown of Joliet, the guys uncover one of the most eclectic collections they've ever seen.

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  17. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 17 - Cheap Pick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Cheap Pick

    S5:E17

    The guys are blown away when legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen opens the doors to his private rock'n'roll warehouse. Mike and Frank scour a log cabin village museum and go nuts for some cast iron erotica. John's Wisconsin property is packed with great stuff but he's attached to every single thing he's got.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Guitars, Guns, and Gears" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Sturgis or Bust".