American Pickers Season 1

American Pickers Season 1 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 112 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The production never lets the format go stale. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

American Pickers Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. What separates American Pickers Season 1 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season 1 of American Pickers includes 12 episodes. It aired from January 2010 to April 2010. This season stars Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby-Cushman. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. The editing in American Pickers Season 1 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

American Pickers Season 1 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.

🎬 American Pickers Season 1 — Episode Guide

Big Bear

2010-01-18

While hunting for collectables in Central Iowa, Mike and Frank meet 88-year-old WWII veteran Leland and buy the Japanese sword he brought back from the war. Mike takes a chance on an old saddle and ends up with a big surprise. The guys head over to Danny Beans’ — a man whose dozen barns are packed w...

Super Scooter

2010-01-25

Flying solo in Northern Iowa, Mike comes across the “Goat Man” and combs through his amazing, hidden-away property of junk-filled fields and buses. An Illinois couple’s home proves to be a collector’s paradise. The boys work on a prolific car collector who’s reluctant to sell. Danielle uncovers a pr...

White Castle on the Farm

2010-02-01

Mike and Frank spot a White Castle burger joint on an Ohio farmer’s front lawn and discover his extraordinary collection of vintage buildings and vehicles. A promising Iowa home reportedly packed with antiques yields everything but. And, the guys hit pay dirt when they visit a sprawling 880,000-squa...

Invisible Pump

2010-02-08

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 ...

Back Breaker

2010-02-15

Mike’s hurt his back but can’t afford time off to recuperate. The guys dive into a 92-year-old Iowa farmer’s unbelievable collection but make a huge mistake in the process. Mike and Frank counsel a prolific Ohio collector reluctant to part with his magnificent jukebox. And, after kicking it into hig...

Mole Man

2010-03-01

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 profess...

Frank's Gamble

2010-03-08

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...

5 Acres of Junk

2010-03-15

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...

Bigfoot in Alabama

2010-03-29

While picking their way through the South, the guys meet up with John, a Mississippi motorcycle collector who has plenty of cool stuff, but his prices are through the roof. Then Mike spots a rare 1969 Kawasaki muscle bike, but can he wrestle it out of the mud? While in Alabama, Mike and Frank visit ...

E10

Know When to Fold

2010-03-29

The guys are in the South and running low on cash. They’re desperate for a good pick when they happen upon a massive old junkyard and closed-down family flea market. The location is promising but its nostalgic owner is reluctant to part with his treasures. Then, Mike and Frank tour an amazing collec...

E11

Fill'er Up

2010-04-05

After a couple of days without a decent pick, Mike and Frank look up a Georgia collector they’ve heard about. He’s got a storage shed that’s jam-packed with curios and movie memorabilia from his family’s drive-in theater. Also, during a record cold snap in rural Florida, the guys tour Wayne’s awesom...

E12

Leland's Cafe

2010-04-05

Danielle has a sketchy lead. She’s found an incredible collection but the bad news is it’s owned by a reluctant seller. However, once inside the man’s jam-packed barn, Mike finds two very rare bikes. One is a turn-of-the-century wood rim bicycle and the other, an even rarer 1880s high-wheeler. Can h...

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