American Pickers Season 5

American Pickers Season 5 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. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 112 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for the format — it delivers exactly what it promises. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

American Pickers Season 5 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. American Pickers Season 5 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Season 5 of American Pickers includes 17 episodes. It aired from October 2012 to March 2013. 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 2012. What keeps American Pickers Season 5 from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If the format appeals to you at all, American Pickers Season 5 is one of the stronger examples of it. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The format has been copied endlessly since American Pickers Season 5 first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

🎬 American Pickers Season 5 — Episode Guide

Guitars, Guns, and Gears

2012-10-21

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.

Sturgis or Bust

2012-11-05

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.

Picking Superheroes

2012-11-12

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...

Duke of Oil

2012-11-19

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 c...

Substitute Picker

2012-11-26

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 ACwage...

Full Steam Ahead

2012-12-03

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 I...

Dial F for Fritz

2012-12-10

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 distanc...

Woody Wood Picker

2012-12-17

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...

The Doctor Is In

2013-01-14

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, durin...

E10

The Million Dollar Mistake

2013-01-21

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 make...

E11

Haunted Honeyhole

2013-01-28

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 ...

E12

Ladies Know Best

2013-02-04

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 Ma...

E13

California Streaming

2013-02-11

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 vil...

E14

California Gold Mine

2013-02-18

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 t...

E15

California Kustom

2013-02-25

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...

E16

Hometown Pickin'

2013-03-04

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...

E17

Cheap Pick

2013-03-11

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 sing...

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