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American Pickers 2010

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 18, 2010
Last Aired
April 12, 2026
Format
23 seasons · 426 eps
Total Runtime
~319.5 hours (45 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~318 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S20E7 "Junkyard Jewels" (★ 9/10)
Created By
Mike Wolfe
Network
History
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 113 votes TV-14 Reality 23 seasons · 426 eps Returning Series
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What is American Pickers?

American Pickers is an American reality television series that first premiered on January 18, 2010. The program, which is also known as The Pickers for international broadcasts, follows the work of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
426
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Jan 18, 2010
Last aired
Apr 12, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
History
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 113 votes
Format
23 seasons · 426 episodes
Episode runtime
~45 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
History
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American Pickers is an American reality television series that first premiered on January 18, 2010. The program, which is also known as The Pickers for international broadcasts, follows the work of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. These men travel across the country on a mission to recycle America by searching through various locations for items of interest. Their work often involves exploring piles of grimy junk or navigating difficult situations, such as being chased off the property of gun-wielding homeowners. By hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn their living through the process of picking. They focus on finding forgotten relics that can be restored to their former glory. Through their efforts, they transform what some consider to be trash into items that function as treasure for others. The series is classified as reality television and carries a TV-14 rating. It continues to be a notable production within the genre, documenting the process of discovering and salvaging unique historical pieces found in private collections across the United States.

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“Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel across America to uncover and restore forgotten antique treasures.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores unique historical relics
  • features diverse American locations
Keep in mind
  • can be repetitive
  • involves unpredictable property encounters

Watch it if you enjoy documentary-style shows about antique hunting and historical preservation.

The series features mild conflict and depictions of cluttered environments.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

The show follows two men as they travel across the country to find and purchase vintage items.

Who are the main people?

The show features Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.

What do they do with the items?

They restore the items they find to their former glory.

Where do they look for items?

They search through piles of junk and visit various properties along back roads.

Is the show scripted?

The show follows the real-life search for antiques and the interactions with property owners.

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