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American Pickers: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Jan 18, 2010 Updated Jul 21, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Big Bear

Jan 18, 2010 · 43 min

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

S1·E2

Super Scooter

Jan 25, 2010 · 43 min

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

S1·E3

White Castle on the Farm

Feb 1, 2010 · 43 min

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 re

S1·E4

Invisible Pump

Feb 8, 2010 · 45 min

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

S1·E5

Back Breaker

Feb 15, 2010 · 45 min

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 an

S1·E6

Mole Man

Mar 1, 2010 · 45 min

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.

S1·E7

Frank's Gamble

Mar 8, 2010 · 45 min

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 g

S1·E8

5 Acres of Junk

Mar 15, 2010 · 45 min

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

S1·E9

Bigfoot in Alabama

Mar 29, 2010 · 22 min

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 Mi

S1·E10

Know When to Fold

Mar 29, 2010 · 22 min

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 i

S1·E11

Fill'er Up

Apr 5, 2010 · 22 min

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 memora

S1·E12

Leland's Cafe

Apr 5, 2010 · 22 min

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 t