American Pickers 2010

Overview

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.