Mike Wolfe
Director
American Pickers (2010)
Season 12
Pickers like Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner’s land. Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure.
Released Jan. 18, 2010
Episode 44 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.iowa, tmdb.antique, tmdb.nashville-tennessee, tmdb.unrestored, imdb.hoarding, imdb.oil-can, imdb.scavenger + 6 more, imdb.antique-dealer, imdb.antique, imdb.junkyard, imdb.redneck, imdb.docuseries-documentary, imdb.history-documentary
Watch Providers: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Tubi TV, History + 9 more, History, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Philo
Production Companies: A&E Television Networks, Cineflix Productions
Network: History
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S12E1 - Tough Nut to Crack
When Frank goes nuts for a century-old snack icon, he must decide if it’s worth an unprecedented sum of money to take it home. Then, Mike falls hard for a Roaring Twenties roadster.
Oct. 3, 2016, midnight
S12E2 - Sgt. Picker's Lonely Hearts Club
At an old school drive-in, Mike and Danielle uncover a vintage reel of Beatles' footage that could be the only one of its kind.
Oct. 10, 2016, midnight
S12E3 - Bound for Badness
When a freestyle lands them on the doorstep of a former arms dealer and her Judo champion husband, the guys make a killer back-room deal.
Oct. 17, 2016, midnight
S12E4 - Twin at all Costs
On a family compound near NYC, Mike flips for the coin-op elephant in the room and a staggering collection of A-list mannequins leaves him speechless.
Oct. 24, 2016, midnight
S12E5 - Shocked and Loaded
The guys encounter a mad scientist who creates his own lightning and hypnotizes Frank.
Oct. 31, 2016, midnight
S12E6 - High Energy Crisis
The guys have their hands full with a high-strung super-collector who might bounce off the walls. Plus, Danielle lands in NYC for a high-stakes auction of rock legend memorabilia.
Nov. 7, 2016, midnight
S12E7 - Going Down?
If the guys can't get a mammoth 1929 Roadster safely down a decaying 100-year-old elevator they will be $20,000 in the hole. Plus, Mike uncovers a surprise when he hears hissing coming from beneath an out-of-control collection.
Nov. 14, 2016, midnight
S12E8 - The Greatest Pick on Earth
After a mammoth pick on a 25-acre homestead, the guys comb through the largest collection of sideshow memorabilia they've ever seen.
Nov. 21, 2016, midnight
S12E9 - Hidden in Plane Sight
The guys explore a stash of ultra-rare motorcycle parts found behind a secret wall, and they find the ultimate aviation collectible -- a propeller linked to Charles Lindbergh.
Nov. 28, 2016, midnight
S12E10 - Hydro Homestead
The guys try to buy from a super-handyman on a unique homestead, but his deal-making could end the pick before it gets going.
Dec. 5, 2016, midnight
S12E11 - Time Warp
The guys are stunned by a house with storefronts frozen in time, containing a bounty of never-sold stock and a secret bootlegging basement.
Dec. 12, 2016, midnight
S12E12 - Concrete Jungle
The guys pick New York City for the first time ever, and go back to the future at a sprawling computer store packed with a mind-blowing stockpile of 20th century technological artifacts.
Dec. 19, 2016, midnight
S12E13 - Risks and Rewards
In Detroit, Frank takes a big risk on one of the greatest pieces he’s ever seen. Plus, Mike acquires a Purple Heart along with a very special mission.
Dec. 26, 2016, midnight
S12E14 - Rock and a Hard Place
The guys get the pick of a lifetime behind the scenes at a famous tourist attraction, plus a collector in Cape Cod shuts down deal after deal until his wife steps in.
Jan. 2, 2017, midnight
S12E15 - Catch-32
The guys have their work cut out for them on a huge property with more custom ’32 Fords than they have ever seen in one place, and Danielle attempts an important military mission.
Jan. 16, 2017, midnight
S12E16 - Beer Factor
In the heartland of beer, Frank is surprised to meet an old friend; Plus, the guys secretly prepare a surprise build for Danielle.
Jan. 23, 2017, midnight
S12E17 - Divide and Conquer
The guys double-team a packed property to find what they're looking for before nightfall. Plus, Mike discovers something living in the attic.
Jan. 30, 2017, midnight
S12E18 - Top Cars
From a farm fresh '33 coupe to a heavy hitting Italian racecar, the guys explore their hottest automotive finds.
March 8, 2017, midnight
S12E19 - Down & Dirty Digs
One man’s trash is Mike and Frank’s treasures as they go digging in some of the dirtiest places for rusty gold.
March 22, 2017, midnight
S12E20 - Super Sized Buys
Mike and Frank find the biggest items they've ever picked, but getting these behemoths home is the hardest part.
April 5, 2017, midnight
Network: History
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 18348 min.
Released: Jan. 18, 2010
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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