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The Best Episodes of American Pickers

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Pickers Season 10 Episode 11 - Who's the Rarest of Them All?
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    S10:E11

    The guys find themselves in Studebaker heaven, and visit a designer with the rarest collection in the Midwest.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Pickers Season 11 Episode 4 - Picked a Peck of Pepper
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    S11:E4

    The guys go big in Texas with a mega pick at the first Dr. Pepper bottling plant, and tough negotiations in a 50,000 square-foot warehouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 12 - On the Road Again
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    S10:E12

    Mike takes an epic Route 66 road trip in an antique convertible to bring the car back to the widow of its previous owner. But the 1930s classic may not make it through the 600 mile journey.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 4 - Oddities & Commodities
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    S10:E4

    The guys brave a collection that sends chills up the spine at a former gas station transformed into an eccentric home.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. American Pickers Season 16 Episode 2 - The Great Pickoff
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    S16:E2

    The great pick-off continues as Mike and Danielle continue their team effort to take on Frank and Robbie for ultimate picking bragging rights.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 1 - Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S10:E1

    A retired auctioneer and his daughter have haggling in their blood; Mike has eyes for a long-sought 1930s Cord convertible.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Pickers Season 16 Episode 3 - Picker's Dozen
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    S16:E3

    A century-old Italian grocery store turned time capsule features an early 20th century delivery truck and a secret crypt that's calling Mike's name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Pickers Season 19 Episode 5 - Cadillac Man
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S19:E5

    The Wolfe brothers uncover an overgrown vintage Cadillac graveyard in the woods, and peel back the layers of a gargantuan California stockpile.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. American Pickers Season 20 Episode 1 - Picking Larry Land
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S20:E1

    In Nebraska, the Wolfe brothers comb through Larry Land--an epic 27,000-square-foot hangar full of choice coin-op, carnival relics and more. The good news is that owner Larry is ready to make a deal. Down the road in Kansas, Mike-the-veterinarian has filled the house next door with all kinds of treasures that boggles the mind.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. American Pickers Season 8 Episode 5 - Let's Be Frank
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S8:E5

    When Frank meets Frank, it's a match made in picking heaven; in Illinois, the guys discover a trove of unusual micro-cars.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. American Pickers Season 9 Episode 6 - Good & Evel
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S9:E6

    An Evel Knievel super-fan reveals some of the legendary daredevil’s most personal items.

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  12. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 2 - Can't Catch a Break
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S10:E2

    While Mike makes deal after deal, Frank hits a road block with a straight-talking Wisconsin collector who won't budge on prices.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 8 - Best of the 70's
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S10:E8

    The guys take a trip down memory lane in this special episode featuring the grooviest picks from the disco decade.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 6 - Bombshells and Silk
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S18:E6

    Mike and Jersey John visit a prolific Cape Cod collector while Danielle and Robbie uncover amazing American souvenirs and Queen Victoria's silk stockings in Pennsylvania.

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  15. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 12 - Big Tex
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S18:E12

    Cruising through the Lone Star State, the Wolfe brothers visit a one-of-a-kind home that was custom-built around a staggering Texas-size collection.

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  16. American Pickers Season 19 Episode 6 - Picking Frisco
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    S19:E6

    The Wolfe brothers drop in on an historic San Francisco hotel that's home to an awesome collection of classic cars and uncover a hidden stash of spooky carnival relics.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. American Pickers Season 19 Episode 13 - Rocket Ray Round-Up
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    S19:E13

    A Wisconsin collector's oversize storage units feature a bonanza of new old stock, a bale of shredded cash, a gargantuan pistol--and a motivated seller who keeps lowering his prices. Down the road, a former drag racer opens the doors to his museum-quality stockpile of petroliana featuring homemade engine cutaways, a stable full of early Chevrolets, and a barn-fresh must-have pickup.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Pickers Season 4 Episode 6 - What Happens in Sturgis...
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S4:E6

    Danielle turns up a good lead she's been working on for months. When Mike tells Frank let's pack up for a trip to South Dakota, Frank says he can't. He's secretly going to his 30th annual trip to the legendary Sturgis motorcycle rally, but says he'll cover the shop. So Mike takes Danielle, first to Dollar Dick's, a tough-minded auction aficionado whose yard is covered in rusty gold. Next, they happen upon what looks like a tourist trap, but the 1880s ghost town pays off with a speed pick in a pair of treasure-filled silos that turns up some unusual items. Finally, they get to Dave's amazing automotive collection where Mike spies a sexy belly tank cycle car with classic Hollywood history.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. American Pickers Season 8 Episode 6 - Grudge Match
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    S8:E6

    It’s Frank vs. Mike when the guys take to the track for a grudge match drag race to see who has the fastest ride.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. American Pickers Season 9 Episode 4 - Great Minds Ink Alike
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S9:E4

    In Louisiana, Danielle calls the shots from HQ when the guys find themselves in over their heads; Frank strikes a side deal that leaves a permanent mark.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. American Pickers Season 10 Episode 6 - Biggest Buys
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    S10:E6

    The top 12 big ticket items that Mike and Frank ever picked.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. American Pickers Season 11 Episode 5 - Scrappy Go Lucky
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    S11:E5

    The guys visit a hardcore collector in California who's under pressure from his County to downsize. Plus, a roadside hunch leads to a bonanza of rare vintage cars.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. American Pickers Season 11 Episode 9 - The Joy of Sax
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S11:E9

    A garage door in Indiana leads to a 1950s wagon Mike can't leave without--if he can sweeten the deal. And on a musical mission from Dani, the guys scour a farm with more than chickens and pigs.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. American Pickers Season 15 Episode 4 - Ready to Roar
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S15:E4

    Mike and Frank meet Larry who has the ultimate big boy toys including a rare Porsche and a pair of unusual pick-ups that really get the guys going.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 4 - Double Barn Bonanza
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S17:E4

    In rural New York, the guys dive into back-to-back epic picks where the incredible collections tell the story of America.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Who's the Rarest of Them All?" is the best rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored 8.8/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Picked a Peck of Pepper".