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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Pickers Season 17 Episode 18 - Moonshine and Motors
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S17:E18

    Bobby's seven-generation Georgia homestead offers it's Southern picking.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 19 - Georgia Wonderland
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    S17:E19

    While Robbie crosses the Rockies with a legendary car in tow, Mike and Mefford go for a high-speed joyride in a banned muscle car without breaks.

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  3. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 20 - Zephyrville
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    S17:E20

    In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.

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  4. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 21 - Desert Gold Rush
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S17:E21

    It's a banner day in Arizona with back-to-back picks featuring a late artist's one-of-a-kind collection and a jaw-dropping stash of vintage hi-fi.

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  5. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 14 - Picking Nirvana
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    S18:E14

    In Ohio, a late friend's picking nirvana has the Wolfe brothers howling. With a successful demolition business and an eye for treasure, Brian amassed a mind-boggling collection of rare oversize gems. And, honoring both his memory and his wife, the brothers drop big money pieces that tell the story of America. Meanwhile, back in Tennessee, Mefford calls in the experts for a killer paint job on the shop's exterior.

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  6. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 17 - Fiddles and Picks
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E17

    Mike and Jersey Jon hone in on some big-money picks in North Carolina, while Danielle and Robbie meet a legendary bluegrass fiddler who has an awesome Nashville collection.

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  7. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 18 - Paradise Picking
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E18

    Robbie gets revved up for a time-travel bike in Mississippi, and Mike unearths a barn-fresh 1932 pickup in North Carolina that hasn't seen the light of day in 50 years.

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  8. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 19 - Secrets of the Hotel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E19

    Mike and Jersey Jon travel to North Carolina; Danielle and Robbie uncover the celebrated history of a legendary Kentucky hotel.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 20 - Radioactive Rust
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    S18:E20

    A retired Air Force general reveals the story of his American Dream; meanwhile Robbie and Danielle are dazzled by the glow of a rare collection of radioactive glass.

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  10. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 21 - Homestead Honey Hole
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E21

    The Wolfe brothers tour a massive West Virginia homestead complete with an antique auto showroom; and in Texas, an ex-drag racer with a mountain of petroliana is in the mood to sell.

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  11. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 22 - Coal Gold
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E22

    In West Virginia, the Wolfe brothers pick a century-old soda shop that's frozen in time, and a Methodist minister and circus ringleader opens the doors to his eye-popping collection.

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  12. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 23 - Joyridin' Pick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S18:E23

    A Maryland car fanatic opens the doors to his late father's massive collection; after Robbie takes a joyride back to the '70s, Mike revs up a retro British taxi

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  13. American Pickers Season 23 Episode 19 - Marsh Madness
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E19

    Mike and Jersey hunt for the remains of a legendary Marsh Metz motorbike in Texas while lone Wolfe Robbie returns to a petroliana honey hole.

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  14. American Pickers Season 23 Episode 20 - Rusty and Retro Relics
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    S23:E20

    Mike brokers an epic trade with California's custom car king. And Robbie and Jersey tour a 1950s New Jersey appliance showroom that's frozen in time.

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  15. American Pickers Season 23 Episode 21 - Grooves & Gasoline Dreams
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E21

    In nostalgic North Carolina, the Wolfe brothers go hog wild for a time-travel pop-culture pick-complete with a garage full of vinyl and three collections under one roof. Down the road in Texas, the choice stockpile at Brad's Automotive features top-notch petroliana, awesome signs, and the holy grail of pinball machines.

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  16. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 13 - Burlesque Queen
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E13

    In Illinois, Mike and Frank comb through a mind-blowing historic marina while in Kansas City, Danielle brokers a deal on the mother of all burlesque collections.

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  17. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 12 - Back Road Buys
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E12

    Mike and Frank hit a down and dirty old-school pick in Illinois while Danielle and Robbie enjoy a high-speed joyride in a one-of-a-kind rat rod.

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  18. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 14 - Cruisin'
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E14

    Mike and Dave go hog wild for a former Minnesota car dealership that's now home to scores of dusty projects and a one-of-a-kind miniature cruise ship.

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  19. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 16 - Chopper King
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S17:E16

    A jaw-dropping Arizona property features antique motorbikes as far as the eye can see, and in Tennessee, an ultra-rare Zephyr gets a tire-blowing test drive.

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  20. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 16 - Racy Relics
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S18:E16

    Mike and Jersey John fall hard for a grand South Carolina home; Danielle scores a few racy relics in Mississippi.

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  21. American Pickers Season 14 Episode 8 - The Mother Load
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    S14:E8

    Mike and Frank accept a special invite from Indiana’s Model-A Ford lady and fall hard for her ultra-rare barn-fresh Model-A tow truck.

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  22. American Pickers Season 14 Episode 9 - Double Bubble Trouble
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S14:E9

    Mike and Frank visit a hot rod mechanic with a super expensive collection of rare bubbletop cars.

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  23. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 14 - California Gold Mine
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E14

    Freestyling in Los Angeles, Mike and Frank tail a vintage steam car to an auto shop where they uncover an acre of unbelievable junk. Packed with oddball artifacts, the guys stumble upon a salvage yard turned prop shop. Later, the guys meet Cecil, a man who has built himself a rustic little Western town and filled it with amazing stuff.

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  24. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 15 - California Kustom
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E15

    Mike and Frank pay a visit to Grizzly Adams actor Dan Hagerty's treasure-filled California home. Mike and Frank get behind the wheel of the original Batmobile and drive off with a rare piece of television history. Later, the guys uncover a rare camel ride but owner Sean's prices are through the roof.

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  25. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 16 - Hometown Pickin'
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E16

    In Illinois, the guys follow a trail of junk and find themselves waist deep in Kenny's ragtag collection. He's got two massive hangars full of treasures but doesn't want to part with any of it. Later, they meet Dale whose stockpile has grown so large he keeps it in an old school. There the guys find a pair of muskets that could be centuries old. Then, in Mike's hometown of Joliet, the guys uncover one of the most eclectic collections they've ever seen.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Moonshine and Motors" is the worst rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Georgia Wonderland".