American Pickers
Season 5

s05e01 / Sturgis or Bust

6th Nov '12 - 2:00am
Sturgis or Bust Summary

Danielle gets in way over her head when she splurges on the skeletal remains of a rare 1935 Indian Chief. In order to recoup the initial investment, Frank comes up with an ambitious ,000 restoration plan with the goal of selling the bike at the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

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s05e02 / Picking Superheroes

13th Nov '12 - 2:00am
Picking Superheroes Summary

The guys pick a Pennsylvania warehouse and find a rare comic book that gets Mike s "spidey" senses twitching. Frank tries to negotiate for a vintage cigarette machine with a lifetime collector who is also a reluctant seller. A ramshackle old house in South Carolina looks promising but it's also said to be haunted by a ghost named Pearl.

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s05e03 / Duke of Oil

20th Nov '12 - 2:00am
Duke of Oil Summary

While visiting the 'Godfather of petroliana', Mike falls for a one-of-a-kind vintage motorcycle sign and must resist the urge to overpay for it. In Virginia, the guys meet a Southern gentleman named Ned who keeps his treasures in a creepy cabin in the woods. Back in Iowa, Danielle s unique company car drives her crazy.

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s05e04 / Substitute Picker

27th Nov '12 - 2:00am
Substitute Picker Summary

The guys stumble upon Woody the woodcarvers 80 acre property; the guys get first dibs on an aviation museum's once-in-a-lifetime sale and their guide turns out to be an American hero.

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s05e05 / Full Steam Ahead

4th Dec '12 - 2:00am
Full Steam Ahead Summary

After taking a joyride on a rare 100 year old monster tractor, Mike and his brother Robbie take to a property packed with amazing steam engines and rusty relics. In Washington State, Robbie s bid on some heavy machinery leads to a high stakes lumberjack competition. Later, the guys head to Whidbey Island and find a graveyard of car grills and a 1947 Chevy pickup.

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s05e06 / Dial F for Fritz

11th Dec '12 - 2:00am
Dial F for Fritz Summary

Out in Washington State, Mike and his brother Robbie stop off for a quick freestyle and come across a 1915 Harley. Later, the guys pick a collection that s three generations in the making and find an antique bear trap that could be worth up to 00. Danielle and Frank team up to pull a long distance prank on Mike.

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s05e07 / Woody Wood Picker

18th Dec '12 - 2:00am
Woody Wood Picker Summary

While in Michigan s Upper Peninsula, the guys stumble upon Woody the woodcarvers 80 acre property which features a Finnish sauna, an art gallery outhouse and a 100-year-old barn that s packed to the rafters. And later, the guys get first dibs on an aviation museum s once-in-a-lifetime sale and their guide turns out to be an American hero with an amazing story.

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s05e08 / The Doctor Is In

15th Jan '13 - 2:00am
The Doctor Is In Summary

A huge scrap-metal fortress is uncovered in Wisconsin.

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s05e09 / The Million Dollar Mistake

22nd Jan '13 - 2:00am
The Million Dollar Mistake Summary

On an extraordinary property in upstate New York, Frank unearths a vintage Harley Sportster. Later, the guys meet up with Nat and Helen who after a lifetime of cruising for automotive memorabilia, are revving up to sell. During a backstage delivery in the Big Apple, Frank takes a wrong turn and makes a surprise cameo appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

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s05e10 / Haunted Honeyhole

29th Jan '13 - 2:00am
Haunted Honeyhole Summary

Packed to the gills with unusual mantiques, Dave's two-story farmhouse is rumored to be haunted. In upstate New York, Dennis' vast collection includes rare toys and a pristine set of vintage Beatles bobbleheads. John is desperate to clear out his jam-packed property but his 11-year-old assistant is a tough negotiator.

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s05e11 / Ladies Know Best

5th Feb '13 - 2:00am
Ladies Know Best Summary

The guys explore barns in Upstate New York.

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s05e12 / California Streaming

12th Feb '13 - 2:00am
California Streaming Summary

With a gleaming airstream trailer in tow and a buyer lined up, Mike and Frank hit the road to California. When the deal falls through, they find themselves in hot water until a rare opportunity leads to an awesome trade. Like a Hollywood back lot, Guy's jaw-dropping collection includes an entire village built from scratch. It's the pick of a lifetime where every building is packed with classic cars and vintage movie memorabilia. Mike and Frank get first crack at a lifetime collection that includes the biggest collection of leather aviator helmets they've ever seen.

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s05e13 / California Gold Mine

19th Feb '13 - 2:00am
California Gold Mine Summary

The guys visit Los Angeles.

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s05e14 / California Kustom

26th Feb '13 - 2:00am
California Kustom Summary

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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s05e15 / Hometown Pickin'

5th Mar '13 - 2:00am
Hometown Pickin' Summary

Coming Soon...

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s05e16 / Cheap Pick

12th Mar '13 - 1:00am
Cheap Pick Summary

The guys visit Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen.

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s05e17 / The Royal Risk

28th May '13 - 1:00am
The Royal Risk Summary

The guys visit Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen.

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s05e18 / Step Right Up

4th Jun '13 - 1:00am
Step Right Up Summary

In Florida, Mike and Frank get VIP access to an authentic retro sideshow where they meet the Wolf Boy and a world champion sword swallower. Later, the guys get junk drunk at a former pawnshop owner's jam-packed property. And, at a Tampa museum, the guys get some great news about a carnie artifact.

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s05e19 / Deuce Digging

11th Jun '13 - 1:00am
Deuce Digging Summary

The guys hit the alleys of small town Illinois where Mike bids on the rusty frame of the most famous hotrod of all time. The guys get unprecedented access to a family's dusty collection. Mike and Frank agree to invest some serious coin in a legendary restoration project.

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s05e20 / Pinch Picker

18th Jun '13 - 1:00am
Pinch Picker Summary

With slim pickings in southern Florida, Mike and Frank finally stumble on a hurricane-ravaged barn. The guys scour a millionaire's awesome collection where they spring for a mysterious car part that may be worth a fortune. When Mike throws out his back, Danielle fills in and hits the road with Frank.

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s05e21 / Cowboys and Cobwebs

25th Jun '13 - 1:00am
Cowboys and Cobwebs Summary

In Arkansas, Frank and Danielle pick a former trading post that's packed with awesome Americana. Later, Dr. Smith's family hospital has been shuttered for decades and it's filled with vintage medical curios. And finally, Cotton's roadside home looks like a rad junk shop but he's determined to hold on to every single piece.

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s05e22 / White Knuckles

9th Jul '13 - 1:00am
White Knuckles Summary

Mike tries to keep a poker face while bidding on a 1944 Knucklehead Harley; a random freestyle stop leads to a mega pick honey hole; Danielle gets fired up over aballoon appraisal.

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s05e23 / Bad Mother Shucker

16th Jul '13 - 1:00am
Bad Mother Shucker Summary

A nostalgic billboard is found in Arkansas.

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s05e24 / Traders of the Lost Parts

23rd Jul '13 - 1:00am
Traders of the Lost Parts Summary

Artifacts from the Civil War show up in New Jersey.

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s05e25 / Reverse the Curse

30th Jul '13 - 1:00am
Reverse the Curse Summary

Freestyling near Atlantic City, Frank confronts his bad car karma and takes a gamble on a set of vintage wheels. At Harry's sprawling New Jersey junkyard, the guys uncover a flying saucer and a larger-than-life Popeye. Back in Iowa, the team awaits the appraiser's verdict on Frank's road-worthy 1963 Cadillac.

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s05e26 / Going Hollywood

6th Aug '13 - 1:00am
Going Hollywood Summary

Jackie "Hollywood" unveils his incredible Staten Island body shop art gallery. A Pennsylvania couple has filled two sprawling warehouses with their mammoth collection. Back in Iowa, Danielle hauls a rare scooter to the garage for a pricey rebuild.

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s05e27 / Louisiana Purchase

13th Aug '13 - 1:00am
Louisiana Purchase Summary

An alien spaceship is found in Louisiana.

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s05e28 / Grin and Bear It

20th Aug '13 - 1:00am
Grin and Bear It Summary

The guys are winging it in Texas when the automotive gods come through with two once-in-a-lifetime picking opportunities. Later, Mike and Frank uncover a mega stash that includes a meteorite and a room full of branding irons. Down the road, the guys go hog wild for Bear's sprawling junkyard, but the tough Texan is reluctant to sell anything to a pair of Yankees.

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