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American Pickers

American Pickers

20106.923 Seasons417 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Paul Buccieri
NetworksHistory

Top Cast

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Mike Wolfe

Self

Danielle Colby-Cushman

Danielle Colby-Cushman

Self

Themes & Keywords

iowaantiquenashville, tennesseeunrestored

About American Pickers

American Pickers is a reality series that first aired in 2010 exploring themes of iowa, antique, nashville, tennessee, unrestored. Created by Paul Buccieri, it stars Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby-Cushman. 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.

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