This isn't your grandmother's antiquing. 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. American Pickers follows them as they scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories. If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind--and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way.
Latest Articles About American Pickers on History Channel
History's SWAMP PEOPLE Season 3 to Premiere 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2012
Welcome back! To the Atchafalaya Swamp, America's Last Frontier. History announces Season 3 of SWAMP PEOPLE. The third season will premiere in Thursday, February 9, 10pm ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2012
Welcome back! To the Atchafalaya Swamp, America's Last Frontier. History announces Season 3 of SWAMP PEOPLE. The third season will premiere in Thursday, February 9, 10pm ET/PT....
History Continues New Sunday Night Line-Up of 'Ax Men' and 'Cajun Pawn Stars'
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2012
HISTORY's primetime line-up on Sunday, January 8 from 9-11pm produced stellar ratings for the network....
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2012
HISTORY's primetime line-up on Sunday, January 8 from 9-11pm produced stellar ratings for the network....
History's CAJUN PAWN STARS to Premiere 1/8
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2012
tTe fascinating world of a southern pawn shop is revealed in the new 30-minute/14-episode series - CAJUN PAWN STARS premiering Sunday, January 8 at 10pm EST....
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2012
tTe fascinating world of a southern pawn shop is revealed in the new 30-minute/14-episode series - CAJUN PAWN STARS premiering Sunday, January 8 at 10pm EST....
History's AX MEN Season 5 Premieres
by TV News Desk - January 08, 2012
The AX MEN are back, and risking falling trees, bone-crushing equipment, human error, freak accidents, hungry predators, brutal forces of nature - and each other - in an all-new race to be 'King of the Mountain.' Season five of the popular series premieres Sunday, January 8 at 9pm ET on HISTORY....
by TV News Desk - January 08, 2012
The AX MEN are back, and risking falling trees, bone-crushing equipment, human error, freak accidents, hungry predators, brutal forces of nature - and each other - in an all-new race to be 'King of the Mountain.' Season five of the popular series premieres Sunday, January 8 at 9pm ET on HISTORY....
History to Present MANKIND THE STORY OF ALL OF US Miniseries in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2012
HISTORY announces today an epic 12-hour, six night television event, MANKIND THE STORY OF ALL OF US (wt). Already two years in the making, the series is now in production and will premiere in 2012....
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2012
HISTORY announces today an epic 12-hour, six night television event, MANKIND THE STORY OF ALL OF US (wt). Already two years in the making, the series is now in production and will premiere in 2012....
History's FULL METAL JOUSTING to Premiere 2/12
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2012
HISTORY and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are teaming up to introduce America to one of history's original extreme sports: jousting. The partnership will bring live jousting exhibitions to Professional Bull Riders events in New York and Anaheim, Calif., in January as part of the promotional run...
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2012
HISTORY and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are teaming up to introduce America to one of history's original extreme sports: jousting. The partnership will bring live jousting exhibitions to Professional Bull Riders events in New York and Anaheim, Calif., in January as part of the promotional run...
History's AX MEN Season 5 to Premiere 1/8
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2011
The AX MEN are back, and risking falling trees, bone-crushing equipment, human error, freak accidents, hungry predators, brutal forces of nature - and each other - in an all-new race to be 'King of the Mountain.' Season five of the popular series premieres Sunday, January 8 at 9pm ET on HISTORY....
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2011
The AX MEN are back, and risking falling trees, bone-crushing equipment, human error, freak accidents, hungry predators, brutal forces of nature - and each other - in an all-new race to be 'King of the Mountain.' Season five of the popular series premieres Sunday, January 8 at 9pm ET on HISTORY....
2011 Marks Best Year Ever for History Cable Network
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2011
HISTORY(R) will close out 2011 as its best year ever for the sixth year in a row. In 2011, History is the only Top Five cable network to grow in the key demos of A25-54 and A18-49....
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2011
HISTORY(R) will close out 2011 as its best year ever for the sixth year in a row. In 2011, History is the only Top Five cable network to grow in the key demos of A25-54 and A18-49....
History's AMERICAN RESTORATION to Return 1/11
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2011
AMERICAN RESTORATION returns for new episodes starting Wednesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. with back-to-back episodes on HISTORY....
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2011
AMERICAN RESTORATION returns for new episodes starting Wednesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. with back-to-back episodes on HISTORY....
History's CAJUN PAWN STARS to Premiere 1/8
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011
tTe fascinating world of a southern pawn shop is revealed in the new 30-minute/14-episode series - CAJUN PAWN STARS premiering Sunday, January 8 at 10pm EST....
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011
tTe fascinating world of a southern pawn shop is revealed in the new 30-minute/14-episode series - CAJUN PAWN STARS premiering Sunday, January 8 at 10pm EST....
AMERICAN PICKERS: TREASURE OR TRASH? Plays King Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 15, 2011
"Pickers" like 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....
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 15, 2011
"Pickers" like 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....
History, Verizon & Delivery Agent Announce New History Shop App
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2011
The long-anticipated age of commerce within television programming has arrived. HISTORY, Verizon Communications Inc., and Delivery Agent, Inc., the leader in multi-channel commerce for entertainment, jointly announce the first contextual commerce application accessible to network programming viewers...
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2011
The long-anticipated age of commerce within television programming has arrived. HISTORY, Verizon Communications Inc., and Delivery Agent, Inc., the leader in multi-channel commerce for entertainment, jointly announce the first contextual commerce application accessible to network programming viewers...
History Series PAWN STARS AND AMERICAN PICKERS to Return, 11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2011
The wait is over. Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back! The two phenomenally popular series, key components in establishing HISTORY as television's #1 non-fiction entertainment network, return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, November 28. ...
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2011
The wait is over. Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back! The two phenomenally popular series, key components in establishing HISTORY as television's #1 non-fiction entertainment network, return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, November 28. ...
New History Series REAL DEAL Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2011
A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl...
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2011
A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl...
History Channel to Present SWAMPSGIVING, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2011
Gator season has come and gone, but down in the swamp, life goes on for the beloved Swamp People. In this special holiday-themed episode, SWAMPSGIVING, premiering Thursday, November 17, 9pm ET/PT, viewers get an exciting glimpse at the world of the swamp in the off-season - in particular, the varied...
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2011
Gator season has come and gone, but down in the swamp, life goes on for the beloved Swamp People. In this special holiday-themed episode, SWAMPSGIVING, premiering Thursday, November 17, 9pm ET/PT, viewers get an exciting glimpse at the world of the swamp in the off-season - in particular, the varied...
History Series PAWN STARS AND AMERICAN PICKERS to Return, 11/28
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2011
The wait is over. Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back! The two phenomenally popular series, key components in establishing HISTORY as television's #1 non-fiction entertainment network, return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, November 28. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2011
The wait is over. Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back! The two phenomenally popular series, key components in establishing HISTORY as television's #1 non-fiction entertainment network, return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, November 28. ...
History Channel to Present SWAMPSGIVING, 11/17
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
Gator season has come and gone, but down in the swamp, life goes on for the beloved Swamp People. In this special holiday-themed episode, SWAMPSGIVING, premiering Thursday, November 17, 9pm ET/PT, viewers get an exciting glimpse at the world of the swamp in the off-season - in particular, the varied...
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
Gator season has come and gone, but down in the swamp, life goes on for the beloved Swamp People. In this special holiday-themed episode, SWAMPSGIVING, premiering Thursday, November 17, 9pm ET/PT, viewers get an exciting glimpse at the world of the swamp in the off-season - in particular, the varied...
New History Series REAL DEAL to Premiere 11/25
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2011
A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2011
A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl...
History Channel's BIG SHRIMPIN to Debut 11/17
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2011
For the shrimpers of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, mining the waters for tiny pieces of 'saltwater gold' is a treacherous, 24/7 job. But there's more to shrimping than bringing in the day's haul. History is made daily as they fight to save a uniquely American way of life....
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2011
For the shrimpers of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, mining the waters for tiny pieces of 'saltwater gold' is a treacherous, 24/7 job. But there's more to shrimping than bringing in the day's haul. History is made daily as they fight to save a uniquely American way of life....
History Continues Ratings Success with Best Summer of All Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011
HISTORY has secured its best summer delivery ever averaging 1.0 million Adult 25-54 impressions from June through August. This is an increase of +27% vs. summer 2010....
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011
HISTORY has secured its best summer delivery ever averaging 1.0 million Adult 25-54 impressions from June through August. This is an increase of +27% vs. summer 2010....
Bill Paxton to Join Kevin Costner in History's The Hatfields and McCoys
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 16, 2011
HISTORY announced today additional casting for its new scripted miniseries, THE HATFIELDS and McCOYS. ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 16, 2011
HISTORY announced today additional casting for its new scripted miniseries, THE HATFIELDS and McCOYS. ...
History Channel Announces Mounted in Alaska
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2011
The roots of taxidermy date back to ancient times, and can even be traced through such famous taxidermists as Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt....
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2011
The roots of taxidermy date back to ancient times, and can even be traced through such famous taxidermists as Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt....
History Channel Announces Season 2 of SWAMP PEOPLE
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011
Welcome back to the Swamp! Base Camp Management's client cast of Swamp People Season Two have been announced: Troy Landry, Jacob Landry, Bruce Mitchell, Terral Evans, R. J. and Jay Paul Molinere are ready for the challenges of the swamps of Louisiana, America's Last Frontier....
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011
Welcome back to the Swamp! Base Camp Management's client cast of Swamp People Season Two have been announced: Troy Landry, Jacob Landry, Bruce Mitchell, Terral Evans, R. J. and Jay Paul Molinere are ready for the challenges of the swamps of Louisiana, America's Last Frontier....
History Channel Announces Mounted in Alaska
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 07, 2011
The roots of taxidermy date back to ancient times, and can even be traced through such famous taxidermists as Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt....
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 07, 2011
The roots of taxidermy date back to ancient times, and can even be traced through such famous taxidermists as Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt....
History Channel to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Civil War with Special Programming
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2011
HISTORY(R) is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY....
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2011
HISTORY(R) is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY....
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