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S4 E16 Substitute Picker

Reality

PG

42 minutes

Jun 5, 2011

Mike's brother Robbie fills in for Frank when he falls sick, the guys find a barn-sized man-cave filled with gems. Robbie feels the pressure to put pick Mike. Back at the shop a sick Frank is running Dani ragged - until his mother turns up.

Season 4, 30 Episodes

Mike's Holy Grail,

While cruising the back roads of North Carolina, the guys get a somewhat vague lead on the holy grail of motorbikes. The XAVW is a legendary masterpiece because of its detailing and unique components. In Betty's sprawling warehouses the guys uncover everything from architectural salvage to an amazing military artifact. Also, Dale has an awesome junkyard and a noble cause. After gambling on a collection of Indian artifacts, Frank gets some jaw-dropping news from the appraiser.

Feudin' Pickers,

In West Virginia, the guys find an old general store that had a lot of Hatfield customers around the time of the legendary feud between the Hatfields & McCoys. There are a few artifacts with the Hatfields name, but are they authentic?

Duck, Duck, Moose,

Mike and Frank think they've hit the lottery with Dick's North Carolina warehouse. It's jam packed with quality stuff but his prices are through the roof.

Driving Miss Dani,

With an oversize collection of enormous steam engines, Gene's 17-acre North Carolina property is like an open-air museum where the guys start searching for smaller items they can actually move.

Mama Knows Best,

Cruising the back roads of South Carolina, the guys stumble on an out-of-the-way property where an atomic-era spaceship clock catches Mike's eye.

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em,

A former Georgia boxer fights to keep a lifetime of stockpiled stuff but his wife is fed up. After scouring their five-acre property, the guys make off with a band's worth of brass instruments and a surprisingly rare art deco fan.

With a massive property and a motivated seller, the guys pick Kentucky's Pioneer Playhouse where a mysterious wooden box captures Mike's attention. Frank is sure it's a magic box but Mike disagrees, leading to a serious wager.

Backroad Samurai,

To escape the BP oil spill, Tom moved his family and considerable collection to a motel in North Carolina. Each room in stuffed and he's ready to sell so he can renovate

Mike and Frank pick in a house that s stacked to the ceiling with rare toys. Mike adds to his King Kong collection while Frank drops a bundle on a rare train set.

Guys and Dollhouses,

In Pennsylvania, Mike and Frank pick in some unique places including a funeral home and a prosthetic limb factory. They unearth mega collections but all the owners are reluctant to sell.

Pickers in the Attic,

At a folk art museum, Mike and Frank discover an attic and two barns that are overflowing with one-of-a-kind pieces. Danielle takes a quick vacation to New York City but finds it impossible to relax due to Mike s incessant phone calls from the road.

In Pennsylvania, the Mantini brothers each have their own mega collections in some unique places.

Picking Superheroes,

The guys pick a Pennsylvania warehouse and find a rare comic book Frank tries to negotiate for a rare cigarette machine. A ramshackle house is said to be haunted by a ghost named Pearl.

Guitars, Guns and Gears,

Mike comes across a 150 year old Martin guitar which just might be the big ticket item he s been searching for.

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.

Substitute Picker,

Mike's brother Robbie fills in for Frank when he falls sick, the guys find a barn-sized man-cave filled with gems. Robbie feels the pressure to put pick Mike. Back at the shop a sick Frank is running Dani ragged - until his mother turns up.

Full Steam Ahead,

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.

Dial F for Fritz,

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 $6,000.

Woody Wood Picker,

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.

The Doctor Is In,

While freestyling in Wisconsin, the guys stumble upon a futuristic 50-foot scrap-metal fortress called the "Forevertron." They meet it s designer, Dr Evermor who tells them it's meant for intergalactic travel.

Sturgis or Bust!,

Danielle gets in way over her head when she splurges on the skeletal remains of a rare 1935 Indian Chief. Facing a huge loss on the bike, the guys dedicate $30,000 to its restoration with the plan being to sell it at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The Million Dollar Mistake,

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.

Haunted Honeyhole,

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.

Ladies Know Best,

Frances loves collecting, but hates selling. Her upstate New York barns are packed with amazing stuff and she hasn t gone inside them for decades. The guys pick a closed-down family resort and after raiding the disco bar, they try making a deal.

California Streaming,

Mike and Frank hit the road to California with a gleaming airstream trailer in tow; a man's jaw-dropping collection includes an entire village built from scratch; Mike and Frank get first crack at a lifetime collection.

California Gold Mine,

Mike and Frank tail a vintage steam car to an auto shop where they uncover an acre of unbelievable junk; the guys meet a man who has built himself a rustic little Western town and filled it with amazing stuff.

California Kustom,

Frank and Mike take a trip to Dan Hagerty's California home that is full of treasures, before getting behind the wheel of the original Batmobile. Plus, they uncover a rare camel ride.

Hometown Pickin',

The guys find themselves waist deep in Kenny's ragtag collection; a man's stockpile is so large that he keeps it in an old school; a pair of muskets that could be centuries old; the guys pick in Mike's hometown.

Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen opens the doors to his private rock'n'roll warehouse; Mike and Frank scour a log cabin village museum and go nuts for some cast iron erotica; John's Wisconsin property is packed with great stuff.

Mike and Frank take a trip to small town Southern Illinois, to uncover the rusty frame of a 1932 Ford Roadster. Plus, the guys manage to get their hands on a vintage Radio Opticon.

Details

American Pickers

Reality

PG

2 Seasons

42 minutes

Meet professional pickers, Mike and Frank—experts at finding hidden treasures in the most unusual places. From a 1930s Ferris wheel to a life-sized, hand-carved statue of Elvis, they scour the backwoods of the US in search of Americana gold.

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