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American Pickers Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Season 5 of the reality show featuring Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz hunting for valuable antiques in junk piles and other areas where people unknowingly abandon valuable items. The highlights of the season sees Mike and Frank discover the remains of a rare 1935 Indian Chief motorcycle, a vintage cigarette machine, and get the chance to root around in a 100-year old barn.
Episode 1
Jurassic Pick
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 60 mins
The men go to Mississippi, where they find a 65-million year-old dinosaur bone appraised by the curator of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Also: a 1960s Bella German scooter; and an antique audio-recording device.
Episode 2
Not So Cheap Thrills
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 30 mins
A tour of Minnesota includes a scrap yard; a collection of vintage arcade games; and a collection of toy cars and trucks.
Episode 3
Pickin' Perry-dise
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 60 mins
A trip to West Virginia. Included: a motorcycle piston engine from the 1920s; a 1929 Schwinn-built motorbike; a ceremony mask from the Odd Fellows fraternity; and a 19th-century saw base. Also: the winners of the national "Pick Me" contest.
Episode 4
The Mad Catter
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 60 mins
Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland are toured. Included: a machine shop; a property filled with unusual collectibles; and an oil company where everything is for sale.
Episode 5
Fast Eddie
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 60 mins
A tour of Minnesota includes oversized objects from a man in the demolition business; a farmyard estate sale; and rare bicycles.
Episode 6
What Happens in Sturgis...
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 30 mins
A trip to South Dakota includes the Sturgis motorcycle rally; a pair of silos full of items; and an automotive collection.
Episode 7
The Elephant in the Room
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 30 mins
Mike buys an elephant head from a taxidermist in Maine.
Episode 8
Picker Man Blues
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 30 mins
Mike and Frank visit a small-town museum steeped in music history; Mike deals with an unmotivated seller in Tennessee. Also: tough negotiations over salvaged gems.
Episode 9
Frank's Dog Days
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 30 mins
Mike chances upon a pink jukebox and the remains of a 1930s motorbike. Also: unusual collectibles in trailer homes.
Episode 10
Odd Fellas
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 30 mins
Frank scouts for classic motorcycles. Meanwhile, a prolific collector is eager to sell; Frank revs up for a high-school reunion; Mike and Danielle happen upon a vintage—and possibly pricey—guitar.
Episode 11
When Horses Fly
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 30 mins
Mike and Frank traverse the back roads of South Dakota and happen upon a most interesting sign. They also check out vintage pedal cars.
Episode 12
Knuckleheads
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 30 mins
Mike uncovers vintage pilot gear on a sprawling New England property. Other finds include automotive artifacts and motorcycle equipment.
Episode 13
The Belly Dance
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 30 mins
A rare belly-tank racer, railroad relics, a retro smoking toy and a folk-art rifle are among the treasures that are spotlighted.
