Plus, where the series stands now in the rankings
AMERICAN Pickers’ newest episode reached the season’s highest ratings after a slump as the series is gearing up to film future episodes.
American Pickers’ 26th season stars Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Danielle Colby and Jon “Jersey” Szalay.
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Mike Wolfe and Jon ‘Jersey’ Szalay on the November 27th episode of American PickersCredit: Instagram/mikewolfeamericanpicker
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Ratings for the latest episode are the highest of the seasonCredit: History Channel
Despite the season reaching the lowest all-time ratings, there was a surge in viewers for the November 27th episode.
On The Toy Godfather, Mike, 60, and Jersey travel to Chicago to pick through a historic home with four floors of expensive antique toys.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal 623,000 viewers tuned in for the episode, as it was the highest-rated of the season.
Mike promoted the episode before it aired on History Channel, as he captioned a series of photos, “Felt so good to be back in the Chicago area.
“Come take a ride with us tonight to see what one-of-a-kind pieces Jersey and I will dig up—anything from folk art to high-end German toys. Don’t miss it!”
Despite fans previously calling for the series to be canceled, the show revealed filming will pick back up in February.
“Do you have a unique collection? The Pickers are heading to SOUTH CAROLINA and NORTH CAROLINA this FEBRUARY, ready to dig through rare, unique, and historically rich treasures,” a Facebook post read on the show’s official page.
“They’re searching for private collections filled with fascinating items and captivating stories. If you or someone you know has a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, let us know, we may just find our next big pick!”
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Mike checking out one of the high-end antique toys on the episodeCredit: Instagram/mikewolfeamericanpicker
TUNING OUT
The season-high comes after months of disappointing ratings.
American Pickers ratings drop to lowest numbers in weeks despite Mike Wolfe’s desperate attempts to attract viewers
The November 20, 2024 episode Surfs, Signs, Savage brought in 521,000 viewers, while the November 13 episode, Picken’ Wall to Wall had 582,000 viewers.
The November 6, 2024 episode Carnival Cashout had 547,000 viewers.
DIY Delorean, which aired on October 30, brought in the lowest ratings of the season with just 442,000 viewers.
The third episode of Season 26, The Great Razooly, saw a slight surge with 566,000 viewers on October 23.
The second episode of the season, Wolfemen vs. The Automations, brought in just 463,000 viewers on October 16.
The premiere episode on October 9 brought in 565,000 fans as Mike picked through Evel Knievel memorabilia.
The show is now the History Channel’s 4th most-watched series as of this week, as Curse of Oak Island, Tales from Oak Island and UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd are in the top spot, respectively.
SEASON 25 RATINGS
The ratings for Season 26 are drastically low compared to last season.
Season 25 brought in 723,000 viewers for part one of the premiere and 676,000 for part two.
Episode three had 880,000 viewers tune in.
By the January 24 episode, ratings increased to 948,000 viewers.
The February 28 episode brought in 966,000 viewers.
The season finale on March 27 had 832,000 people tune in.
FAN REACTION
Fans have been calling for the show’s cancellation during Season 26.
“This show needs to go… cancel this show it’s a husk of what it was,” one fan wrote.
Another said, “It was never good. This show ruined the buying/selling market.”
A third asked, “Will American Pickers continue?”
MORE PICKERS
But The U.S. Sun reported in May 2024 that the series has more seasons left in its contract.
“They’re filming for Season 26, and they have signed on for three more years,” the show insider claimed.
When original cast member Frank Fritz was on the show, ratings were over a million viewers.
Frank last appeared on American Pickers in March 2020.
He then suffered a stroke at his Iowa farmhouse in July 2022.
He passed away in hospice two years later on September 30, 2024, at 60 years old.
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American Pickers cast featuring Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Jon ‘Jersey’ Szalay and Danielle ColbyCredit: YouTube/Samcrac
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Mike with late American Pickers star, Frank FritzCredit: Rex
