Season 9 Plot
Mike and Frank continue their mission to recycle America by rescuing forgotten relics and giving them a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about American history along the way. In the season opener, Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys shows interest in a vintage Chet Atkins Gretsch guitar that Mike stumbled across in South Carolina. In upcoming episodes, Mike and Frank cover new territory, picking in New Mexico for the first time ever. It wouldn't be American Pickers without amazing classic cars, and this season features two particularly rare ones: a 1954 Red Nash Healey Coupe and a 1954 Grey Nash Healey Coupe. Also coming up, the guys find a building chock full of Star Wars memorabilia including a life-sized Storm Trooper and Yoda, causing Frank to geek out. A lot is at stake when Frank makes a big bet with Mike: If Mike can down six dozen oysters then Frank has to shave his beard.
American Pickers Season 9 aired on May 6th, 2015.
Season 9 Episodes
1. Red Barn, Black Keys
The Black Keys' frontman Dan Auerbach is set to short circuit Mike's plans to flip a vintage guitar; Sammy has a hard time parting with pieces of his family's history.
2. A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
A storm is brewing as Mike and Frank are determined to retrieve an iconic American sports car that's so rare they've never even heard of it.
3. Texas Hold 'Em
Mike and Frank finally get access to their white whale pick, but not-for-sale Dennis earned his nickname for a reason; in Texas, the guys meet a collector who's filled an entire town with his mammoth stockpile.
4. Great Minds Ink Alike
In Louisiana, Danielle calls the shots from HQ when the guys find themselves in over their heads; Frank strikes a side deal that leaves a permanent mark.
5. The Big Bet
It's Frank vs. Mike in their biggest bet ever, and this time the stakes are personal. Will Frank keep his beard, or get himself a close shave?
6. Good & Evel
An Evel Knievel super-fan reveals some of the legendary daredevil’s most personal items.
7. The Numbers Game
The guys discover a rare 1930s coupe at Buckey’s one-man ranch; and the numbers aren’t in Mike’s favor when Frank shows off his beautiful mind.
8. The Georgia Gambler
Mike and Frank try to beat the house against the Georgia Gambler, who plays for every price; Danielle and Robbie stumble on what could be a million-dollar find.
9. The Empire Picks Back
Mike and Frank use the force to uncover a secret Star Wars stash in California; the guys try to make a deal on a mint ’56 Chevy Belair.
10. Red, White and Blues
The guys unearth a music jackpot in an old general store, and a hoarder house holds on to its secrets.
11. The Bundle Brothers
Two brothers are better than one when it comes to negotiating, which has Mike looking to bundle in order to save his bottom line.
12. Space Oddities
Picking in New Mexico for the first time ever, the guys head straight to Roswell, but take a detour to a Wild West town with a million-dollar item for sale.
13. Daredevil Duffey
A daredevil stuntman lives up to his legend in New Mexico and Mike looks for some divine intervention on a must-have pick.
14. Law and Hoarder
A Texas attorney lays down the law by day and by night is a super picker with a wild warehouse of eclectic stuff.
15. From Coupe to Nuts
Mike and Frank are unwelcome visitors while freestyling in the Northeast; rehabbing a rare and rusty ’33 Ford Coupe.
16. Coin-Op Kings
The guys discover the ultimate coin-op man cave hidden on a farm in upstate New York, and Frank hatches a plan to help lonely collectors find love.
17. A Man's Home is His Castle
Mike and Frank pick a family that spent 40 years building their very own castle by hand, and a circus collector with a wax museum in his living room.