AMERICAN Pickers ratings continue to struggle compared to previous seasons despite Mike Wolfe’s brother Robbie dropping a whopping $13,000 on a rare vintage sign.
Season 26 of American Pickers stars brothers Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Jon “Jersey” Szalay and Danielle Colby.
Robbie Wolfe on the January 8 episode of American Pickers[/caption]
Robbie dropped $13,000 on a vintage sign on the episode[/caption]
On the January 8 episode of American Pickers, Mike, 60, and Robbie, 64, traveled to Florida to pick through a collection of gas station antiques.
Mike and Robbie had trouble getting the collector “Judge” to agree to sell various vintage signs.
But when Robbie found a red, black and yellow double-sided Moline sign, he offered $12,500 because of the antique’s connection to his hometown.
“This is like the holy grail, this is the piece I have been looking for,” he said.
After negotiating, the men agreed to $13,100.
Despite the dramatic episode, just 629,000 viewers watched.
SEASON 26 RATINGS
Fortunately for the Wolfe brothers, this is slightly up from last week’s episode, as 595,000 people tuned in.
But that was a major drop from the December 18 episode, which had 760,000 viewers.
The Wolfe brothers had trouble getting the ‘judge’ to agree to sell his antiques[/caption]
RATINGS SLUMP
The December 11 episode had 676,000 viewers, while the December four episode had 584,000 watch.
There was a surge in viewers for the November 27th episode, as 623,000 viewers tuned in.
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 fans watch.
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 people on October 16.
The premiere episode on October 9 brought in 565,000 fans as Mike picked through Evel Knievel memorabilia.
The ratings for Season 26 are drastically low compared to last season.
One of the highest-rated episodes for Season 25 had 966,000 viewers on February 28, 2024.
Numbers reached the millions when former host Frank Fritz, who passed away on September 30, 2024, was on the show.
Frank last appeared on American Pickers in March 2020.
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?”
Mike Wolfe’s businesses
Mike Wolfe has created a business empire featuring real estate, antique stores, and more.
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 at the time.
The show also revealed they will resume filming in February 2025.
“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!”
MIKE’S STORE
In addition to the show, Mike owns Antique Archaeology with locations in Nashville, Tennessee and Le Claire, Iowa.
Many of the antiques Mike picks on the show are displayed in his stores.
The U.S. Sun previously reported Mike has stocked his store with new and expensive antiques from $3,500 for an antique coin horse ride to $3,000 for a stock market machine cabinet.
Ratings have been low compared to past episodes featuring late star Frank Fritz[/caption]
American Pickers stars Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Jon ‘Jersey’ Szalay and Danielle Colby[/caption]
