The show has been experiencing a ratings crisis, bringing in the lowest numbers in years. However, the third episode of Season 26, titled “The Great Razooly,” had 566,000 viewers tuning in, making it the highest-rated episode of the season.
AMERICAN Pickers has seen a surprise surge in ratings despite fans begging for the History Channel to cancel the long-running series. Season 26 of American Pickers premiered on October 9, featuring Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Jon “Jersey Jon” Szalay, and Danielle Colby.
Fans React
The show had previously reached over a million viewers before fan-favorite Frank Fritz was fired from the series in 2020. Fans recently took to social media to demand the series be canceled after 26 seasons on the air. However, there are also fans who believe that the show provides entertaining television, even if some scenes may be staged.
Missing Frank Fritz
According to Frank’s friend Jerry Gendreau, the show hasn’t been the same without Frank. He believes that Frank’s spontaneous and comedic nature made a significant impact on the show. Frank had suffered a stroke in July 2021 and passed away two years later in September 2024.
Mike Wolfe’s Business Ventures
While American Pickers continues, Mike Wolfe has been focusing on other projects outside of the show. He has created a business empire featuring real estate, antique stores, and more. Additionally, he runs vacation rental company Two Lanes Guesthouse and a bike shop called Columbia Motor Alley.
Despite the show’s ratings challenges and fans’ contrasting opinions, American Pickers remains a popular and long-running series on the History Channel, capturing the adventures and discoveries of antique pickers across America.
