Is ‘American Pickers’ Ending? Everything to Know About the History Channel Show’s Future

American Pickers has cemented itself as a staple in reality television ever since its 2010 premiere on the History Channel, but is the show ending after 26 seasons?

Created by Mike Wolfe, American Pickers follows a team of antique “pickers” and history enthusiasts, including Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby, as they “scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories.”

“There was this burning desire in me to be able to do it—to make something no one had ever made before,” Wolfe said of creating the beloved series in a 2013 interview with Script. “To put fresh eyes on my world as a picker. To show another side of it. That was everything to me. But at the end of the day, it was all about the people I pick from—to give them a voice and to give the item a voice and showing the relationship there, showing an audience these places still exist and that there’s no such thing as a nobody.”

Keep reading to find out if American Pickers is ending:

Did Danielle Colby leave American Pickers?
No, Colby did not leave American Pickers. The reality personality confirmed she was still on the show while announcing to fans that she would be canceling all of her burlesque shows “for the foreseeable future” due to a family member’s undisclosed health issues in December 2024.

“Had some very serious health issues happening within my family. I really don’t want to get too much in detail because it’s not my health I’m speaking of. I’m okay, I’m fine, but my family needs me right now,” she told fans in a video posted on Dec. 9. “For the foreseeable future, I will not be traveling for performances. I will only be traveling for American Pickers and outside of that, being here with my family.”

Is American Pickers Ending?
No, American Pickers is not ending. Wolfe confirmed that he and the rest of the cast of the show were gearing up to film Season 27 via Instagram in November 2024.

“Morning porch vibes from the great state of Tennessee. Enjoying some much needed down time before we start shooting a new season of @americanpickers,” he wrote in a caption. “It was 2004 when I picked up a camera and started filming Frank and my Two Lane adventures. Now almost 500 episodes in.”

He continued, “My heart is humbled and grateful that you all still tune in to see America and its great people thru our lens. Just like yours the family that we have created has been thru so much together. Beauty and some sadness around our table. But we remain focused on sharing History and how it connects us all.”

Who is on the American Pickers cast?
The main cast of American Pickers consists of Colby and Wolfe. Fritz was also on the cast from the show’s 2010 premiere to 2020, when he left midway through Season 20. His exit was later confirmed by the network in 2021, per Entertainment Weekly.

Fritz died in September 2024 after suffering a stroke, according to TMZ, who obtained a copy of Fritz’s death certificate the following month. He was 60 years old.

“I’ve known Frank for more than half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny,” Wolfe wrote in part in a statement via Instagram after Fritz’s death. “The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.”

He added, “We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home. I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know you’re in a better place.”

Why did Frank and Mike fall out on American Pickers?
Rumors of a rift between the longtime friends began after fans noticed that Fritz stopped appearing on American Pickers in March 2020.

In July 2021, Fritz told The Sun that he hadn’t spoken to Wolfe in two years, claiming that Wolfe “knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing.” He also alleged there was tension over their American Pickers fame.

That same month, Wolfe shared a message with fans stating that Fritz was leaving the show for good, and Colby spoke out about his exit.

“I’m truly saddened for the loss of Frank on the show,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’m incredibly sad for his struggles. I have personally watched everything over the last decade. I have many thoughts but won’t speak them as they are only my thoughts, not gospel. I wish things could have been different but we must be accountable for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering to others.”

Fritz then called Wolfe’s statement about him leaving “bulls–t,” which prompted Wolfe to speak out in a statement to The Sun about their friction.

“We all do care about Frank and we want him back on the show. I would love to talk with him again, we would absolutely love to, but he just can’t get it right,” he said at the time, claiming, “Frank is just going through a lot personally with addictions. It’s unfortunate that he’s made decisions that have him the way he is.”

More than a year after their public spat, Wolfe and Fritz reportedly reunited over Memorial Day weekend in May 2023 and hashed out their differences, according to The Quad-City Times.

Is the American Pickers store real?
Yes, the store on American Pickers, Antique Archaeology, is real. The antique shop has multiple locations, including a store in Nashville and one in LeClaire, Iowa.

“Our two-story former fabrication shop is the hub for the American Pickers show on History Channel,” the Iowa shop’s description reads on their website. “Discover vintage treasures, collectibles, and unique home decor handpicked by Mike Wolfe. Check out our new merchandise store for custom gifts and gear. Feel free to stop by, poke around, and make us an offer.”

When will American Pickers be back on TV?
It is unclear when the new season of American Pickers will premiere on television; however, it is likely that the series will be back on the air in 2025.