Episode
American Pickers: Evel Empire
Overview
Mike learns about Evel Knievel's rocket-powered Snake Canyon jump and is determined to buy a one of a kind billboard rescued from the site from a Michigan man who was there; Jersey and Robbie rummage through a late car-lover's massive stockpile.
Details
- Series
- American Pickers
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2024-10-09
Episode context
Evel Empire is Episode 1 in Season 22 of American Pickers. It aired on 2024-10-09.
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